Spreadsheet Champions

Follow six students on their journey to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship in this inspiring documentary.

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Six young people from around the globe channel their dreams into a competition like you’ve never seen: a test of their elite mastery of Microsoft Excel®.

Microsoft Excel® as a competitive sport might not sound normal, but for six students, this competition is a chance to not only show their certified skills and knowledge but also make their countries proud in the MOS World Championship.

Featured at South by Southwest (SXSW), HotDocs Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, and more, this heartwarming documentary from Good Thing Productions celebrates formulas, friendship, and the passion behind them.

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This film smartly chooses to praise them all and show the ups and downs of their spirits throughout the entire process, not holding back from the challenging parts and celebrating their accomplishments which any viewer should find monumentally impressive and commendable.

— Abe Friedtanzer, AWARDS BUZZ (RT Critic)

Spreadsheet Champions’ excels in its depiction of the highs and lows of this competition, but its winning formula really comes from keeping these kids front and center and celebrating their quirks and qualities equally.

— Jon Partridge, CINAPSE

Spreadsheet Champions’ is based on a program made of ones and zeros, but the documentary is a heartfelt look at the crossroads of technology and humanity… ‘Spreadsheet Champions’ proves that while there’s no formula for computing friendship, there is potential for camaraderie in every situation.

— Tina Kakadelis, FILMOBSESSIVE.COM (RT Critic)