MLR Weekly Shortlisted for Sport Podcast Awards 2025
MLR Weekly Shortlisted for Sport Podcast Awards 2025

The American Rugby TV Show I edit has been shortlisted in the 2025 Sports Podcast of the Year Awards in the Best Rugby Podcast Category. What makes this such a great achievement is that MLR Weekly is the only American Rugby podcast, focusing on Major League Rugby that has been shortlisted and is going up against more well known rugby podcasts that focus on the more popular leagues in Britain and Ireland.

If you’d be so kind you can can vote for the MLR Weekly podcast here https://sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/ #USARugby

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Blog, Film Awards, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Wrap UpJonny LewisSports Podcast Awards 2025, Rugby Podcast, Rugby, Video Editing, USA Rugby, MLR, MLR Weekly, Major League RugbyComment
Two Times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker
Two Times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker

My latest editing work for USA TV show MLR Weekly features an exclusive interview with two times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker

Perry Baker is an American former rugby union player who played for the United States national rugby sevens team. He is a two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year. At the time of his retirement, with 293 tries Baker ranked first among Americans and second among all international players in tries scored. He also ranked 7th on the all-time point-scoring list with 1,467

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Blog, Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap UpJonny LewisPerry Baker, Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby 7s, MLR WeeklyComment
Filming with Julian Spalding, Internationally acclaimed critic & broadcaster presents Francis Davison Incredible Art
Filming with Julian Spalding, Internationally acclaimed critic & broadcaster presents Francis Davison Incredible Art

Julian Spalding, Internationally acclaimed critic & broadcaster presents Francis Davison Incredible Art

I recently filmed Julian Spalding, an English art critic, writer, broadcaster and a former curator presenting the art work of Francis Davison. Julian Spalding is considered to be a controversial maverick and outspoken critic of the art world, he has frequently contributed to arts, news and current affairs programmes on radio and TV.

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Art Films, Blog, Goldmark Art, Promotional filmJonny LewisJulian Spalding, Francis Davison, Damien Hirst, Art, Art films, Art Documentary, Art World, Goldmark, Goldmark filmsComment
FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR Award Winner JonnyLewisFilms.com
FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR Award Winner JonnyLewisFilms.com

I’m not sure how this has happened, but I’ve somehow won the FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR SUPREME CHAMPION AWARD in the Pro Moviemaker International Awards for a number of films I made with Jay Goldmark and Goldmark Films. Last year’s winners included a music video for the Pigeon Detectives (apparently they are still going), a documentary for The Daily Telegraph and promotional film for Ferrari, so I was shocked to be told that I’ve won the top prize from this years awards, which included 16 categories!

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Documentary, Film AwardsJonny LewisPro Moviemaker Magazine, Film Awards, Filmmaking, Filmmaker of the year, Documentary, Documentary filmComment
Working with Samsung & Pro Moviemaker Magazine
Working with Samsung & Pro Moviemaker Magazine

My hands are famous! They feature in the latest edition of Pro Moviemaker Magazine. I was asked to test out the new Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield for a magazine article feature on the product. I decided to test it out editing the longest-running rugby TV show in the US, MLR Weekly which covers the country's professional rugby union club competition Major League Rugby.

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Blog, Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video EditingJonny LewisSamsung, Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, Pro Moviemaker Magazine, MLR, MLR Weekly, Major League Rugby, Video Editing, Post ProductionComment
USA TV & The Rugby Network
USA TV & The Rugby Network

The TV show I edit, MLR Weekly, the longest running rugby show on American TV, is now back for Major League Rugby 2024. The show is broadcast on a number of American TV networks, but viewers outside America can also watch on the streaming platform The Rugby Network, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Samsung TV and Apple TV as well as therugbynetwork.com, the Rugby Wrap Up YouTube channel and RugbyWrapUp.com

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Broadcast TV, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Streaming TV, Video EditingJonny LewisMLR, MLR Weekly, Major League Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby, Video Editing, Post ProductionComment
Best Documentary Films 2023
Best Documentary Films 2023

Here’s my annual list of some of the great documentary films I’ve seen in 2023. I’m sure I’ve forgotten to mention a few and a number of these actually came out a few years ago, but here goes…

