Logline
When their eccentric boss is kidnapped in Colombia, an ambitious office manager, her narcissistic rival, and a chaos-prone warehouse worker must deliver a ransom and outwit corrupt officials—without killing each other first.
Synopsis
Mia Lopez, an overachieving office manager, has her meticulously organized life turned upside down when her thrill-seeking boss is kidnapped in Colombia.
Tasked with delivering the ransom money, Mia reluctantly teams up with Nick, the charming but clueless employee-of-the-month rival, and Austin, a free-spirited coworker with an uncanny ability for getting into trouble and travel to Colombia to pay the ransom and rescue their eccentric boss Mr. Goddard after he is kidnapped. They bring $300,000 in cash but lose it and must scramble to retrieve the money and save their boss from the clutches of corrupt officials before it’s too late. Along the way, relationships are tested and views challenged as the mismatched trio endures comical mishaps. In the end, they rescue their boss, defeat the bad guys, and use the money to start a school for poor children
Why This Film Now?
“Girl Up Amigo” is a story that hits home in today’s diverse, multicultural world. With characters from all sorts of backgrounds dealing with cross-cultural challenges, this film mirrors the reality of modern audiences in the U.S. and beyond. As more people connect across borders, this story blends humor, action, and personal conflict, showing how even the most chaotic and imperfect situations can lead to something meaningful.
At its core, the movie celebrates the beauty of relationships—flawed, messy, and real. The characters are thrown into a high-stakes situation, but instead of being overwhelmed, they find a way to turn a negative event into a chance for growth and good. In a time when we’re all craving stories that reflect our world and offer a sense of connection and hope, “Girl Up Amigo” delivers. It’s not just entertaining; it resonates deeply with our shared experiences and the power of finding possibility in the unexpected.
Tone & Style
Think The Lost City meets We’re the Millers, with fast-paced action, vibrant locations, physical comedy, and heart. The tone is playful but grounded, combining absurd misadventures with moments of surprising emotional truth.
Characters
- Mia Lopez (Tonatzin Mondragón) – A driven office manager whose journey transforms ambition into compassion.
- Nick (Jake C. Young) – Her slick, competitive coworker who learns teamwork the hard way.
- Austin – A happy-go-lucky warehouse worker with heart and hidden grit.
- Mr. Goddard (John Billingsley) – Their optimistic, kidnapped boss who somehow finds business opportunities while in captivity.
Comparable Films
- The Lost City – Budget: $68M | Gross: $192.9M
- We’re the Millers – Budget: $37M | Gross: $270M
- Romancing the Stone – Budget: $10M | Gross: $86M
Director’s Statement
“I’m driven by the pursuit of authenticity—crafting narratives that reflect the chaos, humor, and complexity of real relationships. My goal is to leave audiences not just entertained, but emotionally stirred.”
— Raúl E. Peyret
Production Details
- Language: English / Spanish
- Setting: U.S. & Colombia
- Status: In Development
- Target Audience: Ages 16–45, fans of action-comedy, multicultural stories, and road-movie adventures.
Contact
| Year of production | Q1 2026 |
| Format | Feature Film |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Talent | John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey and Pam & Tommy (2022). |
| Jake C. Young | |
| Tonatzin Mondragón | |
| Production Country | USA, Colombia |
| Languages | English, South American Spanish |
| Director | Raúl E. Peyret |
| Writer(s) | Jess Stainbrook |
| Producer(s) | Truce Studios (US) in Association with Accerts Productions (US) |
Collateral
One pager: Truce Studios Website
For additional information contact info-at-accerts.com