RaMell Ross, a former professional basketball player, is now a filmmaker nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Nickel Boys". He draws parallels between basketball and filmmaking, emphasizing how both require teamwork, athleticism, and spatial awareness. Winning an Oscar feels as significant to him as winning an NBA championship. Ross sees filmmaking as an extension of his passion for storytelling and human connection, showcasing how his athletic background has influenced his creative process and leadership on set.
To Ross, there are similarities in basketball and filmmaking, similarities that work to his advantage. He has led a team on the court, and he has led a group of actors through a variety of scenes.
The athleticism that it takes to be a camera operator aligns with being a point guard or someone who has that spatial awareness and that visual intelligence.
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