Gina Rodriguez is stepping into the ring in what marks her directorial debut as Rodriguez, Ryan Garcia, One Community and Endeavor Content are teaming up to develop a feature film about a fictional character inspired by some of Garcia’s experiences in and around the sport as a Mexican-American boxer. Rodriguez will direct, star, produce and will co-write the screenplay with actor and playwright Bernardo Cubria. Garcia will also star star.
“I grew up in a boxing family and loved watching sports dramas with my dad. The philosophies of fighting – working hard, staying focused, being honest, fighting fair but to win – has stayed with me,” said Rodriguez. “On behalf of myself and my production company I Can and I Will, I couldn’t be more excited to partner with Ryan Garcia on this film. He is not only an outstanding athlete and champion, but a true advocate of normalizing and furthering conversations on mental health.
“I grew up in a boxing family and loved watching sports dramas with my dad. The philosophies of fighting – working hard, staying focused, being honest, fighting fair but to win – has stayed with me,” said Rodriguez. “On behalf of myself and my production company I Can and I Will, I couldn’t be more excited to partner with Ryan Garcia on this film. He is not only an outstanding athlete and champion, but a true advocate of normalizing and furthering conversations on mental health.
- 6/15/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Hollow hasn't been in the indie film industry too long but he has already made a name for himself and shows no sign of slowing down. He's an indie film producer who also writes and directs and is very serious and passionate about his work. The guy has recieved my full attention and admiration to the point I had to track him down during his East Coast-West Coast communute, the guy is literally everywhere! Cool converstions about cool projects and cool people, that's what we talk about in my latest "Versus" featuring Producer Joe Hollow.
Brian S- How'd you get into the indie film biz?
Joe Hollow- Well, I've been an artist my whole life. Since I was just a kid I always dreamed of being an actor. Then as I got older and developed the skills to see a production I began thinking "wow it would be...
Brian S- How'd you get into the indie film biz?
Joe Hollow- Well, I've been an artist my whole life. Since I was just a kid I always dreamed of being an actor. Then as I got older and developed the skills to see a production I began thinking "wow it would be...
- 8/9/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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