Spikes & Sacrifice: For the Long Run
The Brief
Spikes & Sacrifices: For the Long Run is a spec documentary project developed in collaboration with our intern Sanaa Morris, a film student at Howard University. The goal of the project was to support emerging talent while producing a meaningful, real-world documentary — from concept through final delivery. This was a creative-led project, giving the team full freedom to experiment, collaborate, and push storytelling.
The documentary explores dedication, discipline, and the unseen sacrifices behind athletic ambition. Over the course of production, we captured both the core story and extensive behind-the-scenes moments that reflect the process of bringing the film to life.
Alongside the full documentary, we created short-form clips and BTS content to be shared across both 7 South’s platforms and Sanaa’s — highlighting not just the final product, but the journey behind it.
The full documentary is now live on YouTube, with supporting clips continuing to roll out on instagram.
The Outcome
This project served as:
A complete, end-to-end documentary production
A hands-on learning experience for emerging creatives
A showcase of 7 South’s ability to support original storytelling and talent development
We’re proud of how the project came together and the collaboration behind it.
Credits
Director: Sanaa Morris
Producer: Darien Williams
Accountant: Taylor Williams
1st AD: Jake Moniz
Director of Photography: Dion Green
Boom Operator: Isabella Moniz
Sound Mixer: Jake Moniz
Camera Operator 1: Dion Green
Camera Operator 2: Raheem Purville
1st AC: Jake Moniz
Gaffer: Jake Moniz
Art Director: Dion Green
Key Grip: Darien Williams
BTS: Raheem Purville
Lead Editor: Jake Moniz
Assistant Editor: Isabella Rose Williams
Talent:
Ryan Outerbridge
Devon Bean
Norrē Robinson