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A bright female with a promising future among American football's top executives has her dreams shattered due to unexpected news that forces her to create an unconventional path to get another chance by helping a player in a distressed family situation.

  • Temeko Richardson
    Director
  • Temeko Richardson
    Writer
  • Temeko Richardson
    Producer
  • Dawn E Robinson
    Key Cast
    "Erica"
  • Craig Geoghan
    Key Cast
    "Brenden"
  • John Henry Richardson
    Key Cast
    "Marty"
  • Kennis Marquis Upchurch
    Key Cast
    "Kennis (Himself)"
  • Gem Nelson
    Key Cast
    "Diane (Erica's Mom)"
  • Nicholas Vicinanzo
    Key Cast
    "Sal (Broadcaster 1)"
  • Eric J Black
    Key Cast
    "Mickey (Broadcaster 2)"
  • Maxwell Vermillion
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Aaron Heide
    Key Cast
    "Sam (Brenden's brother)"
  • Alanna Phillips
    Key Cast
    "Lizzy (Brenden's sister)"
  • December Cintron
    Key Cast
    "Lizzy's friend"
  • Rennie Cowan
    Key Cast
    "Brenden's Mom"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sports
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    35,000 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    1080P and 4K (23.978 fps)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Marina Del Rey Film Festival
    Marina Del REy
    United States
    Best Supporting Actor
  • Seattle Movie Awards
    Seattle
    United States
    Best Short Screenplay
  • Hollywood International Golden Age Festival
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    Best Actress
  • Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills
    Beverly Hills, CA
    United States
    Best Sport Short
Director Biography - Temeko Richardson

Director Temeko Richardson grew up in New York but used her higher education in different urban cities to propel a consulting career with clients all over the world. After securing a project in Southern California, she studied filmmaking and writing at New York Film Academy. However she most often writes in tranquil settings of East Hampton, Edgartown and Manhattan Beach.

Always about making a difference to help others, she started her own original podcasts, The Sports Life and Business As Usual. With many experiences to tell in short films, her ultimate goal is to direct a feature film under her own production company and create episodic television shows from selected short films that provide valuable lessons to others.

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Director Statement

The goal is to entertain yet provide the truths of life experiences that will help others along their journey. After all, the best lessons are those learned through other people's failures.