El Matadero
Starring
Oscar Orlando Torres Kevin
Cabell Szilvi Naray-Davey
Executive Producers
David Llauger- Meiselman
Roy Rede
Co-Producer: Lisa McWaters
Music Supervision by Dean Serwin Edited by Roy Rede
Cinematographer: Nick Melilo
Original Story by Boricua Bros.
Written by Roy Rede
Directed by David Llauger- Meiselman
In the late 1950's, the U.S. Department of Defense used the drainage
tunnels underneath Los Angeles to secretly transport nuclear weapons
to their Cold War storage facilities in the hills above Pasadena. These tunnels
were eventually abandoned but left unsealed.
In 2003, the mutilated body of immigrant Lucy Hernandez was found dumped
in one of those tunnels. An hour later, it was never seen again. Freelance
journalist Oscar Orlando and his best friend, cameraman Kevin Case, document
their search for the killer through the lense of Kevin's camera. Their
ten day journey leads them into a dark underworld that destroys all who
dare to enter.
Is this murder really what it seems? Why do people keep disappearing in
the tunnels? Who will be next?
This is their story.
This is their footage.
This is their failure.
Stike One
Set in the barrio of East LA, "Strike One", is the story of one Juan Gerardo, a 16 years old youth living in a community were gangs are a way of life for many, and the threshold to adult life is prison.
Juan is doomed to succeed within the structure that seems to direct him into this never ending cycle. A series of events eventually drags Juan in to the gang lifestyle despite the protection from his uncle Manny, an ex-gang member.
At age sixteen Juan is fighting for the rest of his life.
"Strike One", is a candid look at the American legal and socio-economic systems that are currently in place. This system that is failing its citizens by using the broad strokes of prejudice and economic isolation to justify the imprisonment of tens of thousands of young people who don't fit the status quo.
Sunday Evening Haircut
A middle-aged black couple living in South Central Los Angeles find themselves at odds over the promises that they have made to each other and their faith.
This breakout piece by acclaimed actor/writer Reginald VelJohnson (Die Hard, Family Matters) is a tour-de-force film performance for this great actor. Sunday Evening Haircut also stars Kiki Shepard (Host-Night at the Apollo) as the wife. Sunday Evening Haircut is part of a full-length feature script; this short film has toured the domestic film festival circuit starting in the fall of 2004.
And is now in development with Mr. VelJohnson for TV pilot/ series. May 2006
The Saving of Jessie O '
{A Puerto Rican Misdemeanor - Short Film}
The Saving of Jesse O' is a dark musical comedy about love, gods, saints and betrayal, all set to the music of Willie Bobo and El Gran Combo. In Caribbean folklore, the African gods, which were brought over by the slaves, could only be worshiped by covering or hiding them behind their master's saints. Chango, for example, is also Santa Barbara, Eleggu á /Saint Gabriel, etc. This was done so their Spanish owners would never know to whom they were really praying.
But, what if these gods didn't want to be saints? What if they went on the lamb and hid in human form? What if they co-existed with many deities in the city of fallen angels, better known as Los Angeles? Jessie O', aka Obatala, is being held captive by the 'Man', and, in order to be freed, he calls upon Chang ó , Och ó si, Ogg ú n, and Eleggu á for help at the risk of forced sainthood.
Nosotros
Nosotros was founded in 1970 by Ricardo Montalbán and was formed to help fulfill the goals of persons of Spanish-speaking origin in the motion picture and television industry.
Through our group we hope to attain these three primary objectives:
The goals of Nosotros are simple, and our intent is genuine. We seek only to work within the system, with the abilities we have, to improve the image and ambitions of those 27 MILLION persons of Spanish-speaking origin in the United States.
That's what Nosotros is all about. It is not a fraternity, nor is it a private club. We urge ALL Latino professionals in the motion picture industry , as well as those with a desire to become a part of it, to join us and actively participate in our dedicated, worthy, and noble pursuits.
We know that together we can and will attain our highest ideals.
Urban Graffiti Live Slams
"A cross between Star Search and Friday Night at the Apollo with a twist of Def Poetry"
Urban Graffiti is the premiere acting and poetry slam competition featuring hot musical Hip-Hop, Reggae and Latin Rock performances.
Started as a live Poetry Slam Competition for the LA Hip-Hop scene, Urban Graffiti has developed into the premiere urban entertainment show. Urban Graffiti features Spoken Word Poetry and original Monologues in head to head judged competition. Urban Graffiti also features the best in comedy, music, and the latest trends in the Urban scene.
Spoken Word Poetry is the New Rap. People love competition and the slam is a competition like no other. The combination of Spoken Word and Dynamic Monologues wrapped up in a half hour slam competition is what makes this TV show exciting and different from any other Urban TV Show.
The competition follows the slam format. Competitors must ’one-up’ each other as they perform original, raw and edgy spoken word poetry and monologues. After each round a winner is picked by a panel of 3 celebrity judges for each category, one Spoken Word and one Monologue. There is also an audience choice for each round resulting in 12 competitors for the Finals.
Come experience the vibe of Urban Graffiti.
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The Bay School The Bay School provides children suffering from autism with the latest in scientific behavioral education. The Bay School board of directors engaged Boricua Films to develop and produce a documentary about this unique place. The Boricua Bros. developed a script for the directors of the foundation, created storyboards and prepared an affordable budget for the project. The film takes you on a journey into the world of Autism, showing you the isolation and heartbreak of the families and children who are caught in this isolated and misunderstood world. Arts Works Arts Works is an arts-based youth employment program
for young persons in St. Paul, Minnesota, who are hired during
the summer months as apprentices to professional artists. Boricua
Films was asked to create a 7-minute fundraiser video, as well
as a 30-minute TV program about ArtsWork for broadcast Paris Falls
Having debuted on CinemaPop.com in 2000, Variety calls Paris Falls “A soap opera with puppets!” This animated series also won the Grad Prize for Animation at the 2001 Showdance and Digidance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Paris Falls also made history as the first syndicated episodic show available over the wireless Internet into a Palm Pilot-type device. Join us for a racy soap opera with puppets centered on life in the demented town of Paris Falls. It's a hybrid mix of low-tech puppets, cutout animation, and state-of-the-art digital imaging: it is “All My Children” meets “The Simpsons” on Viagra, in a creepy old movie theater (sticky floors!) |
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Teva Sports
Fast paced action sport videos for the Teva and Simple shoe brands. Erik Llauger Meiselman Designed and Edited slick seasonal sales event videos for these major designer labels.
Humorous and informative videos designed to educate and entertain. Videos that stay true to the brand identity and feel.
