WINNER: 2018 EMMY for OUTSTANDING SHORT FEATURE

"Traveling to the West African nation of Liberia with Maryland DE Melvin Keihn to be reunited with his mother - who he hadn't seen in 14 years - was an experience I'll never forget," recalled DP Jason Johnson. Armed as a one-man band, Jason Johnson had to tackle both the technical and emotional challenges with bringing the story to life. But it was a moment no one could script that makes this piece so memorable. 

DP / Producer / Editor: Jason Johnson

Reporter: Gene Wojciechowski

EMMY NOMINATED | ESPN SC Featured

The inspirational story of Lauren Hill and her courageous battle to take the court for her first collegiate basketball game while facing a battle against terminal cancer.

Reporter: Tom Rinaldi
Producer: Ben Webber
Editor: Josh Drake

Client: ESPN - NFL Countdown, Producer/Directors: Jason Johnson & TL Fiedler

NFL Superstar Deshaun Watson is on a mission to grow the game of football around the world while having some fun along the way.

Client: Mountain Shadows, Agency: The James Agency, Director: Jason Johnson, DP: Morgan Cooper

A new lifestyle emerges at Paradise Valley's newest boutique resort. Savor American fare that’s delightful in its simplicity at Hearth ’61 restaurant, bar and living room. Head to The Citizens Club for fitness classes, organic drinks from the juice bar and relaxing afternoons poolside. The Short Course offers 18 holes of par-3 golf, with options for the novice player and the experienced golfer. After a round, visit Rusty’s for grille fare and brews inside and on the patio. Desert and mountain views throughout the resort set the tone for a stay that’s relaxing yet invigorating.

Client: ESPN

Producer: Sharon Matthews

DP / Editor: Jason Johnson

Editor: Dale Mauldin

Music Video DP: Viet Mac

For ESPN's Black History Month special, we teamed with recording artist Andra Day to create a cinematic opening and theme that flowed through the show featuring her hit song, "Rise Up."

The Emmy-nominated story of Dylan Reales, a young golfer from Villa 31 in Buenos Aires.

Executive Producer: Kory Kozak, Director: Yaron Deskalo, Editor: Michael Sanabria, DPs: Jason Johnson & Scott Clark, Written by: Yaron Deskalo, Ryan Goldberg, Mariano Cukar, and Dylan Reales, Buenos Aires Production Company: San Telmo Productions, San Telmo Producer: Mariano Cukar

Client: STX, Agency: Mission, DP: Jason Johnson

We found creative inspiration for the entire campaign through video ideation. Two athletes, in two starkly contrasting environments, symbolize the duality of the lacrosse mindset and play. Set-design minimalism portrays the grace and precision of STX products and athletes. High-energy lighting and graphic projections add a layer of athletic aggression to the scene. Emulating the diverse skills of the featured players, the dramatic layers work together to tell a unified story of talent, drive, and domination.

Addicted To Winning is the true story of a West Virginia high school football team on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. Watch the full documentary on UNINTERRUPTED, 10.24. #AddictedToWinning

Director: Yaron Deskalo, DP: Jason Johnson & Micah Brown

The second season of ESPN’s Draft Academy is a series of four original one-hour episodes that gives fans a personal, behind-the-scenes look at six of the top prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft class as they experience the biggest job interview of their lives.

As the show's Director of Photography, Jason Johnson worked with 2013 Heisman Trophy winner and #1 overall pick Jameis Winston along with First-Rounders Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) and Todd Gurley (Georgia).

The inaugural season of ESPN's Draft Academy chronicled the NFL Draft preparations of 2014 prospects Blake Bortles, Jadeveon Clowney, Marqise Lee, Pierre Desir, and Bishop Sankey.

Client: ESPN - SC Featured, Director/Producer/DP: Jason Johnson, Reporter: Gene Wojciechowski

Follow along with Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol on his harrowing mission with “Open Arms” to help rescue migrants adrift in the Mediterranean Sea trying to flee Libya for the shores of Europe. Thousands of migrants have died on these journeys.

Client: ESPN, SC Featured
Producer: Jose Morales
DPs: Jason Johnson / Micah Brown
Editor: Jason Johnson
Narrator: Courtney B. Vance

"It's like, how much golf can you play?" so began my interview with Elliott Uzelac, a 75 year old football coach who came out of retirement to coach Benton Harbor to their first playoff appearance in 100 years. This SC Featured piece garnered national attention as viewers identified with the strong themes of teamwork, discipline, and overcoming adversity. In addition, we opened the piece with a cinematic introduction of 'what retirement normally looks like' with an adventurous on-location shoot in the British Virgin Islands.

Client: CBS SPORTS NETWORK

Producer/Directors: Jason Johnson & T-L Fiedler

Editor: Jason Sanchez

The Making of a Pro: QB is a 3-part series produced for CBS Sports telling the story of quarterback guru George Whitfield, who is guiding 3 NFL hopefuls on their journey from college to the pros.

