We live in a world where success is the only measure of success.
UK government funding for sport is based on medal prospects. Basketball, played by 218,000 14-16 year olds every week, was judged to have little chance of future medals and its funding was slashed. Basketball can give hope and focus to those who might otherwise have neither - but its future hangs in the balance.
Starring players from North & East London and featuring poet James Massiah, Underneath the Noise celebrates Britain’s talent and gives a voice to young players. Commissioned & Premiered on DAZED digital.
Starring: Joel Henry, Chinedu Bowens & Will Ohuaregbe, Appollo Gayle, Steve Scantlebury, Serry Fieldhouse, Radoslav Varashilov, Anthony Oshisanya, Drai Nelson, Lewis Hardcastle
Director. Jon E Price
Producer. Prakash Nathan
DOP. John Fisher
Editor. Elise Butt
Sound Designer. Dave Robinson
Colourist. Simon Astbury
VFX. Tom Moreland
Titles & Poster Design. Wild Ilk