We are ecstatic to announce that the docuseries "Super League: The War for Football,”(Apple TV+), has won both **Outstanding Documentary Series** and **Outstanding Graphic Design – Specialty** at the 2024 Sports Emmy Awards. These awards underscore the exceptional talents of the entire production team, which included numerous members of the DDC family.
"It was a privilege working with such a talented team on a production that spanned over 10 countries and brought us into the heart of European club football at its highest level. This Emmy win is a testament to our dedication to telling this complex story in a way that hooked viewers early and didn't let go until the final plot twists were revealed,” said Colby Gottert, co-founder of DDC and producer of the series (as well as its main cinematographer).
"Super League" delves into the dramatic and contentious events surrounding the proposed breakaway league, offering viewers a riveting inside look at the high-stakes world of European club football. The docuseries, directed and executive produced by Jeff Zimbalist, has captivated audiences globally with its meticulous storytelling and rich, immersive visuals.
"I'm so grateful to have had so many amazing long-time collaborators from All Rise Films and DDC with me on this one,” Jeff remarks. “Everyone pushed themselves further than ever before and it paid off, together we expanded our scope and reach by multiples. Congratulations to everyone for the much deserved wins!"
The four-part series drew on the talents of DDC’s stellar team and network of frequent collaborators, including Luis Dechtiar (editor); Logan Combest-Friedman (co-producer); Erika Narváez (associate producer); Natalia de la Cuesta (field producer); Carolina Torres (archival researcher); Tom Codd and Bernardo Bichucher (associate editor); Jordan Baese (additional editor); Juan Narváez and Eduardo de Holanda (assistant editors); Gonzalo Castro (storyboard artist); Sebastian Correal and Nicolas Lozada (motion graphics artists); Cristobal de Alba, Benjamin Soto, Federico Pardo, Anthony Orberst and Adam Booher (cinematographers); and Naz Rahimi and Aaron Credeur (production support).
Previously, DDC worked with Jeff Zimbalist on Emmy Award-winning documentaries including “Momentum Generation” (2018, HBO) and “Youngstown Boys” (2013, ESPN).
This latest Emmy recognition continues to raise the bar for our entire team.
We look forward to collaborating with you on our next award-winning project!
