SPORTS GROUND STUDIO IS A COLLECTIVE
OF AWARD WINNNING CREATIVES & PRODUCERS
BASED IN AUSTRALIA AND THE U.K.
WE LOVE PUSHING STORIES, IDEAS AND
DESIGN IN THE SPORTING WORLD.
MICK WONG
Director
Mick Wong is an award-winning director and producer blending sports science with cinematic storytelling. Having worked across four continents for brands like ASICS and VW, he delivers performance-driven content with emotional depth. Through Sports Ground, Mick leverages his global expertise to craft premium, sports-led narratives that resonate internationally.
MICHAEL STANISH
Executive Producer
Michael Stanish is an award-winning producer and founder of Ground Control. With a career spanning Silverscreen, TYO, and Framestore—where he produced for Harry Potter—he specializes in high-caliber film and animation. Formerly Head of Production at MPC, Michael’s work has earned Cannes Lions Grand Prix and BAFTA-shortlisted festival honors.
JOHN QUINN
Gold Medal Winning Olympic Coach & Sports Consultant
John Quinn is a three-time Olympic coach with four decades of elite sporting experience. From Cathy Freeman’s Sydney 2000 run to AFL and NRL premierships, John’s career defines Australian excellence. A recipient of the Australian Sports Medal, his deep expertise lends unmatched credibility and human consequence to high-performance storytelling.
SCOTT MCLELLAND
Creative Drector
Scott McClelland leads Sports Ground’s Creative Direction, blending sport, culture, and purpose. A former Regional ECD at Apple’s Media Arts Lab, Scott has shaped global brands like Nike and Google. Through his collective, Good Sports, he pairs world-class commercial craft with social impact, bringing elite creative authority and cultural relevance.
CHRIS HUMPHREY
Writer / Director/ Producer
Chris Humphrey is a Singapore-based executive producer and director specializing in premium factual content. With 15 years at A+E Networks Asia, he has overseen over 400 hours of programming, including the Emmy-winning Scars of Nanking. Chris now directs sports-centric storytelling, capturing the human narratives behind major global events.
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