In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Gabin Kongolo, winner of Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund in partnership with VERSUS and the Chelsea FC Foundation. We tell the story behind Gabin’s film, Dear Dad, which follows his father’s journey as he attends his first-ever Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge. Gabin takes us behind the scenes, sharing his creative process, the reaction to the film at the Saatchi Gallery and online, meeting Nicolas Jackson, and much more!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Being a winner of Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund
5:23 The story of Gabin’s father
6:31 Dear Dad, by Gabin
13:05 The importance of Karibu Cafe’s all around the world
16:00 Kelvyn’s influence on the project
17:51 Reaction at Saatchi Gallery
18:33 How Ishan related to the project
20:01 The emotions behind Gabin’s father’s first Chelsea game
23:00 Proud son moment
24:45 How supportive Chelsea were
26:07 Blue Origin Story
27:20 Reaction to the film
32:40 Meeting Nicolas Jackson + his reaction to the film
36:40 Gabin’s creative process
40:35 Why people should apply for the Blue Creator Fund
42:36 The future of the film
43:15 Picking Chelsea’s all-time best 11
57:29 Blue Flowers
Watch the film here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHnxvYxodTu/?igsh=b3JiaHBlczhtcTdw