Growing up in Bern, Nashville, and Berkeley, Basil found his passion for filmmaking through still photography within the fashion industry. As his career in the visual medium developed he found a natural pull towards working with actors and bringing high-concept psychological driven stories to life.

In 2020, Basil earned his MFA in film production from USC, a pivotal moment that led him to establish his own production entity, "Heimat Films". Today, he crafts and directs a diverse array of narrative, short documentary, and branded films, drawing inspiration from his multicultural background. His narrative and commercial work have been showcased at various prestigious festivals such as the Tribeca Film Festival, Zürich Film festival, Telly Awards, and the American advertising federation.