Film Credits

Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz

Director, Writer, Executive Producer, & Director

Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz is an author, professor, film producer, activist, and respected cosmetic dentist. Born in Mexico City, he immigrated to the U.S. and later became a best-selling novelist under the pen name J.L. Ruiz, winning three International Latino Book Awards for Irreversible Damage. His latest work, The First Cowboy, inspired the short film he executive produced. Dr. Ruiz also directs The Mexican American Film & Television Festival and produces The Illustrious Awards. Founder of the Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation, he is dedicated to reshaping Latino narratives while continuing to lead internationally in cosmetic dentistry.

Moctesuma Esparza

Moctesuma Esparza is an award-winning producer and entertainment executive, celebrated for films such as Selena, The Milagro Beanfield War, Gettysburg, and Gods and Generals. Founder of Maya Pictures and partner at Esparza/Katz Productions, he has earned over 100 honors including an Academy Award nomination, an Emmy, a Clio, and a Cine Golden Eagle. His credits include The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez and numerous projects that highlight Latino stories across genres.

Executive Producer

Tara Reid

Executive Producer & Lead Actress

Tara Reid is an American actress, producer, and writer known for her breakout roles in American Pie, The Big Lebowski, and Urban Legend. She began her career with TV appearances on Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Days of Our Lives, later starring in films like Van Wilder, Josie and the Pussycats, and Dr. T & the Women.

Alfredo Widman

Alfredo Widman is a film and television professional with over 20 years of experience in Mexico and the U.S. He has worked with major networks such as Televisa, Univision, and Telemundo, and has collaborated extensively with Eugenio Derbez, including as associate producer and camera director on Amazon Prime’s De Viaje con los Derbez. Alfredo is also the producer of the upcoming feature Holy Cash, starring Emilio Rivera, Danny Trejo, Luis Guzmán, Gary Busey, and Jay Mohr.

Co-director & Producer

Key Crew

Cinematographer

Luis Adrian Lara

Casting Director

Christian Rodrigo

Composer

Sid De La Cruz

Cast

Tara Reid — Jenna

Paul Johansson — Jonathan

Anthony W. Preston - Andrew Goldblum

Anakaren Chablé — Xochitl

Adam Hagenbuch — Jackson

Marie Elizabeth DeWitt — Ashley

Paul Rodriguez — Savino

Abigail Stanton - Wendy Goldblum

LisaRaye McCoy - Camille Garber

Savoy Bailey — Hanna

Selina Ringel - Silvia Godinez-Smith

Elizabeth Wood - Lilly Lin

Mauricio Mendoza — Ramiro

Rylie Rodriguez — Paloma

Jessica Anderson — Audrey

Dan White — James (ICE Officer)

Victoria del Rosal — Doña Flaca

Christian Rodrigo — Michael

Alistair McKenzie — Gary Green

Glen Baggerly - Jerry Tomkinson

Kevin Jalil Mahoney — Party Guest

Fernanda Kelly — Rosa