Slice of Americana Films led by filmmaker Sid Kali delivers authentic hard-hitting urban cinema. Our modern slant on the darker film noir genre known for urban settings, crime, corruption, and morally bankrupt characters has been covered in MovieMaker and Indie Slate Magazines. We want to remain part of the community of filmmakers and production companies that continually push to expand the diversity of the urban genre.
Our creative aim is to portray strong subject matters in movies that resonate with realism. We feature realistic stories dealing with strong subject matters. This heightened urban style continues to rise in popularity with viewers that want edgy content that's not watered-down. Viewers will no longer accept unrealistic urban crime movies that are not willing to take a chance telling a story. America has always had a love affair with gangster movies. That's why urban movies continue to connect with much larger audiences. Below are some powerful urban gangster movies that have had a strong creative influence on Slice of Americana Films.
King of New York, Menace II Society, Reservoir Dogs, Scarface, Belly, State of Grace, The Departed,Carlito's Way, Eastern Promises
It was a long road for this upstart production company to finally pull together enough money to shoot its first feature film on a small budget. When it was all said and done Consignment made it. The movie is available in North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Consignment contains street situations, violence, strong language, drug use, graphic content, and nudity.
Inspired by true events Consignment is the story of Tommy, a reluctant East Coast drug dealer who suffers from severe panic attacks. He's forced to go on the run with his wife after a notorious gangster's plan to have him ripped-off and murdered fails. In need of fast cash to go straight, the pair head to California, where Tommy hooks up with his cousin, a reckless, hot-tempered drug dealer with a lot to prove.
Tommy out of his normal surroundings gets in over his head, and is forced to take a large shipment of crystal meth on consignment from a ruthless Latino gangster. Street politics, a series of brutal murders, and an old secret from his wife's past threaten Tommy’s dream of a clean life. Salvation and dreams come at a price. Tommy is about to find out the cost. Give it a watch and let us know what you think. Without the support of open-minded viewers like you most true independent urban films will go undiscovered.
WARNING: In with Thieves contains violence, strong language, drug use, graphic content, and nudity.
New slate of film projects titled Crazy Love
Story, Stash Spot, and Meth City that are in the film works.
Slice of Americana Films is expanding into producing documentary films. We will offer viewers unfiltered programs on a wide range of subjects. Our current "untitled" documentary project follows the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene through the eyes of Triple Crown Fighters and manager Steve Rusich. More production updates to come. We hope to follow in the tradition of programs like these.
Off the Grid: Life on the Mesa, A Very British Gangster, Carlitos Medellin, Bra Boys, Beyond the Mat
Learning from the process of making and selling films Sid Kali wrote a book titled The First Movie is the Toughest. It's packed with no nonsense advice, help, and entertaining stories about making movies outside of Hollywood on limited budgets. This book is for aspiring Screenwriters, Directors, and Producers along with the casual movie viewer with their own great story idea for a movie. No hype, no bull on what to expect making and selling movies.
This book will fire you up to make a movie, help you avoid problems, teach you the ropes, and save you real money.
Also available @ Amazon.com
They weren't made in Hollywood on a large studio budget, but they're available through Blockbuster, Borders, Hollywood Video, Tower, Barnes & Noble, and other respected retailers. I'm not a Hollywood player yet, but I am making movies. Not just talking about making movies. You can too!
This book grew out of the tough lessons learned making independent movies with limited money, time and resources. It's a good feeling to stop talking about making a movie and actually doing it. My realistic approach to making movies has been covered in articles that have appeared in MovieMaker Magazine and Indie Slate Magazine. I struggle like many other filmmakers out there trying to claw their way out of the independent film scene into bigger success. When I talk about the independent film scene it's not the major film festivals where successful Hollywood players make deals happen or about movies with low seven figure budgets starring “A” List Hollywood talent signed on because they wanted to do a film that wasn't mainstream.
My indie reality is making movies to earn a living without going broke or losing my sanity. I know people that are film school graduates that never fail to talk endlessly about the huge Hollywood blockbuster they’re going to make soon...very soon. “Now” always beats “soon.”
You can't wait for the perfect time to shoot your movie, because there will never be a perfect time. If you want to make movies go out there and take a shot. I'm not the person with all the answers, sure fire can't miss advice, or can guarantee you red carpet success because you took the time to read this book. But I will tell you the truth which will increase your chances for success.
When I see ads for books and courses promising filmmaking success I wonder how so many people could have all the answers. Most likely they don't. I've read numerous books written by well known filmmakers, taken courses developed by very successful Hollywood players, attended seminars of industry professionals, and researched a ton of movie making information on the Internet. They all provide insightful knowledge and sound advice that can only make you a stronger filmmaker, but none of them can provide you with all the answers. I've taken information that I felt worked for me and paired it with my personal experiences on filmmaking to share with you in this down to earth book about making movies.
This is not a technical manual full of complicated information, a complete dictionary on film terms or stuffed with notes on the history of cinema. It's not about camera positions, lighting set ups, or the best equipment to shoot and edit your movie with. This book is about how to deal with making, selling, and promoting your movie using practical information that really works. Like everything contained in this book the language will be straightforward and easy to follow. My approach is to share useful filmmaking information with behind the scenes examples you can only experience getting your hands dirty making movies.
Problems are an absolute guarantee when you make a movie. I'll share what I did to solve problems to get a film done when you have a limited amount of time and money to do it. There are many moving pieces in making a movie, friction develops, and the entire production can break down quickly if you're not prepared for what to expect. I'm here to share my real life experiences making movies. Please enjoy and hopefully you'll find this book informative as well as an entertaining read about one filmmaker’s experiences chasing a dream. Contact Us.
Jonas Frei, Thomas Rickenmann, Severin Frei
Panamericana Movie
Robert Arevalo
Mexican Bloodbath
Mike O'Dea
Code of Silence aka Townies
Producer Jesse Acosta
Platinum Illusions
