Productions
With talent and access at our heart, we tell amazing stories across premium sport and unscripted.
BRAZIL 2002: THE REAL STORY
A tale of the team who were victorious at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, told from the dressing room and against the spectre of Brazil’s infamous loss in the 1998 World Cup Final in Paris.
The film uses six hours of unseen archive material shot by Brazilian football legend Juliano Belletti during the tournament, forming the story’s backbone. Interviews from the winning team, both on and off the pitch, and other giants of the game give a unique insight into one of history’s greatest-ever football teams.
THE FOOTBALLER, HIS WIFE AND THE CRASH
Collective Media Group secured exclusive access to the story of Emma Samuel, the widow of ex-Premier League ace Jlloyd Samuel. The film details how Jlloyd’s footballing dream, which started on the streets of Bow in East London, became a nightmare—told from the perspective of his wife. She describes the events following Jlloyd’s 2018 death and the discovery that not only had her husband mismanaged his Premier League fortune but also that he had a secret second life. The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash was awarded Best Documentary at the 2023 Broadcast Digital Awards. The film topped the Netflix UK chart when it was released on the streamer in 2024
AIR WARRIORS
Collective Media Group has taken over production of Air Warriors for The Smithsonian Channel. The series takes the audience behind the scenes to reveal emotive and untold stories of the UK and US military’s most iconic aircraft. CMG brought a human dimension to series 10, attracting a younger and more diverse audience while maintaining the series’ loyal viewership.
THE FOOTBALLER FRAUDSTER
This 90 minute feature documentary for ITV reveals the the story of Medi Abalimba, a former footballer who took on the identities of a Premier League star, MI6 agent and US Navy Seal. His sophisticated web of lies conned multiple victims – breaking hearts, stealing millions, and destroying lives. With access to those scammed, we tell the story from the victims’ perspective, revealing the lengths Abalimba went to in his elaborate cons. Nominated for a 2024 True Crime Award. Nominated for a 2024 True Crime Award, The Footballer Fraudster reached number 5 in the Netflix UK Chart when released on the streamer in 2024.
RYDER CUP 2023
Collective Media Group were appointed by Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America to develop and deliver all of the ‘Ceremonies’ content for the 2023 Ryder Cup, which included the Welcome To Rome show from the Opening Ceremony and the Trophy Presentation.
Our brief was to respect the tradition of the competition, yet be innovative and challenge what had been done before – all of which we achieved – and more – in a ‘game changing’ series of shows that formed the backbone to the most memorable Ryder Cup for a generation.
ICONS SERIES
Collective Media Sport developed and produced the live coverage and highlights of the inaugural Icons Series, a world-first sport and entertainment concept broadcast in 40 global territories. Harry Kane, Ash Barty and James Milner participated as the USA took on the Rest of the World in a Ryder Cup-style team match-play golf competition.
LEGENDS TOUR
Collective Media Sport successfully modernised and refreshed coverage of The Legends Tour with innovative features and items, more in-depth analysis and features on the incredible destinations that the Tour visits.