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Blog, Documentary, Streaming TVJonny LewisDocumentary film, Documentary, Documentary 2023, Stasi FC, Telemarketers, Storyville- Made Of Steel - Wheelchair Rugby League, The Great Amazon Heist, The Pigeon Tunnel-, Welcome to Wrexham, Mud Sweat And Tears, Wanted - The Escape Of Carlos Ghosn, Val, The Man Who Bought Cricket, Being Louis Rees-Zammit, To End All Wars - Oppenheimer, All That Breaths, 100 Foot Wave, The U.S. and The Holocaust, Still: Michael J Fox, Wildcat, Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker, Finding Michael, Reluctant traveler, This Was the XFL, Storyville: The Spy In Your Mobile, n her hands, Slammed 1970s, Rygbi Cymru: Y Gêm yn y Gwaed, Untold: the story of AND1, Super League The War For Football, FIFA Uncovered, Fire of Love, Untold: The Race Of The Century -, My Old School, Storyville - A Bunch of Amateurs, The Moment: How Sports Changed The World -, All that breathes, Sid Burnard’s Curious KingdomComment
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Akiko Hirai: Mark of the Pot
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Akiko Hirai: Mark of the Pot

Vanity Fair called potter Akiko Hirai a “Ceramicist Extraordinaire” and she is regarded by many as the worlds most famous potter. On January 1st 2024, the online premiere of the documentary I made with Goldmark filmsAkiko Hirai: 'Mark of the Pot' will go live on youtube and goldmark.tv.

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Art Films, Blog, Documentary, Goldmark Art, Pottery Films, Streaming TVJonny LewisAkiko Hirai, Pottery Films, Pottery, Pottery documentary, Documentary film, Documentary, Art films, Art Documentary, Art WorldComment
Simone Arnold-Liebster awarded Order of Merit in Germany
Simone Arnold-Liebster awarded Order of Merit in Germany

Simone Arnold-Liebster, whose story I told in the award winning documentary The Schoolgirl the Nazis and the Purple Triangles has been awarded The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Documentary, Blog, Film Awards, Prime VideoJonny LewisSimone Arnold-Liebster, Simone Arnold Liebster, Simone Arnold, The Schoolgirl the Nazis and the Purple Triangles, Documentary film, Holocaust, Jehovah's Witnesses, survivors of Nazi persecution Comment
Loewe Collaborator John Allen's Wall Carpets Short Documentary
Loewe Collaborator John Allen's Wall Carpets Short Documentary

My latest documentary short for Goldmark Films features the work of Loewe Collaborator John Allen. Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscope of colours and designs as John Allen unveils his latest collection of hand-woven wall carpets. With a passion for blending art and nature, these works are a testament to his deep emotional connection with the English landscape, each carpet telling a vivid story of rolling hills, serene meadows, and tranquil waters. Through his masterful use of colour and design, Allen transports us, allowing us to be immersed in the beauty of the landscapes he adores.

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Art Films, Blog, Documentary, Goldmark Art, Goldmark.TV, Promotional filmJonny LewisJohn Allen Carpets, John Allen, Art, Art Documentary, Goldmark, Goldmark art, Art World, Art films, Fine art Comment
DOCUMENTARY: David “Dai” Watkins rugby legend dies aged 81
DOCUMENTARY: David “Dai” Watkins rugby legend dies aged 81

David Watkins, who played rugby union and rugby league for Wales as well as for each sport's British and Irish Lions teams, has died at the age of 81.

I was fortunate enough to meet Dai back in 2011, when I was making a documentary on his life in rugby. He was such a nice man and really helpful to our team, allowing us great access to film in his home and at New port Gwent Dragons home of Rodney Parade. You can watch the documentary we here

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Post Production: USA TV show at Major League Rugby final
Post Production: USA TV show at Major League Rugby final

My latest editing work broadcast on TV in America. MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up features behind the scenes access, interviews, highlights and a full review of the fantastic Major League Rugby Championship Final between New England Free Jacks and San Diego Legion.

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Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Rugby Films, MLR WeeklyJonny LewisUSA Rugby, MLR, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Post Production, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Video EditingComment
Royal Television Society Award: Sid Burnard's Curious Kingdom
Royal Television Society Award: Sid Burnard's Curious Kingdom

Sid Burnard's Curious Kingdom has been shortlisted for a Royal television Society Award. The film I made with Jay Goldmark for Goldmark Films tells the story of the wonderful driftwood art creations of Sid Burnard and has been shortlisted in the Promotional Film category

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Art Films, Blog, Documentary, Film Awards, Events, Promotional filmJonny LewisRTS Awards, Royal Television Society, Royal Television Society Awards, Sid Burnard, Art, Art Documentary, Art World, Art filmsComment
MLR Weekly on TV in Chicago
MLR Weekly on TV in Chicago

MLR Weekly, presented by Rugby Wrap Up is the longest running rugby TV show in America and has now also been added to the Marquee Sports Network: Home of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Hounds - Saturdays at 8:30am CST and 7pm CST.

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Blog, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video Editing, Broadcast TVJonny LewisMajor League Rugby, Marquee Sports Network, Rugby, USA Rugby, Post Production, Rugby Films, Video Editing, MLR Weekly, MLRComment