Boxing On The Boulevard
New York City, New York | Film Short
Sport, Drama
After a brutal mugging, a book-smart Boriqua seeks revenge—but finds failure and growth in the gritty love of a boxing gym. Set in the neon lit Bronx Streets, MAX dies to his old self: in place of someone stronger.
Boxing On The Boulevard
New York City, New York | Film Short
Sport, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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After a brutal mugging, a book-smart Boriqua seeks revenge—but finds failure and growth in the gritty love of a boxing gym. Set in the neon lit Bronx Streets, MAX dies to his old self: in place of someone stronger.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
TLDR
What does it mean to be a man in a world where masculinity is silence? It's rage, it's revenge, it's success.
Boxing On The Boulevard started in a basement screenwriting classroom. Now, our team of NYU, USC, and Industry Professionals are looking to flip the narrative of boxing, inside out, on the biggest screens. Being a man isn't about beating others - it's about falling down and getting back up.
Our goal of Ten Thousand Dollars will fund this film through three days of production. Dec 19th, 20th, and 21st - we hit the Bronx Streets to turn story into reality.
The Boulevard Begins Here
When Max Quinones, a white passing Puerto Rican, is mugged for grandfather's watch - a lust for revenge grows inside of him. He joins the local boxing gym, where his free trial is extended to free training under the mentorship of a only somewhat sympathetic coach.
What starts as a search for strength becomes a journey of emotional reawakening. Inside the ring, Max doesn’t just learn how to fight — he learns how to feel. He clashes and connects with Carlos, whose calm confidence and soft-spoken charm pull them close, as close as two boys can be.
Set against the backdrop of neon-lit Bronx streets and sweat-stained gym mats, Boxing on the Boulevard is a story of pain and perseverance, learning how to soften your guard to toughen up. It’s masculinity at its purest scale.
Why We Fight (With Love)
"Get Back" Culture and Gang Violence plague the social media pages of young men and women. Revenge is looked at with lust, as though normal and just. Boxing on the Boulevard takes aim at the lust for revenge, replacing it with a thirst for failure - a thirst through growth.
As a pair, the writer and director share experience with this lust for revenge - as kids who grew up bullied for their differences. Whether it was weight, weakness, or social skills - their lives were plagued by hatred. It was through boxing that both boys found their manhood and their own self confidence. The poison in our youth only grows with each day.
My girlfriend's Dad, a boxer, bodybuilder, and doctor, has a quote: "The gym is a simulation of life. It is only through repeated failure that you can grow." That's the story that I, as the writer, want to tell: the beauty of boxing and the beauty of failure. With so much hatred in the world, we could all use a little beauty.
The NYU Basement to The Bronx Streets
Currently, the team is deep into pre production - having already secured the boxing gym for shooting. As our crew is finalized, the casting and rental process simultaneously begin - before diving into rehearsals from October to December.
Post - Production will follow as the film prepares for its festival run, targeting NYU's First Run Film Festival as the premiere screening. Additional targets include the New York Latino Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival - in which both cities our crew has deep-running roots.
After a successful festival circuit, the film will be available to stream for free, digitally, wherever you watch your short films. Follow us @boxingontheboulevard.film on Instagram to stay up to date as production moves forward.
Step Into The Ring With Us
Every dollar donated will go towards the production of the film in December, from renting equipment that we are unable to access through NYU, securing further locations like a Bronx Apartment, to paying SAG Actors and Stunt Coordinator Minimums. Any financing received beyond our goal will go to festival submission fees.
With physical production wrapping on December 21st, we hope to have the first cut of the film for our early access donors locked by the start of the Spring Semester: Jan. 20th 2026.
Before then, even when this campaign reaches its end. Share! Share the info, the story, and this incredible team of students. Our Seed & Spark will be updated regularly alongside our social media pages. Links to all the team members' personal pages, as well as examples of previous work, can be found there as well.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $3,758
Apartment and Boxing Gym - the two primary locations for the story to take place.
Performers
Costs $1,125
SAG - Actor minimums spread out over three days of production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $1,000
Any donation helps! Allocation first goes to insurance and contingencies.
Stunt Coordinator
Costs $500
An excellent stunt coordinator keeps our film technically sound in boxing, and realistically safe on set!
Equipment
Costs $1,600
Outside of our NYU Allocated Gear, High Quality Rentals can help us break the barrier of "student film."
