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The Tortoise & The Hustler

The Tortoise and the Hustler is a modern morality tale set in the streets of Los Angeles. Two brothers take opposing paths, Turtle commits to a life of patience and hard work, while Conejo dives into the fast life of street hustling. At first, Conejo thrives while Turtle struggles, but after a 20 year prison sentence, Conejo returns to find himself broken and forgotten. Meanwhile, Turtle has quietly built a stable and successful life. The film explores pride, time, and the cost of our choices, leaving the audience to ask: who really lived the better life? Starring David Baptiste and Dalton Valente. Directed by Yolande Geralds & Kale Eickhof.

  • David Baptiste
    Writer
    No Bad Days
  • Yolande Geralds
    Director
  • Kale Eickhof
    Director
    Loon
  • David Baptiste
    Producer
  • Yolande Geralds
    Producer
  • David Baptiste
    Key Cast
    "Conejo"
  • Dalton Valente
    Key Cast
    "Turtle"
  • Michael Ortiz
    Key Cast
    "Pop’s "
  • Project Type:
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Drama, Crime, Social Commentary, Urban, Chicano, Mexican American, Latino
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 9, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director - Yolande Geralds, Kale Eickhof