From tackle to touch, pickup games to the pros – in every backyard, blacktop, homefield and huddle, there is a feeling only football can inspire.
Those who pursue it become stronger through the process, their faces as varied and diverse as the playbooks that guide them. Behind every snap there is a story. Each play has its purpose. The game teaches you things, and even in the smallest victories or the shortest rushes, there are moments worth remembering. These memories last forever and forge friendships across lines of age, gender, background or ability. They inspire your biggest accomplishments and encourage you to make your play.
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Playing the Field
'Playing the Field' tells the story of football's role in video games through the years. Featuring ESPN talent and the EA Sports Madden NFL team, this short film series looks at the history, the passion, and the future of football video games, while showing a tight-knit community that shares a common passion for Madden and the sport they love.
Awards
Webby Awards Finalist, Sports Video Series; Silver Telly Award, Social Video Series-Media & Entertainment; Bronze Telly Award, Online Series-Webseries: Documentary; Bronze Telly Award, Online Series-Documentary: Series; Bronze Telly Award, Social Video Series-Sports & Leisure.
Unsung Heroes
Unsung Heroes: Football and the Polynesian Athlete explores the unique relationship between Polynesians and the game of football. Inspired by the culture's emphasis on family, this short film examines the incredible journey many Polynesians have made from the Islands in search of new opportunity and to celebrate all they have contributed to the country’s most popular sport.
"We congratulate Future For Football on this outstanding documentary."
Other Reviews
A wonderful documentary on Polynesians in American football. We cannot recommend it enough.
Unsung Heroes tells the amazing story of the connection between Polynesia and football.
This American football documentary celebrates Polynesian influence.
Unsung Heroes shows that family, respect, and purpose represent the main causes for the culture’s achievement in the sport.
Awards
Official Selection, 2019 Maui Film Festival; 2019 Gold Telly Award Winner, General: Sports; 2019 Gold Telly Award Winner, Documentary; 2019 Silver Telly Award Winner, Media and Entertainment; 2019 Silver Telly Award Winner, Social Video: Sports and Leisure; 2019 Silver Telly Award Winner, Online: Sports; 2019 Silver Telly Award Winner, Documentary: Individual; 2019 People’s Telly Award Winner, Non-Broadcast Production; 2019 Hermes Platinum Award Winner, Documentary
Unashamed
Unashamed: Mental Health in College Football is a four-part docuseries spotlighting how college football programs are working to emphasize the importance of mental health wellbeing.
"Because of Future For Football, the stigma surrounding mental health is being broken down. I’m honored to play a role in it."
Other Reviews
Many know Tanner Mangum for his accomplishments on the football field, but he has also been an advocate and inspiration to many about mental health awareness. His latest venture comes as the centerpiece of a mini-series that dives into football players and mental health.
He battled depression. Now fighting stigma around mental health is BYU QB’s ‘passion.’
Awards
2019 Webby Award Honoree, Public Service and Activism; 2019 Sports College Media Awards Honorable Mention, Special Programming; 2019 Silver Telly Award, Documentary Series; 2019 Bronze Telly Award, Social Video: Sports and Leisure; 2019 Bronze Telly Award, General Video: Sports; 2019 Bronze Telly Award, Series: Non-scripted/Documentary; 2019 Hermes Platinum Award Winner, Documentary
