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.
This week from Will Griffiths LBM unit we hear the mad folksy stylings of The Harridans, along with a handful of the most exciting music around in Beijing this week.
The Harridans – Moon Tiger
itsogoo – 烟火花
Birdstriking – Hate Me? You Old!
Song Yuzhe – 说讹兽
L-Gentlemen – 今夜你不再孤单
Spin Axis – 旋转轴心
Los Crasher – On My Mind
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.
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".
Glad to welcome @PerezShalim Yavier Shalim to the #Sugarfields cast!
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) May 9, 2015News 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.
We'd like to officially welcome the newest member of our melassa movement: Yamnia Diaz as #Alondra in #Sugarfields #thebeastisinthebeauty
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) May 5, 2015The 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".
We are so happy to have @jwcortes as part of the #Sugarfields adventure, huge love out to JW
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) May 5, 2015
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."
Huge thanks to Ivan Figueroa for the article on Sugarfields in this week's issue of Claridad. Check it out now at your local news vendor.
Article in Puerto Rican newspaper #Claridad about #Sugarfields , thank you to the whole team there https://t.co/QbgGIUPGRo
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) April 22, 2015
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.
David Davila confirmed for major role in #Sugarfields #casting #thebeastisinthebeauty
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) May 5, 2015The 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.
Proud to announce that @AnnaDemidova will be in the #Sugarfields cast as Anjä and we could not be more thrilled about it! We love you Anna!!
— Michael Biggam (@cereprods) March 18, 2015Anna 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.
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.
The Sugarfields crew get to grips with the location.
Glory of glories, former US Marine turned actor, Andrew McLaren has agreed terms to be part of the upcoming feature epic Sugarfields, shooting in Puerto Rico now! Andrew has a rich background and brings a wealth of life experience, coupled with a winning personality and shining heart. Andrew played Capt. Sampson in "Battle for Haditha" in 2007. The Sugarfields production will continue shooting through May 2015.
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
The mystery surrounding Sugarfields, the independent film shot in Puerto Rico directed and written by Michael Biggam and David Mondin is beginning to unravel.
New images from the production confirm that French actor and singer Julian Ernesto Figueroa will be playing Padre, the conflicted priest. Filling the role of Juan, the films ultimate protagonist is new comer Jerry Aviles. Both were involved in the student uprising against the government in 2010 and 2012. Protesting against the axing of 37,000 public servants, initiated by former Governer Luis Fortuño.
Both actors are said to be incredibly excited about the project and have begun rehearsals with the directors Biggam and Mondin.
“Sometimes you encounter such broad talent and piercing vision that you’re left asking yourself whether there is some other force at work, or if human creativity really is the mouthpiece of the divine.”
Sugarfields is scheduled to begin principal photography this month until April 2015.
Hey all, castings are going well for Sugarfields, the upcoming gangster revenge movie shot in Puerto Rico by Lava House Entertainment and Cerebral Productions. Major progress already made but we will hold further castings next week on Tuesday 20th January at Domingo Cabrera #872, near Mona Lisa Bar in Rio Piedras, Puerti Rico. From 1pm-7pm.
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".
Exciting times for The New Masters documentary team. They just passed $11k on their Kickstarter campaign to reach $15k, and produce in full glory this amazing piece of work.
You can also read a piece that Sascha Matuszak did on Kung Fu's Identity Crisis here
by Michael Biggam
To say that Bill Callahan is an influence of mine is a slight understatement. Formerly performing as Smog, he crafted the lo-fi bedrock to many peoples ideas of loss, loneliness and love. Bill is playing tonight at Yugong Yishan, and the Live Beijing Music team will be there. Hope to see you there too.
By William Griffith- Live Beijing Music
Found myself killing some time in the Gulou area a few weeks back and had the pleasure of checking out Chengdu outfit The Hormones with the one and only Foukographer at Temple – a tag team if I ever saw one. The female-led dance punk outfit were on tour promoting their EP Elephant, and gotta say, they were quite impressive. Girls got chops.
It certainly helps that the band is entirely made up of women, fresh into adulthood, which adds a certain innocence and vulnerability to the dark wave that creeps into their music. And having backing vocals that isn’t some dude crooning – always a plus in my book. Check below for more and get over to Foukograper’s photoset for some red-hot photos of the band.
