Moe Brodie

JumpMan (2017)
Film (short) by Ron Brodie Music Composer Curtis is at a crossroads in his life. His dreams to become a legend could be derailed by the easy way out. Heavily Influenced by what he sees on television, he believes greatness is at his fingertips; but it’s only if he is willing to get past the hazards that stand in his way. Narrated by his future self, Curtis reflects on some of the challenges he will have to face if he truly wants to make it. Jumpman is an analog fantasy and ode to basketball. The film is a stylistic exploration of naive ambition and dreams of grandeur inspired by a generation raised with Jordan. Growing up in early 90’s New York, it was easy to fall victim to circumstance. Idol worship and foolish ambition could be the saving grace to finding a way out. Directed by Ron Brodie with cinematography by John Schmidt, this experimental short film was partially shot on 35mm in Brooklyn and Queens.About Ron: Ron has previously directed Airwalk’s skate documentary We Out Here and completed post-production on the Tinie Tempah documentary Discovering Destiny. ronbrodie.com For further inquiries please contact Tessa tessa@projectfathom.comCast:Young Curtis - Daequan Morrison Old Curtis Voice - Kwabena Brenya Jessica - Tytiana Irizarry Dan - Sean J. Moran Tray - Brandon GilpinCrew:Written & Directed by Ron Brodie Additional Writing by John Schmidt Executive Producers: Ron Brodie & John Schmidt Produced by Tessa Travis Director of Photography: John Schmidt AC: Shaun Malkovich 2nd AC: Diana Emery 2nd AC: Selin Bonfil Production Designer: Thiago Martins Steadicam Operators: John Kopec & Devon Catucci Audio Recorder: Opiyo Okeyo Audio Mixing by: Jake Bloomfield Misrach at Thump Studios Wardrobe: Tara Denman Wardrobe Assistant: Caroline Schimmenti Casting by: Kwabena Brenya & Jamie Carroll Edited by: Caitlin Carr Additional Editing by: Ron Brodie Compositor: Sohee Sohn Sound Design and Mixing by: Matt Giordano at Plush NYC Process and Transfer: Metro Post NYC Color Grade by: Daniel Silverman at Moving Pictures Company Original Score by: Winterman Design and Graphics: John Schmidt & Opiyo OkeyoSpecial Thanks:Iris Irizarry, Tony Kam, Panavision - Mary McGee, Sohee Sohn