Elliott Hasler

Elliott Hasler is a 24-year-old award-winning British filmmaker whose debut feature, the historical biopic Vindication Swim, is out now in theaters. Hasler’s passion for filmmaking began at a young age, with the production of WII: The Long Road Home. Made whilst at school and completed in 2017 when Hasler was just 16 years old, the film garnered praise from New York film critic Graham Fuller, who described the film as “a miracle achievement for a schoolboy director.” In 2017, Hasler also founded the UK-based independent film company, Relsah Films. (Photo by Gabriela Matei.)

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Reliving History for Vindication Swim

By Elliott Hasler | October 16, 2025

Reliving History for Vindication Swim

Filmmaker Elliott Hasler on the amazing dedication it took from many people to make his historical biopic Vindication Swim.