Thanks for joining us for year two of the Uninterrupted Film Festival. We look forward to seeing you next year!

UNINTERRUPTED FILM FESTIVAL Selected Shorts

Tuesday, July 9
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date Passed
State of the Game: Own Your Story

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

In this State of the Game conversation, we’ll explore how athletes “Own Their Story” when it comes to how their name, image and likeness (NIL) is being used. From NIL opportunities for young athletes to major brand deals for professionals, athletes have changed the role they play in the monetary side of sports. We’ll uncover the complexities and opportunities of the rapidly changing world of monetization in athlete storytelling.
Special Guests: Darien Rencher, Trey Benson, Flau'jae Johnson, Margaret "Midge" Purce

 

Submission Films

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Selected by the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival Athlete Selection committee (consisting of LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and Joel Embiid), UNINTERRUPTED and Tribeca present the first four of eight short film finalists who will premiere their projects on Day 1:

  • EQUAL PLAY: The world has 20% disabled people, but only 25% of disabled children participate regularly in school sports, leading to heightened loneliness compared to their non-disabled peers. EQUAL PLAY aims to address this by capturing the nuanced joy of disabled individuals and the positive change that more inclusion in sport can bring.
  • MOVING MOUNTAINS: A young Black man from Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a new life as he travels to a remote island of Hawaii. He finds peace, for the first time, through connection to nature, and a newfound love of the ocean and big wave surfing.
  • STRONG GRANDMA: 95 year old Catherine Kuehn is a world record winning power-lifter. As she prepares for her last competition she reflects on the love, and the loss, that brought her to this moment.
  • AYO, CHECK UP!: Two men's internalized struggles manifest in an incredibly toxic 1v1 basketball game.

Premiere & Conversation: A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery

Tuesday, July 9
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date Passed
State of the Game: (S)heroes of Sport

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

The “(S)heroes of Sport” State of the Game conversation tackles the future of women’s sports and how women athletes are utilizing storytelling to carve out their sport’s liberation. The anecdotal stories shared in this conversation will aim to expand and deepen our audience’s connection to women’s sports, and the players that are at the forefront of this continuously evolving landscape.
Special Guests: Coach Sydney Carter, Seniesa Estrada, Chiaka Ogbogu, Toni Breidinger

 

World Premiere Screening: A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery & Q&A

4:30 PM - 6:40 PM

A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery is an inspirational feature documentary about Renee Montgomery, the first former WNBA player to be both a co-owner and executive of a WNBA team. An intimate portrait of Renee and the experiences that formed her character, from growing up in West Virginia to winning a national title at the University of Connecticut, then going on to capture two WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx, the documentary follows Renee’s transition from player to front office and reflects how family and community helped turn Renee’s integrity into a game changer. The film was produced by UNINTERRUPTED, P&G Studios and Storyfom. Directed by Emmy Award winner Sandrine Orabona.
Special Guests: Renee Montgomery, Malika Andrews, MJ Acosta-Ruiz, and director Sandrine Orabona

Podcast P w/ Paul George

Tuesday, July 9
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date Passed

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join NBA Superstar Paul George along with co-hosts, Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford, for a special live taping of the hit series, “Podcast P,” presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. On the show, PG and his boys talk about life and provide an Entourage-style glimpse into the life of an NBA star during the basketball season.
Special Guests: TBA

UNINTERRUPTED FILM FESTIVAL Selected Shorts

Wednesday, July 10
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date passed
State of the Game: Top Class Athletes

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

State of the Game: Top Class Athletes dives into the challenges and opportunities that some of the nation's top-recruits face as they balance life as a high school student while being an athlete in the national spotlight. From navigating NIL deals, to school visits and recruitment decisions, these incredible young athletes share with our audience how they're able to juggle building their brand as an athlete, while staying at the top of their academic game.
Special Guests: Tajh Ariza, Deshonne Redeaux, Gabe Smith, Travelle Gaines

 

Submission Films

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Selected by the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival Athlete Selection committee (consisting of LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and Joel Embiid), UNINTERRUPTED and Tribeca present the last four of eight short film finalists who will premiere their projects on Day 2:

  • WE CLAP FOR AIRBALLS: The basketball court becomes a safe space for queer and trans BIPOC people to play, feel seen, and valued by one another.
  • DEEP INTO THE FOREST: A talented young athlete pressured to compete in a national competition with an injured foot makes a surprising decision.
  • IN THE WIND: A skate film about the Brazilian longboard dancing world champion Brenno Brélvis. An artist who threads the streets and teases the breeze
  • THROUGH THE STORM: Follows the 2023 season of the Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) high school football team. Despite dwindling interest and a two-decade-long losing record, a determined coach and group of young athletes fight to keep their football program alive.

A Conversation with Matt Barnes on the State of the Athlete Podcast Landscape

Wednesday, July 10
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date passed
State of the Game: Fifteen Years of 30 for 30

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

A special State of the Game panel celebrating "Fifteen Years of 30 for 30."
Special Guests: Monica McNutt, Johnathan Hock, Felipe Lopez, Marsha Cooke

 

Conversation: The Athlete Podcast Landscape

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Join 14-year NBA veteran and co-host of All The Smoke Podcast, Matt Barnes, and guests Trae Young and Omari Hardwick.

World Premiere Screening and Conversation - HBO’s Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

Wednesday, July 10
NeueHouse Hollywood
Studio A
Date passed
Awards Ceremony

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM

The conclusion of the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival culminates in our first-ever awards ceremony, granting filmmakers from our submission screenings various awards celebrating the excellence in their craft, and stamping their work with the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival laurel wreath.

 

Screening: "Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose and Q&A"

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Part one of a four-part documentary series chronicling the life and career of Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, who received a lifetime ban from the game after a Major League Baseball investigation revealed he bet on the Cincinnati Reds to win games during his time as manager of the team. Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose provides intimate access to the polarizing former player as he embarks on a new bid for reinstatement in the MLB and a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Special Guests: Pete Rose, Al Michaels, Film Director Mark Monroe

UNINTERRUPTED Two Day Pass

July 9 & 10
NeueHouse Hollywood
Sold out
A two day pass gives you full access to the entire UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival.

Each day of programming includes: Tribeca film submission selections, our premiere State of the Game discussions, major film premiers and our end-of-day tentpole headline moments.

In addition, you have access to the UNINTERRUPTED Screening Lounge and to our concession stand for food & beverages.

UNINTERRUPTED One Day Pass

July 9 or 10
NeueHouse Hollywood
Sold out
One day passes give you full access to one day of programming across the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival. A day pass includes: Tribeca film submission selections, our premiere State of the Game discussions, major film premiers and our end-of-day tentpole headline moments.

In addition, you have access to the UNINTERRUPTED Screening Lounge and to our concession stand for food & beverages.

Uninterrupted Film Festival

NeueHouse Hollywood
6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tickets:
Tickets are required for entry. A daily ticket will grant access to each performance that day unless otherwise stated. Day-of tickets will be available for purchase at the door based on event capacity.

Submissions are closed

This year, we're excited to invite the next generation of filmmakers to submit their projects. Selected films will have the opportunity to premiere at the festival and become the inaugural class of UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival award recipients.

We're seeking submissions for captivating ATHLETE STORIES that are unique, innovative, and inspiring.

Rules & Terms:

The UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival 2024 is seeking:

  • Unique stories told from the POV of athletes or sharing athletes’ voices in the narrative
  • Unique stories that are sport or team centric
  • Narrative or Documentary
  • Approximately 40 minutes or less
  • Premiere Status: Only films produced after January 2022 will be considered
  • Fee: $35

Submissions are now closed. Thank you to all that have entered