Don’t Be Prey (12A)

Across five continents and seven of the world’s most brutal channels, Australian swimmer Mark Sowerby takes on the Oceans Seven, an ordeal as unforgiving as Everest, but in open water. No cage. No wetsuit. No escape. Just man against Mother Nature.

After a life-changing event leaves him struggling with uncertainty, coach Tim Denyer pushes Mark to turn anguish into purpose. To survive, he must keep his stroke rate consistent, don’t splash too much, and keep his heart rate down – Don’t Be Prey.

Over a decade of relentless pursuit, from the icy Irish Sea to the shark-patrolled waters of Hawaii, Mark pushes human endurance to its limits. What unfolds is not only a quest for survival but a profound journey of resilience and healing.

DIRECTOR: Jeff Tseng

CAST: Mark Sowerby, Tim Denyer, Steven Munatones

“Invigorating” ★★★ The Guardian 

 “Whether you’re a swimmer, a supporter, or just someone fascinated by stories about people rebuilding their lives, Don’t Be Prey offers something that lingers” Outdoor Swimmer Magazine 

 “Mesmerising, humbling, and deeply moving" ★★★★★ Brighton Journal

 “..it does provide a thorough account of many of the challenges associated with the sport, and at the same time succeeds in getting across some of why people want to do it” ★★★ ½ Eye for Film 

 “It’s gripping, uplifting journey of resilience, reinvention and what is really takes to survive” The Wee Review

“If you like a good documentary, I would say give Don’t Be Prey a go… I was hooked by the entire thing” ★★★ ½ Last Movie Outpost