Over 120,000 views for Tennis Isle of Man

Most people only tune in during Wimbledon or when a superstar steps onto the court. But behind this small island’s clubs lies something genuinely special: a community full of passion, personality, and potential. Our job was to bring that story to life and show that tennis is cool - no matter the skill level.

Featuring Charlotte Clarke, Tristan Pretorius, Sean Drewry, Max Stokoe, Chris Butler and many more young athletes, the film highlights a small community growing stronger every year. And the response proved that local stories resonate: the video reached over 120,000 views, boosting Tennis IOM’s visibility, supporting junior tennis recruitment, and drawing new families into the sport. It validated a key belief of ours - people will watch an engaging story, whether it’s about a global tennis star or a tight-knit club on an island in the middle of the Irish Sea.

Capturing this story wasn’t without its challenges. With limited time on location and a tight shooting window, our three-person crew relied on dynamic run-and-gun cinematography paired with dramatic aerial perspectives. We deployed dual drone systems - a DJI Inspire 3 for cinematic wides and a custom-built FPV Cinelifter carrying a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The result: playful, immersive sequences rarely seen in community-level sports films.

Above all, the film celebrates the people behind the programme: coaches who champion every child’s growth, parents who are every bit as invested as the kids, and young players who dream big - especially with role models like Billy Harris showing what’s possible for Manx athletes.