The Crossroads Movie
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Thank you so much for your interest in our film. We can not begin to describe how grateful we are to have a platform to share our movie to such a wide audience. This is a film we feel very passionate about and our entire cast/crew has dedicated hundreds of hours of work for to make it happen. This story is something we all believe in and can't wait to share this dynamic film with the world. With your help we can enter Crossroads into a wide range of festivals and share this powerful story with people everywhere. Thank you so much and Enjoy!
WHAT’S "CROSSROADS" ABOUT?
A humane Mexican attempts to smuggle cocaine across the U.S. border to support his family but to do so he has to destroy the lives of innocent others
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SYNOPSIS
On the first day of class, three college students devour a bag of cocaine while contemplating the meaning of the human existence. However, the harsh realities of life mercilessly hit them head-on when one of the students overdoses. This devastatingly fatal turn sets the story into motion for the unbelievable strain of events to happen next.
We are thrown into the brutally honest story of Javier, a generous and good-hearted Mexican who embarks on a mission to smuggle cocaine across the US border. Limited on options to support his family, he journeys on this dangerous quest. Except, he soon finds himself full of fear and regret when he is stopped at a rural border checkpoint. Engulfed in an utter panic, Javier beings to pray that the Border Patrol Agents will not find the contraband. At the last second, right before the drugs are discovered, a surprise twist of events happens that will forever alter the future of Javier and the Chief Border Patrol Agent.
Throughout Crossroads, we find that Javier’s drugs affect others from completely different races, religions, and financial backgrounds. We see the impact of cocaine on a user, dealer, and political aspect. Best of all we see it in a way you would never expect.
WHY "CROSSROADS"?
Crossroads provides gripping moments of cinematic tension with comedic elements that will have you on the edge of your seat in a whirlwind of emotion. The film is highlighted by deep dialogue from dynamic characters that challenges your perception on life and core beliefs. Showcased within the film are challenging cinematic shots that enhance the themes and key moments in the story.
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THE MESSAGE
Crossroads is a film about how everyday we are forced to make difficult decisions that greatly alter the lives of family, friends and strangers. Often times we find ourselves in challenging situations where there may not be a right answer. You never think it could possibly happen to you until you look up and you’re in way over your head.
The choices we make in trying times immensely test our core beliefs and morals. Forced into a perplexing circumstance your decision may have a residual effect on strangers of a different race religion and sex . Frequently there is a karmic reaction to our choices that raises the question; is there more to life than pure coincidence?
.
Want to know more? Check out our official trailer!
Or our intitial teaser trailer!
HOW MUCH ARE WE ASKING FOR?
In order to send Crossroads to a strong list of film festivals, we’re asking for $1,600 dollars.
Our budget for making of this film was $4,000 and are currently nearing the end of postproduction! All donations will go directly into festival fees.
WHY FESTIVALS?
Film Festivals are great ways for our cast and crew to showcase their work to the world. By entering festivals we can share our film with people from not just California but all over the globe. We will be entering such festivals as Cannes, Palm springs international, New York, LA, San Diego and many more!
WHO’S INVOLVED?
CHRIS BAXTER-WRITER/DIRECTOR
A recent San Diego State film school graduate, Chris was the 2015 co-recipient of the SDSU Undergraduate excellence in screenwriting award. His most recent work includes producing the short film Reunion which was an official selection of the 2015 SDSU emerging Filmmakers Showcase. He is currently writing a feature Alley Court Justice set to film in 2016.
CHRISTIAN ANTON- PRODUCER
Christian is a current film production student at San Diego State University. In his senior year, he was a manager of the 2015 film office at The San Diego Film Festival. Christian follows in the steps of his older brother Topper a well-known film producer throughout the country.
JAMES WILSON- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
James a recent graduate of the film program at Cal Long Beach State specializes in film lighting. He has worked on everything from music videos to independent films and his work has been aired in film festivals, College Humor, and many other media outlets. He currently works as a freelance gaffer and cinematographer in Los Angeles.
TJ MARTELL- EDITOR
A recent San Diego State films school graduate TJ currently works at Paramount Pictures. His most recent editorial work in the film Pink Lady was the recipient of multiple festival awards. He is currently writing/directing Murphy’s Law debuting in the summer of 2016.
