The Stepson - short film

A cross between Narcos and the Sopranos, but using a realistic view of Latino culture. In the stepson I saw something mutual with the story which is why I wanted to make this film. It showed the struggle of the Latino youth in Toronto Using the motifs of the city and culture. from there the story developed fluidly with the real life of Christopher Meneses. Joseph Bertrand - Director & Co-producer Anthony, a young Colombian immigrant is introduced into the organized crime world by his stepfather, Rafaelle Cardoni, the boss of a local mafia operation. But as Anthony soon learns, the Family is not happy with the involvement of outsiders and soon they are ordered to eliminate the Colombian kid. Anthony manages to escape from an ambush schemed behind Cardoni's back, but the price to pay for it is high: now his own Stepfather has to terminate him or else the Family will come after him. As Cardoni cuts ties with the family, he joins forces with his stepsons to create a drug empire that now rivals with his old organization. The three combine the elegance of the old mob, with the spice of the Colombian cartels. THE STEPSON; Blood is not thicker than water, is the classic story of family connections, love & betrayal in the criminal underworld and the ruthless lengths the key players go through to maintain their status and power in it.