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The Standard

The Standard follows bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, this gernation's Arnold Schwartznegger. Chris has garnered an unprecedented level of celebrity staus in the fitness world, with more than 26 million Instagram followers and over a billion views across platforms.

  • Year2027
  • Duration1:32
  • TypeFeature Documentary

This film chronicles the final chapter of his competitive bodybuilding career as he pursues a historic sixth title. The documentary goes beyond the stage to explore a side of masculinity rarely associated with elite bodybuilding: the vulnerability, childhood wounds and emotional honesty beneath one of the most recognizable physiques in the world.

As Chris prepares for his final competition, he wrestles with the identity he has built around achievement and what may be lost in the pursuit of perfection. In an era defined by metrics, it’s easy to measure our worth by the opinions of others and the size of our audience. But true significance was never defined by applause.

Behind the Scenes

Chris Bumstead posing backstage, the camera following him down the corridor
An embrace backstage at the Olympia, caught from the wings
Chris Bumstead embraced in the crowd after the win
Mark Bone filming Chris Bumstead posing backstage
The crew together backstage after the shoot
Chris Bumstead in the gym with the camera close behind
Mark Bone filming with a handheld rig in the gym
  • DirectorMark Bone
  • Produced byThe Art Of Documentary
  • ProducerTad Munnings, Calvin Youttiham, Ryan Suffern
  • EditorLewis Gordon
  • Branding StudioNewKid
  • ScoreFlickering Lights - Kino