THE RULES FOR SURVIVAL NEVER CHANGE
Zero to Macao
A raw and intimate portrait of Vivian Siu, an amateur female racing driver with a burning desire to race the world’s greatest street track, the legendary Macau Grand Prix. This documentary delves into her journey from almost zero driving experience to competing in the formidable Guia circuit.
Formats: 80 min & 95 min feature documentary.
Also available in 2 x 52 min / 4 x 28 min potential variables.
Why Now?
Motorsport is more popular than ever, thanks to Netflix’s DRIVE TO SURVIVE, which has reinvigorated public interest in Formula 1. The success of films such as THE DAWN WALL shows a real appetite for sports stories, especially when they reveal a deeper personal struggle and connect with universal themes beyond the sport.
A Tale of Grit and Determination
Follow Vivian Siu, an amateur female racing driver, as she ventures into the unknown, striving to compete in the Macau Grand Prix. Self-funded and with almost zero driving experience, she leapt from junior karting to the first female driver in Formula 4 Chinese Championship. Facing enormous challenges, Vivian’s story is one of sheer stubbornness and determination, transforming her from a school dropout to an Ivy League graduate, and then into a pioneering racer.
Meet Vivian Siu
Vivian is the first female to compete in the Formula 4 Chinese Championship and the first to complete the Macau Grand Prix in Formula 4. Her journey includes winning Hong Kong’s first-ever gold medal in the FIA ASIAN MOTOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 in mixed doubles gymkhana at Sepang racetrack in Kuala Lumpur.
Jonathan Finnigan
An award-winning British director based in France and Hong Kong, Jonathan Finnigan has spent 30 years in Asia creating documentaries for top broadcasters. His works cover a wide range of subjects, from cricket in India to forest preservation in Indonesia.
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