ABOUT
Project Bootleg is the creative label of writer, producer, and director Tom Wilton.A self-taught filmmaker, Wilton is best-known for Let It Go (2014), Muscle (2017), and Being C-Bunny (2019).Wilton is currently developing several film and TV projects with various partners.Wilton is based in New York City."Producers should take note of this writer as one to watch."
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THIS CROOKED WORLD
Feature film. In pre-production.
When masked thief Gina breaks into an apartment, the last thing she expects to find is a woman tied to the radiator. But Nancy, the kidnap victim, needs Gina's help to get away. Conflicted, Gina gives into Nancy’s pleas, and soon the two are escaping the building.Once on the street, the pair are spotted by Nancy’s kidnapper, Fielder, sparking a chaotic pursuit that crosses borders, loyalties, and familial ties.Directed by Maria McIndoo. Written by Tom Wilton.Stars Kaley Ronayne, Ana Gonzalez Bello, and Andrew Leland Rogers.Produced in partnership with LDR Creative.
Nicky
Short film. In post-production.
Nicky's brother has taken her laptop. Getting it back won't be easy.Written and directed by Tom Wilton.Stars Mars, Jace Moody, Gillian Leigh Visco and Mario Peguero.
HUNDO
Feature film. In post-production.
16-year-old Raiona is pregnant. Now she has to figure out what she's going to do.Written and directed by Tom Wilton.Stars Kalyn Wilson, Christopher Hancock, Jamie Ragusa, Freddie Connor, and Mars.Produced in partnership with Finelight Films
ETYMOLOGY
9 mins. Drama.
Etymology follows Catherine and her daughter Millie during the build-up to an important spelling bee. But as preparations gather pace, so does the pressure, and soon the veil of perfection begins to slip.Directed by Maria McIndoo. Written by Tom Wilton.Stars Kerri Lynn Miller and Delphina Belle.Produced by Kerri Lynn Miller for R.A.I.N. Productions and Tom Wilton for Project Bootleg.Produced in partnership with R.A.I.N. Productions.
BEING C-BUNNY
15 mins. Documentary
Christina "C-Bunny" Sarni has spent her whole life fighting to be heard.Written and directed by Tom Wilton.
Muscle
14 mins. Drama.
Produced by Jump Productions.
A marriage in freefall is ravaged by disease.Directed by Heidi Miami Marshall, written by Tom Wilton.Stars Fiona Graham, Marc Menchaca, and Reiko Aylesworth.Produced by Project Bootleg
Let It Go
82 mins. Comedy.
He wants to get married. She wants to break up.Directed by Tom Wilton. Written by Tom Wilton and Maria McIndoo.Stars Andrew Leland Rogers, Maria McIndoo, Gillian Leigh Visco, and Josh Kidd.
Elsewhere, NY
89 mins. Drama.
When a woman's past fling becomes her current boyfriend's new roommate, she must confront unresolved feelings and navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and second chances in the city that never sleeps.Directed by Jeffrey P. Nesker, written by Tom Wilton.Stars Andrew Leland Rogers, Gillian Visco, Andrew Ruth, and Fiona Graham.