Ricardo Viramontes

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"I want an opportunity to express myself Uninterrupted"

August 06, 2024 by Ricardo Viramontes in Corporate, Marketing, Entertainment

UNINTERRUPTED is the athlete's brand, for athletes. It's a space created to empower athletes, to feel confident in expressing themselves beyond what is expected– on their terms. UNINTERRUPTED exists to tell the athlete's stories authentically and like never before. The hashthag #MORETHANANATHLETE started in February 2018 as a phrase and has grown into a movement. From the best athletes in the world to people young and old all over the world. The hashtag and message has given people a way to express themselves on and off the field of play and show that they are more than what the world says they should be.

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UNINTERRUPTED partnered with NIKE Basketball for the "MORE THAN AN ATHLETE" World Tour with LeBron James. The tour stopped in four countries (China, France, Germany, and New York) over the course of 15 days. Daily social recaps were published every day of the tour as well as a holistic mini-doc of the tour.


MORE THAN AN ATHLETE documentary series on ESPN+ explores the journey of LeBron James and his close-knit group of friends—Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, and Randy Mims—who have been with him from his early days as a basketball prodigy to his rise as a global sports icon. The series delves into how they’ve transcended the traditional roles of athletes, becoming influential figures in business, media, and culture. It highlights their impact beyond sports, emphasizing their roles as entrepreneurs, activists, and creators of change​.

August 06, 2024 /Ricardo Viramontes
Strategy, Creative Direction, Development, Design
Corporate, Marketing, Entertainment

"the true meaning behind the game"

August 06, 2024 by Ricardo Viramontes in Entertainment

MIND THE GAME is a podcast presented by UNINTERRUPTED and ThreeFourTwo Productions, hosted by LeBron James and JJ Redick, that offers in-depth discussions and analysis about basketball. Beloved by basketball nerds, it covers game strategies, player development, and cultural impacts in the most granular way.

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August 06, 2024 /Ricardo Viramontes
Orginal Content, Design, Creative Direction
Entertainment

"What happens when memes go missing?"

August 05, 2024 by Ricardo Viramontes in Entertainment

The true currency of our digital age is a person's ability to create viral memes. Josiah Johnson, known for his meme prowess on NBA Twitter, embarks on a journey to solve the mystery of a missing meme, exploring the impact of ephemeral media and digital relationships. MEMES AND NIGHTMARES in partnership with STARRY is an official selection to the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

August 05, 2024 /Ricardo Viramontes
Orginal Content, Development
Entertainment

"I've gotta bone to pick"

August 05, 2024 by Ricardo Viramontes in Entertainment

Draymond Green holds court with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and culture in the new series THROWING BONES. In the first episode, NBA legend Gary Payton, hip-hop superstar YG, and WNBA phenom Chiney Ogwumike discuss the art of trash talk, the music industry, and women's sports.

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August 05, 2024 /Ricardo Viramontes
Concept, Design, Strategy, Creative Direction, Orginal Content
Entertainment

"The most Instagrammed team in High School"

April 06, 2022 by Ricardo Viramontes in Entertainment

TOP CLASS by UNINTERRUPTED is a documentary series that follows the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers, a high school basketball team in the San Fernando Valley. The series, available on Prime Video, highlights the team's journey as perennial contenders for California state titles and their pursuit of national recognition. It features behind-the-scenes looks at the players' lives, their challenges, and the team's quest for success. Social media, school demands, and the pressure to perform are significant influences, and the series explores how these young athletes manage making adult decisions while still in their teens. Running for four seasons, the series has expanded to include other sports and is UNINTERRUPTED’S premiere amateur athlete offering.



April 06, 2022 /Ricardo Viramontes
Orginal Content, Concept, Branding, Creative Direction
Entertainment