My name is David Jordan-Banks, and I am a documentary filmmaker and media producer from Kerry. Block 2 is an individual project that I researched, filmed, directed, edited, and produced.

The documentary centres on Oliver, a powerlifter and gym owner in County Kerry, who juggles two jobs to keep his gym “Block 2” running. Through his own words, Oliver shares the realities of balancing passion with pressure, offering an honest and unfiltered look at the sacrifices and determination behind a space built on community and grit.

Block 2 explores what it means to create something meaningful without outside support - both in front of and behind the camera. It’s a story of persistence, pride, and the kind of strength that goes beyond the physical.