Led by Anthony Ramos, THE 65TH brings together a team of established and emerging filmmakers and performers with strong connections to Puerto Rican culture and identity.

Anthony Ramos — Lead Actor / Producer: Grammy-winning, Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated actor and recording artist known for Hamilton, In the Heights, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Twisters.

Lesley Paterson – Co-Writer / Producer: Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning co-writer & executive producer of All Quiet on the Western Front (Netflix). 

Anthony Nardolillo – Director / Producer: A filmmaker of Puerto Rican heritage, known for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Righteous Thieves.

Ismael Cruz Córdova — ‘Moncho’: Puerto Rican actor recognized internationally for Verity and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Amaury Nolasco — ‘Juan’: Puerto Rican actor known for Prison Break and Transformers.

Additional attached cast: Rick Gonzalez, Jacnier and Mexican-American actor J.R. Villarreal.

Rafael Leyva — Cinematographer: Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and recognized as an American Society of Cinematographers Rising Star whose credits include Werner Herzog's Ghost Elephants.

Brian Bloom — Co-writer / Executive Producer: Emmy winner and Writers Guild Award nominee and former Narrative Director and head writer for the Call of Duty franchise.

Oscar Orlando Torres — Co-writer: Crystal Bear Award winner at the Berlin International Film Festival for Innocent Voices. 

Mario Martinez — Producer

Angelo Pagan — Executive Producer

Cast attachments and roles are subject to final agreements, scheduling and financing.

We made the short film to prove the audience was out there. And boy, did we prove it.

Since the launch of THE 65TH's first trailer on October 29, the response has been extraordinary.

• 4 MILLION+ combined views across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

• 254,000+ social media interactions.

• 19,000+ new Instagram and Facebook follows.

But the most powerful response isn't measured in numbers.

We've received thousands of messages and comments from people eager to see THE 65TH become a full-length feature – alongside deeply personal stories from the children, grandchildren and relatives of the Borinqueneers themselves.

Families are sharing photographs, memories and stories of courage, sacrifice and service. Others are asking when they can see the film and how they can support its journey to the big screen.

This extraordinary response inspired our Community Stories initiative, inviting families to share and preserve their connections to the Borinqueneers.

The short film has sparked the conversation. Now we're working to take this remarkable story to audiences around the world.

BY THE PEOPLE. FOR THE PEOPLE.

Historical war dramas have reached audiences around the world, combining cinematic spectacle with powerful human stories.

THE 65TH brings a rarely portrayed Puerto Rican perspective to this genre, with potential appeal across:

• Puerto Rican and Latino communities worldwide

• Veterans and military families

• Historical and prestige-film audiences

• International audiences drawn to compelling true stories

Our strategy combines recognizable talent, a culturally distinctive story and community-led audience development with the pursuit of international distribution.

A powerful new entry in a celebrated cinematic tradition.

Financing, production incentives, distribution arrangements and commercial revenues are not secured or guaranteed.

1. 120% RECOUPMENT target: Investors have a contractual entitlement to recover their original investment plus a 20% premium from all revenues (theatrical, TV, streaming, music, merchandise), subject to senior financing and the film's payment waterfall.

2. A SHARE OF FUTURE NET PROCEEDS: Following full investor recoupment and specified deferred payments, 50% of remaining Net Proceeds is allocated to the overall Investor Pool. Republic investors receive a proportionate share alongside other participating financiers.

3. INVESTOR AND PRODUCER INTERESTS ALIGNED: Investors' contractual recoupment entitlement comes before the Producer Pool participates in the remaining Net Proceeds.

Republic investors participate on an equal-priority, proportional basis with other investors of the same payment priority, subject to the offering terms.Revenue Participation Interests do not convey equity ownership. All payments depend on actual revenues, applicable deductions, financing priorities and the final participation structure. Neither recoupment nor additional returns are guaranteed. Investors may lose their entire investment.

All perks are cumulative, subject to the eligibility and capacity limits of each experience. In-person events, cast interactions and on-screen opportunities depend on production schedules, talent availability and other applicable conditions. Limited-capacity experiences will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and qualifying for a tier does not guarantee participation. An extra appearance does not guarantee inclusion in the released film. Producer credits are honorary and confer no additional financial, ownership or governance rights. Travel and accommodation are the investor's responsibility. All benefits are subject to the final offering terms.

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Explore the opportunity to invest in THE 65TH, spread the word with your friends, family and community, and help us bring the extraordinary story of the Borinqueneers to audiences around the world.