Time in the Minors
Every year in June approximately 1500 new players out of high school and college are chosen from the amateur baseball draft and sent to play in the minor leagues. Trying to make it in the fiercely competitive world of professional baseball can make or break you. TIME IN THE MINORS documents the lives and passionate dreams of two minor league players on their arduous journey to becoming Major League Baseball players. John Drennen (19), a High School All-American from San Diego, California was selected in the first round of the 2005 amateur baseball draft by the Cleveland Indians and offered a one million dollar signing bonus. 2006 will mark John’s first full season in professional baseball. Tony Schrager (28), a 1998 and 6th-round draft pick out of Omaha, Nebraska is an 8-year veteran of the minor leagues. The 2006 season may be Tony’s last shot to make it.
What’s it like trying to make it to the Major Leagues? Follow each player from pre-season and beyond through the ups and downs of a life in professional baseball, and the dream that keeps their hopes alive.
Documentary (60 min. Broadcast / 85 min. Original)
Produced, Directed and Edited by: Tony Okun
Music for the film scored by: Eric Sandmeyer
Cinematography by: Tony Okun and David P. Ramos.
Poster photo by: Patrick Ahearne
Poster design by: Steve Czarnecki
COMPLETE LIST OF CREDITS
QUOTES:
"Even viewers with little interest in sports films will be captivated by TIME IN THE MINORS' engrossing depiction of the struggle, perseverance, and mental and physical discipline required to be at the top of your game."
-Bruce Fletcher
Director, Idaho International Film Festival
FILM NEWS:
The Television Syndication Company has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for TIME IN THE MINORS.
For information on Broadcast or DVD sales, please contact Mary Joyce:
Tel: 407.788.6407
Email: Mary (at) tvsco.com
PAST & UPCOMING SCREENINGS:
- 2009 Asheville Film Festival
- 2009 Lakedance International Film Festival
*WINNER, "Best Documentary"
- 2009 Idaho International Film FestivaL
*Runner up, "Best Documentary Feature"
- 2009 All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival
*Runner up, "Best Documentary Feature"
