Producer | Director | Writer | Editor
Bradford Bears (17 Minute Preview)
Documentary 1h 8min 2024 PG-13 Drama Action Sports
The Bears call Bradford their home. Bradford, a place very few have heard of, was voted as the most dangerous city in Europe in 2021. In this gripping sports documentary, the American Football team of the University of Bradford must win the remaining games of the season to secure playoffs, only they are fighting for more than just a playoff spot. The Bears have acquired a reputation of being the worst team in the BUAFL (British Universities American Football League), and because of this, the university intends on this being their final season. If they miss playoffs again, the university will cut all funds toward the program, leading them to withdraw from competition indefinitely. This film blends British culture and American Football all into one story.
Cast: Andrew Yell, Sebastien Rollinson, Ian Atkisson
Director: Ian Atkisson
Production Roles
Ian Atkisson: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor | Training Sessions Camera Operator | Classroom Sessions Camera Operator | Interview Set Designer | Interviewer | Event Designer for the "Bradford Bears Honors" | Cinematographer
Ben Ackers: Gameday Master Camera Operator
Tom Convey: Gameday Endzone Camera Operator
Anna Dragan: Gameday Sideline Camera Operator
Amy Nicholson: Gameday Sideline Camera Operator
Natasha Scott: Training Sessions Camera Assistant
Isaac Oldcorn: Training Sessions Camera Assistant
Sam Robinson: Production Coordinator Assistant *(Ian Atkisson booked studios and equipment through Sam)*
Altaf Shah: Drone Pilot
Omar Al-Tahan: Location Assistant *(Drove Ian Atkisson to filming locations)*
Production Characters
Bradford Stranger (00:07): Omar Al-Tahan
Newswoman (00:21): Katie Hopkins
Internet Reporter (00:34): Simon Webb
Defensive Tackle (01:47): Abdullah Omoteso
Defensive Coordinator (01:49): Ben Smith
Head Coach (01:55): Andrew Yell
Team President (01:56): Josh Faulkner
Cornerback (01:58): Ian Dembele
Linebacker (01:59): Samuel Igbokwe
Linebacker (02:03): Sam Thompson
Linebacker (02:18): Rhys Garside
Wide Receiver Coach (02:30): Sebastien Rollinson
Quarterback (02:33): Ian Atkisson
Defensive Line Coach (02:44): Isaac Oldcorn
Tight End (06:50): Ahmed Muqtadeer
Division Analyst (07:38): Chris Tebbutt
Production Equipment
Interview Camera (x4): 2014 Sony PXW-X200 Camcorder
Training Session Camera 1 (operated by Training Session Camera Assistants): 2014 Sony PXW-X200 Camcorder
Training Session Camera 2 (operated by Ian Atkisson): 2018 Sony A7III
Training Session Gimbal (Sony A7III): 2022 FeiyuTech SCORP-C
Drone: DJI Air 2S