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HERMANOS tells the story of Santino and Tomás, brothers who flee Mexico with their mother seeking refuge after the murder of their father. Separated from each other and their mother, they are detained at the U.S. border. When an unlikely opportunity to escape presents itself, the brothers risk everything to protect each other and stay alive as they cross Texas on foot.
Inspired by true events, this film was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Rachel Layne McDonald.
Rachel McDonald was inspired to create Hermanos by the real-life stories of immigrant families affected by the harsh conditions and separation policies at the U.S. border. With over 1,400 children who are still awaiting reunions, and the 2024 election looming, Hermanos feels more relevant than ever.
Rachel explains: “I wrote Hermanos with a heavy heart and a strong desire to bring awareness to the atrocities happening at the Mexico-US border during the Trump administration. Children were being ripped away from their families and detained under harsh conditions—often in cages. Our broken immigration system created indelible damage and immeasurable trauma for these vulnerable young refugees. Fueled by feelings of helplessness and rage, I set out to tell a story that focused on the love between siblings, the bond among family and the lengths we will go to protect each other.”
Written, Directed, and Produced by Rachel McDonald (@raemcdonald)
Starring: Seth Gutiérrez, Carlos Sanchez, Joseph T. Campos, Grant Harvey, and Jorge A. Jimenez
Produced by: Maury Strong, Rachel McDonald, Ezra Venetos
Executive Produced by: Shawn Lacy, Avi Stachenfeld, Rachel McDonald
Co Producers: Garrett Freberg, Jorge A. Jimenez
Director of Photography: Amado Stachenfeld (@amado_s)
Edited by: Scott Butzer, Luis Carballar, Randy Baublis
Editing Company: Cabin Editing Company (@cabinedit)
Original Music by: David Fleming, David Naroth
Eleanor Drive Pictures
in Association with Biscuit Filmworks (@biscuit.filmworks)
1st Assistant Director: Garrett Freberg
2nd Assistant Director: Roy Castillo
Cast
CBP Officer James: Grant Harvey (@thegrantest)
Officer’s Daughter: Abbey Walters
Santino: Seth Gutiérrez (@sethgutierrezofficial)
Juan Carlos: Jorge A. Jimenez (@jorgeajimenezactor)
Tomás: Carlos Sanchez (@carlossssssanchez)
Mother: Jeanette Valle
CBP Officer: Aaron Black
Church Greeter: Elise Ogden
Priest: Hans Lillejord
Cartel Leader: Joseph T. Campos
Detained Woman: Marisol Vera
Crew
Additional Photography: Matthew Korte
1st Assistant “A” Camera: Erik Aguilar, P.K. Munson
2nd Assistant “A” Camera: Sean Salcido
Digital Imaging Technicians: Adrian Hattingh
Sound Mixer: Paul Toohey
Script Supervisor: Patrick McSherry
Production Designer: Leila Dallal
Art Director: Bart Bryant, Travis Guidry
Set Decorators: George Dishner, Matt Puryear
Gaffer: Scott Cremeens
Best Boy Electrician: Brad Keffer
Key Grip: Rich Bond
Best Boy Grip: Mike Anderson
Costume Designer: Midi Soliz
Costume Assistant: Raul Garza
Dept. Head Hair & Make Up: Tara Cooper
Casting Director: Karmen Leech
Background Casting: Michael Druck
Location Managers: Marcel Meyer, Joseph Hudgins, Chris Kucharski, Christina Cooper
Script Translation: Juandi Calvo
Craft Services: Kevin Simon
Assistant to Director: Julie Hotz
Production Assistants: Thoren Clayton,Carlos Mendoza, Rebecca Dreiling
Post-Production
Finishing by: HARBOR
Colorist: Élodie Ichter
Color Assist: Dylan Buser
VP Picture Post: Marcus Alexander
Conform Artist: Lisa Tutunjian
Data Managers: Jonathan Mecenas, Ahmad Stewart
Support Engineer: Brian McMullen, Randy Main
Imaging Scientist: Matthew Tomlinson
EVP Sales: Russ Robertson
Archival Footage Sourced & Licensed by: STALKR
Executive Producer: Colleen Cavanaugh Anthony
Archival Producer: Spring McCoy
Audio Post Production Services Provided by: TBD POST - Austin, TX
Re-Recording Mixer / Supervising Sound Editor: Brad Engleking
Sound Editor: Dusty Albertz
Foley Artist: Bastien Benkhelil
Post Producers: Francess Tom-Sahr, Karen Jacobs
Visual Effects by: SHAPE + LIGHT
Creative Director: Rob Trent
VFX Artist: Austin Lewis
VFX Producer: Arielle Weir
Executive Producer: Cara Lehr
Score Produced by: David Fleming, David Naroth
Music Scoring Mixer: Aldo Arechar
Title Designer: Matt Needle
Clearances provided by: Act One Script Clearance
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