Daniel Armando

Edwin loves the Rebel lifestyle. The parties, the music, the feeling of never wanting the night to end. With Ginnie by his side, it all feels easy to hold onto. But somewhere between the late nights and growing responsibilities, reality starts settling in. Deep down, he knows he cannot stay in this version of life forever, or can he? Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Through a camcorder lens, everything feels a little more perfect. A little more put together. Ginnie knows how to present that version of herself. Confident, magnetic, every detail in place. But beneath it, there’s a quiet pull between the life she’s living and the future she’s beginning to question, especially when it comes to Edwin and what they’re building together. A picture perfect version of what things are supposed to look like… and the reality she’s still trying to figure out. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Out in the desert, everything feels a little quieter. A little clearer. Space to think, to question, to figure things out. As a freshman trying to find her place, Alycia is caught between holding on to who she’s been and stepping into who she’s becoming. Drawn to the world around her, yet unsure of where she fits, she begins to see things differently out here. Like the desert winds, she may shift toward something, or somewhere, she has yet to discover. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Driving through Victorville on Interstate 15 on the way to Vegas, you’ll catch this ride spinning against the desert sky. The sound of the wind, the stillness, the open space stretching in every direction. This is the landscape that shapes Rebel, where the sound of the wind seems to suspend everything for just a moment, caught between motion and memory. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Meet our Director, Daniel Armando An award winning filmmaker and producer, Daniel brings a bold, character driven approach to storytelling shaped by years of independent filmmaking and a deep connection to human stories. He guides Rebel with a strong sense of perspective, drawing from real experience to shape an honest story grounded in character and emotional truth. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Photo by @geejaygee12 Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Meet our Director of Photography, Martha Galvan A Los Angeles based photographer and filmmaker, Martha brings a cinematic sensibility to shaping light, capturing detail, and crafting visual narratives. Her work adds a grounded yet evocative visual depth to the world of Rebel. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Photo by @tonyminas Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Meet our Production Designer, Nereida Villarreal A multidisciplinary visual artist with a bold, cinematic eye shaped by fashion, art, and her High Desert roots, Nereida brings a distinct sense of color, texture, and storytelling to the world of Rebel. Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Photo by @kelly_nyland Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Welcome to Victorville, California Set in the heart of the High Desert, where long roads stretch for miles and our story unfolds under open blue skies. Located along the historic Route 66, Victorville carries a timeless, desert worn character shaped by movement, history, and resilience. Just about 85 miles from Los Angeles, it sits close enough to feel the city’s influence, yet far enough to move at its own pace. There is a distinct energy here. A blend of freedom and isolation, movement and stillness, with a quiet old western spirit woven into its desert landscape. Victorville is more than a backdrop for Rebel. It is part of the story. It shapes the characters, their choices, and the paths they take as they search for what comes next. Are you from a small town, the suburbs, or the city? Do you prefer the fast paced life or something a little slower? Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Meet Edwin! A charismatic Rebel deeply in love with his girlfriend Ginnie, Edwin thrives in the party scene, but the weight of adulthood is beginning to close in. Confident and magnetic on the surface, he is torn between becoming the man Ginnie needs and holding on to the life he has always known. Caught up in the party lifestyle and the music scene, where every night feels endless and every song hits a little deeper, the energy of music fills the moment. What is your favorite Rock en Español song? Who were you listening to? Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investors, or distribution opportunities to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

Meet GINNIE! A super feminine, party loving senior with natural charisma, beauty, and a big heart. Confident, magnetic, and full of life, she expresses herself through her style, putting care into every detail. She balances her freedom with a deep devotion to her younger sister, Alycia, while quietly questioning the future she wants for herself and whether her boyfriend, Edwin, fits into it. She takes her time separating each lash to get it just right… who else did that? What’s another beauty trick you remember doing? Rebel is a cinematic proof of concept built through passion, collaboration, and a deep belief in the story we’re telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investor(s), or distribution opportunity to help bring Rebel to the next level. If this resonates with you, your support truly matters. Please like, comment, share, repost, and save to help us reach the right audience and industry professionals. For collaborators or serious inquiries, contact us at [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana

JOIN US! We are on a journey to make @rebel.themovie a REALITY! This is a cinematic proof of concept created through passion, collaboration, and a strong belief in the story we are telling. We are currently seeking a producer, production partner, investor, or distribution opportunity to help take this project to the next level. For collaborators or serious inquiries, please contact us [email protected] Story by @officialdanielarmando @martymoes @nereidajv Directed by @officialdanielarmando Director of Photography @martymoes Production Design @nereidajv Line Producer @stylist_ashleyroberts Assistant Camera @tonyminas Hair and Make Up @kc_beautyandskin Talent Giselle Espinosa @clarisa_montanez @gabefontana With hard work we believe we can make this movie a reality. Are you a rebel?

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