Early conversations with the directors established that the film would adopt a true fly-on-the-wall approach, closely tracking contributors as they moved through their daily lives. From the outset, this meant embracing natural light and practical environments as the primary shaping forces of the image. While inherently challenging, surrendering a degree of control in favour of authenticity allowed the story to lead the cinematography.

My objective was to create a visual palette that felt unobtrusive yet energised — never competing with the narrative, but subtly enhancing it. I leaned into the vibrancy of the environments: the saturated greens of football pitches, the bold colour of kits, and the shifting tonal qualities of changing rooms and interiors. In more introspective moments, the look naturally softened and darkened, allowing the emotional beats to dictate contrast and texture.

Given the fast-paced nature of the shoot and the reliance on a shoulder-mounted setup, I selected Angénieux EZ zoom lenses. Their clean optical character and versatile focal range allowed me to respond instinctively to unfolding action while maintaining visual consistency and precision.