CLIENT
Sotheby’s
YEAR
2020
SERVICES
Crew (DOP), Equipment Package & Production Vehicle
About
Tomorrow’s Creative provided documentary production in Manchester for Sotheby’s A Life Less Ordinary series. This episode profiles Gordon Taylor OBE, the former professional footballer and long-serving chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association. The portrait moves beyond his career in football to reveal his lifelong passion for British art and culture.
Documentary Production in Manchester: A Life Beyond the Pitch
After his professional playing career, Taylor led the Professional Footballers’ Association for four decades. His role placed him at the centre of major changes across English football. The film reflects on this long career while also revealing the interests and experiences that shaped his life away from the game.
A Passion for Art
The film explores the connection between Taylor’s love of football and his passion for art. He explains how a tribute to Manchester United’s Busby Babes inspired him to create a cultural legacy for English football. The episode also features highlights from the PFA’s art collection, including L.S. Lowry’s Going to the Match and works by Sir Peter Blake and Barbara Hepworth.
Documentary Production in Manchester: Behind the Camera
For this documentary production in Manchester, Tomorrow’s Creative provided the DOP, camera equipment package and production vehicle. The episode was filmed on Sony FS7 cameras with Canon L-series lenses and Nikon Nikkor AIS primes. This combination paired reliable digital capture with the distinctive character of classic lenses. As a result, the team captured Taylor’s interview and the detail of the artworks with a polished, cinematic look.
A Legacy On and Off the Pitch
By bringing together football, leadership and British art, the documentary reveals a more personal side of Gordon Taylor. His career helped shape the modern game, while his passion for culture created a legacy beyond football. The result is an intimate portrait of a life defined by purpose, creativity and lasting influence.
Planning a documentary, interview-led film or branded production in Manchester? Contact Tomorrow’s Creative to discuss crew, equipment and production support for your next project.