'Dear Dad' - A short film in collaboration with @chelseafc / @versus

The lifelong journey of a faraway fan to Stamford Bridge, brought to you by BCF winner and artist Gabin Kongolo.

This cinepoem, powered by Chelsea FC Foundation, explores fandom from a distance. The film captures the pilgrimage of Gabin’s father Tony, a lifelong Blue living in Cardiff who had never experienced a matchday, on his first visit to Stamford Bridge.

As a love letter to football’s ability to connect families and communities, Your First Game is a powerful look into how Chelsea and the beautiful game touches those who may never touch its grounds.

Client: @chelseafc @versus

Creative Director: @gabinkongolo
Director: @beingfidel
EP/Producer: @mikexv_
Production Studio: @the_ntwrk_

DOP: @alex_sr3
1st AC: @owendiplock
Gaffer: @lost_lighting_uk
Sound Recordist: @declanchew

Offline: @postcarlton
Sound Design: @zoltan.kadnar
Composer: @chloeebg
Sound Mix: @zoltan.kadnar

Colourist: @ikohchung
Colour Post-Producer: @georgetraynro
Colour: @washldn

GFX: @gabriellesalonga
Photographer (Karibu): @zxidy
Photographer (Stadium): @om0ndi
Runner: @nicolereadyy
BTS: @fr0m.jk

Camera: @emmyland
Lighting: @seymourrentals