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A fighter stands in the doorway of a gym, lit from behind
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Paris Moran

An original short film on Paris Moran, a BJJ and MMA fighter we've known since 2020.

SubjectParis Moran
FilmContender Series · 1:09
TypeSeek First original
Year2026
Paris Moran: Contender Series
A fighter kneels in the ring in black and white Play the film · 1:09

Why we made it

We make original films about people worth following. We've known Paris since 2020, and his fight career was a story we wanted to tell on our own terms.

The approach

We scouted the gym ahead of time to plan around its window light. Then we filmed Paris training, wrapping his hands and working in the ring.

We kept the teaser in black and white so nothing pulls focus from him.

What we made

A 1 minute 9 second film, a black and white teaser, and a set of stills for social.

Stills
A fighter wraps his hands by the gym window
A fighter kneels in the ring
The camera monitor during the gym shoot
Location scout inside the boxing gym
A fighter in headgear rests on the ropes
Close profile of Paris in warm light

Credits

  • SubjectParis Moran (@pmoranusa)
  • Direction, cinematography, editJae Phan, Seek First
  • Additional cinematographyKhoa