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🚨 Our 2025 Reel is live! 🚨Yeah…we know it’s March 31. Better late than never right!?2025 was a big one for us at Upside. New projects, new partners, and a lot of work we’re really proud of. From long-time clients to new teams trusting us with their stories, this year was all about making content that cuts through and actually connects.Grateful for the people who make it happen. Clients, collaborators, crew.Let’s keep building together!Projects featured: @phillies @houstontexans @panthers @novambb @espn @philadelphiaeagles @cowboy_plus @nascar @skratch @teamhattrip @philadelphiaflyers by @upsidefilmsllc

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Where sports and storytelling collide, we’re the full-service production team that makes every frame count. See our work at UpsideFilms.com. by @upsidefilmsllc

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Project Moments: @phillies 2026 MLB All-Star Game HypeWe had a blast partnering with the Phillies creative team and working alongside Mike Schmidt and Chase Utley to kick off MLB All-Star Week.Checkout the final product on @phillies by @upsidefilmsllc

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Behind the Project: @Phillies 2026 MLB All-Star Game HypeAnother look behind the scenes at one of our favorite recent projects.We teamed up with the Phillies creative team to help kick off MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia by bringing together two generations of Phillies legends: Mike Schmidt and Chase Utley.Since the two were filmed on separate shoots across the country, a big part of our job was making everything feel like one cohesive piece. It all centered around a simple idea from the Phillies: Schmidt’s No. 20. Utley’s No. 26. Together, 2026.Seeing it come to life across Phillies social channels was rewarding enough. Watching it play on Phanavision during the MLB All-Star Game in front of a packed Citizens Bank Park was something our team won’t forget.We’re grateful for the continued partnership with the Phillies creative team and for everyone who played a part in bringing this one to life. Looking forward to the next one.Check it out and let us know what you think!BTS Production: @kafilmedit @gainesvisuals @cade.hendrickson by @upsidefilmsllc

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Check out some behind-the-scenes from one of the biggest productions we’ve ever been a part of 👀Over the last few months, our team traveled to all 11 U.S. host cities ahead of the 2026 World Cup, producing and filming United States of Soccer, a documentary series for @ussoccer 🇺🇸⚽️Along the way, we met incredible people, uncovered stories from every corner of the country, and experienced firsthand the communities that are driving the growth of the game in America! It was an ambitious project that took thousands of miles, countless flights, long shoot days, and an incredible team to bring it all together. We’re proud of what we created and grateful to everyone, both full-time and contractors who poured so much into making these films possible.Huge thank you to every crew member who joined us along the way, and to @iamtonyprice and the @ussoccer team for trusting us to partner with you on such an incredible project! by @upsidefilmsllc

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Huge congrats to the entire @collegegameday team on taking home the 2026 National Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sports Studio Show: Weekly!@upsidefilmsllc Owner and Executive Producer Carson Smucker had the opportunity to contribute as an editor on the show throughout this past season, and the frames here are from a few of the feature pieces he worked on throughout the year.It’s always a privilege to help tell these stories alongside such a talented team. We’re especially excited to see so many friends and longtime collaborators recognized as part of this huge team effort. Congrats to everyone involved on a well-deserved honor. Onto the next season!! by @upsidefilmsllc

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Gearing up for March Madness, we’re throwing it back to last fall - our 4th year partnering with Villanova Basketball to create their in-arena intro hype video. With a new coaching era and fresh talent on the roster this year, we highlighted the program’s championship legacy across generations and built hype around the new faces taking the court. Complete with LED banners and court projection, this one gave fans an exciting pregame experience in Finneran Pavilion, Xfinity Mobile Arena, and Madison Square Garden through the season. We’re excited to see Villanova Basketball as an 8 seed in the Big Dance square off against 9 seed Utah State. V’s Up, Go Cats!Executive Producers: @jakewhitten24 @austinyayer @novambb Production: @upsidefilmsllc Direction: @upsidefilmsllc @therealcars88 DP: @colnwelch AC: @dangian8 G&E/Lighting: @gratefulhophead @natehoskins Edit: @upsidefilmsllc @cade.hendrickson @therealcars88 VFX/LED Design: @rell.motion Audio Design: @studio1935philadelphia Color: @michalguzikfilms PA/BTS: @christian.angelini Rentals: @trioderentals @expresswaycine by @upsidefilmsllc