To find out more please visit our website at
www.thecrossroadsmovie.net
Or check out our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/thecrossroadsmovie
WHAT’S "CROSSROADS" ABOUT?
A humane Mexican attempts to smuggle cocaine across the U.S. border to support his family but to do so he has to destroy the lives of innocent others
.
SYNOPSIS
On the first day of class, three college students devour a bag of cocaine while contemplating the meaning of the human existence. However, the harsh realities of life mercilessly hit them head-on when one of the students overdoses. This devastatingly fatal turn sets the story into motion for the unbelievable strain of events to happen next.
We are thrown into the brutally honest story of Javier, a generous and good-hearted Mexican who embarks on a mission to smuggle cocaine across the US border. Limited on options to support his family, he journeys on this dangerous quest. Except, he soon finds himself full of fear and regret when he is stopped at a rural border checkpoint. Engulfed in an utter panic, Javier beings to pray that the Border Patrol Agents will not find the contraband. At the last second, right before the drugs are discovered, a surprise twist of events happens that will forever alter the future of Javier and the Chief Border Patrol Agent.
Throughout Crossroads, we find that Javier’s drugs affect others from completely different races, religions, and financial backgrounds. We see the impact of cocaine on a user, dealer, and political aspect. Best of all we see it in a way you would never expect.
WHY "CROSSROADS"?
Crossroads provides gripping moments of cinematic tension with comedic elements that will have you on the edge of your seat in a whirlwind of emotion. The film is highlighted by deep dialogue from dynamic characters that challenges your perception on life and core beliefs. Showcased within the film are challenging cinematic shots that enhance the themes and key moments in the story.
.
THE MESSAGE
Crossroads is a film about how everyday we are forced to make difficult decisions that greatly alter the lives of family, friends and strangers. Often times we find ourselves in challenging situations where there may not be a right answer. You never think it could possibly happen to you until you look up and you’re in way over your head.
The choices we make in trying times immensely test our core beliefs and morals. Forced into a perplexing circumstance your decision may have a residual effect on strangers of a different race religion and sex . Frequently there is a karmic reaction to our choices that raises the question; is there more to life than pure coincidence?
.
Want to know more? Check out our official trailer!
Or our intitial teaser trailer!
HOW MUCH ARE WE ASKING FOR?
In order to send Crossroads to a strong list of film festivals, we’re asking for $1,600 dollars.
Our budget for making of this film was $4,000 and are currently nearing the end of postproduction! All donations will go directly into festival fees.
WHY FESTIVALS?
Film Festivals are great ways for our cast and crew to showcase their work to the world. By entering festivals we can share our film with people from not just California but all over the globe. We will be entering such festivals as Cannes, Palm springs international, New York, LA, San Diego and many more!
WHO’S INVOLVED?
CHRIS BAXTER-WRITER/DIRECTOR
A recent San Diego State film school graduate, Chris was the 2015 co-recipient of the SDSU Undergraduate excellence in screenwriting award. His most recent work includes producing the short film Reunion which was an official selection of the 2015 SDSU emerging Filmmakers Showcase. He is currently writing a feature Alley Court Justice set to film in 2016.
CHRISTIAN ANTON- PRODUCER
Christian is a current film production student at San Diego State University. In his senior year, he was a manager of the 2015 film office at The San Diego Film Festival. Christian follows in the steps of his older brother Topper a well-known film producer throughout the country.
JAMES WILSON- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
James a recent graduate of the film program at Cal Long Beach State specializes in film lighting. He has worked on everything from music videos to independent films and his work has been aired in film festivals, College Humor, and many other media outlets. He currently works as a freelance gaffer and cinematographer in Los Angeles.
TJ MARTELL- EDITOR
A recent San Diego State films school graduate TJ currently works at Paramount Pictures. His most recent editorial work in the film Pink Lady was the recipient of multiple festival awards. He is currently writing/directing Murphy’s Law debuting in the summer of 2016.
To find out more please visit our website at
www.thecrossroadsmovie.net
Or check out our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/thecrossroadsmovie
Organizer
Chris Baxter
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
