Big City

In a small town where opportunities are few and far between, two friends who have always felt like life has dealt them a bad hand decide to take matters into their own hands and embark on a bold and daring adventure to conquer the big city that lies beyond their borders, setting out on a quest to take down the bosses of each of the city's burrows one by one until they have finally claimed victory and established themselves as the ultimate rulers of the urban jungle.

  • Apollo Kali
    Director
  • Apollo Kali
    Writer
  • Malik Bouabid
    Producer
  • Mike Saldanha
    Producer
  • Mike Saldanha
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Jordy Trevan
    Key Cast
    "Jordy"
  • Jackie Melo
    Key Cast
    "Phone Girl"
  • Donny Oberoi
    Key Cast
    "King Pin"
  • Apollo Kali
    Key Cast
    "Right Hand Man"
  • Chris Kali
    Key Cast
    "Leo from St Leo"
  • Apollo Kali
    Director of Photography
  • Malik Bouabid
    Assistant Camera
  • Siamak Samie
    Aerial Director of Photography
  • Dice Haze
    Boom Operator
  • Pabu Kali
    Key Grip
  • Apollo Kali
    Script Supervisor
  • Malik Bouabid
    Prop Master & Orange Hat Wrangler
  • Siamak Samie
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Siamak Samie
    Fight Choreaographers
  • Malik Bouabid
    Fight Choreaographers
  • Andrew Hanichkovsky
    Fight Choreaographers
  • Mike Saldanha
    Stunt Performers
  • Jordy Trevan
    Stunt Performers
  • Yuna Guivarch
    Stunt Performers
  • Odile Prouveur
    Stunt Performers
  • Kelly Lee
    Stunt Performers
  • Andrew Hanichkovsky
    Stunt Performers
  • Giorgio Picone
    Stunt Performers
  • Jean Michael Ted Ike
    Stunt Performers
  • Samir Firouz
    Stunt Performers
  • Malik Bouabid
    Stunt Performers
  • Apollo Kali
    Stunt Performers
  • Dio Smoula
    Stunt Performers
  • Wood Barrh
    Stunt Performers
  • Simon Theo
    Stunt Performers
  • Malik Bouabid
    Location Manager
  • Andrew Hanichkovsky
    Drivers
  • Jordy Trevan
    Drivers
  • Apollo Kali
    Drivers
  • Siamak Samie
    Drivers
  • Appolo Kali
    Editor
  • Malik Bouabid
    Editor
  • Apollo Kali
    Colourist
  • Jordy Trevan
    Visual Effects
  • Jackie Melo
    Graphic Design
  • Apollo Kali
    Typography
  • Apollo Kali
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Apollo Kali

Apollo Kali is a film director from Montreal, Canada, known for his expertise in the action and comedy genres. From an early age, Apollo demonstrated an innate passion for cinema, memorizing and reciting entire films to his family and friends.
Apollo began his career creating advertisements that stood out from the rest, showcasing his unique blend of comedy and cinematic flair. His natural ability to capture dynamic and thrilling footage earned him a reputation for excellence in the industry.
With his reputation growing, Apollo shifted his focus to filmmaking, directing a series of short films showcasing his unique style and innovative approach. His films featured dynamic camera work, thrilling action sequences, and his trademark comedic sensibility.

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Director Statement

As the director of our recent short film, I am proud to say that we created something truly special in just a few days. Our team wrote the script as we went along, incorporating multiple all-out fight scenes and various locations to keep the story moving at a breakneck pace.

Despite the tight schedule and limited resources, our team created something memorable. We captured the raw energy and excitement of our vision on screen, largely thanks to the passion and dedication of everyone involved.