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We teamed up once again with the @houstontexans and franchise legend @jjwatt to create the team’s 2026 NFL Playoff hype video. Working alongside the Texans’ creative media team, we filmed with JJ in Houston and turned around a powerful edit in time for Wild Card Weekend. Emphasizing the team’s motto SWARM, the video showcased JJ’s unmatched energy and the Texans’ hard-hitting highlights, leaving fans fired up for game day. It has since reached over 4 million views on Instagram and was even featured on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show, where it was played in full on national television. We are proud of our creative partnership with the Texans and their talented staff. Shoutout to everyone who worked to bring this one to life!Team Creative/Executive Producers: @carlmandell @ty_beau @mvxfocus @jsige5875 Production: @upsidefilmsllc @houstontexans Talent: @jjwatt Director: @therealcars88 DP: @alejandrozapata.dp B Cam: @jsige5875 AC: @instahams G&E: @nadjifilms Script: @eleboeuf Edit: @therealcars88 @cade.hendrickson Audio: @studio1935philadelphia VFX: @rell.motion Color: @blue_screen_inc by @upsidefilmsllc

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What a journey! The back half of 2025 was a wild ride here at Upside as we handled post production on the biggest story of the year in the world of professional rodeo. As Editors, we partnered with @cowboychannel Executive Producer Ande Wall and Director Nick Hetherington to create Hell on Wheels with Rocker Steiner. Sponsored by Boot Barn, this was a 10 part documentary series following the popular and polarizing number one bareback horse rider in the world as he chased after - and won his first PRCA World Championship title. From August to January, our team helped build more than 4.5 hours of content into a compelling, character driven narrative that aired on broadcast and Youtube, bringing in over 5 million views across all episodes. With a bus serving as a moving billboard, this story was big before we even got our hands on it and we are grateful to have had a piece in telling Rocker’s story, helping cement his first world title and his family’s legacy into rodeo history. Check out some excerpts above and watch the full series on the @cowboychannel Youtube! by @upsidefilmsllc

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We were pumped to see this project highlighted on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, as Pat, JJ, and Adam Schefter watched the Texans’ playoff hype video live on air during their Wild Card conversation! We’re grateful for our partnership with the @houstontexans creative team and for everyone who contributed to bringing this project to life! On to the divisional round! by @upsidefilmsllc

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We’ve had a fun start to the NCAA Football season, leading post-production on a few wild and creative feature edits featuring custom VFX integration and color grades for @espn College Gameday alongside ESPN’s awesome creative team @itsaduzzy @abigailleigh2 @jdizunc @espnmcgee and our edit/finishing team! @therealcars88 @cade.hendrickson @simreel @michalguzikfilms by @upsidefilmsllc

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We’re finally sharing some work from a packed summer! This project with the @houstontexans was a blast, featuring custom truck rigs, new VFX integration, and the legend himself, WWE superstar Booker T. Always proud to partner with teams that push creativity and energy to new levels. The Texans creative team keeps raising the standard and we love being a part of it. Keep an eye out for some BTS content on this later on!Team Creative/Exec. Producers: @carlmandell @ty_beau @mvxfocus @jsige5875 Production: @upsidefilmsllc @houstontexans Talent: bookertfivexDirector: @therealcars88 DP: @alejandrozapata.dp B Cam: @jsige5875 AC: @dangian8 G&E: @nadjifilms Rigger: Pete StocktonCamera/Lens: @reddigitalcinema @atlaslensco Supplemental rentals: @trioderentals Truck: @extremeoffroadperformance Audio: @lookwhatkentdid PA/prompter op: @gab.aulisio Script: @eleboeuf Edit: @therealcars88 Finishing services: @michalguzikfilms @rell.motion @studio1935philadelphia by @upsidefilmsllc

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