The Film
In Kibera, basketball isn't just a game; it's a lifeline. The court becomes a place to dream, to escape, to learn, to find family, and to hold on to something greater than the grind of everyday life.
Through sweat and grit, young players discover that challenges don't make their dreams less possible but more meaningful.
Neil Sandoz
& Tony Tei
Neil Sandoz and Tony Tei are filmmakers and visual storytellers focused on contemporary African narratives through documentary, editorial and branded film. Their work blends cinematic storytelling with grounded human experience, creating stories that are honest, visually intentional and culturally rooted.
Working together on Open Your Eyes, they combine strengths across directing, photography, editing and production to tell stories shaped by resilience, identity and community. Their approach is driven by a shared commitment to authenticity that reflects Africa in depth and emotional truth.
Their collaboration builds films that feel personal yet universal, balancing raw realism that resonates across cultures and audiences.
- Directed by
- Neil Sandoz
- Produced by
- Tony Tei
- Production
- TEIL Films
- In association with
- White Rhino Films · Jenga Films
- Music by
- Octopizzo · Labdi · Majessty · Virusi Mbaya · Futwax · Tooker · Forenn · Tasha XClusive · Mistrfromuganda · Darklorde
- Music Production
- Jesse Mweu