Güicho
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Foreign Film
Ésta es la historia de un joven víctima de la violencia en su ciudad, y sufre las consecuencias de la necesidad. Es la historia de cualquier niño latino que muchos han decidido ignorar. This is the story of a young man victim of violence in his city, suffering the consequences of need.
Güicho
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Foreign Film
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Ésta es la historia de un joven víctima de la violencia en su ciudad, y sufre las consecuencias de la necesidad. Es la historia de cualquier niño latino que muchos han decidido ignorar. This is the story of a young man victim of violence in his city, suffering the consequences of need.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
English below
LA HISTORIA
Güicho es un joven de 17 años que se involucra en la venta de drogas, y tras el estallido de una guerra con el cartel, se ve atrapado en una situación donde su vida y la de su familia cuelgan de un hilo.
La familia de Güicho se conforma de su padre, un policía federal, y su madre, una maestra. Ambos trabajan duro para mantener la casa, sin embargo, los sueldos apenas dan para subsistir, y Güicho, para no preocupar a su familia, se ha visto en la necesidad de tocar guitarra en camiones para conseguir unos pesos y así cubrir sus propios gastos.
Carmen, su madre, es el vínculo entre Güicho y su padre, Jorge. Ella es quien carga el peso de mantener la casa en orden y trabajar a la vez. Por su lado, Jorge vive arriesgando su vida en un pequeño pueblo víctima de la violencia del país.
NUESTRO PROPÓSITO
La historia de Güicho no es más que una entre tantas en México y en Latinoamérica. Nos hemos acostumbrado a vivir con un nudo en la garganta, donde la violencia reina y tememos a las calles. Hemos estado en toque de queda por años, mucho antes de la pandemia, para resguardarnos de la maldad e inseguridad. Pero sabemos tanto de ello que nos hemos olvidado de la compasión y nos hemos enfríado, ya no reaccionamos y creemos tener suerte por seguir vivos, pero, ¿realmente se vive cuando nos mata el miedo?
Historias como ésta nunca se escuchan, nunca se conocen. Los problemas de nosotros, los latinos nunca son escuchados ni tampoco se conocen, pero con este projecto buscamos cambiar esto. Somos la representación y la voz de quienes son olvidados.
CREW
Somos una producción coformada por puros latinos, pues queremos que seamos nosotros latinos quienes representemos nuestras historias y nuestros conflictos, ya que muchas veces fuera de estos países no se vive la violencia de la misma forma ni por las mismas causas.
Además de ser un crew latino, hemos decidio que todas las cabezas de departamento serán conformadas por mujeres, en busca de dar voz y oportunidad a quienes muchas veces, gracias a un sistema lleno de misoginia, no tienen oportunidad de encabezar este tipo de projectos.
NUESTRO CORAZÓN
El corazón de este proyecto se encuentra en su gente y los valores que defiende, en ser portavoces de quienes no tienen voz y poner en alto lo que nos representa, que es el amor, la familia, y el calor de nuestra gente. Valores que conforme crecemos se pierden, y conforme nuestros países se derrumban, marchitan en nuestros corazones. Nuestro propósito es traer esa luz de nuevo a la gente y demostrar que nadie está solo, sino que todos estamos aquí para hacer un cambio.
LA PANDEMIA
Desde hace ya casi un año, el mundo entero se detuvo, y con ello nuestros trabajos. Son tiempos difíciles, y realizar un proyecto de esta escala se vuelve complicado por la cantidad de gente involucrada. Tomamos muy en serio este problema, por lo que estamos considerando todas las medidas necesarias para que nuestro set sea seguro, tengamos sana distancia, y todas las personas que estén en set hayan dado negativo en la prueba de Covid-19. Tenemos en consideración resguardarse antes y después del set, y será obligatorio tener mascarilla durante el set.
THE HISTORY
Güicho is a 17-year-old who has been caught up in the world of drug trafficking. After a drug war arrives at his doorstep, he finds himself and his family trapped in an inescapable and life-threatening situation.
Güicho's family is comprised of his dad, a police officer, and his mother, a teacher. They both work hard to stay afloat. However, their efforts have proven to be barely enough to survive, and Güicho has to play guitar on buses to dig up as much money as he can to help.
Carmen, his mother, is the link between Gücho and his father, Jorge. She is the one in charge of keeping the house in order while working at the same time. On the other hand, Jorge risks his life in a small town that has fallen victim to his country's violence.
OUR PURPOSE
Güicho's story is just one of many in Mexico and Latin America. We are so used to living with a lump in our throats, where violence reigns and we fear the streets. We have been in a curfew for years, long before the pandemic, to ward off evil and insecurity. We know so much about it that we have forgotten compassion, and have grown cold. We no longer react and think we are lucky to be alive, but do we really live when fear kills us every day?
