Documentary Feature | 79 min | USA

Thrilla follows Mike “Thrilla” Davila and Adam “Bomb” Collarile, friends and jiu jitsu athletes turned first-time business owners, as they fight to keep their passion alive during one of the most uncertain times in modern history. When the COVID-19 pandemic shutters their new academy in Briarcliff Manor, New York, they face an uphill battle to sustain both their livelihood and their dreams.

Amidst lockdowns and mounting pressure, Mike receives a rare invitation to compete in a high-profile jiu jitsu tournament featuring an unconventional rule set—his toughest challenge yet. To compete, he must lose 45 pounds in just seven weeks, forcing him to confront the limits of his body, discipline, and willpower.

Blending intimate vérité filmmaking with high-energy competition footage, Thrilla captures the grit, humor, and humanity of two friends navigating risk, reinvention, and resilience. Beyond the mats, the film explores what it means to fight—both literally and figuratively—when everything is on the line.