Towards The Hill

Music Documentary 20’ / 2021

Written & Directed Xavier Guàrdia 

Cinematography Anna Fermoso / Xavier Guàrdia 

Photographs Marc Javierre Kohan 

Editing Leandro Alvarado / Xavier Guàrdia 

Postproduction Artur Akhmetov 

Color Grading Gabriel Ghiggeri 

Sound Uqbar Estudis 

Graphic Design Klein Lenoir 

Production Seny&Rauxa Docfilms 

Singer Songwriter Daniel Andrew Griggs 

Sound Mixer Pol Ortega 

Photographer David Datzira 

Director Xavier Guàrdia 

Synopsis

An English singer-songwriter is in the midst of the creative process inside a recording studio in Barcelona. Working on his album Lucky Thirteen with the studio team, he navigates his struggles with doubts, nerves and mistakes integral to any artistic adventure, then overcomes them with passion and perseverance in his pursuit of perfection.

A metaphorical journey as we follow the artist from the studio into the city, passing the sea and a modernist fountain before he makes his way towards the hill, a breathtaking viewpoint atop the city.

Film Festivals

  • International Music Video Awards, London. UK 2021
  • International Sound Future Awards, Budapest. Hungary 2021
  • Euro Music Video Song Awards, Kosice. Slovakia 2021
  • New York Nil Gallery, New York City. USA 2022
  • Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival, Manchester. UK 2022

Photos in the Recording Studio

Daniel Andrew Griggs in the recording studio throughout the creative process. 

Shooting Photos

Photos from the shooting with Daniel Andrew Griggs in different locations of the film. At the Fountain right in front of Hospital Sant Pau, in the Parc de la Ciutadella and on top of Turó de la Rovira hill. Photo report by Marc Javierre Kohan. 

© 2026 Xavier Guàrdia