Synopsis: When a dysfunctional black and Latinx cheer squad are sent to the woods to settle their differences, they must learn to become a team to save their coach from serial killers.

Eli Vazquez

Bio:

Eli Vazquez is a proud afro-Mexi-Rican. The oldest of 10 siblings and cheerleading Tia's. He grew up in a haunted house in the hood deep in Chicago, and fully let his mother down by not becoming a priest. Eli is writer, producer and former writer/producer for BuzzFeed’s Latinx digital brand Pero Like, generating over 500 million views online through his scripted/unscripted work. In 2018 he became a fellow in the HOLA Mexico Film Festivals, Tomorrow’s Filmmakers Today program, In 2021 he became a NHMC Screenwriting Fellow and recently became a finalist for LALIFF/Netflix Afro-Latinx Film Fellowship. Eli’s projects have been seen at such festivals as the Chicago International Latino Film Festival, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, and most recently nominated for multiple awards at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival.

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Statement:

A Netflix Afro-Latinx Finalist Fellowship Film, this film is a personal venture into the complexities of my identity (being Puerto Rican and Mexican), what makes Latinx/e community the Latinx/e community and the reminder that being Latinx/e is not something you try to be, it's who you are. I enjoy telling stories in worlds that everyone can relate to and enjoy but bring a perspective for the masses to better understand. The story is a fun comedic, horror thrill ride but also has a message on colorism, hair texture, and generational differences. With the deeper subject matter of the Latinx/e community being so separate at times just based on a few differences. Where we tend to see one group or type is superior where in actuality we are all one community and we need to come together in order to get things done. As the oldest of 8 little sisters, both Afro-Latina and in every shade you can think of, I wanted to tell a story where they felt powerful, seen and learn a lesson in the process. I hope you all enjoy this wild ride.

- Eli Vazquez Writer, Director