SLICK N MORDY: From Viral Short to Feature-Length Indie – Seeking Investors and Strategic Partners

Los Angeles, CA — SLICK N MORDY, the proof-of-concept short from six-time award-winning filmmaker Daniel Mouyal, is gaining traction with audiences and festivals alike—and now sets its sights on expanding into a full-length feature film with the support of new investors and partners.

Logline: After their father disappears, two brothers—one a debt-ridden Jewish drug dealer, the other a devout Jew—set off for Tokyo, confronting danger, secrets, and their troubled relationship along the way.

The teaser short film, featuring Nicholas Mouyal as Slick and Smokepurpp (making his acting debut as Purpp, Slick’s devil’s advocate and accomplice), has already reached over 3.5 million Instagram views (@slicknmordymovie) in its first week online. It has also earned 3 official festival selections, including an Honorable Mention at the Sound and Vision International Film & Technology Festival.

Nicholas and Smokepurpp’s real-life friendship translates to authentic on-screen chemistry. Meanwhile, Daniel Mouyal himself brings weight to the project through his portrayal of Mordy, the devout brother. His previous acting credits include short films as well as A Viking Saga: Son of Thor (2007)—featured on Netflix and HBO Max—opposite Erik Holmey, Peter Gantzler, and Academy Award-nominated actresses Julie Ølgaard and Neel Rønholt.

Celebrity Appeal & Global Reach
Smokepurpp, who has appeared on the cover of Vogue and collaborated with Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Jack Harlow, and Offset, brings built-in marketing power with over 6.4 million combined followers across Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. His presence not only strengthens the cultural footprint of the film but also provides crossover appeal to Gen Z audiences worldwide.

Budget & Investment Opportunity
So far, the SLICK N MORDY team has raised just $30,000 USD—an extreme low budget used exclusively to produce the teaser short. With millions of organic views and multiple festival accolades as early proof of concept, the project is now seeking new investors and strategic partners to finance and scale the feature-length version.

Comparable Success Stories
Independent cinema has a strong history of low-budget films generating outsized returns, both financially and culturally.

• Clerks (1994) – Produced for $27,575, it grossed $4.4 million.
  Similarity: Witty, irreverent dialogue; raw low-budget aesthetic; sharp take on generational anxieties.
• Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – Produced for $400,000, it grossed $46.1 million worldwide.
  Similarity: Offbeat characters, eccentric humor, and distinct visual identity.
• The Rider (2017) – Produced for $80,000, it grossed $4.2 million and earned critical acclaim.
  Similarity: Casted non-professional actors playing fictionalized versions of themselves, lending authenticity—mirrored in SLICK N MORDY’s casting approach.

These case studies highlight the proven potential for independent films, especially those with a strong voice, authentic performances, and cultural relevance, to achieve breakout success from modest beginnings.

Next Steps
The feature-length version of SLICK N MORDY is in pre-production. Investor and partnership inquiries are welcomed through Instagram @slicknmordymovie.

“We’ve shown that the story connects—audiences have already responded with millions of views. Now we’re ready to scale this into a feature film that can deliver both creative and financial returns,” says filmmaker Daniel Mouyal.

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