A FILM BY
DAVID FERNÁNDEZ GRAÑA
A FILM BY DAVID FERNÁNDEZ GRAÑA
Bridges built in play. Roots grown in silence
A FILM BY
DAVID FERNÁNDEZ GRAÑA
A FILM BY DAVID FERNÁNDEZ GRAÑA
Bridges built in play. Roots grown in silence
A brief look into a changing paradise
In Amed, a coastal village in Bali, five children train for a pickleball tournament as the sport begins to take root in Indonesia.
While the island struggles with mass tourism and the exploitation of its identity, the court becomes a rare symbol of connection: a space where cultures and generations meet.
Through the children’s eyes, the film asks a universal question: can play and community open the way to a more shared future?
INTIMATE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Technical Specifications
Crafted with a commitment to technical excellence. Shot with a single handheld camera and natural light to preserve the intimacy of every strike.
The immersive 5.1 Surround Sound mix captures the raw pulse of Bali, ensuring the audience doesn’t just watch Amed, but feels its breath.
Directed by: David Fernández Graña
Production: Banuka Estudio
Duration: 10 Minutes
Language: Indonesian (Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese)
Accessibility Features:
Closed Captions (English)
Audio Description (English)
Location: Amed, Bali (Indonesia)
Resolution: 4K
Audio: 5.1 Immersive Atmosphere (Standard BS.1770-4).
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (DCI Flat)
The Social Impact
Impact Beyond the Screen
Shifting Courts serves as a transformative curriculum for the modern world. It redefines the travel experience, shifting the focus from the passive «spectator» to the active «participant.»
As a flagship selection for SFFILM’s «Schools at the Festival», the film acts as a global classroom for thousands of students. It showcases the profound value of play as a universal language—one that dismantles the barriers of tourism to reveal a shared sanctuary where every traveler can find a home.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
David Fernández Graña is a Spanish documentary filmmaker and the founder of Banuka Studio. Based in Bilbao, his work is defined by a deep commitment to cinema as a tool for social change and education.
With an observational and humanistic lens, David explores complex themes such as community identity, segregation, and the power of culture to bridge divides.
David’s work is an exercise in listening.
From the Basque Country to the shores of Indonesia, his lens seeks the «human truth» that emerges when we stop traveling as tourists and start connecting as people.
For David, Shifting Courts is a tribute to the community that welcomed him and a legacy for his son, Xabi, a reminder that the world is smaller, and more connected, than we think.
Director's log
ACT 01 – INTO THE COURTS
ACT 02 – LETTING IT GO
ACT 03 – WHAT STAYED
ACT 01 – INTO THE COURTS
ACT 02 – LETTING IT GO
