MICHAEL SANDERS
MICHAEL SANDERS — SPORTS MEDIA DIRECTOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR / STRATEGIST
I build cinematic sports stories, content systems, and brand platforms designed to earn attention and create long-term value.
Selected Work
A selection of projects where I led storytelling, media, and production.
RecruitLook Hoops
Grassroots basketball media leadership, tournament storytelling, and multi-market coverage.
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Friday Knights
An embedded documentary series following Lane Tech football through the season.
View Project ↗The work is built to grow audience, strengthen brand equity, attract partners, document the journey, and create reusable media assets that keep delivering after the moment has passed.
01 / STORY BEFORE SPECTACLE — The final score is only one part of a sports story. I look for what happened before the game, who carried the pressure, and which moments reveal the people behind the performance. That context gives the edit a reason to exist beyond the highlight.
CAPABILITIES
EDITING / POST-PRODUCTION
Michael Sanders is a Chicago-based storyteller, strategist, and media builder. Through DOPE VZN, he develops sports documentaries, athlete narratives, and event coverage. He also leads media for RecruitLook Hoops and shapes the creative world of Operation Basketball. His work connects story, production, post-production, and the systems that help teams deliver consistently.
STORY FIRST
BUILT TO SCALE
OWN THE ASSET
For projects, post-production, consulting, or speaking and appearances, send a note with the scope, timeline, and what you need. Chicago-based and available for select work.
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