50 YARD DASH
50 Yard Dash is a series created by Ben Fraternale that covers the action, storylines, and personal journeys in the Arena Football League. Launched in 2016, Fraternale began working with the league to enhance the aesthetic and storytelling capabilities of the AFL’s cross-platform content. What resulted was numerous short films, game films, daily social media videos, and content which ultimately aired on Sportscenter and ESPN3 in partnership with the league. Often cited as the “NFL Films of the AFL,” 50 Yard Dash has provided one of the most intimate looks into a pro football league since its inception. Fraternale serves as director, shooter, editor, writer, and producer.
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50 YARD GAME FILM: ARENABOWL 32
Two decades after Albany first took home an ArenaBowl championship, the Empire look to bring the title back home. Taking on the hot Philadelphia Soul, the Empire fought to cap off a league-best season while avenging their shocking playoff loss in their grand return to the Capital District last season.
Directed by Ben Fraternale
Opening narration by Jason Jones, Tim Capper, Jon Stark, Eric Arditti, Dan Nolan, and Brandon Rush
Edited and produced by Ben Fraternale
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2019
50 YARD SHORTS: Malachi
Malachi Jones' journey has taken him from the NFL to the ill-fated AAF and back the 50 yard turf of arena football. Following a lineage of NFL talent in his family, his unique optimism and electric talent has forged an unexpected path as Malachi carves his way back to the big leagues. A part of the 50 Yard Dash series, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Directed by Ben Fraternale
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We follow the stories, players, and images of the Arena Football League, which heads into its 31st season in 2018.
50 YARD SHORTS:
50 Yard Shorts is a film series from 50 Yard Dash, featuring episodes that dig deeper into the lives of players and their unique stories.
Arena Football has returned to Albany, a city which 28 years ago first fell in love with the sport. After it was ripped away from them at the height of their fervor, it took 18 years for their team to return home. "The Empire State" is part of the 50 Yard Dash series, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Directed by Ben Fraternale
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Malachi Jones' journey has taken him from the NFL to the ill-fated AAF and back the 50 yard turf of arena football. Following a lineage of NFL talent in his family, his unique optimism and electric talent has forged an unexpected path as Malachi carves his way back to the big leagues. A part of the 50 Yard Dash series, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Directed by Ben Fraternale
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In a football league where electric offenses run up scores, one squad has flipped the script and taken defensive dominance. These are the men of Strap City. A part of the 50 Yard Dash series, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Directed by Ben Fraternale
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At age 41, T.T. Toliver is the oldest position player in professional football. From winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an illustrious career in the Arena Football League, his love of the game keeps his dream alive. A part of the 50 Yard Dash series, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Directed by Ben Fraternale
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THE 50 YARD GAME FILM SERIES:
50 Yard Game Films is a cinematic look inside the action, telling the stories of individual games. From DC to Philadelphia, Cleveland to Baltimore, the series has documented some of the biggest moments in the league’s recent history.
Episode 15: ArenaBowl 32
Two decades after Albany first took home an ArenaBowl championship, the Empire look to bring the title back home. Taking on the hot Philadelphia Soul, the Empire fought to cap off a league-best season while avenging their shocking playoff loss in their grand return to the Capital District last season.
Directed by Ben Fraternale
Opening narration by Jason Jones, Tim Capper, Jon Stark, Eric Arditti, Dan Nolan, and Brandon Rush
Edited and produced by Ben Fraternale
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2019
EPISODE 14: RETURN TO COLUMBUS
After 11 years the Arena Football League makes its grand return to Columbus, Ohio as the Destroyers take to the 50 yard turf against the undefeated Albany Empire.
Directed, edited, and produced by Ben Fraternale
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EPISODE 13: ARENABOWL XXXI
Welcome to ArenaBowl XXXI. Neighborhood rivals took the stage of Arena Football's championship game, the Washington Valor and Baltimore Brigade, in a matchup no one predicted. The underdog Valor came with a point to prove
Directed by Ben Fraternale
Opening narration by Skeeta Jenkins
Edited and produced by Ben Fraternale
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2018
EPISODE 12: ARENABOWL XXX
For the Philadelphia Soul, the goal from day one was back-to-back. The 2017 season was a fight for the Foster Trophy with every team clawing at their back. In this special 50 Yard Game Film we journey with the Soul to the pinnacle of Arena Football, the ArenaBowl.
