Summer League Film Festival Submissions Opening Soon The 3rd annual Summer League Film Festival is set to return, with film submissions opening in early January 2026. The festival continues to serve as a creative platform for sports filmmakers, producers, and storytellers looking to showcase original work that captures the impact, culture, and emotion [...]
VSL Alumni Spotlight: VSL Women Advancing Across Sports This year, we’re proud to spotlight five VSL alumni who have taken meaningful steps forward in their careers, landing roles with leading organizations across sports, media, and entertainment. Their progress reflects both individual dedication and the value of real-world experience gained through the VSL program. [...]
Brand Spotlight: Palms Casino Resort We're proud to announce Palms Casino Resort as the official hotel host for NBA 2K Summer League 2026. Supported by Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, this partnership strengthens Summer League’s footprint in Las Vegas by creating a premier hospitality hub for Summer League events. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will [...]
A Transformative Year at the Balboa Fun Zone Arcade & Newport Beach Captain's Club This past year marked a major step forward for HallPass Media as we continued revitalizing two of Newport Beach’s most iconic spaces: the Balboa Fun Zone Arcade & the newly launched Captain’s Club. Together, these projects reflect [...]
Terraza Surf Nights in Costa Rica Terraza Surf Nights lit up Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, with a national broadcast of their night surf event at Hotel Terraza del Pacífico, one of Central America’s pioneers in professional night surfing. The November edition brought together national and international surfers under the lights, blending [...]
Celebrating the Continued Success of SBC & VSL Alumni As we reflect on another incredible year for NBA Summer League (VSL) and Sports Business Classroom (SBC), we are proud to celebrate the remarkable growth and ongoing accomplishments of our alumni network. What began as an immersive learning and development opportunity has become one [...]
Sports Business Classroom Launches New Business of Basketball: All-Star Intensive Ahead of NBA All-Star 2026 With NBA All-Star returning to Los Angeles, Sports Business Classroom is excited to introduce a brand-new program designed for aspiring basketball industry professionals. The Business of Basketball: All-Star Intensive is a five-day immersive experience taking place February 9–13, [...]
Driving Community Impact with the Second Round Foundation All Year Long At HallPass Media, our partnership with the Second Round Foundation extends far beyond their annual Golf Classic & Dinner Reception. While their annual event is always a highlight for our team, our support for SRF continues throughout the entire year. From our [...]
HallPass Media Sets Up Premier All-Star HQ in LA, Expanding Summer League & Film Festival Footprint With the NBA All-Star returning to Los Angeles, HallPass Media is expanding its footprint in a major way. We are excited to announce the launch of our premier All-Star Headquarters at the E-Central Hotel in the heart [...]
SBC x NBPA: Building the Next Generation of NBA Agents Sports Business Classroom is proud to support the NBPA’s mission of developing the next wave of NBA player representatives through our comprehensive NBPA Agent Exam Prep Program. Each year, hundreds of aspiring agents rely on SBC’s curriculum, tools, and instructors to prepare for [...]
