Against All Odds
Against All Odds is a 4-part documentary series highlighting the stories of student athletes at Brock across different sports and the challenges they face. This series was created by myself and Samantha Savage through BrockTV for Brock Badgers. I filmed for all episodes alongside the BrockTV crew and edited episode 2 and trailers for 1 & 3 as well as the intro sequence for episode 3.
Episode 1 - Trailer
Created By Joel Antony & Samantha Savage
Trailer Edited By Joel Antony
“The Gift”
Lacrosse is a gift that has been shared with the entire world. This episode looks at the importance of lacrosse in Indigenous communities through the eyes of Brock athletes from men’s & women’s lacrosse while also discussing the importance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Written & Directed By: Joel Antony & Samantha Savage
Filmed By: Joel Antony, Samantha Savage & BrockTV Staff
Edited By: Samantha Savage
Episode 2 - Trailer
Created By Joel Antony & Samantha Savage
Trailer Edited By Samantha Savage
“The Community”
Brock Men’s Rugby opens up about the challenges of being student-athletes, from balancing demands on and off the field to raising funds for Movember and men’s mental health. This year the team raised $15,919 their highest total yet.
Written, directed & edited by Joel Antony & Samantha Savage
Filmed by Joel Antony, Samantha Savage & BrockTV Staff
Episode 3 - Trailer
Created By Joel Antony & Samantha Savage
Trailer Edited By Joel Antony
“The Rise”
In honor of National Day of Women and Girls in Sport, we highlight the incredible athletes of Brock Women’s Rugby, Soccer, and Hockey. Watch as they share their journey, challenges, and triumphs in sport.
Written & Directed By: Samantha Savage & Joel Antony
Filmed By: Joel Antony, Samantha Savage & BrockTV Staff
Edited By: Samantha Savage & Joel Antony
“The Change”
In honor of Black History Month, athletes from Brock Men’s and Women’s Basketball discuss the challenges they’ve faced as black athletes coming up in their sport.
Directed By: Samantha Savage & Joel Antony
Filmed By: Joel Antony, Samantha Savage, Temi Fadipe & BrockTV Staff
Written & Edited By: Temi Fadipe