The Skyrunner Documentary
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news — the Skyrunner documentary is officially rolling! This is something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while, and last week, I decided to propose the idea to Rod. Unsurprisingly, he was incredibly supportive, just as he always is.
How Did the Documentary Idea Start?
The inspiration came from Jimmy, who introduced me to an Ultimate Frisbee documentary called Chasing Sarasota. Watching it was an eye-opener. The storytelling moved me deeply, and the ending was nothing like what I had expected.
I assumed that a team putting so much effort into creating a long-term documentary — capturing every training session, team meeting, and player journey — would naturally win their national championship. But to my surprise, they didn’t.
That unexpected twist got me thinking: What if we document our own team? Especially with our main goal of competing at the Malaysia Ultimate Open (MUO) in 2025, a big milestone for a young team like ours.
I truly believe in our players, coaches, captains, and the program we’ve built together. This documentary could be a way to capture our journey, challenges, and growth leading up to this significant event.
Can We Promise a Finished Documentary?
To be honest, I can’t make any promises. Creating a documentary requires more effort, commitment, and patience than many might think. Unlike professional teams, we don’t have a dedicated media crew to follow us around, capturing every moment perfectly.
That said, we’ll never know unless we try. We’ll do the best we can and figure things out as we go. Whether it turns out polished or raw, what matters is documenting the journey authentically.
Why Make a Documentary?
That’s a question I’m still answering myself. There are so many reasons swirling in my mind, but here are the most important ones:
- My Connection to Ultimate Frisbee:
I’ve been familiar with Ultimate for about six years now, ever since Rodwell introduced it to me in grade 11. But only in recent years have I truly come to love the sport and wanted to be a bigger part of the game, not just playing. - Growing Ultimate in Cambodia:
Over the past decade, I’ve seen some impressive growth in individual players, but the Ultimate Frisbee community in Cambodia as a whole hasn’t reached its full potential. I believe our team can play a role in inspiring that growth.
By documenting our weekly training sessions and team efforts, we can show others what real Ultimate looks like — the hard work, camaraderie, and passion behind it.
This is just the beginning, but I’m excited to see where this project takes us. Whether or not we reach the finish line with a published documentary, the journey itself will be worth it.
But right now, I’m literally lost, not knowing where to start. Trying to find the online resource as much as I can and learn from them.