Hat tip goes to Ukranian actress and stuntwoman Karina Bershadskaya who stars in the video, thus showcasing just why it is I’m thankful to be following her work since last December. (Her stunt reel is also a thing of beauty. ?)
Needless to say, I have somewhat returned to normalcy and, preferably, in kickass fashion with The Hit List. Actor, stuntman and stunt coordinator John Kreng lights things up this week with an illustrious new work reel chock-filled with stunt action and interview segments he’s done over the years with the likes of Cynthia Rothrock, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and Keith Vitali. Rounding out the Hit List are reels by Jade Dregorius, Bruce Concepcion, Ariel Lee, Connor Dunn, Malin Kirjonen, Simon Potter, Rosslyn Luke, Gaetan Geloen, Natasha Paul, Noah Schultz, Alli Dunn, Narayana Cabral, Katie O’Donovan and all-around stuntmascot, Zoltan Berencsi.
It’s been two years since Marseilles-based independent filmmaker, martial artist and action actor Cédric Tellier picked up a camera and moved ahead with the production of his new shortfilm, Elit Unit. As per usual with many indie-made shortfilms of its kind, this one has had its share of hurdles along the way, particularly stemming from being a zero-budgeted project. Nonetheless, as experimental as it is, and gathered from what has been previously offered in several teasers since over a year ago, Elit Unit is just the latest embarkment for Tellier toward something much more ambitious.
There’s nothing really expository here, but the new shortfilm does serve its purpose, combining a dystopian, graphic novel look with some contemplative moments in between to accompany its gritty SWAT action, all direced and choreographed by Tellier. Elit Unit also showcases actress M-Lee in a spectacular final act with Tellier, using camera-friendly elements of parkour and stylishly slick gun-fu and fight action right down to the gruesome finish. Plus, M-Lee is total action eye candy if you love watching femme fatales in cool costumes go to work on screen.
Sixteen minutes of awesome, and all you need to do is push play and subscribe to the channel. Furthermore, Tellier wants to start shooting Elit Unit 2 later this summer. And by clicking here to show your monetary support, it can happen a LOT sooner.
Watch and enjoy!
