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Salesman The Series: Pilot

The series takes place in San Antonio, Texas during the mid-nineties. After getting an eviction notice, Lenny Finklestein, a manipulative, quick-talking watch salesman accidentally becomes involved in hustling drugs with Vincent Vaquero, a dangerous criminal.

  • James Ybarra
    Director
  • James Ybarra
    Writer
  • Amadeo Rivas
    Writer
  • Colby Guillory
    Writer
  • Colby Guillory
    Producer
  • Sofia Chavira
    Producer
  • Amadeo Rivas
    Key Cast
    "Lenny Finklestein"
  • James Ybarra
    Key Cast
    "Vincent Vaquero"
  • Joe Walker
    Key Cast
    "Jim Henderson"
  • Kristin Quintanilla Quintanilla
    Key Cast
    "Leslie"
  • Stormy Rodarte
    Key Cast
    "Ricky Soloman"
  • Grant Villareal
    Key Cast
    "Grant Guillory"
  • Raquel Rivas
    Key Cast
    "Lennys Mom"
  • Henry Rivas
    Key Cast
    "Lennys Uncle"
  • Jacob Marshall
    Key Cast
    "Jax"
  • Aggy
    Key Cast
    "Mosquito"
  • Project Type:
    Television
  • Genres:
    Crime, Satire
  • Runtime:
    40 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Alamo City Studios
    San Antonio, Texas
    United States
    April 14, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • City Base Cinema
    San Antonio, Texas
    United States
    April 23, 2022
    Theatrical Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - James Ybarra

James Ybarra has been writing, directing and acting in his own short films
and plays since the age of 13, then begun assisting and mentoring other
young filmmakers. After film school, he got into the world of live event
production and specialized in lighting design and technology for almost ten
years. He has worked as a stagehand for large scale events as well as
local DIY house shows and concerts. He is involved in Indigenous Activism
and was interviewed for the Vice News series RISE: Apache Stronghold.
Recently, he has revitalized his passion for film and has dove full-force into
the production of Salesman: The Series.

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Director Statement

San Antonio has an abundance of riveting stories and characters
that deserve to be highlighted as much as those of Los Angeles and
New York City. My perspective is that cinema has been bogged
down by corporate interests, tired tropes, and lame storytelling. A
budget is the last barrier that should hold back an artist's potential,
raw passion, perseverance and integrity. Anyone can pick up a
camera, and anyone can tell a story worth watching.