Athlete Documentaries & Features
Revealing the Person Behind the Performance
In an era of constant highlights and social clips, athletes can feel distant. Fans want more than performance — they want connection.
Federations, brands, and partners need content that humanises athletes, builds emotional loyalty, and gives audiences a reason to care beyond the result.
Athlete Documentaries & Features are designed to do exactly that. They focus on the moments that rarely make the highlight reel — the quiet, the pressure, the preparation, and the humanity behind elite performance.
The Problem We Solve
We hear the same challenges repeatedly:
“Athletes feel
distant to fans.”
Highlights show what happened, not who the athlete is.
“We need deeper engagement”
Audiences respond to emotion, vulnerability, and story — not just outcomes.
“Generic content
doesn’t build loyalty.”
Without context and humanity, even great performances fade quickly.
This service exists to capture what most content misses.
What you get
Pre-Production
1
Athlete briefing and story development (direct collaboration with the person shooting and editing — no account manager hand-offs)
Narrative planning tailored to the athlete, event, or season
Access planning for pre-event, post-event, or day-in-the-life storytelling
Production
2
1× athlete feature (2–5 minute documentary-style film)
Long-lens, observational capture focused on emotion and authenticity
Candid moments beyond competition: preparation, reflection, and human reactions
Minimal intrusion, natural presence, and instinct-led shooting
Post-Production
3
Fast turnaround (typically 5–7 days)
3–5 social cut-downs (15–60 seconds)
Content suitable for broadcast, social platforms, sponsor packages, and long-term use
Why This Works
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Humanises Athletes
By focusing on unguarded moments — quiet reflection, tunnel walks, and emotional reactions — athletes become relatable, not distant.
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Builds Emotional Connection
Audiences engage more deeply when they understand the person behind the performance, driving loyalty, engagement, and long-term interest.
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Delivers Lasting Value
These stories live beyond a single event, supporting athlete branding, federation storytelling, and sponsor narratives year-round.
Who This Is For
Sponsor-Ready Storytelling
Athlete Documentaries & Features are well suited for:
Federations running athlete ambassador or pathway programs
Sports brands building authentic athlete-led storytelling
Event organisers showcasing athletes within a city or region
Athlete management agencies developing long-term personal brands
Pricing Framework
Single Athlete Feature
$7k to $10k
1× athlete documentary (2–5 minutes)
1 day on-site access (pre-event, post-event, or day-in-the-life)
3× social cut-downs
Standard turnaround (5–7 days)
Multi Athlete Package
$10k to $12k
2× athlete documentaries
Extended access (2 days on-site)
5× social cut-downs
Priority turnaround (48–72 hours)
Retainer Option
Year-round athlete storytelling partnerships are available for organisations seeking consistent, long-term narrative development
Athlete Documentaries
“Authentic, emotional stories that bring athletes closer to their fans.”
Our Athlete Documentaries go beyond the game to reveal the human stories behind the athletes. From intimate behind-the-scenes moments to powerful narratives of resilience and triumph, we create films that connect fans, sponsors, and federations to the true spirit of sport.