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Little Caesar

Little Caesar(short), set in a gritty American public high school, follows friends Gabe and Oliver facing violence and bullying alone. Gabe finds hope amid despair, but Oliver succumbs to anger. Gabe's tragic end propels Oliver into becoming the school's dominant bully, 'Little Caesar.' Addressing school violence, race, and self-image confusion, this film offers a raw, honest portrayal, engaging the audience with relatable storytelling and intense, realistic, TikTok/Instagram/YouTube-like action scenes. Real, is the key word.

  • Tony Tanglei
    Director
  • Tony Tanglei
    Writer
  • Steve Saunders
    Producer
  • charles curtice
    Key Cast
    "Oliver"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Drama, lgbt
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 10, 2023
    North American
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tony Tanglei

Educated/worked in the US, Tony Tanglei is now an international filmmaker working in Hongkong, China (Mainland), Russian, Thailand, and Indonesia. Making a living off ads and corporate videos, TT aspires to be the next edgy and fresh action director out of Asia for the Millennial audiences worldwide.

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Director Statement

Little Caesar is a contemporary short film that tackles profoundly personal yet universally significant themes such as school violence, friendship, and adolescence. Based on the feature-length screenplay "Little Caesar," this short aims to serve as an extended teaser for the full story, packed with tender, complex emotions, and ruthless, realistic actions.