Back to Birmingham

Sports documentary series · Birmingham Bulls

The story

Back to Birmingham follows the Birmingham Bulls through the highs, setbacks and personal stakes of professional hockey in the South.

Season 1 follows the team’s 2023–24 season as returning players chase a championship and newcomers fight to prove themselves. On the ice and beyond it, the series explores the ambition, relationships and resilience behind a shared goal.

Eleven Productions brings the story to life through documentary production and post-production, pairing the intensity of the game with the people at its heart.

Behind the scenes

From the locker room to the edit suite, a look at the people and process behind Back to Birmingham.

Premiere night

The team joined the Birmingham community for the premiere of Episode 1 at the historic Lyric Theatre in October 2024.

Recognition

2025 Telly Awards
Season 1 Trailer
Gold — Editing
Silver — Sizzler & Promo Reel

2025 AAF Birmingham
Silver ADDY

2025 Festival selections
Sidewalk Film Festival
Orlando Film Festival

Selected credits

Director
Stephen DeVries

Producer
Katie DeLoach

Editor
Blake Benton

DP
Max Soto

Executive Producer
Kurt Dinga