Court of Gold

Netflix documentary series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company goes behind the scenes of the men’s basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Follow the journeys of the teams from the United States, France, Serbia, and Canada during one of the most fiercely contested tournaments in Olympic basketball history.

The production team chose SetConnect to effectively manage both their international and local crew, ensuring smooth operations and enhanced safety throughout the project.

Using SetConnect’s key features, the team conducted daily check-ins to maintain consistent communication and monitor the well-being of everyone involved. The geo-fencing tool added an extra layer of security by ensuring that crew members remained within designated safe zones. SetConnect’s messaging feature enabled real-time safety alerts, allowing for immediate responses to any potential risks or emergencies.

Essential documents, including risk assessments and security plans, were securely stored on SetConnect, giving crew members easy access at any time. This feature was vital in keeping everyone informed and prepared with up-to-date information.

Updates to the production schedule or risk assessments were made in real time, while regular check-ins took place between the OverWatch operations team, the on-ground production crew, and the production company’s headquarters.

Crew members on-site were able to perform assessments on the go, report issues, and request information in real time.

SetConnect proved to be an indispensable tool, streamlining the production process and helping the studio and production company successfully execute their goals at the Paris Olympics. The ability to manage all safety, security, and operational elements via a mobile device allowed the crew to focus on capturing the essence of the event, free from logistical concerns.