Tagline: You cant outrun your past.

Synopsis: Driving Without Brakes is an intense drama about three best friends Monica, Courtney & Debbie each with their own beautiful and violent hue. The summer drives them towards a head on collision as they crash into the ancient ceremony of youth, love and unrestricted freedom.

Writer/Director - Mr. Sifuentes

210-980-8173

mistersifuentes@gmail.com

The film's starring role,Monica, will be played by up and coming Latina actress Brandi Seguin from San Antonio, Texas. Brandi, brings a honesty in her that is both captivating and compelling. She always brings an optimistic discipline when we do test shots for the film. I'm excited to work with such a raw talent.

Driving Without Brakes will be shot entirely in San Antonio, Texas. It's a story of the ancient ceremony of  youth and unrestricted freedom. It's about my neighborhood, the 78211 zip code. It's an industrial blue collar part of town. We have more junkyards, bars and cantinas than you can count. Statistics state that people from this area are destine to never reach their highest potential. In the mist of all this rumble there is music, family and loyalty.

The film centers around Monica and her two best friends Courtney and Debbie. Each one has a beautiful and violent hue. Here are the character breakdowns for the main roles.

• MONICA GUERRA: Mexican/Latina Female 21. Raw & Sensual with a stunning urban prowess. Monica does classic street racing illegally to pay for college. Monica is extremely intelligent but has a violent temper. Her father has been in prison every since she was a little girl and she grew up with her uncle and cousin Luisa. Monica owns a ruby 64 Ford Galaxie 500. Violent Hue: RED

• COURTNEY GALLAGHER: White Female 21. Sexy, Impulsive & Wild. Dirty blonde hair. One of the few white girls in all Mexican South Side neighborhood. Her parents own a hole in the wall music venue on the St. Mary strip where shes a bartender. Owns a charming beat up 66 Dodge Dart convertible Violent Hue: PURPLE.

• DEBBIE ORTEGA: Mexican/Latina Female 20. Rugged and Beautiful. Morena. Short butch hair style. A cross between chola/rockabilly lesbian. She is randomly homeless because of the domestic violence at home with her addict mother. Violent Hue: TEAL

• PAUL VEGA: Mexican/Latino Male 26. Comes from a strong family lineage of musicians. Passionate and laid back. Paul is the lead singer for a a popular local band. Never one to be in a monogamous relationship he falls deeply in love and is torn between two women Monica and Lupe. Paul randomly goes into periods of manic depression and his recreational coke habit quickly escalates into an addiction. Violent Hue: TURQUOISE
  

The film is being directed and written by me, Jesus Sifuentes. I have been working in the film industry for over 8 years and currently work in the industry as a UPM, 1st AD and 2nd AD.  I have always had a passion for story telling and visual arts. It all started when I was introduced to theater art in high school and the passion has never ended.. I've been an actor, grip, PA, extra, techie, stage manager for plays, short films and never think twice about  pay if I am passionate about a project or it's theme.

Some of the projects I have been most proud to work on were;

The Return of Johnny V - Grind House style film where I was the UPM. 2010

The Killing Strain - Zombie Horror film where I was the 2nd AD 2009

Eva Longoria - HEB Commercial -2nd AD 2008

Shooters - Comedy Pilot where I was the 1st AD 2008

I have worked extremely hard for 8 years now to acquire the discipline, the knowledge, the contacts and the experience to shoot my first feature film. I will make the most of every single cent I get from funding.

The film will use local talent and crew. We will also incorporate the amazing music scene of San Antonio to create a kinetic soundtrack.

The majority of the funds we seek to raise will be to shoot the film, feed cast/crew and rent equipment. Funds will also pay for official website, equipment rentals, attorney fees, promotional merchandise and  post production. So please donate now! If you have an questions, comments or need more info about donating to the film or how you can help please call me or email me!

Writer/Director - Mr. Sifuentes

210-980-8173

mistersifuentes@gmail.com