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A widowed hitman seeks revenge but must decide between saving his corrupt brother or a helpless victim of human trafficking. Gin is a neo-noir detective film that takes place on the streets of Las Vegas, Nevada (Sin City). This anti-hero story explores the themes of sacrifice and redemption.

Gin was filmed in Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 90% of the cast and crew are of latino heritage. All cast and crew members are based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • Jose Castillo
    Director
  • Jose Castillo
    Writer
  • Jose Castillo
    Producer
  • Lorenzo Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Francisco"
  • Melyssa Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    "Gin"
  • Nikola Miladinovic
    Key Cast
    "Vein"
  • Eric Pichardo
    Key Cast
    "Sergio"
  • Jose Castillo
    Production
  • Jose Castillo
    Post-Production
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Film Noir, Detective, Action
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, Mexico, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, Mexico, United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Raw
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jose Castillo

José Castillo is a NBA Champion, 4x Emmy Award and 2x Telly award winning producer, director, editor and cinematographer. As a former producer for the Milwaukee Bucks, he’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, sports entertainment brands and non-profits, including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Ciena, Harper's Bazaar, Marquette University Athletics, American Lung Association, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fibers Arts. Jose’s mission is to deliver innovative, authentic, and impactful stories.

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Director Statement

Whether through documentary or narrative filmmaking, I aim to craft authentic stories that elicit emotional responses with in the viewer. My goal as a filmmaker is to bring awareness to social issues in our society and provide a voice for the less fortunate.