The Fabric of Football | Arsenal

Adidas

jdpl were honoured to have the opportunity to create this short documentary exploring the identity and values that Arsenal is famous for and how these were formed. The story is emotively told through the people, places and moments that make the club the icon that it is today. Shot across a number of months, locations and with multiple assets, this film exhibits our capacity to create proficient and compelling content.

Arsenal Football Club is the beating heart of London; a continental club with a neighbourhood feel, and the team any fan in the world can call theirs.

A club that blends style and substance. Creative and cultured, on and off the pitch. A club that speaks to a city like no other, yet is as inclusive as they come for anyone outside of London. A club that innovates, constantly, through focussing on the small things, that make a big difference. This is a club fit for the modern day. Diverse and forward thinking.

The film achieves a rawness and a realness that fits in with the club’s culture, yet still feels stylised. To attain this cinematic feel, vintage lenses were used to give the documentary a timeless texture that is authentic and warm. The use of mixed media also represents the club’s fans - young and old - VHS reminds us of the 90s and phone footage puts us in the present.

The documentary speaks to generations of fans and players, from London and beyond about what makes Arsenal, Arsenal. It isn’t the trophies. It isn’t the stadium. You can’t touch it, or see it. It’s a feeling. A culture. An identity.

Client - Arsenal FC / adidas
Agency - Hill + Knowlton Strategies
Directors - That Jam
DOP - David Wright / Marcus Domleo
Grade - Wash London

Production Services included: Location Sourcing - Set Build - Equipment Hire - Commission of Crew - Prop Sourcing - Catering - Travel - Budget Management

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