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A Phoenix Rising

A Phoenix Rising

What if betting on oneself was all it took to turn doubt into drive, and put an Indian-Canadian name on the pro basketball map?

What if betting on oneself was all it took to turn doubt into drive, and put an Indian-Canadian name on the pro basketball map?

Role

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Team

Chris Tiamzon (GBDA 201)

Time

Fall 2023, 2 months

Tech

DSLR Camera, Gimbal Stabilizer, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

DSLR Camera, Gimbal Stabilizer, Photoshop,

Premiere Pro

storytelling

storytelling

storytelling

cinematography

cinematography

cinematography

video production

video production

This short documentary follows the journey of an Indian-Canadian basketball player who turned rejection into resilience. With no college offers after high school, he didn’t give up. He put in the work, sharpened his game, and carved his own path.

This short documentary follows the journey of an Indian-Canadian basketball player who turned rejection into resilience. With no college offers after high school, he didn’t give up. He put in the work, sharpened his game, and carved his own path.

From becoming a college all-canadian (CCAA) and university all-star (OUA) to earning a spot in the pros and stepping into a coaching role, his story is a testament to perseverance, self-belief, and the power of representation. At the heart of it all is a deeper purpose: to inspire and empower the next generation of South Asian athletes around the world.

From becoming a college all-canadian (CCAA) and university all-star (OUA) to earning a spot in the pros and stepping into a coaching role, his story is a testament to perseverance, self-belief, and the power of representation. At the heart of it all is a deeper purpose: to inspire and empower the next generation of South Asian athletes around the world.

Treatment

From behind the camera, this project was a reminder of why stories like his need to be told. Interviewing, directing, filming, and editing this piece offered a front-row seat to a life defined by heart, hustle, and heritage. Every frame was crafted with intention, to capture not just highlights, but the humanity behind the headlines. The process reinforced how powerful storytelling can be when it’s rooted in authenticity and driven by a purpose larger than sport.

From behind the camera, this project was a reminder of why stories like his need to be told. Interviewing, directing, filming, and editing this piece offered a front-row seat to a life defined by heart, hustle, and heritage. Every frame was crafted with intention, to capture not just highlights, but the humanity behind the headlines. The process reinforced how powerful storytelling can be when it’s rooted in authenticity and driven by a purpose larger than sport.