Crew Meals
Costs $750
Every crew is the heart of the film. Your donation helps keep our crew fed, happy, and in safe travels.
Production Design
Costs $1,267
Period Appropriate Equipment, Set Pieces, and Art Design.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
A Statement from Director Andrew Hynes:
When I was in middle school I was picked on for being quiet and reserved. My mom had recently been taking boxing classes for self defense and she recommended that I take some classes too. The core themes that Boxing on the Boulevard encapsulates: community, discipline, and determination, were the very things that boxing had ingrained into my being. As today’s youth grows increasingly aimless, overwhelmed, or disconnected, stories about finding inner strength through struggle feel more urgent than ever. With this film I don’t want to emphasize how we fight, but why. Why we struggle, why we continue to get up every time we’re beaten down.
A Statement from Writer / Producer Lucas Acosta:
The script that came from six months of work, was really a lifetime coming. Growing up Puerto Rican, my dad from the Bronx, I was fighting early. After a Black Belt in Tae - Kwon - Do, and Two Gold Medals at the Junior Open, Kickboxing and Boxing became my High School passion. The story blossomed out of my experiences in the gym - beyond the blood and the bruises, into the man I am today. The gym isn’t a place to fear, but a place to grow, and a place to love. In a world of so much to hate and fear, we all could use a little more love in our lives.
A Statement from Executive Producer Sanky Chari:
After reading the script and learning the idea for Boxing on the Boulevard, I knew it was a project I wanted to help bring to life. The action, emotion, and humanity showcase true creative storytelling and the importance of pushing yourself to be the best version of you - something people everywhere can connect with. I’m excited to work with this talented team of filmmakers and even more excited to show yall what we’ve made next year.
A Statement from Producer Duke Moll:
The story of Boxing on the Boulevard is one of deep struggle, dedication, and transformation. It’s about using the world of sports as both an escape and a catalyst for change. As someone from Latin America, the cultural resonance of this narrative drew me in immediately. Sports are woven into our daily lives, and Boxing on the Boulevard captures that with beautiful sensitivity. I'm incredibly excited to be apart of this amazing team, and help share this powerful journey with the world.
A Statement from Director of Photography Marcus Oringer:
When I first read Boxing on the Boulevard, I was drawn to the challenge of visually translating anger into growth. As my career has developed through collaborations with Vogue, i-D Magazine, and various short films, my lens has become increasingly focused on showcasing emotion and displaying intention, a perfect match for a story like this.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
TLDR
What does it mean to be a man in a world where masculinity is silence? It's rage, it's revenge, it's success.
Boxing On The Boulevard started in a basement screenwriting classroom. Now, our team of NYU, USC, and Industry Professionals are looking to flip the narrative of boxing, inside out, on the biggest screens. Being a man isn't about beating others - it's about falling down and getting back up.
Our goal of Ten Thousand Dollars will fund this film through three days of production. Dec 19th, 20th, and 21st - we hit the Bronx Streets to turn story into reality.
The Boulevard Begins Here
When Max Quinones, a white passing Puerto Rican, is mugged for grandfather's watch - a lust for revenge grows inside of him. He joins the local boxing gym, where his free trial is extended to free training under the mentorship of a only somewhat sympathetic coach.
What starts as a search for strength becomes a journey of emotional reawakening. Inside the ring, Max doesn’t just learn how to fight — he learns how to feel. He clashes and connects with Carlos, whose calm confidence and soft-spoken charm pull them close, as close as two boys can be.
Set against the backdrop of neon-lit Bronx streets and sweat-stained gym mats, Boxing on the Boulevard is a story of pain and perseverance, learning how to soften your guard to toughen up. It’s masculinity at its purest scale.
Why We Fight (With Love)
"Get Back" Culture and Gang Violence plague the social media pages of young men and women. Revenge is looked at with lust, as though normal and just. Boxing on the Boulevard takes aim at the lust for revenge, replacing it with a thirst for failure - a thirst through growth.
As a pair, the writer and director share experience with this lust for revenge - as kids who grew up bullied for their differences. Whether it was weight, weakness, or social skills - their lives were plagued by hatred. It was through boxing that both boys found their manhood and their own self confidence. The poison in our youth only grows with each day.
