Sifter

Bball, country music & kids

September 16, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

“Last Shot” is about a 12-year-old basketball prodigy who lives in LA (Dylan Freedman). His life is upended with his father dies (Michael Rappaport) and he has to go live with his estranged mother in Nashville (Jamie Presley). This film will be featured at this year’s Richmond International Film Festival 7pm 9/26 at the Byrd Theatre. This discussion includes the film’s director Andy Palmer & producer Warner Davis: – Where the film originated and and how you got involved – Casting Laraine Newman – Michael Rappaport’s challenge as the dad – Working with the kids for acting AND basketball – What NBA all-star Baron Davis brought to the film – Jamie Presley’s contribution as a producer – Shooting haze in the gym – Making each game look different – Using only one visual effect LINKS Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) RIFF Screening of LAST SHOT (7:30, 9/26 at the Byrd Theatre) “Last Shot” website My podcast with the creator of Swagger

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