HOOPTIME
The film is making its way through film festivals and will soon be available for everyone to experience.
Basketball wisdom...
At a time when basketball documentaries are prolific, HOOPTIME takes it to another level, capturing the emotional and philosophical side of the sport.
Gathering renowned basketball players, coaches, journalists, scouts, agents, personal trainers, league founders, artists, hoopers and influencers, sharing what basketball has taught them personally through the years.
HOOPTIME is a feature documentary about BASKETBALL WISDOM… Gathering renowned basketball players, coaches, agents, personal trainers, league founders and hoopers sharing what Basketball taught them, through the years, on a personal level… HOOPTIME takes a new angle on basketball, sharing the emotional and philosophical side of it… Awarded director Rami Mekdachi edited 15 years of travel footage, talks, games and original un-released sound track… “My intention is to inspire all hoopers of every ages and share what basketball brings in our lives, on top of the winning/loosing system or the athletic struggles and achievements… realizing how basketball is an endless source of wisdom and meaningful encounters… How it is an Art form and a grand scenic game… » Rami Mekdachi
Starring Nick Ansom, founder of the mythical VeniceBall league in Venice Beach, California. Yann Ohnona, writer/ journalist and NBA expert, who just released a book about Kobe Bryant. Juan Aísa former pro-basketball player & founder of YouFirst Sport, a major NBA agency. Elvin Rodriguez pro-player & artist. Joanna Hanna, hooper, artist and influencer. Noé Mekdachi, hooper, award winning artist, co-founder of Lola James Harper. Darren Lee, former pro-player and renowned musician. Anthony Brewster, a Venice Beach legend and award winning artist & producer. Tarek Ghaffari, NBA personal trainer… and many more.
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