Hi, my name is Joe Rodriguez, and I’m raising funds to bring my short film, The Deceiving, to life.

The Deceiving is a raw, action-packed story about control, chaos, and the moment a man realizes he's just a pawn in someone else’s game.

Synopsis

Tamo is a wrecking ball in human form—an angry, alcoholic drifter with a gift for violence and nothing to live for. That makes him perfect prey for Oliver Hayes, a sadistic millionaire who collects chaos for sport. Offering money, shelter, and purpose, Oliver manipulates Tamo into carrying out a series of brutal missions—not for justice or power, but for pure entertainment.

Mocked by Oliver’s flamboyant assistant Jamie and pushed to his limits, Tamo begins to unravel… until he meets Valentina, known in the underground as The Crow—a ghost from Oliver’s past who went off the grid after refusing to be another pawn. Ruthless, cunning, and with her own scars, Valentina reveals the truth: Oliver doesn’t save people. He breaks them.

Now, with revenge burning hotter than loyalty, Tamo must choose between being Oliver’s spectacle or rising as Valentina’s ally. In a world built on lies, survival comes down to one thing—who’s really deceiving who?

This film is an independent passion project, and I’m asking for your help to make it happen. Every dollar raised will go directly toward:

Feeding the cast and crew on set

Renting additional gear to elevate the film’s look and sound

Securing permits and locations so we can shoot legally and safely

And if we raise enough — compensating the amazing cast and crew who are giving their time and talent to help tell this story

I believe in this project deeply, and I want to create something gritty, cinematic, and powerful — but I can’t do it alone. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution helps us get one step closer to making this film a reality.

If you can't donate, sharing this campaign with friends, fellow artists, or film lovers would mean the world to me.

Thank you for supporting independent film. Let’s make The Deceiving together.

Casting for Valentina

Ages between 20 to 30

Athletic Build

Skilled Fighter

Stunt experienced

Latina