How Elliot won Race Around the World in 'opportunity of a lifetime'
After 100 days telling stories from the furthest corners of the globe, Race Around the World winner Elliot Constable credits one particular approach for his success.
Elliot Constable emerged victorious from the ABC iview reboot of the 1990s TV race competition, Race Around the World. The former park ranger in Chisinau, Moldova, had only ten days to capture compelling stories on tight deadlines. However, he spent two of those days getting to know Tatiana, a Ukrainian woman who fled her war-torn country for cancer treatment. After the show, Constable and Tatiana remain in touch, but she is currently back in Kyiv.
Constable's journey took him to South Africa, Norway, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, and Brazil. He won the competition, which granted him funding to produce his own project. During filming, he visited favelas in Rio de Janeiro and encountered a father keen to shield his son from a life of crime. He aimed to highlight hope instead of gang violence in his film.
Jayden O'Neil, the People's Choice Award winner, echoed Constable's sentiment, emphasizing the importance of connecting with audiences. Unlike their industry judges, the contestants had to create their stories from scratch, navigating safety concerns, geopolitical shifts, and last-minute destination changes.
Constable's success hinged on his character-driven approach, observing people with intriguing stories. He hopes his films inspire audiences to care for the complex situations of the individuals he features. After a grueling 100 days across the globe, Constable now has a new project to work on and a peaceful night's sleep.
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