My girlfriend's Dad, a boxer, bodybuilder, and doctor, has a quote: "The gym is a simulation of life. It is only through repeated failure that you can grow." That's the story that I, as the writer, want to tell: the beauty of boxing and the beauty of failure. With so much hatred in the world, we could all use a little beauty.
The NYU Basement to The Bronx Streets
Currently, the team is deep into pre production - having already secured the boxing gym for shooting. As our crew is finalized, the casting and rental process simultaneously begin - before diving into rehearsals from October to December.
Post - Production will follow as the film prepares for its festival run, targeting NYU's First Run Film Festival as the premiere screening. Additional targets include the New York Latino Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Latino Film Festival - in which both cities our crew has deep-running roots.
After a successful festival circuit, the film will be available to stream for free, digitally, wherever you watch your short films. Follow us @boxingontheboulevard.film on Instagram to stay up to date as production moves forward.
Step Into The Ring With Us
Every dollar donated will go towards the production of the film in December, from renting equipment that we are unable to access through NYU, securing further locations like a Bronx Apartment, to paying SAG Actors and Stunt Coordinator Minimums. Any financing received beyond our goal will go to festival submission fees.
With physical production wrapping on December 21st, we hope to have the first cut of the film for our early access donors locked by the start of the Spring Semester: Jan. 20th 2026.
Before then, even when this campaign reaches its end. Share! Share the info, the story, and this incredible team of students. Our Seed & Spark will be updated regularly alongside our social media pages. Links to all the team members' personal pages, as well as examples of previous work, can be found there as well.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $3,758
Apartment and Boxing Gym - the two primary locations for the story to take place.
Performers
Costs $1,125
SAG - Actor minimums spread out over three days of production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $1,000
Any donation helps! Allocation first goes to insurance and contingencies.
Stunt Coordinator
Costs $500
An excellent stunt coordinator keeps our film technically sound in boxing, and realistically safe on set!
Equipment
Costs $1,600
Outside of our NYU Allocated Gear, High Quality Rentals can help us break the barrier of "student film."
Crew Meals
Costs $750
Every crew is the heart of the film. Your donation helps keep our crew fed, happy, and in safe travels.
Production Design
Costs $1,267
Period Appropriate Equipment, Set Pieces, and Art Design.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
A Statement from Director Andrew Hynes:
When I was in middle school I was picked on for being quiet and reserved. My mom had recently been taking boxing classes for self defense and she recommended that I take some classes too. The core themes that Boxing on the Boulevard encapsulates: community, discipline, and determination, were the very things that boxing had ingrained into my being. As today’s youth grows increasingly aimless, overwhelmed, or disconnected, stories about finding inner strength through struggle feel more urgent than ever. With this film I don’t want to emphasize how we fight, but why. Why we struggle, why we continue to get up every time we’re beaten down.
A Statement from Writer / Producer Lucas Acosta:
The script that came from six months of work, was really a lifetime coming. Growing up Puerto Rican, my dad from the Bronx, I was fighting early. After a Black Belt in Tae - Kwon - Do, and Two Gold Medals at the Junior Open, Kickboxing and Boxing became my High School passion. The story blossomed out of my experiences in the gym - beyond the blood and the bruises, into the man I am today. The gym isn’t a place to fear, but a place to grow, and a place to love. In a world of so much to hate and fear, we all could use a little more love in our lives.
A Statement from Executive Producer Sanky Chari:
After reading the script and learning the idea for Boxing on the Boulevard, I knew it was a project I wanted to help bring to life. The action, emotion, and humanity showcase true creative storytelling and the importance of pushing yourself to be the best version of you - something people everywhere can connect with. I’m excited to work with this talented team of filmmakers and even more excited to show yall what we’ve made next year.
A Statement from Producer Duke Moll:
The story of Boxing on the Boulevard is one of deep struggle, dedication, and transformation. It’s about using the world of sports as both an escape and a catalyst for change. As someone from Latin America, the cultural resonance of this narrative drew me in immediately. Sports are woven into our daily lives, and Boxing on the Boulevard captures that with beautiful sensitivity. I'm incredibly excited to be apart of this amazing team, and help share this powerful journey with the world.
A Statement from Director of Photography Marcus Oringer:
When I first read Boxing on the Boulevard, I was drawn to the challenge of visually translating anger into growth. As my career has developed through collaborations with Vogue, i-D Magazine, and various short films, my lens has become increasingly focused on showcasing emotion and displaying intention, a perfect match for a story like this.