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A docuseries featuring the incredible stories of the women who built the foundation for the success in women’s basketball today, told by the women who made the history.
Brenda VanLengen – Executive Producer
Veteran women’s basketball broadcaster, Brenda VanLengen, is leading the “IF NOT FOR THEM” documentary project with advisement from a diverse team of women’s basketball enthusiasts. VanLengen has announced over 1,400 women’s basketball games on ESPN, Fox Sports and other networks throughout her 31-year broadcasting career and has gained the respect and trust of generations of coaches and athletes. She coached basketball at the high school and college levels after twice earning Academic All-American honors playing basketball at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, all of which would not have been possible IF NOT FOR THEM.
Do Good Productions
The series will be produced under the guidance and fiscal sponsorship of the nonprofit corporation, Do Good Productions. Do Good Productions is operated by a group of volunteers including Academy Award winning producer, Kevin Willmott. The mission of Do Good Productions is to produce and disseminate films that raise the public’s awareness with respect to important issues facing both local and regional communities as well as our nation.
Covered Bridge Studios
At Covered Bridge Studios, we believe great stories have the power to reshape the world by inspiring change, challenging perspectives, and connecting us in ways nothing else can. We put an emphasis on telling stories that are important to the world. We don’t solely focus on what the audience wants, we focus on giving them something they never knew they needed.
Cut Print Lock
From translating your vision to screen, to cutting with style, to drawing out a project’s most compelling themes — Cut Print Lock specializes in bringing the best out of every story. Leveraging our extensive Hollywood network, we enlist the industry’s top sound designers, motion graphic artists, colorists, mixers, animators, and music masterminds to ensure the If Not For Them series is red-carpet ready.
Real Media
Filming and early post-production work was completed by Real Media whose expertise is in compelling storytelling with purpose. Their incredible facilities in Overland Park, Kansas, served as the headquarters for production in the early stages of the project.