Summer of '87 (Teaser)

Two Teenage GQ Latino/Chicano Brothers growing up in 1980's Los Angeles, Living and Navigating in LA Gang Neighborhoods while having teenage fun with their VW Car Club friends, Cruising the streets of LA, meeting girls, while trying not to get caught up in the gang life.

  • Jose Lalo Garcia Jr.
    Director
    Summer of '87, Visitation Day, Pride in The City of Angels, Westbound, Average Joe
  • Jose Lalo Garcia Jr.
    Writer
    Summer of '87, The Gardener's Son, Average Joe
  • Jose Lalo Garcia Jr.
    Producer
    Summer of '87, Visitation Day, Pride in The City of Angels, Westbound, Average Joe
  • Jose Alfredo Garcia
    Producer
    Summer of '87, Anima, Sweet and Tender Hooligan, Space Face and The Big Eye Crew
  • Abel Alejandro Gutierrez
    Key Cast
    "Julio "
    Summer of '87, Him, Mistletoe Massacre
  • Andy Camberos
    Key Cast
    "Julian "
    Summer of '87, Private School
  • Giovanni Amador
    Key Cast
    "Javi Suavi "
    Summer of '87
  • Ricardo Ricky Martin
    Key Cast
    "Juan "
    Summer of '87, Driftwood, Cyborgs Universe, Exodus of the Prodigal Son, Fragile Fish
  • Roseny Carrero
    Key Cast
    "Maria "
    Summer of '87, Maybe Baby, Battle B-Boy, Soledad, Hacienda Heights.
  • Homer Aguilar
    Key Cast
    "Miguel "
    Summer of '87, Porterville, Goliath, Amsterdam
  • Chelsea Delfin
    Key Cast
    "Reyna "
    Summer of '87, The Sweepers
  • Lorenzo Antonio
    Key Cast
    "Thumper "
    Summer of '87, Resurgence, Indigo Valley, Off Court, App, Five Hours
  • Brianna McCarthy
    Key Cast
    "Rosie "
    Summer of '87
  • Jerry H. Ramirez
    Key Cast
    "Cruiser "
    Summer of '87
  • Garrett Stotko
    Cinematographer
    Summer of '87, Sue Inside, Anima, 1701: A Blerd Story, Rebel, Jen X, Great Asphyxiations, Sweet and Tender Hooligan, Around the Way Girls.
  • Jose Alfredo Garcia
    Film Editors
    Summer of '87, Space Face and the Big Eye Crew, Operation Cyclops, Rebel
  • Jose Lalo Garcia Jr.
    Film Editors
    Summer of '87, Visitation Day, Pride in The City of Angels, Westbound
  • Ivan Torres
    Sound Department
    Summer of '87, How to Ruin the Holidays, Two Three
  • Sammy Anderson
    First Assistant Camera/Gaffer
    Summer of '87, An American King, Sue Inside, Great Asphyxiations, Anima, 1701: A Blerd Story
  • George Garcia
    First Assistant Camera/Gaffer
    Summer of '87, Night of the Bastard, Pride in the City of Angels, Westbound
  • Coker Jones-Garcia
    Script Supervisor/Continuity
    Summer of '87, Jen X, Space Face and the Big Eye Crew, Anima, Rebel, Sweet and Tender Hooligan.
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 7, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Black Magic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1 Anamo
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • East Los Angeles Film Festival
    East Los Angeles, California
    United States
    October 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Mexican-American Film & Television Festival and Awards
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    May 20, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jose Lalo Garcia Jr.

Mexican/American Chicano Born and Raised in Los Angeles. I am a Photographer and Filmmaker. I studied Photography, Acting, Cinema and Screenwriting at Santa Monica College, and Cinema Film Production at Los Angeles City College. Over the years I have Photographed Thousands of Vintage Inspired Images, and I have Shot, Directed, and Edited many Short Films.

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Director Statement

I Put My Heart and Soul into My Work, I strive to Create Films Inspired by My Real Life Experiences that Touch the Human Spirit and Make People Feel.