Will McKinley III

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Wizards District Gaming Team Reveal

In the spring of 2019, I received the opportunity to enhance the WizDG branding with full creative control. At the time, the team was known league-wide as “hot-headed” and brash, so I gave the annual team reveal video a bit of an edge. I played on the deep, dark red team color with a bit of cyberpunk to represent their digital personas.

Bronze Telly Award recipient (2020)

Wizards District Gaming Player Profile

Each of the six players on the WizDG roster were required to shoot profile pieces on their lives and careers. The most complex and emotional story belonged to Reese Da God. After the death of his father, it was up to him to provide for his family. Playing in the NBA 2K League allowed him to do so.

Bronze Telly Award recipient (2020)
Capital Emmy Award nominee (2020)

Capital City GoGo Opening Video

In 2018, I received an opportunity to direct and shoot Capital City GoGo’s inaugural opening video. I used elements from Russell Westbrook’s first Jordan commercial for a high-energy feel to complement the sounds of a live GoGo band. The video was shot on the Sony FS7 and Sony FS5.

Seeing is Believing: The Caron Butler Story

The Caron Butler story actually started out as a 5-minute retirement video for the former Washington Wizard, however, spending All-Star Weekend with the NBA champion led to a full-fledged documentary project.

Capital Emmy Award recipient (2021)
Gold Telly Award recipient (2021)

2017 Wizards Home Opener Recap Film

A large part of my time with the Washington Wizards was spent traveling with and filming the team for several NBA seasons. For major events, I would help create short films to promote the team on social media platforms.

2017 Season Ticket Holder Renewal Video

In addition to filming each NBA game, the production staff needed to create videos for different departments. We worked hand in hand with sales, marketing, and team operations to provide any videos they needed.