Farhan Devji

Documentaries

Becoming Canadian

Award-winning documentary chronicling the life and story of Alphonso Davies and his journey from a refugee camp in Ghana, released in tandem with Davies gaining Canadian citizenship and earning his first call-up to the national team. The first Whitecaps FC video to surpass 1 million views.

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Zac Ratcliffe

Pura Vida

Three-part documentary series on Kendall Waston’s journey to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, including trips to Costa Rica and New York. A total of 15 interviews were conducted for this series, which had nearly 500,000 views and more than 2.6 million impressions across Whitecaps FC social media channels.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Justin Pelletier

Son of Daejeon

Deep dive on South Korean national team midfielder Inbeom Hwang, who earned the moniker “Son of Daejeon” in his hometown before making the move to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Max Berkowitz 

Beating the odds

On Brett Levis’ improbable path to Major League Soccer, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan of all places, and road to recovery from a torn ACL. This video contains some graphic surgery footage between 1:58 and 3:38 that may not be suitable for all audiences. 

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Zac Ratcliffe

The Man

“I decided to make him proud.” The emotional story of Aidan Prem, a beloved member of the Whitecaps FC equipment staff who suffers from a motor disorder called dyspraxia, and his late father. 

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Zac Ratcliffe

Our All. Our Honour.

Mini documentary on inaugural Whitecaps FC Kid Captain Taylin McGill and her special bond with defender Jake Nerwinski.

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Emad Agahi

One club. One love.

In celebration of Russell Teibert’s 10-year anniversary with Whitecaps FC, this is the story of how an undersized kid from Niagara Falls made Vancouver home and became the longest serving member of the club. 

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Shelden Rogers

Meet Jordyn Huitema

Introducing then 16-year-old Canadian national team and Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Super REX striker Jordyn Huitema following her breakout 2017 season. 

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Emad Agahi

Meet the Harveys

The life of Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Jordan Harvey, American Idol finalist Kimberly Caldwell, and their beautiful baby girl.

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Zac Ratcliffe

It takes a village

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl championship.

Producer/reporter: Farhan Devji
Lead shooter/editor: Shelden Rogers