Filming for Indie Comedy 'Chateau Vato' Wraps in Miami

Filming for Indie Comedy 'Chateau Vato' Wraps in Miami
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Paul Rodriguez (left) and Elpidia Carrillo (right)

Paul Rodriguez (left) and Elpidia Carrillo (right)

Jorge Parra

Production survived Florida’s hottest July in history

MIAMI – August 2017 -- A feature film comedy - Chateau Vato - recently completed principal photography. The story focuses on a family of impoverished Latinos who squat in a lavish Miami mansion and assume an upper class lifestyle.

Chateau Vato is bursting with physical comedy and memorable one-liners. It stars actor-comedian Paul Rodriguez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Ali), Elpidia Carrillo (Predator, Bread and Roses) and Patricia De Leon (Magic City, Men of a Certain Age). It is written and directed by Tom Musca (Stand and Deliver, Tortilla Soup).

The production survived the hottest July ever in the history of Florida. The crew included a mix of Miami natives and international professionals. Following in the footsteps of Moonlight, these ambitious filmmakers made a movie in Miami despite the lack of financial incentives.

The motion picture is set for a summer 2018 release.

“This is a zany film with a big heart, quite unlike anything we’ve seen recently. It’s great to make a summer comedy using South Florida's colorful personalities and locations,” said Musca.

Paul Rodriguez (center) races down the South Florida streets.

Paul Rodriguez (center) races down the South Florida streets.

Jorge Parra

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