Samba Digital’s Key Role in Creating the “Viva Chiefs Kingdom” Documentary
The passion for the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, is now fully captured in the documentary “Viva Chiefs Kingdom.” This project not only showcases the growing devotion to the team in Mexico but also marks a significant collaboration between the production team and Força Studio (Samba Digital’s Studio), which played a crucial role in bringing this exciting project to life.
“Viva Chiefs Kingdom” is more than a documentary; it’s a celebration of the unwavering loyalty and passion of Kansas City Chiefs fans in Mexico. Thanks to Força Studio’s vital contribution, this story can now be shared with the world, highlighting the beautiful relationship between the team and its dedicated supporters.
Get ready to be moved by the stories of Chiefs fans in Mexico and see how this passion transcends borders and cultures. Don’t miss “Viva Chiefs Kingdom” on Fox Sports and soon on YouTube!
The Documentary Journey
“Viva Chiefs Kingdom” is a two-episode documentary series that delves into the deep connection between the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans in Mexico. The narrative spans from the early struggles of finding Chiefs merchandise to the glory of winning Super Bowl LVIII. The documentary is a tribute to the passion of Mexican fans, highlighting dedicated supporters who live and breathe the red and yellow colors.
Where and When to Watch
The documentary “Viva Chiefs Kingdom” is set to premiere soon, airing exclusively on Fox Sports in Mexico initially. A few weeks later, in a date to be defined, the series will be available on the Kansas City Chiefs’ official YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to experience this inspiring story.
Content Description
The series takes viewers on a journey through five Mexican cities: Chihuahua, Monterrey, Torreón, Puebla, and Mexico City. Each city reveals unique stories of fans who dedicate their lives to the team. From Marizette Mosqueda, who spread her passion to her family and friends, to Lorenzo Osorio Machorro, who considers himself “born in Arrowhead” due to his immense devotion.
The documentary also features Reynel Rosado, who hosts a podcast dedicated to the Chiefs, and Ernesto Castro, an anesthesiologist who founded a Facebook group now boasting over 5,000 members. These are just a few of the many stories showcasing the diversity and intensity of Chiefs fandom in Mexico.
Samba Digital’s Contribution
Samba Digital not only helped secure a multi-year broadcast partnership between Fox Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico but was also instrumental in the production of the documentary series. The collaboration ensured that every aspect of the Mexican fans’ passion and love for the Chiefs was authentically and emotionally captured.
Credits:
Fans | |
Alberto Cassio | |
Evelyn Cassio | |
Ernesto Castro | |
Alfredo Fernández de Lara | |
Mario Menchaca | |
Luis Mendoza | |
Marizette Mosqueda | |
Reynel Rosado | |
Juan Payán | |
Lorenzo Osorio Machorro | |
Eric Fong | |
Carlos Martínez | |
Berenice Batista (Luis’ wife) | |
Antonio Laija (Marizette’s husband) | |
Mexico film crew | |
Santiago Tróccoli | Director |
Victoria Tolchinsky | Executive producer on set |
Julio Cornejo | Line Producer |
Santiago Tróccoli | DoP |
Anna Tormenta | 2nd camera |
Matías Gómez | Direct sound |
Força by SAMBA | |
Frédéric Fausser | Samba’s CEO |
Jonathan Hemann | Samba’s Executive producer |
Tomás De Micheli | Samba’s Executive producer |
Matteo Trevisani | Territory coordinator |
Federico Parrondo | Account Manager |
Omar Ramírez Luckie | Fan Liaison |
Jordán Orlando | Development – Scriptwriter – Showrunner |
Sergio Wavriniuk | General Assistant |
Leandro Caterberg | Editor |
Martin Albiñana | Motion graphics |
Pedro Henríque | Motion graphics |
Nicolas Abello | VFX |
Felipe Abril | Illustrations |
Zub sonido | Audio Post-Production |
Santiago Tróccoli | Colorist |
Luciana Menghini | Subtitles |
Kansas City Chiefs | |
Lara Krug | Executive in Charge of Production |
Robert Alberino, Jr. | Co-Executive Producer |
Joe Helder | Director of Production, Special Projects |
Lucas Boyd | Editor, Special Projects |
Katie Kemmerer | Coordinating Producer |
Steve Sanders | Photography Support |
Mitch Holthus | Voice of the Chiefs |
Matt McMullen | Research |
Glenn Connelly | Camera Operator for KCC |
Daniel Luksa | Camera Operator for KCC |
Corbin Meier | Camera Operator for KCC |
Elyse Ricigliano | Camera Operator for KCC |
Greg Tonge | Camera Operator for KCC |
Dane Van Why | Camera Operator for KCC |
Austin Wood | Camera Operator for KCC |
David Kelsey | Audio for KCC |