Eric Newman

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About Eric Newman

An award winning filmmaker & producer, Eric W. Newman has forged a unique career in the fields of basketball, media, production and filmmaking. He has worked with renowned partners and brands such as Showtime Sports, ESPN, Turner, New Balance, Uninterrupted, and Bleacher Report, delivering engaging and impactful unscripted stories across a variety of platforms and genres. Currently, Eric is the Co-Founder and Principal of UNTOUCHABLE CREATIVE, a company that develops and produces entertainment rooted in nonfiction, spanning narratives, commercials, branded content, podcasts, and more. He served as the Executive Producer of Showtime Basketball, from its launch in 2019 through the close of 2023, which marked the end of Showtime Sports. His impressive body of work includes: “Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible” Co-director/producer (Feature Doc) “KG Certified” Executive Producer (Digital Series) “HEADLINERS with Rachel Nichols” Executive Producer/Director (Network Series) “ALL THE SMOKE” Director/Producer Season 1 & 2-2020 iHeart sports podcast of the year (Digital Series) Additionally Newman also oversaw all production for the Iverson Classic brand partnership, which includes a series of mini-documentaries and specialty pieces across both Showtime and CBS Sports network. Most recently Newman co-directed & executive produced “BONDED BY BALL: Inside the OBL”, a 4-part series about the inaugural season of Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League in collaboration with Heart & Hustle Productions and Showtime. In 2019 Newman executive produced “THE RESURGENCE: Demarcus Cousins”, for Showtime, along with leading field production for ESPN+ Sneaker Center, and working closely with CC Sabathia on his documentary Under the Grapefruit Tree which landed at HBO. On the brand side, Newman partnered with New Balance in 2021-2022 to bring to life their Beyond the Run series on youtube featuring Gata & Storm Reid delving into the positive impact running can have on mental health. Eric’s latest project, a feature documentary titled, “A TIME TO YELL, MORE THAN A STATUE” tells the story of the events that took place in Charlottesville in 2017 through the lens of the community and the former Vice Mayor, Dr. Wes Bellamy. The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival in June of 2024 and was awarded Best Feature Documentary at the Bronzelens Film Festival in Atlanta in August of 2024. Eric’s mission is to tell compelling and authentic stories that resonate with audiences and showcase his passion and expertise in basketball, media, and production.