Marco Dapkey

Marco Dapkey — Opportunities in obstacles

A self-initiated short documentary following Marco Dapkey — a CrossFit athlete and gym owner who was diagnosed with cancer in high school. Anomaly Films developed and produced the project independently. Jack Haston served as Director of Photography.

The film follows Marco's journey from diagnosis through recovery and into building a fitness community of his own. A story about what gets built on the other side of adversity. Documentary-style cinematography, shot on location in Philadelphia.

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Photograph of a young man with dark hair lying in a hospital bed, shirtless, eating from a plate, with medical equipment nearby, hanging on a fence.
Silhouette of a male athlete wearing a yellow and gray shirt, sitting with his head down, on a running track during sunset with other athletes and sports facilities in the background.
A man is taking a mirror selfie while lifting weights in a gym, which is reflected in a framed mirror.
Man lifting a dumbbell in a gym with CrossFit decor and gym equipment around.
A person lying in a hospital bed wearing a red cap and a white T-shirt, smiling. Medical equipment and wall outlets are visible in the background.