Midlands Business Jon Robinson

A Black Country-based production company which launched six months ago has scored a major contract with one of the Midlands' largest football clubs.

Acam Video, which is run by cameraman John Czerepaninec and editor Phil Clark, has been appointed by Wolverhampton Wanderers to supply multi-camera coverage for selected live home and away matches this season.

The deal with the Championship club will also involve sending live graphics and goal replays to an independent streaming company that will then broadcast it on the recently launched WolvesTV to thousands of supporters around the world.

As part of the contract, Acam Video has invested heavily in new streaming technology and a live match replay machine.

Czerepaninec said: "This is a fantastic boost for us, just six months after we decided to go on our own.

"Wolverhampton Wanderers are a global brand and we will have been up against some massive companies, so to do enough to secure the contract is very reassuring.

"I think the club’s media team liked the fact we have lots of experience in sports broadcasting and that we would deliver the personal touch."

In addition to building a corporate client base, Acam Video also continues to work with the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and a host of production houses on freelance assignments.