The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay has become so popular that January and February screenings in Cornwall, including an event in The Poly, Falmouth on January 24, were sold out, with another screening there now planned for February 25, with tickets still available.
Directed by Dan Simpkins and filmed over two years, The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay follows The Carbis Bay Crew.
It brings to life a rarely witnessed hobby, unveiling a story full of friendship and resilience.
What began as a small run of screenings soon gained traction as people snapped up tickets and sold out venues.
This led to an expansion in larger venues and new locations.
Craig May, film programmer and company director for Merlin Cinemas said: “Cornwall consistently delivers remarkable creative talent, and we’re incredibly proud to help showcase it.
“With three screenings selling out within days, even faster than Avatar: Fire and Ash, the response has been nothing short of overwhelming.
“We’re now excited to be planning additional screenings across more of our locations in Cornwall and beyond.”
Director Dan Simpkins said: “We hoped the film would resonate, but the response has been overwhelming.
“Seeing screenings sell out and new towns asking to host the film has been incredibly moving – it speaks to how universal this story really is.
From Cornwall, The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay will venture nationwide, with screenings scheduled as far ahead as May 2026 as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival Tour.
It will feature as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival’s official touring programme.
The documentary bravely explores themes such as masculinity and men’s mental health, with support from Roll Nine Productions, and the men’s mental health charity, MANUP?.
Producer at Roll Nine Kirsty Malcolm said: “As someone who lost someone dear to me to men’s mental health, I hope that if even one person is inspired to seek out a community – however niche or unconventional – then this film has done its job.”