Projects
Below are some of the recent projects as well as projects that are either currently in production or development. We are proud to have collaborated with some wonderful creative people that have made many of these projects into a reality.
THE RUNNER
DIRECTED BY: Simon Balderas
PRODUCED BY: Lori Balderas, Buffy Castillo, Simon Balderas
A true underdog story about a reclusive runner who is past his prime. Muri Rara lives a quiet and solitary life and has become a reflection of the city's forgotten past. Until his life collides with Debra his alcoholic neighbor and her 8 year old daughter. (status: complete)
UNSTOPPABLE
DIRECTOR: Simon Balderas
PRODUCER: Lori Balderas, Simon Balderas,
Falsely imprisoned for 51/2 years Sean Crane found himself within the walls of a 6 by 8 foot cell and transformed his life. This story will compel you to take a hold of your own life and rekindle the fading dreams you once had. (status: in production)
LOVED ONES
DIRECTED BY: Ryan Nichols
PRODUCED BY: Sam Gall
PRODUCTION BY: WonderMouse
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Simon Balderas
A recently widowed outlier is confronted by the ultimate evil at a time when humanity and the world is near a certain end. In order to restore balance, she must accept a theory that suggests she is the only living person who can defeat it (status: complete)
SISTER
DIRECTED BY: Simon Balderas
PRODUCTION BY: WonderMouse
Sister is a coming of age film about a latch key sister who while left on her own experiences some of the darkest realities of being an adult. These moments are contrasted by the innocents of childhood. (status: complete)
GOOD FORTUNE
PRODUCTION BY: BIG PICTURE RANCH
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Simon Balderas
GOOD FORTUNE reveals the success secret of one of America’s most celebrated entrepreneurs: giving back. A modern day Robin Hood (without the stealing), JP spends his life creating back-to-work programs for the homeless, fighting whale poachers in the Arctic and working on over 100 other philanthropic ventures. His motto is “Success unshared is failure.” The son of Greek immigrants, JP is a pioneer of “conscious capitalism” (also known as “the triple bottom line” – people, planet and profit). (status: complete)
KISS THE GROUND
PRODUCTION BY: BIG PICTURE RANCH
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Simon Balderas
The must-see trailer for Kiss the Ground. Watch it and discover a simple solution for climate change. The full-length film is now streaming on Netflix! Take action at https://kisstheground.com (status: complete)
THE EARTHING MOVIE
PRODUCTION BY: BIG PICTURE RANCH
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Simon Balderas
A groundbreaking and vitally important film, The Earthing Movie reveals that the answer to America’s biggest health crisis may be literally right under our feet. It’s called “grounding” or “earthing” and it means directly connecting one’s body to the Earth to restore the electromagnetic balance needed to maintain optimal health. (status: complete)
KRISTIN HATCHEL
DIRECTOR: Simon Balderas
PRODUCTION BY: WonderMouse
Country Music Artist; University of Kansas Grad; Lover of sunshine and a cold brew (status: complete)