FOR THE CULTURE: A Word With BLACK MOON Director Nicholas Ortiz
Crowdfunding is currently underway for the new indie action horror flick.
Interviews
THE ROAD TO KNOWLEDGE: A Word With『四十九-SEEK』Director Shane Kosugi
SEEK is currently playing in Japanese cinemas from Key Holder Pictures
Filmmaker And Actor Eric Jacobus On DETOUR, The Long-Awaited Martial Arts Comedy Sequel To ‘Contour’: ‘I Need To Do This Now’ [Exclusive]
A year-and-a-half since its announcement, Jacobus reflects on the original, its shared legacy with the late Dennis Ruel, and more.
NANNY NENA’S Star Angela Jordan Talks Her Debut Lead Role As Crowdfunding Launches
Angela Jordan has been one of the handful of martial arts talents I’ve been eager to see grow her spotlight since she’s come under the banner of Joey Min’s Art School Dropouts label. In the years since then, her output has all but progressed with the group, substantiating a number of hit shortfilms like “Broken,” […]
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: A Word With KAYA Star And Director Isabel Lamers
KAYA just had its world premiere at the 22nd Tribeca Film Festival
HEARTS ON FIRE: A Word With Professional Stuntman Riccardo Cabalisti
The stunt professional and NYC local talks getting into the industry, his on-set experience, and more.
JAPANESE-STYLE RAMEN: A Word With THE FURIOUS Action Director Kensuke Sonomura
The celebrated chaos couturier chats with FCSyndicate on what it took to make a movie that EP Bill Kong says will “rock the world”!
FURY ROAD: A Word With THE FURIOUS Co-Star Joey Iwanaga
The actor who plays the main villain joins us to talk about THE FURIOUS, and much more ahead of its theatrical release!
HUNTRESS’ PREY: A Word With ‘Prey Of Wrath’ Star Tatiana Neva
The film is now available on NBCUniversal’s Xumo Play.
KORAK Unleashes Jungle Terror In The New Action Horror Short
Directed by Joshua Romeo
‘EASTBOUND’ AND BEYOND: A Word With Actor And Filmmaker Chuck Johnson [UPDATED]
Johnson talks making his first film, his experiences living in and working in Japan, his future plans, and more…
Movie Martial Arts: Troy Sandford Kicks It Up With Stunt Professional Mike Lambert In New Episode
Lambert’s credits to name a few include “Black Mask,” “Unleashed,” and “Kraven The Hunter”.
WORLD CLASS: A Word With THE CURSE Filmmaker Kenichi Ugana
Ugana’s directing credits partly include VISITORS: THE COMPLETE EDITION, and THE CURSE which just screened at Fantastic Fest.
THINKING WIDER: A Word With Actor And Producer Nick Baillie
Nick Baillie stars in “The Wide West” which is now available on Digital for rental or purchase.
DIABLO Director Talks Cinematic Inspirations and Working With Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror
FCS interviews filmmaker Ernesto Díaz Espinoza!
Planning The Havoc: A Conversation With HOUNDS OF WAR Director Isaac Florentine
Isaac Florentine has firmly established himself as a director on whom diehard action fans can rely. Since the early 90s, he has consistently delivered films with breath-taking action sequences that rival, and in many cases, far surpass those in larger-scale productions. Beginning his career in the trenches of very low-budget martial arts film production, while also directing the English language inserts for various iterations of the long-running Japanese-import children’s television franchise POWER RANGERS; Florentine developed a style of filmmaking based strongly on clearly framed and edited, highly kinetic action set pieces. His quality of work in these areas, in less than optimal conditions, caused him to rapidly become an in-demand talent during the, then still thriving, world of “Direct to Video Store” film releases. He would not only collaborate with action cinema stalwarts Gary Daniels, Dolph Lundgren, and Jean-Claude Van Damme— he gave each one rock-solid, highly entertaining, entries into […]
Interview: Director William Eubank on his new military thriller LAND OF BAD starring Russell Crowe
William Eubank is a director many film fans first took notice of with the release of the claustrophobic, aquatic horror thriller, UNDERWATER starring Kristen Stewart. Hitting theaters shortly before the isolation era of the global Covid pandemic, and despite a disappointing performance at the box office, the film became the decade’s first true contender for the label of a “cult classic” thanks to strong word of mouth from genre enthusiasts. What that dedicated audience responded to has been evident throughout Eubank’s filmography— whether it be in smaller passion projects, like the mind-bending micro-budgeted sci-fi film THE SIGNAL (2014), or in studio “for hire” fare, like PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: NEXT OF KIN. His work displays a dedication to well-crafted set pieces, striking visuals, and allowing space within the action for thoughtful character work. This trend continues with his latest effort, the military thriller LAND OF BAD. The film tells the story […]
WEATHERING THE STORM: A Word With SOLD Star And Director Jennifer Li
Actress and stunt performer Jennifer Li talks making her graduation shortfilm, SOLD, her career goals and ambitions in our first interview.
ARTISTRY IN VIOLENCE: A Word With TRIGGERED (TOPAKK) Director Richard Somes
We Will Not Die Tonight helmer Richard Somes has directed dozens of projects for film and TV in the Philippines. He comes anchored with a resumè that further extends his credentials as far back as the late 1990s in art and production design, and with a versatile career that’s seen him accredited on numerous projects. His latest, Triggered (Topakk) is no exception, hailed as a return to nostalgic action cinema with a vision that pits him right beside some of today’s Pinoy action cinema hopefuls out of the region like Erik Matti, Vincent Soberano, Pedring Lopez and others. Triggered marks another ambitious outing for Somes, who is joined by screenwriters Jim Flores and Will Fredo in crafting a story intended on accomplishing a few things on its path. Hailed as both an nostalgic return to action cinema delights, as well as a salute to former soldiers coping with post-war trauma, […]
MOVIES AND THE WORLD: A Word With ARTIST UNKNOWN Writer/Director Cinder Chou
Seldom do I get the opportunity to help spotlight a local project that appeals to me. I found that opportunity several years ago as Cinder Chou, a long time production coordinator and assisstant on a number of projects before segueing to directing short films, began envisioning her feature directorial debut. That outlook was eventually realized with the completion of her independently-produced romantic action comedy, Artist Unknown. The film, in part, is also the result of cautious planning and execution for a small-scale production long since the Covid-19 pandemic set in. Alas, having survived the pandemic, Chou’s work is gradually paying off as she now looks toward more festival screenings in the year to come. Artist Unknown also marks the latest foray for actress Kerry Lacy, whose background in martial arts has aptly allowed her to showcase her skills in Stacey Maltin’s prospective 2017 shortfilm thriller, Viola, as well as Don […]
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