
Our Work
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ESPN - College GameDay - Johni Broome
Post Production
Partnering with ESPN, Upside Films handled post production for this feature on top ranked Auburn Basketball's Player of the Year Candidate Johni Broome. The piece aired on ESPN College GameDay before the Alabama vs Auburn game on March 8, 2025.
ESPN - College GameDay - CFP Texas/Clemson Feature
Post Production
Partnering with ESPN, Upside Films handled post production for this feature that aired on College GameDay before the Clemson vs Texas College Football Playoff game. On College GameDay’s X profile, the feature garnered over 350,000 views.
Houston Texans - 2025 Playoff Hype
Full-Service Production
Recapping a gutsy Texans regular season, Upside partnered with the team and hip-hop music artist Lecrae to turn up the volume and pump up the Houston fan base for the NFL Playoffs on social media and in NRG Stadium on Wild Card Weekend. Across the team’s social platforms, the video garnered over 600k views.
ESPN - Monday Night Football - Sam Darnold
Post Production
Partnering with ESPN, Upside Films lead post production for this interview piece on Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Darnold which aired before kickoff of the team’s Week 15 Monday Night Football game.
Philadelphia Eagles - Little Caesar's Commercial
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles and Little Caesar’s, Upside Films crewed, directed, and produced this commercial with Eagles’ Offensive Tackle Lane Johnson.
Philadelphia Phillies - Uniform Sponsor Patch Reveal
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced this promotional piece for social media unveiling the team's new uniform sponsor patch.
ESPN/ACCN - All Access with Syracuse Football
Post Production
Partnering with ESPN and ACC Network, Upside Films spent 3 weeks at 2024 football training camp in Syracuse serving as the on-site editor for the 3 part series that aired on ESPN2 and ACCN.
ESPN - ACC Network Feature - Pitt Sharks
Full Service Production
Partnering with ESPN and ACC Network, Upside Films shot and edited this feature highlighting the University of Pittsburgh linebackers which aired on ESPN Pregame Kickoff Show and social media platforms.
Houston Texans - 2024 Season Hype
Full Service Production
Leaning into the hype and speculation around a young and improved Houston Texans football team, Upside partnered with the Texans to have NFL legend JJ Watt deliver a powerful message to the fanbase.
Philadelphia Phillies - 2024 Red October Hype
Full Service Production
Partnering again with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced the 2024 postseason hype video which garnered more than 3 million views and engagements across platforms.
Philadelphia Phillies - 2024 NL East Division Clinch Hype
Full Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced a hype video encompassing the team's journey to clinching a 2024 division title which garnered more than 1.5 million views and engagements across platforms.
Rutgers Men's Basketball - 2024 Team Intro
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Rutgers University Men’s Basketball, Upside Films produced their 2024 In-Arena Team Intro Video.
ESPN - SC Featured - Handle Hard Better
Post Production
Partnering with ESPN, Upside Films edited, colored, audio mixed, and delivered this feature that aired on ESPN’s Sportscenter.
Philadelphia Phillies - City Connect Unveil
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced their 2024 City Connect Uniform Unveil Video
Houston Texans - 2024 Playoff Hype
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Houston Texans, Upside Films produced their 2024 Playoff Social Hype video. Video garnered more than 400K views on twitter.
Philadelphia Phillies - 2023 Playoff Hype
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced the post-season hype video which garnered more than 5 million views and millions of engagements.
Philadelphia Phillies - 2023 Season Hype Video
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies, Upside Films produced the official 2023 Phillies Season Hype video for the Phillies social platforms. Video has garnered more than 4 million views and countless engagements.
Philadelphia Eagles - Dick Vermeil Football Life
Full-Service Production
Partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles, Upside Films fully-serviced production on a broadcast/social feature chronicling hall of fame coach Dick Vermeil.
ESPN/ACCN - All Access with PITT WLAX
Lead Editor, Finisher
Partnering with ESPN/ACCN and celebrating 50 years of Title IX, Upside Films provided all post-production for this one hour special on PITT Women’s Lacrosse inaugural season.
Carolina Panthers - 2022 Schedule Release
Ideation, Producer, Director, Lead Editor
Partnering with the Carolina Panthers, Upside Films provided full-service production for the 2022 Schedule Release Video including ideation, on site directing, and post-production. Video garnered more than 2 million views and engagements measuring 2nd in the league in engagements.
Carolina Panthers - Stadium Intro Video
Director, Producer, Editor
Partnering with the Carolina Panthers, Upside Films helped direct, produce, and edit the 2021 Carolina Panthers Intro Video.
ESPN/ACCN - Wake Forest Football Feature
Lead Editor, Finisher
Partnering with ESPN and ACC Network, Upside Films edited Wake Forest Football feature that aired on ACCN.
New York Giants - Eli Manning Show
Lead Editor, Field Producer
Partnering with the New York Giants, Upside Films led the post-production as well as aided in field-producing and shooting for the 8 part series.
ESPN/SECN - College Football Playoffs and Championship Elements
Lead Editor
Partnering with ESPN and SEC Network, Upside Films provided a game trailer, video essays, and video vignettes that aired throughout the College Football Playoffs and National Championship coverage on ESPN and SECN.
ESPN/ACCN - All Access with Miami Football
On Site Editor, Finisher
Partnering with ESPN and ACC Network, Upside Films spent 3 weeks in Miami serving as the on-site editor and helping to edit multiple episodes of the 3 part series that aired on ESPN2 and ACCN.
Before Upside Films:
Carson Smucker PortfolioCheck out some of the Emmy Award Winning work from Upside Films' Founder & Executive Producer Carson Smucker's time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers.