WINNER FOR AUDIENCE AWARD -- BEST FEATURE, URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL, NEW YORK CITY, 2012
WINNER FOR BEST DOC, NEW JERSEY INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, 2012
WINNER FOR BEST DOC, SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, 2012
WINNER FOR BEST DOC, NEW JERSEY INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, 2012
WINNER FOR BEST DOC, SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, 2012
Involved as 2nd unit Camera Operator and Chief Editor
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Aired on PBS (prime time), NETFLIX...
Aired on PBS (prime time), NETFLIX...
DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC explores the definition, history, culture and social impact of New York's summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide "Mecca" of the sport.
In New York City, pick-up basketball is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are 700+ outdoor courts, and an estimated 500,000 players, the most loyal of which approach the game as a religion, and the playground as their church. "You can play high school or college for four years. You can play Pro for a decade. You can play pick-up ... for life."
DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC lovingly uncovers this movement through the voices of playground legends, NBA athletes, and most importantly the common ballplayer who all day looks forward to calling "next" game at their local schoolyard. Co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau visited 180 courts throughout NYC's five boroughs to create their debut documentary. They traveled to a majority of the locations by bicycle, carrying camera equipment and a ball in their backpacks. The film's title refers as much to the subject matter as it does to the method of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented perspective on urban America's most popular, and accessible, free recreation.
In New York City, pick-up basketball is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are 700+ outdoor courts, and an estimated 500,000 players, the most loyal of which approach the game as a religion, and the playground as their church. "You can play high school or college for four years. You can play Pro for a decade. You can play pick-up ... for life."
DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC lovingly uncovers this movement through the voices of playground legends, NBA athletes, and most importantly the common ballplayer who all day looks forward to calling "next" game at their local schoolyard. Co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau visited 180 courts throughout NYC's five boroughs to create their debut documentary. They traveled to a majority of the locations by bicycle, carrying camera equipment and a ball in their backpacks. The film's title refers as much to the subject matter as it does to the method of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented perspective on urban America's most popular, and accessible, free recreation.
Produced by: Doin' It In The Park, LLC and GOLDCREST Films
Co-Produced by: 360 Creative Filmworks
Produced and Directed by: Bobbito Garcia and Kévin Couliau
Written and Narrated by: Bobbito Garcia
Director of Photography: Kévin Couliau
Featuring: Julius Erving, Kenny Smith, PeeWee Kirkland, Fly Williams, Kenny Anderson
Executive Producers: Thibaut de Longeville, Nick Quested
Production Supervisor: Flore Biet
Edited by: David Couliau
Motion Design by: Vincent Dumond
Artwork by: Richard Bertetic
Music Supervisor: Margarita Sullivan
Orginal Music by: Eddie Palmieri
Music by: The Blackbirds, Quantic, 20syl, The Roots, Jurassic 5
Cummunity Manager: Rey Robles
Distribution by: Goldcrest Films
Co-Produced by: 360 Creative Filmworks
Produced and Directed by: Bobbito Garcia and Kévin Couliau
Written and Narrated by: Bobbito Garcia
Director of Photography: Kévin Couliau
Featuring: Julius Erving, Kenny Smith, PeeWee Kirkland, Fly Williams, Kenny Anderson
Executive Producers: Thibaut de Longeville, Nick Quested
Production Supervisor: Flore Biet
Edited by: David Couliau
Motion Design by: Vincent Dumond
Artwork by: Richard Bertetic
Music Supervisor: Margarita Sullivan
Orginal Music by: Eddie Palmieri
Music by: The Blackbirds, Quantic, 20syl, The Roots, Jurassic 5
Cummunity Manager: Rey Robles
Distribution by: Goldcrest Films