Pollo Loco

When a young, power-hungry drug dealer discovers the love of his life has been unfaithful with a member of his crew, he and his right-hand man seek revenge.

  • Derek Bauder
    Director
  • Derek Bauder
    Writer
  • Derek Bauder
    Producer
  • Giancarlo Beltran
    Key Cast
    "Pollo Loco"
    Better Call Saul, Roswell New Mexico
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Derek Bauder

Derek Bauder was born in Yuma, Arizona, USA. He began training as an actor at Story Quest Studios in July 2021 located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is best known for his roles in Pollo Loco (2023), Morning (2023) and For the Music (2022) as well as his TikTok, YouTube Streams, and other social media content as DannyDorito23.

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Director Statement

I'm proud to present Pollo Loco as my Directorial Debut. We had an amazing cast and crew as well as the pleasure of filming entirely in New Mexico. My goal with this film was to tell a story that shows why you should never judge a book by it's cover. It's about a character in the early stages of being a criminal and the relationships that he must navigate in the pursuit of power. I hope that our passion for storytelling shows on screen and most importantly, that you feel something.