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“Ball is Ball”
Writer, Director, Producer
LOGLINE
When a basketball star’s hard work finally pays off, a former teammate with fading glory proposes an impromptu night off that takes an unforgettable detour.
SYNOPSIS
Inspired by the life experience of writer/director Kayla Robinson, Ball is Ball is a narrative short film about the lasting impact and complicated nuances of sexual assault.
The story follows Robin Coleman, a high school basketball star who’s caught the attention of her dream college — and her crush. While sharing the excitement, she misplaces her trust in a friend and soon learns the ill-intention of another unsuspected admirer.
Instagram: @ballisballfilm
SCREENINGS
New York Film Week
Charlotte Film Festival
BraveMaker Film Festival
FILM STILLS
Format: Super 16mm & ARRI ALEXA Mini
BEHIND THE SCENES
Photography by Brandon Ruffin
KEY CAST
Britney (Britt) Johnson: COURTNEY THOMAS
Deshaun's Wife: SAMIRA ABDERAHMAN
Deshaun's Daughter: CYPHER RUFFIN
Church Woman: KEISHA BROOKS
Greg: CAMERON JAMES MATTHEWS
Robin Coleman: TIFFANY TENILLE
Coach T: JOSIAH POLHEMUS
Deshaun Perkins: JORDAN COVINGTON
Thomas Walker: TRENT ALLEN DAVIS
Serena: SHAHD ELKHIER
CREW CREDITS
Production Assistant: Kelly Delos Santos
Production Assistant: Floriedaine E. Paran
Production Assistant: Christina Onuzuruike
Colorist: Sean Wells: Roast n Post
Post-Production Services: Disher Sound
Dialogue Editor: Ben Hicks
Re-recording Mixer: Paul J Zahnley, CAS
Music:
”93 MERCEDES ORCHESTRA”
Written and Performed by
Bird Language
Copyright © 2020
"KIMOCHI”
Written by Lyric T Collins
Performed by Siyuri
Copyright © 2021
"CUBAN LINK”
Written by Antonio Maclin Jr.
Performed by Peachcurls
Copyright © 2020
“PARTY”
Written by Antonio Maclin Jr.
Performed by Peachcurls
Copyright © 2020
“UNEVEN”
Written by Antonio Maclin Jr.
Performed by Peachcurls
Copyright © 2020
Writer/Director/Producer: Kayla Robinson
DP: Freddie Whitman
Producer/Production Designer: Amanda Beane
Editor: Zoë Mountain
Associate Producers:
Tiffany R. Warren
Chris Thurman
Joshua Swanbeck
Simon Pickford
Danielle E. Wilburn
Pebble Goh
Music & Sound Design: Antonio “Peachcurls” Maclin Jr.
1st AD: Samantha Panganiban
Line Producer: Victoria Onuzuruike
1st AC: Angel Hernandez
1st AC/2nd AC: Linhdan (Dan) Le
2nd AC: Meegan Nguyen
Gaffer: Carlos Gonzalez
Key Grip: Lamar Cox
Best Boy Grip/Electric: Connor Benson
Sound Mixer: Jon Gerdemann
Makeup Artist: Yvette Mathews-Mason
Wardrobe Stylist: Amara Abbas
Art Assistant: Jaade Wills
Intimacy Coordinator: Liz Frederick
Graphic Designer: Katie McIntyre
Set Photography: Brandon Ruffin