Icon International provided production services in Barcelona for Champions du monde, the Canadian documentary series produced by Sphere Media and hosted by Olivier Morin. Each episode explores remarkable people, events and communities around the world, uncovering the stories behind unique competitions and cultural phenomena.
The Barcelona episode follows Miss Trans Star International, one of the world’s leading beauty pageants for transgender women. More than a competition, the documentary explores the event as a platform for visibility, identity and inclusion, offering audiences an intimate look at the personal journeys of contestants and the community that has grown around one of Barcelona’s most internationally recognised LGBTQ+ events.
Working closely with the Canadian production team, Icon provided comprehensive production services including creative location development, location scouting, filming permits, production management and local logistics. Beyond coordinating the practical aspects of filming, our team contributed editorial ideas and cultural insight, helping the production capture the atmosphere, significance and human stories that define the event while ensuring the documentary remained authentic and respectful to the community it portrays.
Producing documentaries around culturally significant events requires sensitivity, trust and thoughtful collaboration with organisers, participants and local communities. By combining creative partnership with seamless production support, Icon helped deliver a documentary that celebrates diversity while exploring the wider social and cultural importance of Miss Trans Star International.