TCFF: Prayer Warrior & Commissioner's Cup

Synopsis: PRAYER WARRIOR - In the fall of 2023, a small team traveled down to Charlotte, North Carolina to capture some interviews with Frankie Luvu, a Panther Linebacker originally from the American Samoa Islands. What we didn’t realize before the trip was that his family and friends had traveled into town that same weekend. There was a crew of over 20 people, that included his mom and dad, whom had not seen him in 4 years. What we captured over a four day period became much more than a simple agency project. It became a character study on a professional athlete reaching the prime of his career. What we were welcomed into was an American Samoan culture that is built on love, and an athlete that is at the center of the hopes and dreams of so many. DIRECTED by Song Johansen and Kevin Hughes. MINNESOTA LYNX COMMISSIONER'S CUP - At the start of the season, the Minnesota Lynx were overlooked by many, doubted as a top contender in the WNBA. But the Lynx defied the odds, fought through the criticism, and rose to the challenge, securing their place in the Commissioner's Cup Finals. This film takes you inside the day that made history, offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the Lynx as they prepared to face the New York Liberty. Witness the dedication, determination, and teamwork that led to their triumph. From pre-game rituals to the final buzzer, and into the heart of the locker room celebration, this short film captures the essence of what it means to be a champion.directors Both of these directors Directed by Adrian Wilson.