I WANT TO SAY IT WAS WORTH IT

I WANT TO SAY IT WAS WORTH IT is a short documentary bringing viewers through a day at Lay-Up. Filmed in summer 2022, we follow Coach Deidre, Coach Alex, Kobe, Michael and his mother Michelle through their experience of the program. While I WANT TO SAY IT WAS WORTH IT is set in Malvern, this story mirrors what takes place in all of the neighbourhoods across Toronto where Lay-Up runs programs. Support Lay-Up at layup.ca/give!

CAST
Deidre Beaumont, Head Coach
Alex Jaglall, Coach
Kobe A, Participant
Michael W, Participant
Michelle Sumner-Williams, Parent

CREDITS
Producer: Jesus Garcia
Co-Producer & Director, Chris Penrose
Screenwriter, Cailey Theos
Director of Photography, Kaizen Parcasio
Associate Producers: Josh Dolor, Deidre Beaumont, Micaella Riche, Hanna Hall
Editor: Kaizen Parcasio
Camera Operator: Charles Fiado
Sound Operator: OJ Rivera
Production Assistant: Jessica Vergara
Sound Designer: Rhon Dacut
Location Photographers: Charles Fiado, Jessica Vergara
Special Thanks:
Mark Alcantara
Heini Davies
Osama Khaled
Victor Sans
Elijah Aguhob
John Gerongco
Nana Adu-Poku
Ebti Nabag
Marion Mendoza
Brittania Brown
Kishan Mistry
Sacred Heart Catholic School
MUSIC
Almost Lost - Produced by Burd & Keyz & Drew80HD
Hand 2 God - Produced by Burd & Keyz