Chasing Excellence: Ashleigh Mahoney
A cinematic athlete documentary following Ashleigh Mahoney, a Chicago-based fitness athlete and trainer. This long-form narrative piece captures the resilience, mental strength, and mindset behind athletic performance - combining intimate interviews with cinematic storytelling.
Project Overview:
Subject: Ashleigh Mahoney, Chicago Fitness Athlete
Type: Athlete Documentary / Long-Form Narrative
Role: Creative Director, Producer, Director, Camera Operator, Editor
Location: Chicago, IL
The STory
This documentary takes an intimate, emotionally grounded approach to athlete storytelling - focusing on the personal struggles and mental discipline that shape high-level performance. Through candid interviews and cinematic visuals, Ashleigh reflects on overcoming childhood struggles with self-image and the impact of her mother's battle with cancer, revealing the experiences that have shaped her unwavering self-confidence.