SAFETY NET
CLIENT: University of Derby
YEAR: 2025
TYPE: Video Production
Credits:
Produced by Kit Lens Media
Director/ Editor - Alfie Beard
Cinematographer/ Colour - Connor Mcloughlin
Photo - Kira Lathbury & Waldo Burke-Kennedy
The Job
Safety Net is an award winning short film created to bring awareness to the 99.998% of youth football prospects that don't make it professionally. This heartwarming and emotional piece was made in collaboration with the University of Derby and has been screened across the globe. Kit Lens Media brought together the local sports community to crowdfund the film. It took 4 days to shoot across several locations, with two £100k+ camera packages, 15 crew members, and a plethora of sponsors, all with the goal of spreading this important side of sports.
The Job
Safety Net is an award winning short film created to bring awareness to the 99.998% of youth football prospects that don't make it professionally. This heartwarming and emotional piece was made in collaboration with the University of Derby and has been screened across the globe. Kit Lens Media brought together the local sports community to crowdfund the film. It took 4 days to shoot across several locations, with two £100k+ camera packages, 15 crew members, and a plethora of sponsors, all with the goal of spreading this important side of sports.
Credits:
Produced by Kit Lens Media
Director/ Editor - Alfie Beard
Cinematographer/ Colour - Connor Mcloughlin
Photo - Kira Lathbury & Waldo Burke-Kennedy
