Microsoft "2015 Special Olympics"

A collaboration with Microsoft featuring four inspiring athletes competing in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. Project featured interview/biography portions, competition footage, and the incredibly inspiring accomplishments of these brave young people. No distance was too far, no obstacle too difficult, no hurdle too high for these athletes to reach their personal bests.

The four films were shot, edited, and scored to original music over the course of four days, so that the audience could share the experience and follow along with these athletes as they competed in real time. Team kept pace with the athletes, their families, and their coaches as their emotional stories unfolded on a daily basis. Their heartfelt wins, loses, struggles, and triumphs were amazingly inspiring to follow. Thank you to the Special Olympics and Microsoft and Todd Hannigan, for bringing these great stories together.

Microsoft "2015 Special Olympics Montage"
Director: Justin Bastien
Director of Photography: Justin Bastien

Microsoft "Supporting the Olympic Dream"
Director: Justin Bastien
Director of Photography: Justin Bastien

Microsoft "Inspiration for the Games"
Director: Justin Bastien
Director of Photography: Justin Bastien

Microsoft "Passion for the Sport"
Director: Justin Bastien
Director of Photography: Justin Bastien

CREDITS
Client: Microsoft
Director: Justin Bastien
Director of Photography: Justin Bastien