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

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