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Official Sugarfields Trailer

The Sugarfields production team is proud to present the first preview of our film, scheduled for release early 2016.

Starring J.W. Cortés of Fox TV's Gotham, two time Dancing with the Stars winner Anna Demidova, 200 Cartas' Juilian Ernesto Figueroa and featuring breakout performances by Jerry Avilés, Jesús La Salle, Yamnia Diaz, German Alejandro, Manuel Alucea, David Davila Pagan and Maria Isabel Cardona.

Written and directed by Michael Biggam and produced by David Mondin and Michael Biggam.

Director of photography David Mondin.

Executive Producers Andrew McLaren and David Davila Pagan.

J.W. Cortés on road to recovery!!

J.W. Cortés on road to recovery!!

Saints be praised: actor J.W. Cortés, star of Fox TV's Gotham and Sugarfields is making a full recovery after an accident while filming Sugarfields. Cortés was shooting a chase sequence when he fell, injuring his ankle in the process. After thorough checks Cortés has stated he is virtually recovered and back in action!!

Thank you for all of the warm wishes, we look forward to welcoming J.W. back to Puerto Rico to conclude filming!!

La Vibora de Rio Piedras

Music video by La Vibora a.k.a. Debbie Matos shot in Rio Piedras featuring an appearance by Yamnia Diaz who play Alondra in the feature film Sugarfields. Directed by Jandro Alejandro, fashion designer/artist.

Welcoming Executive Producer Andrew McLaren

Sugarfields welcomes Andrew McLaren on board as Executive Producer on the project. Andrew is a veteran of Iraq and Liberia. He has stepped from this into acting and producing, and brings not only a wealth of real life experience on the front line, but a genuine heart and the truth and valor that only comes from putting ones own safety second to that of the greater good. Thank you, Andrew, for your services and for joining us on this great adventure. Andrew met Chris Kyle, the original "American Sniper" while working on his breakout show Stars Earn Stripes

Andrew McLaren was born on July 24, 1980 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Battle for Haditha (2007), Stars Earn Stripes (2012) and Chrome Underground.

Yavier Shalim joins cast

Actor and model Yavier Shalim, known for his catwalk work at this years High Fashion Week has joined the cast of Sugarfields. Exact details of the role are not available at this time but Shalim is said to be "excited to start".

 

Mucha Melaza: Casting Announcement

News from the Sugarfields production confirms that breakthrough actress Yamnia Diaz will play the role of Alondra, opposite Juan, the protagonist of the story. Diaz is an artist originating from Puerto Rico in Corozal, the heart of island, and was featured in the recent Tego Calderón music video Dando Break.

From Gotham City to the island of enchantment

The producers of Sugarfields today announced that in a casting coup J.W. Cortés
will be playing the part of Detective Nico Lawson in the epic fable. J.W. comes hot off the hit Fox show Gotham. The producers are thrilled with the acquisition and have described it as "a puzzle piece of paramount importance in the telling of the story".

J.W. Cortés is a decorated veteran of the US Marine Corps.

J.W. Cortés is a decorated veteran of the US Marine Corps.

J.W. Cortés is an award-winning Marine-combat-veteran-turned-actor-singer-filmmaker. He is currently originating the recurring role of "Detective Carlos Alvarez" on FOX’s prime-time series GOTHAM.

Previously, Cortés starred as an “Operative” on NBC's reality television show, "STARS EARN STRIPES” with other military operatives to include Chris Kyle (American Sniper).  He can be seen in a range of projects including: NBC's "THE BLACKLIST", "THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA", CBS's "BLUE BLOODS," and “AS GOOD AS DEAD ” and the Sundance Film Festival premiered films “BLUE CAPRICE" & "STOP". 

Cortés helps raise awareness and funding for various charities and organizations including Autism Speaks, Got Your 6, and the Gary Sinise Foundation. A United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Cortés served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom earning the Combat Action Ribbon and Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals. 

Cortés studied acting at the renowned William Esper Studio, under Terry Knickerbocker, while he still worked as a Police Officer in New York City. He is the proud father of two boys, a lucky husband and loving owner of an American-Bulldog named "Blue."

 

The Insider

The Insider

David Davila Pagan.jpg

Sugarfields has announced that David Davila, who was featured in Runner, Runner alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake has joined the team as Agent Kowalsky. Details about the role are scant, but the mood is said to be raised by his arrival. David is known for Runner, Runner and the 2003 short film An Assignment, directed by John A. Rangel.

Casting announcement: Anna Demidova joins the Sugarfields movie pirate ship

The producers of Sugarfields today announced that Anna Demidova, Russian ballroom dancer, model and winner of Dancing with the Stars USA Season 8 has joined the cast of Sugarfields as Anjä, the downtrodden girlfriend of Moises, the Bichoté in the film.

Anna joins Andrew McLaren, co-star of Battle for Haditha and the rest of the cast and crew sailing though the Sugarfields. Producers are said to be ready to release full cast details but as yet no word has been heard from the elusive production base.

Going Underground

HUUUGEE thanks to Walgreens in Rio Piedras for graciously allowing us to use their underground parking facilities for filming today!! Big shout outs to Andrew McLaren, David Davila Pagan Elcapitan and Jesus Reyes La Salle for being the heart of the show and of course to the unstoppable crew consisting of Michael Biggam, David Mondin, Ronald Michael, Julian Ernesto Figueroa and the inimitable Yayi Diaz. Many more to come!!

Andrew McLaren (Battle for Haditha), Jesus Reyes La Salle (Exit Point) and David Davila Pagan relax on set shooting Sugarfields on location in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

Andrew McLaren (Battle for Haditha), Jesus Reyes La Salle (Exit Point) and David Davila Pagan relax on set shooting Sugarfields on location in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

The Sugarfields crew get to grips with the location.

The Sugarfields crew get to grips with the location.


Sugarfields Kickstarter is now online!!!

Everyone at Cerebral Productions and Lava House Entertainment is thrilled to be able to bring you the Kickstarter for our latest film "Sugarfields".

Check the video below for full details and thank you to everyone who has been so supportive thus far. If you are interested in helping us fund this film, follow the KS link or contact the studio through email

Sugarfields

Sugarfields

Recent announcement that David Mondin will produce and Michael Biggam will direct the upcoming action thriller Sugarfields in Puerto Rico to kick off 2015.

Biggam wrote the script to "Sugarfields" and will enter into production at the start of January, and have also secured Ludi Lin, star of the upcoming sequel to "Lost in Thailand",  "Lost in Hong Kong", and featured in "Transformers 4".