KING LOSER: THE DOCUMENTARY FUNDRAISER

Controversial, wild and difficult, King Loser were both adored and feared in the 90s music scene. Their snappy surf songs, louche lounge ballads and psychedelic riffs soundtracked the brief, tempestuous romance of its central characters, Celia Mancini and Chris Heazlewood.

While their romance ended, Chris and Celia’s creative relationship blazed on through discord, personality clashes and constant lineup changes. King Loser imploded a mere 5 years after it began.

In 2016, drummer Lance Strickland suggested the band reunite for a nationwide tour, having no idea of Celia’s bad health.

King Loser asked me to film the tour and after a shaky start they hit their stride. But between the shows was tough. No money, bad food, and cramped conditions made for arguments and fighting. I felt bad filming it but they never said cut, knowing this was just as much the story as the gigs, some of the best I’d ever seen.

Slightly traumatised, I returned home to sift through the footage. With great archives at hand, I decided to tell the whole sordid story of King Loser, as well as the tour.

After a year's editing I showed the band. They were unenthusiastic. Despondent, I shelved the film until my editor friend Cushla offered to help, crafting a story that is testament to her love for King Loser. It's now ready to unleash onto the world.

Please, every dollar you can spare means a lot. Share this widely and stand by to witness the mighty King Loser in all their demented glory.

Andrew Moore 2023