Check Point Productions

11/09/2024

Our second season producing Features for the US Open is in the books! It's truly a privilege to contribute to the ever-expanding global footprint of this iconic tournament.

Thanks, as always, to the dedicated team at United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official), as well as Rob Newman and our talented collaborators at Boardwalk Productions.

Check out our final recap of the tournament, AKA "Images of the Open" at the link below – just one of the almost 40 features (and 20 teases) we created over the past three weeks.

The 2024 US Open saw two new singles champions crowned. Records were broken and stars were born in a truly spectacular fashion. Here is how it happened. Don'...

21/11/2023

Our docuseries 4TH AND FOREVER, following an intense season of Texas high school football, is now available on Philo!

https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg1Mjg2OTk

29/06/2023

Announcing another project that's close to our hearts – this time, outside of the sports world.

Tune into our documentary podcast series THE WAR WITHIN: THE ROBERT BALES STORY, covering one of the most controversial and polarizing war crimes in recent memory, wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to THE WAR WITHIN: THE ROBERT BALES STORY on Spotify. It’s March 2012 in a region of Afghanistan known as the birthplace of the Taliban. Staff Sergeant Robert Bales leaves his base–in the dead of the night–and lays siege to two villages, killing a reported sixteen innocent Afghan civili...

16/05/2023

Excited to share this labor love with the world. Thoroughly enjoyed all the fascinating folks I have met along the way, during this 7-month (and counting!) journey. It has been rewarding to work on a first person narrative where the characters are so open, authentic and different. Shout out to the diverse ecosystem that is the G League!

- Dave Check

EXCLUSIVE: Religion of Sports and The Ringer have teamed for a new documentary on the NBA G League, which will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwi…

11/10/2022

Another exciting development on the Check Point front –– We’re honored to be a part of such an important project. Hopefully, we can not only document an urgent movement; but, in doing so, become part of it as well.

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo, better known for his role as The Hulk, has signed on to executive produce an upcoming docuseries that explores the fight against systemic injustice for Native commu…

03/10/2022

On Friday, October 14th, Fox Sports will premiere a new Check Point project, titled DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL.

Thank you to supremely talented production team, the folks at Fox Sports for being excellent partners in making this heartwarming film, and to the one and only Big Papi for opening up and telling his story as only he can!

FOX SPORTS FILMS CELEBRATES BASEBALL GREAT DAVID ORTIZ WITH EXCLUSIVE ALL-ACCESS DOCUMENTARY PREMIERING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON FS1 DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL Chronicles the Three-Time World Series Champion and FOX MLB Analyst’s Journey into the Baseball Hall of […]

09/05/2022

Heads up on an exciting upcoming event! Our documentary film, FACING NOLAN, celebrating the legendary career and legacy of Hall-of-Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, will premiere in 700 theaters nationwide on Tuesday, May 24th. If you're interested in attending, check out the link below to find details on local screenings.

Nolan Ryan’s numbers tell a story, but numbers alone do not capture his essence. Despite mythical moments and statistical brilliance, Ryan’s career is a study in extremes. Many of today's baseball analysts do not consider him to be among the greats, but with all this in mind, where does Ryan fit...

03/02/2022

Who says you can’t go home again? Thrilled to be part of a baseball documentary that will premiere at SXSW 2022, titled FACING NOLAN.

First off, it was a privilege to work with Nolan and the rest of the Ryan family. As for the talented filmmaking team: Special shoutouts to director Bradley Jackson, producer Russell Wayne Groves, editor Erik McMichael, and DP Jacob Hamilton. Throughly enjoyed the process with this production team, and honored to be a part of this project.

12/01/2022

Very excited to announce that we’ve just begun production on an 8-episode series that will cover all of the drama and intrigue surrounding the PGA Tour’s 2022 season. We’re looking forward to working with Netflix, Vox Media, and Box To Box Films to make it happen!

The lives and stories of the world’s best golfers are to be revealed in a Netflix documentary showcasing a full PGA Tour season from the producer of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. For the first…

23/12/2020

Thrilled to help shine a light on the inspirational and aspirational youth football program in Far Rockaway that is coached by NYPD officers and mentored by members of the New York Giants. Obviously, producing content during COVID presents challenges. Want to thank our team in this endeavor, including: production partners Escape Artists, Orna Drive, and the NFL; our new family in Far Rockaway for providing access during these trying times; and the entire NYG organization for their cooperation and support. Hopefully more to come on the Rockaway Colts in the not so distant future.

This morning, our work was featured on the NFL Network's program, Good Morning Football. Check it out!

https://www.giants.com/news/giants-nypd-far-rockaway-queens-colts-making-an-impact-youth-football-joe-judge

11/05/2020

Check out our updated IMDb!

David Check, Producer: Leavenworth. Dave Check is an established veteran of original programming, amassing over 25 EMMYs and a Peabody Award over three decades. After a 17-year run as the Executive Producer of MLB Productions, he now spearheads his own company specializing in unscripted storytelling...