AN EXERCISE IN PERSPECTIVE
LONDON MARATHON • RNIB
An Exercise in Perspective is an experimental documentary and fundraising film, which follows the story of blind runner Phil Harrison.
Born fully sighted, Phil has lost eyesight from two unfortunate moments – an injury to his left eye as a teenager, compounded by a cancer diagnosis in his right eye when he turned 60. He now has less than 5% vision, only afforded to him with an artificial iris.
Many people could become reserved after such bad luck — Phil has decided to run.
“Punk is a DIY ethic. It is similar to running… Have a go, Don’t care, Why not.”
In 2026 he will run his first ever marathon, the London Marathon, raising money for the UK sight loss charity: RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People).
As the frontman of infamous punk band Social Security he has always been defiant and young-at-heart. The band provide the perfect soundtrack to his story.
Immersive, mixed-media and a DIY project — the documentary gives a perceptual insight into Phil’s excitable, scrappy and inspirational spirit.
"Remarkably immersive…
an irrepressible spirit”— PSYCHE MAGAZINE
“An amazing mish mash of styles that totally works and tells the story perfectly.”
— JURY, HOMEGROWN SHORTS
Press coverage
Shortverse (16/01/26)
CHAOS Radio (26/02/26)
The Anfield Wrap (08/03/26)
Torbay Weekly (13/03/26)
The Moorlander (13/03/26)
RNIB Connect Radio (16/03/26)
Herald Express (18/03/26)
BBC Radio Devon (21/03/26)
Psyche Magazine (23/03/26)
‘MAKING OF’ KEYNOTE TALK:
Homegrown Shorts Film Festival
***WINNER***
"Most Time Spent In the Shed”
Liverpool Indie Awards
***WINNER***
“Best Mobile Phone Short”
Fundraising for RNIB
(Royal National Institute of Blind People)
at the 2026 TCS London Marathon
Film & Animation: Reuben Armstrong
Sound: Jamie Frye
Voiceover: Phil Harrison
Featuring music from Social Security
Thanks to:
Phil Harrison
Julia Tysoe
Dave Somerset
Hope & Anchor
Parkrun
Torbay Leisure Centre
Pervasive Media Studio
and the Harrison family