Ball is Ball
directed by Kayla Robinson
Preview Screening
United States | 2021 | 13 mins
Drama
Synopsis
Inspired by the life experience of writer/director Kayla Robinson, Ball is Ball is a narrative short film about the lasting impact and complicated nuances of sexual assault. The story follows Robin Coleman, a high school basketball star who’s caught the attention of her dream college — and her crush. While sharing the excitement, she misplaces her trust in a friend and soon learns the ill-intention of another unsuspected admirer.
Credits
Director: Kayla Robinson
Writer: Kayla Robinson
Producers: Kayla Robinson, Amanda Beane
Director of Photography: Freddie Whitman
Production Design: Amanda Beane
Editor: Zoë Mountain
Music & Sound: Antonio “Peachcurls” Maclin Jr
Key Cast: Tiffany Tenille, Jordan Covington, Courtney Thomas, Trent Allen Davis, Josiah Polhemus, Shahd Elkhier, Cameron James Matthews
Screening schedule
This film is available to watch online from October 17th—23rd 2022 (from the United States only)
Language
English
Genre
Narrative Short
About the Director
Kayla Robinson is a director, writer and artist born in San Antonio, TX. After receiving her B.A. in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin, she began her career as an art director in New York and Silicon Valley developing award-winning ads and films for top brands like Apple and Snickers.
Passionate about capturing authentic human experiences, Kayla harnesses vulnerability as a superpower. Her first short film ‘Ball is Ball’, inspired by her own experience with sexual trauma, received high praise for its honest portrayal of PTSD in sexual assault survivors. Her latest film, ‘Quilted Education’, is a touching documentary short that celebrates her mother’s artistry and drive to keep Black History alive through quilting.
