Project Link
https://indee.tv/screener/view/Ws54umnwGelSUe2TBlNYD4yBGCs22cxR/

The Last Whistle

High school football Coach Victor Trenton is beloved by the town and is a father figure to his team. When the all-star player dies of cardiac attack during an intense practice, all eyes turn to the storied head coach. Instead of mollifying the situation, the coach tries to push the team to continue their winning streak rather than giving them proper time to mourn. Now with the dead player’s mother pressing charges the coach must decide if his reputation, his career, and his livelihood is worth his pride.

  • Rob Smat
    Director
  • Rob Smat
    Writer
  • Michael Orion Downing
    Producer
  • H. Max Gonzalez
    Producer
  • Thomas Kutzler
    Producer
  • Brad Leland
    Key Cast
    "Coach Vick"
    Friday Night Lights, Deepwater Horizon
  • Jim O'Heir
    Key Cast
    "Ted"
    Parks and Recreation
  • Les Miles
    Key Cast
    "Billy"
    Real life BCS champion coach
  • Deanne Lauvin
    Key Cast
    "Theresa"
  • Eric Nelsen
    Key Cast
    "Coach Greg"
    Erase, The Affair
  • Sainty Nelsen
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
    Trollz the Series, Boss Baby the Series
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Sports, Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    500,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lone Star Film Festival
    Fort Worth, Texas
    United States
    November 7, 2018
    World Premiere
    Opening Night Film - Not in Competition
  • Best of Fests
    Dallas, Texas
    January 11, 2019
    Opening Night Film - Not in Competition
  • Australian Inspirational Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    March 16, 2019
    International
    Best Picture, Best Screenplay
  • Deep in the Heart Film Festival
    Waco, TX
    March 23, 2019
    Best Picture, Best Actress (Deanne Lauvin)
Distribution Information
  • Vertical Entertainment
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Rob Smat

Writer/Director Rob Smat is a USC grad and Texas native. For his first film, The Last Whistle, he combined his resources between his fellow alumni and his hometown connections to successfully produce the picture.

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Director Statement

I spent my film school years with mentors who told me what was and wasn't possible. When I set out to make The Last Whistle, these gatekeepers told me not to waste my time. So far my team and I have proven them otherwise.