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Films.Dance

A choreographic interpretation of the mental strategies that are utilized in basketball. Under the guidance of Coach John Mosley, Head Coach of East Los Angeles College Men’s Basketball team, Micaela Taylor and Jermaine Spivey portray themes of disruption, confrontation, and resistance in the context of both the court and the relationships we hold.

Filmed in Los Angeles, CA
Director Joy Isabella Brown
Choreographed By and Featuring: Micaela Taylor and Jermaine Spivey
Basketball Consultant: Coach John Mosley
Cinematographer: Julia Swain
Music by: Ian Chang and Topu Lyo
Sound Design & Mix: Staub Design
Stylist: Christian Stroble
Clothing: Greg Lauren
1st AC: Carlos Ariel Lopez
Color: Will Adashek
Editor: Joy Isabella Brown
Site Rep: Yolanda Galindo
Special Thanks: Peter MosimanFilms.Dance

PRODUCED BY:
Jacob Jonas The Company
Executive Producer/Creative Director: Jacob Jonas
Producers: Jill Wilson, Emma Rosenzweig-Bock,
Associate Producers: Joy Isabella Brown, Francisco Cruz, Steve Hackman, Emily Kikta, Rubberlegz, Anibal Sandoval, Mike Tyus, Peter Walker
Fashion Director: Christian Stroble

CO-PRESENTED BY:
BAM, The Harris, The Soraya, Stanford Live

Films.Dance engages more than 150 artists from 52 cities in 25 countries, culminating in 15 short films that have been shot during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new film will premiere every Monday.

Through non-traditional collaborations across cultures and continents, the series connects the perspectives of diverse artists from a range of disciplines, dance genres, abilities, and experiences. Filmed in locations ranging from Amsterdam, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, and London, to Los Angeles, New York, Nigeria, and Spain —Films.Dance exists at the intersection of dance, music, fashion, and film.

Produced by Jacob Jonas the Company, in partnership with Somewhere Magazine
Co-presented by the Harris, the Wallis, and the Soraya

FILMS.DANCE TEAM
Executive Producer & Creative Director:
Jacob Jonas

Producers:
Jill Wilson
Emma Rosenzweig-Bock
Mathieu Wothke

Associate Producers Dance:
Joy Isabella Brown
Francisco Cruz
Emily Kikta
Mike Tyus
Peter Walker
Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit

Associate Producers Music:
Steve Hackman
Anibal Sandoval