Wembanyama & Leon Marchand Interview

Project Objectives

• Capture a professional sit-down interview with Victor Wembanyama and Leon Marchand during their signing with Nike.

• Provide clean, multi-angle raw footage that could be edited and distributed by the client.

• Highlight the crossover appeal of two athletes from different sports — NBA basketball and Olympic swimming — under one global brand.

• Ensure footage aligned with L'Equipe's premium visual standards.

Project Scope

Content Planning

• Coordinated with client team to outline technical needs for the interview coverage.

• Prepped the location with camera placements, lighting adjustments, and audio setup to ensure broadcast-ready footage.

Production

• Filmed the interview using a multi-camera setup, capturing both athletes individually and together.

• Focused on natural dialogue and candid moments that reflected their personalities and excitement about joining Nike.

• Captured additional B-roll of branding, behind-the-scenes moments, and athlete interactions.

Delivery

• Delivered organized, unedited raw footage categorized by camera angle and scene.

• Ensured all files were formatted and labeled for easy use in L'Equipe's editorial and promotional workflows.

Results

L'Equipe and their media partners received professional, well-structured raw footage of two elite athletes at a key career milestone. The visuals reflected both the prestige of the Nike signing and the authenticity of Wembanyama and Leon’s stories, providing strong material for marketing, press, and campaign rollouts.

Lessons Learned

• Capturing brand-aligned athlete interviews requires both technical precision and discretion, ensuring raw files meet broadcast and editorial standards.

• Multi-camera coverage gives clients maximum flexibility for editing across different formats.

• Recording B-roll tied to the brand (logos, gear, environment) adds extra value, even when only delivering raws.