Directed by Ben Fraternale
Opening narration by Ahmad Hawkins
Edited and produced by Ben Fraternale
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EPISODE 11: ROAD TO ARENABOWL XXX
The 2017 Arena Football League season featured four match-ups between the Baltimore Brigade and defending champion Philadelphia Soul. These newly minted rivals faced off one last time in a playoff grudge match with the winner heading to ArenaBowl XXX. See the rest of the 50 Yard Dash content universe at Fraternale.com/50YardDash
EPISODE 10: Cleveland at Washington
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Episode 9: Washington at Philadelphia
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EPISODE 8: Tampa Bay at Philadelphia
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EPISODE 7: Philadelphia at Washington
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EPISODE 6: Baltimore at Philadelphia (Chapter 2)
EPISODE 5: BALTIMORE AT PHILADELPHIA (CHAPTER 1)
Part of a "50 Yard Dash" series. Watch the original short film here: Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Part of a "50 Yard Dash" series. Watch the original short film here: Fraternale.com/50YardDash
EPISODE 4: LOS ANGELES AT PHILADELPHIA
EPISODE 3: JACKSONVILLE AT CLEVELAND
Part of a "50 Yard Dash" series. Watch the original short film here: Fraternale.com/50YardDash
Part of a "50 Yard Dash" series. Watch the original short film here: Fraternale.com/50YardDash
EPISODE 2: ORLANDO AT PHILADELPHIA
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EPISODE 1: CLEVELAND AT PHILADELPHIA
Part of a "50 Yard Dash" series. Watch the original short film here: Fraternale.com/50YardDash
THE KICKER
The kicker is the most isolated, pressured, and unique position in football. These journeymen from across the world vie for only 32 positions in the NFL, a complicated and extremely difficult path to the top. "The Kicker" is a docu-series from the director of 50 Yard Dash, a look into the world of this exclusive niche in America's game.
EPISODE 1: DREW BASIL
The kicker is the most isolated, pressured, and unique position in football. These journeymen from across the world vie for only 32 positions in the NFL, a complicated and extremely difficult path to the top. "The Kicker" is a docu-series from the director of 50 Yard Dash, a look into the world of this exclusive niche in America's game.
Episode 1 features Drew Basil, the former 4-year starter for Ohio State, who has bounced around from the NFL, to the CFL, and now to the Arena Football League.
Directed by Ben Fraternale and produced by Fraternale Films. Watch the rest of our stories at Fraternale.com/50YardDash.
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EPISODE 2: ADRIAN TREVINO
The kicker is the most isolated, pressured, and unique position in football. These journeymen from across the world vie for only 32 positions in the NFL, a complicated and extremely difficult path to the top. "The Kicker" is a docu-series from the director of 50 Yard Dash, a look into the world of this exclusive niche in America's game.
Episode 2 features Adrian Trevino, a veteran of several indoor football leagues whose small-town roots haven't stopped him from his NFL pursuit.
Directed by Ben Fraternale and produced by Fraternale Films. Watch the rest of our stories at Fraternale.com/50YardDash.
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2017
EPISODE 3: Mark Lewis
EPISODE 4: MARCO CAPOZZOLI
The kicker is the most isolated, pressured, and unique position in football. These journeymen from across the world vie for only 32 positions in the NFL, a complicated and extremely difficult path to the top. "The Kicker" is a docu-series from the director of 50 Yard Dash, a look into the world of this exclusive niche in America's game.
Episode 3 features Mark Lewis, who at age 38 is one of the oldest active pro football players, remaining ever focused on his kicking pursuits.
Directed by Ben Fraternale and produced by Fraternale Films. Watch the rest of our stories at Fraternale.com/50YardDash.
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2017
The kicker is the most isolated, pressured, and unique position in football. These journeymen from across the world vie for only 32 positions in the NFL, a complicated and extremely difficult path to the top. "The Kicker" is a docu-series from the director of 50 Yard Dash, a look into the world of this exclusive niche in America's game.
Episode 4 features Marco Capozzoli, a kicker whose playing days brought him to the brink of breaking through, but a second career opportunity forced him to rethink his true life goals
Directed by Ben Fraternale and produced by Fraternale Films. Watch the rest of our stories at Fraternale.com/50YardDash.
Copyrights courtesy of the Arena Football League © 2017
THE DOCUMENTARY
50 Yard Dash is a documentary short about the lives of Arena Football players through the eyes of veterans Christian Wise and Alvin Ray Jackson, who played in the league for the better part of a decade. This production kicked off the 50 Yard Dash content universe and is the foundation of the series.
A docu-short about the lifestyles of Arena Football players through the eyes of veterans Christian Wise and Alvin Ray Jackson. For more, find us at Fraternale.com/50YardDash.
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TEASERS, TRAILERS, AND MORE
50 Yard Dash Cam: Alvin Ray
Teaser: Alvin Ray
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The story of veteran Arena Football players Christian Wise and Alvin Ray Jackson. Watch at Fraternale.com/50YardDash