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Danny Ramirez's 'Baton' Explores Soccer, Ambition, and Family

2/7/2026

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Danny Ramirez, filmmaker and actor, has begun production on Baton, his directorial debut.
Baton follows a soccer player whose ambition strains his relationship with his sister after being kicked off the team.
The cast includes Maia Reficco, Diego Calva, and Camila Mendes, with Victoria Alonso as producer.
The project will be presented to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM), timed with the FIFA World Cup in the United States.

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Story summary

Danny Ramirez, filmmaker and actor, has begun production on Baton, his directorial debut.
Baton follows a soccer player whose ambition strains his relationship with his sister after being kicked off the team.
The cast includes Maia Reficco, Diego Calva, and Camila Mendes, with Victoria Alonso as producer.
The project will be presented to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM), timed with the FIFA World Cup in the United States.