ABOUT
LOGLINE:
Encuerados is a documentary highlighting the underground subculture of the Los Angeles Latino LGBTQ+ Leather community.
SYNOPSIS:
Encuerados chronicles the year-long involvement of nine Latino men in the leather scene, primarily focusing on the historical attainment of the first Latino man winning the title of Mr. Los Angeles Leather, Leo Iriarte. By showcasing the legacy of Leo, Encuerados takes a deep dive into the leadership of nine trailblazers, empowered to create representation in leather competitions such as MLAL, IML, and events, such as Up Your Alley, Folsom, CLAW LA, and Pride. Through this documentary, a call to action is made to destigmatize preconceived notions of Latino machismo, kink & fetishes, all while building community and representation for the leather Latino community to thrive.
THE ENCUERADOS
- LEONARDO IRIARTE
- Co-founder of Payasos-L. A; a non-profit organization creating a space for Latinos in the Leather space, while also raising money for different causes. In 2011, Leo became the very 1st Latino to ever win the title of Mr. LA Leather. He was an inspiration to many and since he has helped other Latinos win the title. Encuerados will highlight Leo’s work in the LA Leather scene, from his Latino Leather night in the Long Beach Bar Falcon North “Cachondo”, to his work with Payasos LA, the Regiment of the Black & Tans, a Los Angeles men’s uniform club, and Brothers in Need, a support of community members in difficult times. Encuerados will also explore and highlight his favorite fetish: Boot Black.
ESTEBAN BARTHOLO
Well known in the LA Leather community, Esteban holds a couple of titles. Encuerarons will cover both his wins as Mr Bullet Leather 2015, and Mr CMEN and the multiple Southland honors he has received for his community service. Encuerados will follow his roles with Payasos, Brothers in Need, The Regiment of the Black & Tans, “Clown Fucker”, OUTfest, the Tom of Finland Foundation, California Men who Enjoy Nudism (CMEN), Bienestar/Fuerza Positiva, AIDS Project L.A., Burning Man, and Autism Walk/Autism Speaks. Encuerados will also explore some of his kinks and fetishes such as wax play, bondage, piercing, and CBT. Encuerados will also record a scene highlighting his favorite Kink: Water Sports.
Well known in the LA Leather community, Esteban holds a couple of titles. Encuerarons will cover both his wins as Mr Bullet Leather 2015, and Mr CMEN and the multiple Southland honors he has received for his community service. Encuerados will follow his roles with Payasos, Brothers in Need, The Regiment of the Black & Tans, “Clown Fucker”, OUTfest, the Tom of Finland Foundation, California Men who Enjoy Nudism (CMEN), Bienestar/Fuerza Positiva, AIDS Project L.A., Burning Man, and Autism Walk/Autism Speaks. Encuerados will also explore some of his kinks and fetishes such as wax play, bondage, piercing, and CBT. Encuerados will also record a scene highlighting his favorite Kink: Water Sports.
ANGEL RINCON
Encuerados will follow Angel’s journey as Mr. LA Leather 2022. From him winning, to competing at IML (International Mr. Leather), to hosting events, and finally handing his title to the 2023 winner. Encuerados will also dive into his work with AIDS Life Cycle, PAYASOS, making and selling masks during the Pandemic, and his work with the homeless in LA. Encuerados will also explore the work he is doing to increase representation and acceptance of more feminine Leather Men, or as he calls it, Butch Queens. As with the rest of the members, Encuerados will showcase one of his favorite scenes: Shibari.
Encuerados will follow Angel’s journey as Mr. LA Leather 2022. From him winning, to competing at IML (International Mr. Leather), to hosting events, and finally handing his title to the 2023 winner. Encuerados will also dive into his work with AIDS Life Cycle, PAYASOS, making and selling masks during the Pandemic, and his work with the homeless in LA. Encuerados will also explore the work he is doing to increase representation and acceptance of more feminine Leather Men, or as he calls it, Butch Queens. As with the rest of the members, Encuerados will showcase one of his favorite scenes: Shibari.
ALAN GABRIEL
Encuerados will follow Alan as he continues to hold the title of Mr. LA Leather Bear 2020. The film will also follow him as a member of Bears LA and an associate member of the Onyx Southwest Chapter, along with his participation in Mr. LA Leather. Encuerados will also cover his work as a gogo dancer and involvement with playing Kickball with the Varsity Gay League in Long Beach, playing kinky scenes with his Leather Sir, hanging out with friends at the leather bars such as Eagle LA or the bullet, attending and supporting social events at Reach LA. Alan will also share his kinks and fetishes and will engage in a Flogging scene.
Encuerados will follow Alan as he continues to hold the title of Mr. LA Leather Bear 2020. The film will also follow him as a member of Bears LA and an associate member of the Onyx Southwest Chapter, along with his participation in Mr. LA Leather. Encuerados will also cover his work as a gogo dancer and involvement with playing Kickball with the Varsity Gay League in Long Beach, playing kinky scenes with his Leather Sir, hanging out with friends at the leather bars such as Eagle LA or the bullet, attending and supporting social events at Reach LA. Alan will also share his kinks and fetishes and will engage in a Flogging scene.
ROMYN
The film will explore Romyn’s sexual expression and desires, which have played a large part in their exploring the kink and leather spaces. Encuerados will cover his passion for debauchery and his journey of adding new fetishes to their ever-growing "to try" list. The film will also explore Romyn’s involvement as Mr. SoCal Leather 2020 and competing for the title of Mr. LA Leather 2022, along with his work with Onyx, an organization that seeks to advance representation of POC in the Leather community. The film will also follow his journey as a pup, his involvement with his pack and will showcase his involvement in several scenes such as Cruising, Suspension, and Shibari.
