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What's Up, Gringo?! The Short

Very loosely based on Ben Wojnar's full film script, this short film brings us to Medellin, Colombia, where Bradford Palmer ("the Gringo") is captivated by the stunning Valentina. However, will a past life he left behind in New York catch up with him? And how will a shared passion with his Mother for palm trees and nature since childhood come to fruition?

Ben strongly suggests that viewer's watch this short film in conjunction with his 7 minute Full Script Movie Pitch video (at www.benwojnar.com), which answers some of the questions the short poses and explores the narrative strengths of the full script, a far different and more complete feature film story about the hero's journey...

  • Santiago Montoya
    Director
  • Ben Wojnar
    Writer
  • Ben Wojnar
    Producer
  • Ben Wojnar
    Key Cast
    "El gringo (Bradford Palmer)"
  • Laura Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Valentina"
  • Carrell Lasso
    Key Cast
    "El misterioso"
    Narcos; La esclava blanca
  • Federico Rivera
    Key Cast
    "El tio"
    Narcos; Paraíso Travel
  • Camilo Trujillo
    Key Cast
    "El festejero del club"
    Nuevo pobre, nuevo rico
  • Nathan Wojnar
    Key Cast
    "The Boy (Bradford Palmer)"
  • David Wojnar
    Key Cast
    "The Father (Geoffrey Palmer)"
  • Charlotte Friedlander
    Key Cast
    "The Mom (Helene Palmer)"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ¿Quiubo Gringo! El cortometraje
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 15, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Colombia
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon R Eos, Sony Alpha A7 III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
Director Biography - Santiago Montoya

Ben Wojnar is the creator of the full script of "What's Up, Gringo?!" as well as this short version featuring Passion Tree. Ben served as writer, actor, producer, executive producer, and editor of this short film. Ben is a lover of cinema and grew up in New York. Latin cinema helped him learn his Spanish and has inspired him. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and is working towards having Hollywood produce the full version of "What's Up, Gringo?!." Ben highly recommends his "Full Story Movie Pitch" video at www.benwojnar.com

The director for this short is Santiago Montoya from Medellin, Colombia. Santiago grew up loving cinema, following in his father's footsteps who was also a Director in Colombia.

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