The lasting legacy of the 1970 Kentucky Derby has nothing to do with the winner, Dust Commander. Its true impact came from the assignment that "Scanlan's Monthly" gave to a 32-year-old writer from Louisville named Hunter S. Thompson. Director Michael D. Ratner revisits that story in this 30 For 30 Short, talking with the late journalist's editors and friends, including actor Sean Penn. The piece that Thompson turned in -- fantastical, riotous and, by the way, late -- opened so many eyes that gonzo journalism became an art form. As Thompson's partner in crime, illustrator Ralph Steadman, says, "We were the face of the crowd we'd gone there to find."
A spotlight on the living legend as he closes out the historic Shea Stadium with one last electric performance.
Directed by Roman Gackowski. Edited by Lee Umphred. An RGTV and m2 production.
In a country of 1.2 billion people and in a sport with billions of fans worldwide, there has yet to be a single Indian-born player drafted in the NBA. One in a Billion follows the global journey of Satnam Singh Bhamara from his home of Ballo Ke, a farming village in rural India, to the bright lights of New York City as he attempts to change history. Building up to a climactic draft night after years of hard work, Satnam hopes to finally create the long-awaited connection between India and the NBA.
The AKC National Championship
The Garden's Defining Moments is a 20-part documentary series celebrating some of the most iconic events at Madison Square Garden. The series spans the legendary venue’s 135-year history.
Guests include Bill Clinton, Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, Phil Jackson, Rudy Giuliani, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Wayne Gretzky, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Jim Boeheim, Pat Riley, Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Patrick Ewing, Leon Russell, Hulk Hogan, Mark Messier, George Foreman, Willis Reed, Paul Begala, Roddy Piper and more.
Created for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Short documentary-style pieces highlighting outstanding members of the Pittsburgh community as part of their Life Changers initiative.
Co-branded content distributed by Outside TV and sponsored by Jeep. Each feature profiles an influencer in their own words.
It’s been years since the last major advancement in acromegaly. But finally, people may be able to make the burden of painful SSA injections a thing of the past with MYCAPSSA.
MYCAPSSA is the first and only oral medication for the treatment of patients living with acromegaly and New York City advertising agency Merkley and Partners selected m2 to assist them with the announcement of MYCAPSSA to the world. Working daily with Merkley’s creative team during the month of August, M2 produced a 10-minute informational video created entirely with 2D and 3D animation.
An internal video for AECOM aiming to depict their goals, messaging, and achievements.
Created with T-Mobile in conjunction with the 2018 MLB World Series to promote hurricane relief efforts and encourage donations.
Part of a larger effort for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center promoting their UPMC Healthplan campaign.
Set in the backcountry of the Colorado Rockies, six aspiring adventure filmmakers set out to create the adventure film of a lifetime and win a future assignment with Outside Television.
We follow their filmmaking adventures as they put their storytelling ability to the test in the harshest of Colorado's winter conditions. They find themselves in the middle of the wilderness, armed with a camera and a dream.
Debuted alongside the release of LG’s new lineup of 4K televisions and just in time for the NCAA basketball tournament.
Season brand campaign
“B Is For Build”
Shot and edited for CultureList on BET Her - a series highlighting the best in music and pop culture.
Designed for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as part of a larger digital and social media campaign promoting wellness, health risks and prevention.
World feed broadcast open
Created to promote the launch of a brand new football league: The Alliance of American Football.
Part of a series of spots paired with the TVOne original series UnSung, where notable figures discuss some of their favorite musicians.
Co-branded content distributed by Outside TV and sponsored by Jeep. Each feature profiles an influencer in their own words.
A documentary-style glimpse into compelling sports stars and iconic athletic institutions. Visual storytelling propels a deep dive into each story, as the true essence of each subject is revealed by the end of every half-hour episode.
Hosted by former Major League Baseball player and longtime broadcaster Fran Healy, In the Spotlight features legends of the sports world in their own words. Every episode features a half-hour, sit-down interview with a single sports legend and in which, through a conversational style, the tipping points of each elite journey to the top are illuminated.
Created for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s social media campaign. A series of videos focused on health and wellness in the kitchen.
Part of a larger campaign for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, promoting their UPMC Health Plan initiative.
Part of a series of pieces for the Orange Bowl highlighting their various community initiatives.