EDITOR | CAMERA | SOCIAL | WRITER
In 2016, I worked as an Editor and Cameraman to join the inaugural China Arena Football League (CAFL) season - China's first professional American football league - travelling through 6 cities across China, live broadcasting games around the world and introducing the sport to a new Chinese audience. Below are examples of my work and accomplishments.
In 2016, I worked as an Editor and Cameraman to join the inaugural China Arena Football League (CAFL) season - China's first professional American football league - travelling through 6 cities across China, live broadcasting games around the world and introducing the sport to a new Chinese audience. Below are examples of my work and accomplishments.
Editor
Working with the media team to produce diverse and entertaining content to be released on social media channels and for use during the weekly live broadcasts
Feature - A Day in the Life
As part of the media team's ongoing feature coverage of the season, we produced several varieties of content including insights to the players' in-season activities. Here, Dalian Dragon Kings DE 'Owen' Yan Siguang shows us his typical daily routine.
Feature - Best Celebrations
As part of the feedback from live and online audiences, one of the most engaging parts of the games were the creative touchdown celebrations from players. Our team produced weekly highlight reels to show the extravagant celebrations and actions on the field, which helped to promote the sport across major US broadcast networks.
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Weekly Live Games - Main Camera Operator
Midweek Content - Videographer
Championship Weekend - Feature Photographer
WR Reggie Gray fights through a tackle
Pat Clarke lines up on the Defense
WR Reggie Gray heading towards the endzone
WR Zhang Tian Chu watches on
Adding another touchdown to the score
QB Bryan Randall runs in for a touchdown
K Li Chao Ren attempts a field goal
DB Tanner Varner watches on from the sidelines
WR Xavier Boyce catches a touchdown
QB Bryan Randall under pressure
Preparing for the final kick
DB Tanner Varner discusses options with the coaches
HC Clint Dolziel celebrates with James Romain
K Pat Clarke taking in the moment
Luke Collins celebrates with team mates
Qingdao Clipper players commiserate their loss
Chris Dieker watches on
Preparing the Championship Trophy
HC Clint Dolziel raises the trophy
Beijing Lions player Collin Taylor celebrates
Beijing Lions players celebrate their win
Social
For October & November 2016 I managed the Twitter, Facebook & YouTube accounts for the CAFL - connecting and sharing with fans as well as sharing content to global media outlets, which produced some of the following success:
CBS Sports “Chinese Football League shows the NFL why it needs to let players celebrate”
ESPN “The Chinese arena football league has the best celebrations”
USA Today “The China arena football league has way better celebrations than the NFL”
China Daily "Li Boots Clipper into China Bowl "
Barstool Sports “The Chinese Arena Football League is at it again”
Fox Sports “Chinese Arena Football League team performs hilarious touchdown celebration”
Writer
Throughout the 2016 season I worked with the website American Football International to promote the CAFL via a series of articles to describe the journey. From the first day to the final championship weekend, written from the perspective of myself and the media team.
