Sports & Social Impact Made By A-List Artists
Founded in 2018 by former Partizan Executive Producer Douglas Costa, Taking Over Films is an international media production company developing stories across film, sports, culture, advertising and music. The company has become a leading destination for social impact storytelling and is proudly recognized as the world’s most awarded social impact production company, earning multiple international gold awards.

Our Vision
We are more than an entertainment company. Taking Over is a minority-owned production company committed to creating stories that reflect the  complexity of our world.
Our vision is to develop projects that combine powerful storytelling with cultural relevance and meaningful themes. We believe film, music, sports and media have the ability to spark conversations, elevate voices and inspire audiences worldwide.
Taking Over supports initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, helping bring attention to global challenges while celebrating creativity and human resilience.

What We Do
At our core, we are storytellers.
Taking Over develops and produces films, series, documentaries, events, music and sports-driven stories designed for global audiences. Our team collaborates with leading directors like Spike Lee, José Padilha, Martin Fougerol, Taylor Steele, Constantine Venetopoulos, Dandara Ferreira, artists and creative talent across multiple platforms.
Beyond production, the company is committed to mentoring young filmmakers, helping nurture the next generation of storytellers.

Recognized Excellence
Projects we have collaborated on have been honored by the Academy Awards, Cannes Film Festival, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, BAFTA, Clio Awards, and D&AD, among others.

Tailor-Made
Taking Over provides tailor-made production services for film industry, advertising, sports, fashion and music video partners.

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