Stories like this are never heard, never known. With this project, we seek to change this. We are the representation and the voice of those who are forgotten.
CREW
We are a Latino-only production because we want to represent our stories and our conflicts. Often, violence is not experienced in the same way or for the same causes outside of Latin America.
In addition to being a completely Latino crew, we have decided that all department heads will be made up of women, seeking to give voice and opportunity to those who, thanks to a system full of misogyny, usually do not have the opportunity to lead this type of project.
OUR HEART
The heart of this project is found in its people and the values it defends. It is in being the rallying cry for those who have no voice and raising what represents us, which is love, family, and the warmth of our people. Values we once held are lost as we grow, and as our countries collapse, they wither in our hearts. Our purpose is to bring that light back to people and show that no one is alone, but that we are all here to make a change.
THE PANDEMIC
For almost a year now, the whole world stopped, and with it our work. These are difficult times, and carrying out a project of this scale becomes complicated by the number of people involved. We take this issue very seriously, and we are considering all the necessary measurements so that we have a safe set, we have a healthy distance, and all the people who are on set have tested negative for Covid-19. We consider being quarantined before and after the set, and it will be mandatory to have a mask during the set.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Bus
Costs $600
We need to rent a bus for some of the scenes
Wardrobe
Costs $500
We need the right wardrobe to build our world
Car studio
Costs $700
This is where we will shoot the bus scenes
Stunts and insurance
Costs $5,000
To make this possible, we need to make sure actors and crew are safe
House
Costs $2,000
This is where most of the story takes place, we need a Mexican house
El Árbol
Costs $1,000
For this location, we need an open space with beautiful landscapes
Equipment rentals
Costs $1,000
We will need some extra equipment for our production
Trucks rental and gas
Costs $1,200
We will be renting a couple trucks for equipment and props
Craft services
Costs $1,500
Good meals for our hard working crew
Makeup
Costs $800
We have special makeup fx for the story
Props
Costs $1,800
Props to create the world of Güicho
Set dressing
Costs $800
This will create the right environment for the story
Covid supplies
Costs $200
Sanitizer, wipes, etc. We want to keep our team safe!
Art department team
Costs $1,500
We are hiring the best team!
Composer
Costs $800
We want to hire the best composer
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
This is a project with an all Latinx crew, with all female deparment heads. We want to change how the industry usually works and bring up voices that would usually not be heard.
These are all hardworking people who know and understand Güicho's story because we have been through the struggles of living in insecure places, we know how it is to live under fear.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
English below
LA HISTORIA
Güicho es un joven de 17 años que se involucra en la venta de drogas, y tras el estallido de una guerra con el cartel, se ve atrapado en una situación donde su vida y la de su familia cuelgan de un hilo.
La familia de Güicho se conforma de su padre, un policía federal, y su madre, una maestra. Ambos trabajan duro para mantener la casa, sin embargo, los sueldos apenas dan para subsistir, y Güicho, para no preocupar a su familia, se ha visto en la necesidad de tocar guitarra en camiones para conseguir unos pesos y así cubrir sus propios gastos.
Carmen, su madre, es el vínculo entre Güicho y su padre, Jorge. Ella es quien carga el peso de mantener la casa en orden y trabajar a la vez. Por su lado, Jorge vive arriesgando su vida en un pequeño pueblo víctima de la violencia del país.
NUESTRO PROPÓSITO
La historia de Güicho no es más que una entre tantas en México y en Latinoamérica. Nos hemos acostumbrado a vivir con un nudo en la garganta, donde la violencia reina y tememos a las calles. Hemos estado en toque de queda por años, mucho antes de la pandemia, para resguardarnos de la maldad e inseguridad. Pero sabemos tanto de ello que nos hemos olvidado de la compasión y nos hemos enfríado, ya no reaccionamos y creemos tener suerte por seguir vivos, pero, ¿realmente se vive cuando nos mata el miedo?
Historias como ésta nunca se escuchan, nunca se conocen. Los problemas de nosotros, los latinos nunca son escuchados ni tampoco se conocen, pero con este projecto buscamos cambiar esto. Somos la representación y la voz de quienes son olvidados.
CREW
Somos una producción coformada por puros latinos, pues queremos que seamos nosotros latinos quienes representemos nuestras historias y nuestros conflictos, ya que muchas veces fuera de estos países no se vive la violencia de la misma forma ni por las mismas causas.
Además de ser un crew latino, hemos decidio que todas las cabezas de departamento serán conformadas por mujeres, en busca de dar voz y oportunidad a quienes muchas veces, gracias a un sistema lleno de misoginia, no tienen oportunidad de encabezar este tipo de projectos.
