STRIP VIEW PAVILION | JULY 18-20, 2024
Join us at the Inaugural Vegas Summer League Film Festival and experience projects showcasing basketball stories.
Don’t miss this celebration of basketball culture on the big screen, featuring exclusive films from players and storytellers.
PLEASE NOTE: All attendees MUST have a ticket to the NBA 2K25 Summer League for the days they wish to attend to gain access to the Film Festival.
A Message from KG
Congratulations, Summer League turns 20 Years old. I want to give a special shout out to Albert, Warren, and the whole Summer League team.
The Summer League Film Festival has officially started and it offers a unique blend of sports and entertainment through its Film Festival, showcasing film, TV, and streaming projects developed by NBA players. This innovative event not only highlights the athletic prowess of the players but also shines a spotlight on their creative talents off the court.
The festival serves as a platform for projects that are created, cultivated, and produced by these athletes, providing them with a valuable opportunity to present their work to a broader audience. The initiative, championed by your boy KG, emphasizes the diverse skills and entrepreneurial spirit within the NBA community, aiming to inspire and entertain fans while enriching the league’s cultural impact.
FEATURED FILMS | THURSDAY, JULY 18
BASKETBALL STORIES: 20 YEARS OF SUMMER LEAGUE IN VEGAS
Time: 5:00PM PT
Q&A Hosted by NBA TV’s Matt Winer: Director John Scott, Peter Denis and Michaela Gilmer
Turn back the clock and look back at two decades of memorable moments and future stars at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
50FORDACITY
Time: Immediately Following
This documentary film chronicles Grizzlies’ legend Zach Randolph and his journey in Memphis, from the trade that brought him to the Bluff City, to every Z-bound, headband toss, MLGW bill, chokeslam, and more.
FEATURED FILMS | FRIDAY, JULY 19
TONY ALLEN: THE GRINDFATHER
Time: 5:00PM PT
Q&A Hosted by NBA TV’s Matt Winer: Director Michael Blevins Live With Tony Allen
Join us for an insightful panel on the making of the documentary about former NBA player Tony Allen. The film delves into Allen’s journey from the tough streets of Chicago to his celebrated career with the Memphis Grizzlies. The discussion will feature the film’s director and producer, Michael Blevins, and Tony Allen himself, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the documentary’s creation and the inspiring story it tells.
MARC GASOL: MEMPHIS MADE
Time: Immediately Following
This documentary film chronicles Grizzlies’ legend Marc Gasol’s journey in Memphis as a teenager, his return from Spain and career. Watch every game-winning strut, block and moment that defined Grit & Grind, his connection with the City of Memphis and his heart.
FEATURED FILMS | SATURDAY, JULY 20
THE SPOILS: SELLING THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN BASKETBALL
Time: 5:00PM PT
Q&A Hosted by NBA TV’s Matt Winer: Director Mike Nicoll
THE SPOILS: Selling the Future of American Basketball penetrates a shadowy financial system: America’s youth basketball industrial complex. With unprecedented access to the money game that dominates the sport, THE SPOILS unravels the raw capitalism of an American basketball factory that’s built to identify, anoint, and monetize “The Next LeBron.”