Spark Media Video Production Agency
THE FA | VILLA PARK
CLIENT
We were commissioned by the FA to create an FPV (first-person-view) drone promo of Villa Park to set the scene for England’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra.
This was part of a wider series of FPV pieces we’ve produced for the FA, starting at Wembley Stadium for Thomas Tuchel’s first match as England manager, then Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, and finally Villa Park.
THE PROCESS
The turnaround was tight – we had less than 24 hours before match day to film and edit the whole piece. Our drone pilot, Harry, and producer, Georgia, planned the flight path beforehand during a recce to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day. Our editor sourced music and audio clips for the sound design beforehand, and then worked on-site alongside the filming to maximise efficiency and cut as we went.
THE IMPACT
The film was officially released ahead of the World Cup qualifier between England and Andorra and was featured on England football team’s official social media pages. It’s already had 500K+ views and fantastic engagement, especially from Villa fans who loved seeing their ground showcased in this way.
As proud Brummies, it was a real highlight to film such an iconic stadium so close to home and give fans views they’d never seen before.
