Anthony Calderon
Directing
Biography
Anthony Calderon is a director, writer, and producer based in Florida. Originally from Homestead, he began his filmmaking journey in 2025, drawing inspiration from Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive (2011), which sparked his passion for atmospheric storytelling. Calderon is known for crafting mystery-driven thrillers, often blending tension with emotional depth. His debut feature, The Bagman (2025), introduced his distinctive voice, followed by The Tenth Minute (2025), a tightly-wound psychological thriller that further established his style and vision. Calderon produces all his own films and continues to build a reputation for grounded, suspenseful narratives told through a cinematic lens.
Known For
A man wakes up next to a corpse with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As he’s forced to relive the same ten minutes over and over, a mysterious voice on the phone guides him deeper into the truth. But what he finds isn’t escape.
The Tenth Minute
In a city gripped by fear, an elusive killer known only as Bagman lurks in the shadows. One night, as he targets his next victim, his carefully planned break-in goes wrong—forcing him into a chaotic struggle that leaves him exposed.
The Bagman: First Cut
Four friends in a small South Florida town place a bet on John F. Kennedy winning the presidency through a small-time bookie who can't cover the payout. When the mob comes looking to silence them before Election Day, Vincent, Tommy, Frank, and Nicky find themselves protecting a betting slip and each other, in the last days of an America that's about to change forever.