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The Fundamentals

A young girl discovers her love for basketball, her father’s presence and the fundamentals.

  • Kyle Yazzie
    Director
  • Kyle Yazzie
    Writer
  • Kyle Yazzie
    Producer
  • Drew Clark
    Producer
  • Gabe Williams
    Key Cast
  • Tara Hollums
    Key Cast
  • Mia Carney
    Key Cast
  • Jesse Duersch
    Cast
  • Julia Borkowski
    Casting Director
  • Fedora Young
    Makeup Artist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 4, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16;9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kyle Yazzie

Kyle Yazzie is a experienced videographer with over 10 years of experience, but steps into the cinematic storytelling landscape for the first time with The Fundamentals.

Kyle Yazzie is a graduate from the Cinematic Arts program at the University of New Mexico and currently manages his own media company based out of Northwest Arkansas.

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Director Statement

The process for The Fundamentals began as a short film that hyper-focuses on one location and serves as a catalyst for a cinematic story. The Fundamentals is a love letter to the game of basketball, as a fan or a player. It is especially a love letter to the Natural State - Arkansas. Enjoy the film!