The Last Waltz is a touching story about an old man named Waltz, who has been in a coma in a nursing facility. He has pushed others away for much of his adult life because of his wife's death and scarring military experiences. One day, Waltz suddenly wakes out of his coma. He spends what little time he has left trying to get in touch with his estranged family and to make peace with God.

Buzz Rahm, long-time regional actor, plays Waltz, an old man hardened by the events of his life but who still longs for emotional human connection. Tank Turner, Performance Studies and Film Alumnus, performs Steve, an unfailingly positive nurse and caretaker for Waltz. Performance Studies and Film Students make up the rest of the cast. Ara Kellough is Christine, a simple but lovely, young nurse. Mary McDaniel is a doctor. Kacey Cox plays Waltz's daughter, Joanna, a Red Cross employee with a soft face and soothing voice. Dave Koontz is Waltz's son, Shawn.

Mateo Gamboa, UMHB Mass Communication/Journalism Major, has written the screenplay. Terrance McGee, Performance Studies Major and Film Minor, has directed the film production. Computer Graphics Design Major, Courtney Pett has served as the film production editor and as camera operator. Ashley Ramirez, Communication Major and Film Minor, has served as first assistant director. Computer Graphics Design Major, Lizzi Covert has served as a camera operator and editor. Joseph Warren, Communication Major; Sadie Meador, Graphic Design Major; and Lauryn McCoy, Performance Studies Major, have been gaffers and grips. Jazz Austin, Communication Major, has been the make-up artist and Cassy Overa, Performance Studies Major, has been the hair stylist. Jonathan Pederson, Music Alumnus, has composed the music. Jason Hamelwright, Graphics Design Minor, has been the behind-the-scenes videographer and editor. Communication, Performance Studies, and Film Students have been production assistants. They have included Kelsey Broussard, Brandon Blackshear, Justin French, Zach Todd, Keilani Middleton, Melvin Lee, and Lakeshia Sauls. Aja Bradford, Communication Major, has provided meals.

Dr. Diane Howard, Director of Performance Studies and Film in the Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, and Professor Donna Teel, Director of Computer Graphics Design in the Dept. of Business Information Technology & Systems, have produced, supervised, and facilitated the film production from script to screen. Professional Film Supervisors have mentored the student filmmakers. Dan Parsons has been the cinematography supervisor and Step Rowe has overseen the film acting and preparation of the cast.

The UMHB Film Studies Program produces redemptive films to enlighten, serve, and to entertain. UMHB Film Students create original short films, documentaries, and public service commercials. They have worked together with area businesses and organizations to produce training videos.

UMHB film students have provided on-camera and voice-over talent for UMHB commercials and other projects. Cru Film Students have been cast in television series. They have performed alongside stars who have been Academy Award Nominees and Award-Winners in such films as Temple Grandin and Secondhand Lions. UMHB Film Alumni are graphic designers, filmmakers, agents, casting directors, voice-over performers, and 
on-camera talent.