NUESTRO CORAZÓN
El corazón de este proyecto se encuentra en su gente y los valores que defiende, en ser portavoces de quienes no tienen voz y poner en alto lo que nos representa, que es el amor, la familia, y el calor de nuestra gente. Valores que conforme crecemos se pierden, y conforme nuestros países se derrumban, marchitan en nuestros corazones. Nuestro propósito es traer esa luz de nuevo a la gente y demostrar que nadie está solo, sino que todos estamos aquí para hacer un cambio.
LA PANDEMIA
Desde hace ya casi un año, el mundo entero se detuvo, y con ello nuestros trabajos. Son tiempos difíciles, y realizar un proyecto de esta escala se vuelve complicado por la cantidad de gente involucrada. Tomamos muy en serio este problema, por lo que estamos considerando todas las medidas necesarias para que nuestro set sea seguro, tengamos sana distancia, y todas las personas que estén en set hayan dado negativo en la prueba de Covid-19. Tenemos en consideración resguardarse antes y después del set, y será obligatorio tener mascarilla durante el set.
THE HISTORY
Güicho is a 17-year-old who has been caught up in the world of drug trafficking. After a drug war arrives at his doorstep, he finds himself and his family trapped in an inescapable and life-threatening situation.
Güicho's family is comprised of his dad, a police officer, and his mother, a teacher. They both work hard to stay afloat. However, their efforts have proven to be barely enough to survive, and Güicho has to play guitar on buses to dig up as much money as he can to help.
Carmen, his mother, is the link between Gücho and his father, Jorge. She is the one in charge of keeping the house in order while working at the same time. On the other hand, Jorge risks his life in a small town that has fallen victim to his country's violence.
OUR PURPOSE
Güicho's story is just one of many in Mexico and Latin America. We are so used to living with a lump in our throats, where violence reigns and we fear the streets. We have been in a curfew for years, long before the pandemic, to ward off evil and insecurity. We know so much about it that we have forgotten compassion, and have grown cold. We no longer react and think we are lucky to be alive, but do we really live when fear kills us every day?
Stories like this are never heard, never known. With this project, we seek to change this. We are the representation and the voice of those who are forgotten.
CREW
We are a Latino-only production because we want to represent our stories and our conflicts. Often, violence is not experienced in the same way or for the same causes outside of Latin America.
In addition to being a completely Latino crew, we have decided that all department heads will be made up of women, seeking to give voice and opportunity to those who, thanks to a system full of misogyny, usually do not have the opportunity to lead this type of project.
OUR HEART
The heart of this project is found in its people and the values it defends. It is in being the rallying cry for those who have no voice and raising what represents us, which is love, family, and the warmth of our people. Values we once held are lost as we grow, and as our countries collapse, they wither in our hearts. Our purpose is to bring that light back to people and show that no one is alone, but that we are all here to make a change.
THE PANDEMIC
For almost a year now, the whole world stopped, and with it our work. These are difficult times, and carrying out a project of this scale becomes complicated by the number of people involved. We take this issue very seriously, and we are considering all the necessary measurements so that we have a safe set, we have a healthy distance, and all the people who are on set have tested negative for Covid-19. We consider being quarantined before and after the set, and it will be mandatory to have a mask during the set.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Bus
Costs $600
We need to rent a bus for some of the scenes
Wardrobe
Costs $500
We need the right wardrobe to build our world
Car studio
Costs $700
This is where we will shoot the bus scenes
Stunts and insurance
Costs $5,000
To make this possible, we need to make sure actors and crew are safe
House
Costs $2,000
This is where most of the story takes place, we need a Mexican house
El Árbol
Costs $1,000
For this location, we need an open space with beautiful landscapes
Equipment rentals
Costs $1,000
We will need some extra equipment for our production
Trucks rental and gas
Costs $1,200
We will be renting a couple trucks for equipment and props
Craft services
Costs $1,500
Good meals for our hard working crew
Makeup
Costs $800
We have special makeup fx for the story
Props
Costs $1,800
Props to create the world of Güicho
Set dressing
Costs $800
This will create the right environment for the story
Covid supplies
Costs $200
Sanitizer, wipes, etc. We want to keep our team safe!
Art department team
Costs $1,500
We are hiring the best team!
Composer
Costs $800
We want to hire the best composer
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
This is a project with an all Latinx crew, with all female deparment heads. We want to change how the industry usually works and bring up voices that would usually not be heard.
These are all hardworking people who know and understand Güicho's story because we have been through the struggles of living in insecure places, we know how it is to live under fear.