The Basketball Academy - Mahdollisuus Menestyä

The documentary series follows the activities of the Omnia Basketball Academy (OBA) in Espoo and the lives of its players coming from various backgrounds. Alongside their studies, the students compete for the Finnish national championship for boys under 19 and play in tournaments against Europe's basketball elite. Some of the players aspire to secure a place in an American university, with dreams of making it to the NBA, but first, they must graduate from their educational institution. This is a story of hope and brotherhood, as well as the opportunity to succeed.

Client: YLE
Directed by: Jere Nevalainen
Written & Produced by: Vanja Drevitski
Post Production & Editing: Kimmo Reinikainen
DP: Santi "Fox" Hynönen
Mixing & Mastering: Ville Katajala

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