RISING PHOENIX: ROAD TO TOKYO · Channel 4 · UK
TV Show / Documentaries
A TV documentary following Paralympians on the road to Tokyo, where training, uncertainty and close character work shape the film’s human scale.
Credits
Role
Location Sound Recordist
Director
Mat Whitecross
Production Origin
UK
Shooting Location
Athens, Greece
Broadcaster
Channel 4 (UK) · Paralympics YouTube (global)
Production Context.
Remote-director setup: with the director working from a distance, the shoot relied on autonomy, trust and clear communication on the ground.
Disability-aware workflow: miking had to adapt to the athlete’s comfort, safety and range of movement, rather than follow routine habits.
The work required a calm, attentive and non-intrusive approach throughout, so the technical process never interfered with the person or the moment.
