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Bitter Sweet is a socially charged mystery thriller with a rich Texan backdrop, featuring Jaime Gomez, a celebrated actor/writer known for his roles in Training Day and Nash Bridges. It is designed to resonate with the underserved Latino film-going audience, tapping into their growing buying power and cultural representation needs.
We are not making a “Latino Film”, we are making a GREAT Film!
Lujack is a feature film telling the story of a bright and brash San Francisco Inspector who loses it all. Through the mystery of life he finds a reason to live in the most unlikely of places. Her name is Angel, she stole his wallet and then stole his heart. He’s going to find her or die trying.
(Script/Bible available)
Location SF Budget 4.9m
The Mission is a 1-hour cop drama series, dealing with a team of Elite San Francisco Inspectors. We focus on the crimes they deal with and the effect on their family lives in the City by the Bay.
(Script/ Bible available)
Location SF, could be Franchises in other cities.
Budget 4.5m per episode
The Code is a political thriller series centered on a single father computer genius who lost his son in the Iraqi war. When the government refuses him answers, he does the logical thing and he hacks the Pentagon Main frame computer. Now the CIA wants his head and Homeland Security wants The Code.
(Script/Bible available)
Location SF and UK Budget 4.5m
Gus, Dawn of the Golden Matador, is a feature film based on the true story of legendary civil rights attorney Gus Garcia. Gus Garcia was the first Mexican American to argue a case on the floor of the Supreme Court and win, literally changing the course of the American justice system for Women and People of Color.
(Script/Bible available)
Location Texas Budget 7m
Calexico is a feature film action thriller about an aging criminal and his gang, the Collectors. When Cesar witnesses the boss in the act of committing a heinous crime, his pals are commissioned to take him out. Chaos ensues.
1st part of a Trilogy. (Script/Bible available)
Location, New Mexico Budget 7m
Billy’s Dance is a feature film fantasy/love story centered on the tumultuous life of paraplegic Billy Sims. He was injured in the war by a roadside bomb, changing his life forever. Our story focusses on his struggles, his daily life, and his ability to find love when he dreams, which makes him question which dream is reality.
(Short story avail)
Location TBD Budget 4m
The Zodiac Killer is one of the most infamous and elusive serial killers in American history. Active in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac claimed responsibility for a series of murders and taunted law enforcement and the media with cryptic letters and ciphers.
Despite extensive investigations, the Zodiac’s true identity remains unconfirmed, making this case a cornerstone of true crime lore.
AND WE HAVE HIS NAME. Available 2025
In 1947, Elizabeth Short, infamously known as the Black Dahlia, was discovered murdered in Los Angeles. Her body was meticulously staged, and the gruesome nature of her death has become one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, captivating audiences for decades.
Join us as we embark on a groundbreaking investigation to uncover the truth behind one of America’s most infamous cold cases.
THE TIME FOR JUSTICE IS NOW.
Barrio Dogs, a documentary, chronicles the life and times of San Antonio Texas legend, Eddie Arguello. Filmed entirely in Texas, the film celebrates Arguello’s journey from a poor Westside Street kid to Navy man, boxer, baseball player, and music producer.
The story captures his resilient “can-do” spirit in the face of impossible odds. When he discovers the Music Company is caught stealing royalties by a forged document, Ed’s story takes on another level of importance turning into a who done it! Barrio Dogs offers a poignant look at a man whose life epitomizes the American dream and his ongoing struggle to protect it..
POST PROD 2025 Release
Bitter Sweet is a socially charged mystery thriller with a rich Texan backdrop, featuring Jaime Gomez, a celebrated actor/writer known for his roles in Training Day and Nash Bridges. It is designed to resonate with the underserved Latino film-going audience, tapping into their growing buying power and cultural representation needs.
We are not making a “Latino Film”, we are making a GREAT Film!
Calexico is a feature film action thriller about an aging criminal and his gang, the Collectors. When Cesar witnesses the boss in the act of committing a heinous crime, his pals are commissioned to take him out. Chaos ensues.
1st part of a Trilogy. (Script/Bible available)
Location, New Mexico | Budget 7m
Lujack is a feature film telling the story of a bright and brash San Francisco Inspector who loses it all. Through the mystery of life, he finds a reason to live in the most unlikely of places. Her name is Angel, she stole his wallet and then stole his heart. He’s going to find her or die trying.
(Script/Bible available)
Location SF | Budget 4.9m
The Mission is a 1-hour cop drama series, dealing with a team of Elite San Francisco Inspectors. We focus on the crimes they deal with and the effect on their family lives in the City by the Bay.
(Script/ Bible available)
Location SF, could be Franchises in other cities.
Budget 4.5m per episode
The Code is a political thriller series centered on a single father computer genius who lost his son in the Iraqi war.
When the government refuses him answers, he does the logical thing and he hacks the Pentagon Main frame computer. Now the CIA wants his head and Homeland Security wants The Code.
(Script/Bible available)
Location SF and UK Budget 4.5m
Billy’s Dance is a feature film fantasy/love story centered on the tumultuous life of paraplegic Billy Sims. He was injured in the war by a roadside bomb, changing his life forever.
Our story focusses on his struggles, his daily life, and his ability to find love when he dreams, which makes him question which dream is reality. (Short story avail)
Location TBD Budget 4m
Gus, Dawn of the Golden Matador, is a feature film based on the true story of legendary civil rights attorney Gus Garcia. Gus Garcia was the first Mexican American to argue a case on the floor of the Supreme Court and win, literally changing the course of the American justice system for Women and People of Color.
(Script/Bible available)
Location Texas Budget 7m
A gripping new docu-series that’ll keep you guessing until the final moment. “ZODIAC” premieres soon — don’t miss the solution everyone will be talking about.
Bitter Sweet is a socially charged mystery thriller with a rich Texan backdrop, featuring Jaime Gomez, a celebrated actor/writer known for his roles in Training Day and Nash Bridges. It is designed to resonate with the underserved Latino film-going audience, tapping into their growing buying power and cultural representation needs.
We are not making a “Latino Film”, we are making a GREAT Film!
Calexico is a feature film action thriller about an aging criminal and his gang, the Collectors. When Cesar witnesses the boss in the act of committing a heinous crime, his pals are commissioned to take him out. Chaos ensues.
1st part of a Trilogy. (Script/Bible available)
Location, New Mexico | Budget 7m
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