discover the screenplay for cibolero

The feature film screenplay for "Cibolero" is now available for review upon request, offering a riveting story set in the tumultuous period of 19th-century New Mexico.

Based on the novel, the screenplay transports us to historical New Mexico just after the Civil War. During this era, Native Americans and Hispanics native to the region coexisted, while white settlers encroached from the east. This setting was rife with tension and strife, caught between the aftermath of the slavery debate and the march toward statehood.

The heart of the story is Antonio Baca, a former Cibolero or buffalo hunter, who has left his adventurous life to settle on the high plains of New Mexico with his family. Their peaceful existence is shattered when his 17-year-old daughter, Elena, is kidnapped by a renegade band of Texas Rangers. These Rangers have crossed into New Mexico territory in pursuit of a fugitive destined for a Texas hanging.

Antonio's journey to rescue his daughter takes him across the vast plains of New Mexico and Texas, relying on his hunting skills to track the Rangers. Through flashbacks, we delve into Antonio’s past, witnessing the region’s transformation from a Spanish colony to a Mexican province, and finally, a U.S. territory.

"Cibolero" is a gripping action thriller, echoing traditional Western revenge and rescue stories while challenging the genre by casting Texas Rangers as the antagonists. The screenplay promises a visually stunning depiction of the high deserts and mountains of New Mexico. It also offers a rich cultural backdrop of 19th-century life, ripe for exploring costume design, set design, and overall production design, ensuring a faithful and memorable representation of the era.

Explore the dynamic world of "Cibolero" and experience a story where historical depth meets cinematic thrills.