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The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story

Follow James Williams, Glenbrook North Class of 2010, on his journey to becoming the ultimate Spartan superfan. From cheering on every game to embodying school spirit like no other, his passion for GBN knows no bounds. But what drives his dedication, and how has he earned his title as the biggest fan in Spartan history?

  • Kady Serlin
    Director
  • Kady Serlin
    Producer
  • Sean Miles
    Producer
  • Alexa Hughes
    Producer
  • James Williams
    Key Cast
  • Doug Williams
    Key Cast
  • Indra Dryer
    Key Cast
  • Amanda Meuser
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 18, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    20 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Glenbrook North High School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: National Student Production Awards
    New York, NY
    United States
    November 21, 2025
    Crystal Pillar Winner - Public Affair/Community Service
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: Student Production Awards - Chicago/Midwest
    Chicago, IL
    United States
    April 25, 2025
    Crystal Pillar Winner - Public Affair/Community Service
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Screen Test International Film Fest
    Schaumburg, IL
    United States
    April 12, 2025
    Best in Show and Achievement in Writing
  • Screen Test Local Film Fest
    Schaumburg, IL
    United States
    April 11, 2025
    Best in Show
  • Humanity Rising Film Festival
    Highland Park, IL
    United States
    May 5, 2025
    Sponsor Choice Award
  • Flint Youth Film Festival
    Flint, MI
    United States
    July 17, 2025
    Winner 16-18 Nonfiction, Craft Directing Winner, Craft Cinematography Winner
  • Mt Gretna IFF
    Mount Gretna, PA
    United States
    August 16, 2025
    2nd Place
  • 1:11 High School Film Festival
    Raleigh, NC
    United States
    October 3, 2025
    Semi-Finalist
  • Golden Lion Awards Student Film Festival
    Cincinnati, OH
    United States
    May 17, 2025
    Mountain Lion Award
  • Midwest Media Educators Association High School Video Festival
    Naperville, IL
    United States
    April 25, 2025
    4th Place - Documentary
  • Kobani International Film Festival
    Bochum
    Germany
    September 5, 2025
    Quarter Finalist
  • The Sun Valley Junior Film Competition
    Sun Valley, ID
    United States
    November 3, 2025
    Honorable Mention
  • Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival
    Columbus, OH
    United States
    October 17, 2025
    Official Selection
  • SE Pennsylvania Teen Filmmakers Showcase
    West Chester, PA
    United States
    August 11, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Austin Film Festival's Young Filmmakers Competition
    Austin, TX
    United States
    October 23, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Centre Film Festival
    Philipsburg, PA
    United States
    November 10, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Kenya International Sports Film Festival
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    October 16, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Hellbender Student Film Festival
    St. Charles, MO
    United States
    November 17, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Kady Serlin

Kady Serlin is a filmmaker from Chicago but now lives in New York City. She has interned with Chicago-based production companies Film in a Bag and XVP Studios, and her work has been featured in festivals around the world. A recipient of the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Scholarship, Kady has been nominated for over ten student Emmy awards and has won two. During high school, she served as Executive Producer of her school’s broadcast team, producing live sports and theatrical events, and attended film summer programs at both USC and UCLA. Known for her curiosity and connection to people, she brings authenticity and heart to every story she tells. Kady is pursuing her passion for film and television at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

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Director Statement

From the moment we started filming, we knew this story was different.

The Man in the Green and Gold Suit isn’t just about school spirit—it’s about what it means to belong, to show up, and to love something with your whole heart. James Williams has a way of making people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. That kind of energy is rare, and it deserves to be shared.

This film pushed us to listen more deeply, to see the impact one person can have, and to trust that storytelling—when it comes from a place of honesty—can truly move people. The response has been overwhelming in the best way, and it’s reminded us why we love doing this.

We are so proud of what we created together and hope this piece makes people smile, reflect, and maybe even look at their own communities a little differently.