Deep in the heart of the Mexican desert, a young woman flees from human traffickers and risks everything to seek refuge at the United States border. Inspired by true events, COYOTE exposes the brutal reality of human trafficking through the courageous escape of a survivor.
Sidow Sobrino portrays Santiago in Mark Grabianowski’s award-winning film, delivering a performance marked by intensity and emotional truth.
Produced by Marked House Pictures, COYOTE features a powerful cast including Caesar James, Johnny Rey Diaz, and Diana Dorempz Campos, and has received critical acclaim and recognition:
🏆 2018 Winner — Platinum Remi Award (WorldFest Houston)
🏆 2017 Honorable Mention — Short Film (Los Angeles Movie Awards, US)
🏆 2017 Winner — Best Cinematography (Top Indie Film Awards)
🏆 2017 Winner — Best FX & Embellish (Top Indie Film Awards)
The ensemble—Jesse Charles, George Capacete, Sidow Sobrino, Johnny Rey Diaz, Caesar James, Clinton Roper Elledge, and Diana Dorempz—brought authenticity and grit to the screen.
Mark Grabianowski, founder of Marked House Pictures, is known for producing films that resonate on global platforms. His works Coyote and Messiah are streaming on Amazon, while Bound and Pipe Dream continue to expand his impact across indie circuits.