Client: Travel Costa Mesa, Director/DP: Jason Johnson, Agency: The James Agency

Welcome to Costa Mesa, California! You've got a million choices; it's time to make a decision. Whether it's shopping, dining, outdoor fun or even time at the beach, Costa Mesa is your perfect getaway in Orange County to enjoy the best that Southern California has to offer! Visit travelcostamesa.com to create your escape.

The story of Richard Seebold and his nephew, Qwitch -- an unlikely pairing forged over their love of golf in The Great Outdoors.

Voiced by: Martin Sensmeier, Client: Golf Channel, Executive Producer: Kory Kozak, for the Golf Channel, Producer: Yaron Deskalo

DP: Jason Johnson, Scott Clark

Written by: Ryan Goldberg and Yaron Deskalo, Editor: Michael Sanabria

Client: USA Football

Director/DP: Jason Johnson

Editor: Jason Johnson

Football for Life: Season 1 told the story of the Long Beach Poly HS JackRabbits football team, led by NFL Veteran Linebacker Antonio Pierce. It garnered over 11 million views across multiple web platforms, including HUDL, MaxPreps, and Stack.com, while focusing on specific life lessons that game of American Football can teach: perseverance, pride, and discipline. Shot on location in Long Beach, California in conjunction with USA Football.

Client: CBS Sports, Directors: Jason Johnson, TL Fiedler, Editor: AJ Dickerson

It was called “The Money Fight” and rightfully so… it was the richest boxing match in History. But there is much more to learn about Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor’s historic fight. Go behind the scenes with four unique voices in 4Sides.

Client: Louisville Slugger, DP/Director: Jason Johnson, Agency/Post: Mission Media, Exec Producer: Todd Harvey

We put the power in the hands of the player, positioning the Louisville Slugger bat as an extension of each female athlete and tailored to their unique batting style.

SC Featured

Drink a beer, run a quarter mile, repeat three times. With a modest start in Canada over 25 years ago, the Beer Mile has grown into a bona fide sport. ESPN’s SC Featured examines the sport in a segment airing in the Sunday, May 3, 2015 editions of SportsCenter.

Reporter: Greg Garber

Producer, DP, and Editor: Jason Johnson

Producer: Mike Holmes

Booster Juice "Taste Explosion" spot featuring baseball star Jose Bautista, shot on the Phantom Flex. All Fruit was harmed in the filming of this spot.

Agency: JRC

Director: Jason Johnson

DP: Jon Thomas

SocialRadar launched in 2014 with the goal of combining Social with Location - to see who’s nearby and how you are connected to them.

We used a mix of motion graphics and live video to show how the App would work in the real world.

As the youth development partner of the NFL, USA Football's mission is to make the game better & safer for players, parents, and coaches. 

This multi-faceted campaign was anchored by a trio of TV Spots narrated by Jim Nantz and highlighting the values of the game.

Director: Jason Johnson

DP: Micah Brown

In July 2012, USA Football launched a new program in conjunction with the NFL to promote a better, safer tackle, called the "Head Up Tackle". The project involved designing football themed graphics mixed with typography, as well as motion tracking. We collaborated with top NYC-based motion artist Maha Mohtaseb and shot at Met Life Stadium, home of both the New York Giants & New York Jets.

ESPN College Gameday | SEC Network Series

A look inside the lives of the leading women behind the men who coach in one of college football's power conferences.

ESPN GameDay Feature

Nominated for 2015 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Awards "Outstanding Special Feature"

Jacob Jarvis, a 15-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy, has been adopted by the Ohio State football team during their improbably run to the 2014-2015 National Championship. 

Reporter: Tom Rinaldi

Producer: Kristen Lappas

The golf towel is one of the most overlooked accessories on the golf bag but arguably one of the most vital necessities. PlayKleen delivered a towel that is durable, performs in the heat, and has the ability to get deep into your club’s grooves and crevices without being bulky or heavy. 

Shot on location at Chamber's Bay, site of the 2015 U.S. Open.

Client: ESPN, The Undefeated
Producer: Sharon Matthews
DP: Jason Johnson
Editor: Jason Johnson

To launch ESPN's new site, The Undefeated, we produced the story of NBA Lottery Pick Kris Dunn, who chose to return to college to earn his degree.

ESPN | COLLEGE GAMEDAY FEATURE

It’s difficult for many people to even imagine what it would be like to be truly homeless… to have to sleep in your car out of necessity. But one member of the No. 1 Mississippi State Bulldogs has first-hand experience with such things. Don’t miss the remarkable story of Josh Robinson and how he found a home – in Starkville.

Reporter: Gene Wojciechowski

Producer: Kristen Lappas

Shot on location in Kauai, the VIRB Ultimate Adventure campaign highlights three epic adventures.   

Watch as finalist Ken adventures through Alaska on his VIRB Ultimate Adventure.

STX athlete and Olympian Katie O'Donnell defines what it means to "Play Huge." 

This short brand documentary shows a day in the life of her training as the U.S. Women's Field Hockey team prepares for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.