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Work
The Phantom of the Open
The heartwarming and unbelievably true story of the World's Worst Golfer comes to screens this spring in The Phantom of the Open.
Project Category
Film
Client
Sony Pictures Classics
Director
Craig Roberts
Outpost VFX Producer
Megan Smith
Outpost VFX Supervisor
Marcin Kolendo
Project Overview
In a story stranger than fiction, a restless crane operator decides to try his hand at golf and, in a surprising turn of events, finds himself qualifying in the 1976 British Open.
Maurice Flitcroft's unwavering optimism and ability to overlook his shortcomings makes him a loveable underdog, but is it enough to achieve his dreams?
Outpost were awarded with a pivotal dream sequence in which Maurice's 'destiny' of becoming a successful golfer is shown to him. Come back soon for more information on Outpost's involvement with The Phantom of the Open.
