behind greatness

Every great basketball champion has a story. Through the blood, sweat, tears, failed attempts, naysayers, triumphs and victories, they pushed themselves be- yond what they thought was capable. But, a champion’s success is highly influenced by the support they have standing behind them. Jordan, Curry and Irving all have one thing in common, a father who stood behind their son and saw the gold in them before they could even see it themselves. Gold is pure, precious and valuable. We all have these traits within us, but sometimes it takes fathers or other people in our lives to bring it out.

This film is a celebration to the father figures whose actions might have seemed invisible to the public eye, but were monumental in shaping and molding their son, on and off the court. I wanted this film to encourage dad’s to understand the importance and impact they can have on their child’s life and the generations to come.

-Official Selection SCAD Savannah Film Festival

-Official Selection San Diego International Film Festival

-Official Selection LA Shorts International Film Festival

-Official Selection Roxbury International Film Festival

-Winner Best Audio Design International Endorphin Awards

CREDITS

Production Company
Zion


Agency
Gut Branding


Director / writer
Garrett Marks


Co-Writer
Ahab Nimry, Jesse Barron


Producer
Jesse Barron


Associate Producer
JJ Schindler

Creative DirectorAhab Nimry

DPNic McLean


Assistant Director
Shelby Turner


Production Designer
Lexi Lovetere


Editor
Garrett Marks


Colorist
Nick Sanders


Sound Mixer
Gabe Sayre, Matt Pavolaitis

composerChris Coleman (Musicbed)


ROLE

Full Production
Concept / Script
Direction
Cinematography
Post Production