Short Film

This short documentary follows the inspiring journey of Oshane Drews, a young, ambitious, and incredibly talented basketball player, as he rises through the first German Basketball League and trains with NBA stars at Summer League camps in Las Vegas.

What began as an impulsive idea turned into a two-year journey, a spontaneous trip to Vegas, and the start of a genuine friendship. Oshane gave me rare, honest access into his world, a world full of hard work, setbacks, and comebacks. He's one of the most determined and genuine people I’ve ever met and a true hustler who never gave up, no matter how many gaps he had to close along the way.

This film is special because it tells a deeply personal story of resilience, growth, and quiet strength. I'm beyond thankful to Oshane for letting me get so close and trusting me to tell his story.

Massive thanks to David Amata and Impact Basketball, the Rostock Seawolves, and Alba Berlin for their support. Big love to Yannis Panther, who put in countless hours on the edit, Christian Meyer for composing a powerful score, and Nadir Mansouri for creating the film’s iconic look.

Special thanks go to Nicklas Juntke-Krüger and Haze Film, Storyform Los Angeles, Felix Vollmann, Yenal Kahraman (Assistency), and Oshane’s mom for everything!

This project took endless hours of work, and every second was worth it.