XTR // Olympic Channel // Winter Playing Fields
Client
The Olympic Channel
Production Company
XTR
Project Duration
Three Months
Services Provided
Global Production, Production Oversight, Production Template, Crew Resourcing, Remote Reshoots
Assets
3 x 20min films for the Olympic Channel
Locations:
São Paulo, Brazil
Huacachina, Peru
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Project
SkipRope Productions reunited with LA-based XTR to support their traveling film unit across three international locations. This series for the Olympic Channel followed the high-stakes journeys of Olympic hopefuls, requiring a blend of cinematic consistency and local authenticity.
The Challenge
XTR needed to capture high-quality consistent content across diverse global markets on a demanding schedule. The primary hurdle was maintaining a unified production standard across different time zones and languages that can work seamlessly with the core US crew.
The SkipRope Solution
By leveraging our proven production playbook, SkipRope transformed complex logistics into a repeatable, streamlined process:
Standardized Prep: We used a centralized briefing system to ensure local fixers and crews replicated XTR’s specific production needs in every city.
Operational Excellence: Our teams managed location scouting, talent coordination, and local language support, allowing the XTR creatives to stay focused on the narrative.
Cost-Effective Reshoots: In Brazil, our local team executed remote reshoots that mirrored the original cinematography perfectly, saving the client the significant cost of re-deploying an international crew.
The Impact
Our strategic framework significantly cut down prep time and ensured a seamless, high-quality output worldwide. This project highlights SkipRope’s ability to deliver culturally respectful, logistically flawless productions that allow our partners to scale their creative vision globally.
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Edson Bindilatti - Brazilian Bobsled Team