Inside the Making of 20 Years of Summer League | Scott, Gilmer & Denis Reflect on the Journey (EP. 124)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the creative team behind the documentary '20 Years of Summer League', exploring their experiences and insights into sports storytelling.

In this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, alumni host Alex Cocoros sits down with Jonathan Scott, Michaela Gilmer, and Peter Denis, the creative team behind 20 Years of Summer League, a powerful documentary that celebrates the two-decade evolution of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Jonathan Scott, a veteran coordinating producer with credits across the NBA, WNBA, NFL, PGA, and NASCAR, discusses how his diverse background shaped the documentary’s big-picture vision. Michaela Gilmer, a producer known for her work with the NBA, WNBA, and Unrivaled, shares what it’s like to bring high-energy storytelling to life behind the scenes. And Peter Denis, editor of The Inside Story, Shaq & Kobe, and NASCAR on TNT, reveals how he crafts emotionally resonant sports narratives that elevate the stories of athletes and events. In this episode, they dive into: The creative process behind capturing 20 years of NBA Summer League evolution What made the Summer League Film Festival premiere a career-defining moment Why strong relationships and multi-sport experience fuel great storytelling Tips for breaking into the sports media industry and building a lasting career 20…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Cocoros

Guests: Jonathan Scott, Michaela Gilmer, Peter Denis

Topics covered

• NBA Summer League
• documentary filmmaking
• sports media industry
• storytelling
• career development

Keywords

• Summer League
• NBA
• documentary
• sports storytelling
• media careers
• creative process
• sports narratives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NBA, WNBA, NFL, PGA, NASCAR

Books & works: 20 Years of Summer League, The Inside Story, Shaq & Kobe, NASCAR on TNT

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