“Gimme the Loot” in SXSW!!!
In news this week, the staff here at Brooklyn Fireproof send out a congratulations to the cast and crew of indie feature “Gimme the Loot,” trailer posted below. Utilizing Nut Roaster’s own studios back in September last year, writer and director Adam Leon’s feature film debut will be premiering at this years SXSW film festival, beginning March 9th. “Gimme the Loot” is one of eight feature films selected out of over 1,200 applicants for SXSW 2012.
The premise of “Gimme the Loot” is summarized as:
“Malcolm and Sofia, two determined teens from the Bronx, are the ultimate graffiti-writers. When a rival gang buffs their latest masterpiece, they must hatch a plan to get revenge by tagging an iconic NYC landmark, but they need to raise $500 to pull off their spectacular scheme. Over the course of two whirlwind, sun-soaked summer days, Malcolm and Sofia travel on an epic urban adventure involving black market spray cans, illicit bodegas, stolen sneakers, a high wire heist, and a beautiful, rich girl’s necklace that is literally their key to becoming the biggest writers in the City.”
Also check out Adam Leon’s debut to the New York festival scene with short film “The Killer,” which premiered at New Directors/New Films Festival.
Brooklyn Fireproof and Nut Roaster Studios wish Adam Leon and the cast and crew of “Gimme the Loot” success at this year’s SXSW 2012!
“Gimme the Loot” Dir. By Adam Leon (Trailer)
