Hoop Portraits

Hoop Portraits is a two-part documentary feature that showcases a life in basketball told through the vantage of eight different basketball journeys. Part 1 represents what you must give to the game in order to make it professionally, and Part 2 shows what the game gives back to you after a lifetime of dedication to the sport. Directed by Blue Cup’s Taylor Sharp.

Pilot: Two Ways to the League

The pilot episode “Two Ways to the League” features the road to the NBA Draft for two of North Carolina’s top talents: Josh Hall and Ty-Shon Alexander. The episode premiered in partnership with the NBA and NBA G-League and premiered virtually on their YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch accounts.

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 Rap Portraits

A short documentary series detailing pivotal days in the lives of rappers. By Blue Cup’s Holland Randolph Gallagher (@vacayvacayvacay) and Yoh Phillips (@Yoh31).

Episode 1: Mavi

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May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story

May the Lord Watch is the definitive story of Little Brother, the North Carolina rap group composed of rappers Phonte, Big Pooh, and (formerly) producer 9th Wonder, the underground legends that bridged the gap between The Roots and Kendrick, Tribe and Cole, De La and Drake. The film follows the rise, breakup, and reunion of the preeminent 2000s rap group, but the heart of the documentary lies in the unfolding relationship between members Phonte and Big Pooh, which begins at the Durham HBCU North Carolina Central University, strains while coming of age together in the music industry, and resolves with an enduring friendship as the two men reunite and make their 2019 album May the Lord Watch.

Directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher. Produced by Rap Portraits.

Camilla, Keep Your Word

 Camilla, Keep Your Word (Narrative Short) is a Hurricane Katrina evacuation love story. Written and directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher and produced by Taylor Sharp.

Written & Directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher

Starring Alanna Foley, Ryan Anthony Williams, Lara Grice

Cinematography by Bruce F. Cole

Produced by Taylor Sharp

Sound by Jay Gallagher

Momma

Currently in production, this documentary feature intimately displays a mother’s love and the quests of her three sons to grieve and honor her memory through comedy, music, and fly-fishing.

This film has fiscal sponsorship so your donation toward finishing the project can be tax deductible. If you feel compelled to help this film get across the finish line in any way, email Taylor at taylor@bluecupproductions.com

Directed by Taylor Sharp. A Blue Cup Production.