A New Team for Sports Stories
Two titans of the entertainment industry, Goodfellas and Mediawan Sport, have joined forces to launch Round 12, a new label dedicated to producing movies and TV shows centered around sports.
The Vision Behind Round 12
The name Round 12 is inspired by the final, decisive round in boxing matches, symbolizing the label's mission to deliver high-stakes, gripping content. This partnership is driven by a shared passion for sports and a recognition of the untapped potential in the market for well-crafted sports stories.
At the helm of this venture are Vincent Maraval from Goodfellas and Éric Hannezo from Mediawan Sport, who aim to make Round 12 a global leader in sports entertainment.
A Legacy of Sports Storytelling
- Goodfellas has a proven track record in supporting sports films, including "Maradona" and "Tyson," both of which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Mediawan Sport has produced acclaimed sports documentaries such as "Le K Benzema" and "Anelka Misunderstood."
Debut at the Sport, Literature and Cinema Festival in Lyon
Round 12 will make its debut at the Sport, Literature and Cinema Festival in Lyon, showcasing an impressive lineup of two fiction features and eight documentaries.
Fiction Features
- "Breakaway" – A thriller about a young man drawn into the dangerous world of underground soccer betting.
- "Marta" – A coming-of-age story based on the life of soccer legend Marta Vieira da Silva.
Documentaries
- "Ferrari: Fury & The Monster" – Explores the life of legendary Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri.
- "The Lost Dream Team" – Chronicles the journey of Yugoslavia's last national basketball team.
- "No More Trouble" – A personal journey into the life of a legendary yacht engineer.
A New Era in Sports Entertainment
With a strong lineup and experienced partners, Round 12 is poised to fill a niche in the market by delivering high-quality, sports-driven content. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the world of sports entertainment.
