Eastbourne schoolboys’ film now streaming to millions across America

Adventure Boyz, which features brothers Rory and Felix Ford, was shot locally in Eastbourne, Hailsham, and beyond.

It was directed by the pupils’ dad Howard Ford and premiered in Cannes in May 2019, before having a successful run at Hailsham Pavilion Cinema.

There is also an experienced supporting cast, including Harry Potter Death Eater Jon Campling.

Adventure Boyz also features some of the Felix and Rory’s friends from St Andrew’s Prep, who wear their distinctive school stripy blazers in a number of scenes filmed at both St Andrew’s Prep and Eastbourne College.

Gareth Jones, Headmaster of St Andrew’s Prep said, “I’m not at all surprised the thoroughly enjoyable Adventure Boyz, filmed in our beautiful school, has made it across the pond.

“It is a hugely entertaining story, yet manages to get across the all-important message to children to get off their screens and head outside where real adventures begin.

“Everyone here at St Andrew’s Prep is enormously proud of its associations with the film and wishes the Ford family continued success.”

Alicia Ford, head of learning support at the school and Howard’s wife, was also co-producer of the film.

Adventure Boyz tells the story of a speedway rider dad and his two sons who get caught up with a gang of diamond thieves, but there is a ‘blue health’ message running through the film to ‘get off your devices and get out there’.

Filming locations also included Arlington Speedway, Jasper Wood Antiques, Hertsmonceux Castle, Bucklers Café, St Mary’s Walk, Wannock Village Hall, Sharnfold Farm, Love All Café, Friston pond and church, Brighton old police cells, and the South Downs.

It is now available to stream in the US and Canada on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Youtube, PlayStation, and many more platforms.