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GRACE

Santino an undocumented immigrant, Trapped in Los Angeles by an enterprising criminal, works as a 'handyman' at an 'Anything Goes' Massage parlor to pay off his debt, But the Decadence of the business, his unstable boss, his family left in Mexico, and an underage girl (Grace) forced into prostitution push him toward violent ends.

  • Pokey Spears
    Director
  • Pokey Spears
    Writer
  • Emerson Korum
    Writer
  • Pokey Spears
    Producer
  • Eddie Espinoza
    Producer
  • Joel Muniz
    Producer
  • Shawn Skadburg
    Producer
  • Joel Muniz
    Key Cast
    "Santino"
  • Simone LInk
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
  • Joseph Lopez
    Key Cast
    "Billy"
  • Joe Coffey
    Key Cast
    "Frank"
  • Alessandra Liu
    Key Cast
    "Roller Girl"
  • Tony Nunes
    Key Cast
    "Rolo"
  • Angela Yee
    Key Cast
    "Deb"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Crime
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm Kodak
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Pokey Spears

Pokey Spears is an Iowa born, athlete bred, award winning avant-grade director, writer, and producer. After overcoming insurmountable odds surrounding poverty, violence, and substance abuse while growing up in a small hometown in the Mid-West.



He used his pain and struggle to invent his voice through cinema with a unique and bold directorial vision. “The 400 Blows” started his hunger for story telling in a distinctive and stylistic way. 



Ambitious to break creative barriers and tell raw narratives that have a social impact, Spears has always looked to established Hollywood paragons as a common denominator for his own inspirations. 



The grit from Taxi Driver, the pacing from Fargo, and Tarantino’s unapologetic violence are few examples that have led him to several nominations and awards for Directing including the “Disney/Lucas Star Wars Fan Film awards” which his film is currently streaming on Star Wars dot com. 



Recently, switching from a digital format to a now preferred celluloid (35MM and 16MM). Spears is finding roots and seeking to break new barriers in Hollywood.

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Director Statement

Different from many of the films being made today, Grace is a raw and biting film that echoes the New Hollywood movement of the 70’s, celebrating the use of 16mm film shot on KODAK, practical effects, and a conflicting protagonist.

Because of its challenging themes and strong character development, Grace is the perfect fit Balancing between family, action, and drama, this film stands out as a sure to be talked about film.

Grace was shot on location in the same Los Angeles streets where crimes happen everyday. Because of its format and look, it’s almost timeless in its world. Grace is a modern story that could have taken place thirty years ago.

Thank you for your consideration,

Pokey Spears
Writer x Director