The film will explore Romyn’s sexual expression and desires, which have played a large part in their exploring the kink and leather spaces. Encuerados will cover his passion for debauchery and his journey of adding new fetishes to their ever-growing "to try" list. The film will also explore Romyn’s involvement as Mr. SoCal Leather 2020 and competing for the title of Mr. LA Leather 2022, along with his work with Onyx, an organization that seeks to advance representation of POC in the Leather community. The film will also follow his journey as a pup, his involvement with his pack and will showcase his involvement in several scenes such as Cruising, Suspension, and Shibari.
CHRISTIAN MEDINA
Encureados will show Christian’s journey into leather after meeting the Payasos LA, joining them to do Aids Life Cycle. The film will also follow his journey as Mr. Faultline Leather 2018, and his work as a bartender with the Tom of Finland House Team Pig, benefiting APLA. The film will also highlight his volunteer work as a shopper for The Bullet Pantry to help folks in need of groceries and toiletries and as a gogo dancer and jock model for Bite the Bullet - a fundraiser for LALC Cares and Bullet Bar Pantry. Encuerados will explore Christian’s kinks and fetishes and will show him engaging in a scene of his choice.
Encureados will show Christian’s journey into leather after meeting the Payasos LA, joining them to do Aids Life Cycle. The film will also follow his journey as Mr. Faultline Leather 2018, and his work as a bartender with the Tom of Finland House Team Pig, benefiting APLA. The film will also highlight his volunteer work as a shopper for The Bullet Pantry to help folks in need of groceries and toiletries and as a gogo dancer and jock model for Bite the Bullet - a fundraiser for LALC Cares and Bullet Bar Pantry. Encuerados will explore Christian’s kinks and fetishes and will show him engaging in a scene of his choice.
JONNY LOPES
The film with explore Jonny’s journey as he begins to immerse himself in the Leather community. Jonny’s story will follow him as someone new to leather space. From his involvement with Payasos LA as a gogo dancer, to exploring his kinks and fetishes and potentially considering running for a title. His story will show how it is to begin the exploration of kinks and fetishes from someone who is only starting to embrace that side. The film will highlight Jonny’s fetish of work boots and will film a role play scene in which he worships the boots.
The film with explore Jonny’s journey as he begins to immerse himself in the Leather community. Jonny’s story will follow him as someone new to leather space. From his involvement with Payasos LA as a gogo dancer, to exploring his kinks and fetishes and potentially considering running for a title. His story will show how it is to begin the exploration of kinks and fetishes from someone who is only starting to embrace that side. The film will highlight Jonny’s fetish of work boots and will film a role play scene in which he worships the boots.
FRANCISCO PERALES
Encuerados will explore Francisco Perales journey into becoming a Demo Artist and his involvement with organizations such as Onyx Southwest, Bears L.A., Avatar, and Sanctuary. Encuerados will also cover Francisco’s experience as a titleholder for Mr. Los Angeles Cub 2016 (The last person to hold this title) and Mr. Sanctuary Leather 2019. Along with his non-profit work and involvement running for titles, the film will also showcase Francisco’s work and a gogo dancer, love for heavy BDSM, and how he applies his Kinks and fetishes into his Demo Artwork such as: flogging, whipping, wax play, sounding, rope rigger, etc. Francisco will participate in several scenes, including one of his current favorite kinks: Suspension.
Encuerados will explore Francisco Perales journey into becoming a Demo Artist and his involvement with organizations such as Onyx Southwest, Bears L.A., Avatar, and Sanctuary. Encuerados will also cover Francisco’s experience as a titleholder for Mr. Los Angeles Cub 2016 (The last person to hold this title) and Mr. Sanctuary Leather 2019. Along with his non-profit work and involvement running for titles, the film will also showcase Francisco’s work and a gogo dancer, love for heavy BDSM, and how he applies his Kinks and fetishes into his Demo Artwork such as: flogging, whipping, wax play, sounding, rope rigger, etc. Francisco will participate in several scenes, including one of his current favorite kinks: Suspension.
YAIR
The film will show Yair's journey competing for Mr. LA Leather 2023 and his work as a photographer, specifically someone who loves to photograph other Latino Leather Men. The film will follow Yair as he continues to increase representation of Latinos in the Leather Space through his art. From co-creating a Latino Leather Night at a bar in the San Fernando Valley, to publishing a Zine that highlights other erotic Latino artists, Encuerados will show Yair’s efforts to create a more sex positive attitude among Latinos while advancing representation of erotic Latino Artists in LA. As with all the other guys, the film will also explore Yair’s kinks and fetishes and will film a Piss Play scene.
The film will show Yair's journey competing for Mr. LA Leather 2023 and his work as a photographer, specifically someone who loves to photograph other Latino Leather Men. The film will follow Yair as he continues to increase representation of Latinos in the Leather Space through his art. From co-creating a Latino Leather Night at a bar in the San Fernando Valley, to publishing a Zine that highlights other erotic Latino artists, Encuerados will show Yair’s efforts to create a more sex positive attitude among Latinos while advancing representation of erotic Latino Artists in LA. As with all the other guys, the film will also explore Yair’s kinks and fetishes and will film a Piss Play scene.