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THE HIT LIST: October 30, 2017

My weekend was a little nuts. It was also somewhat relaxing and I think I’ll be taking more weekends off it seems. It definitely helps recharge the battery some – Plus I could use the escape to enjoy some films and shows, which reminds me…my thoughts on Stranger Things: Season Two can be read by clicking here. As for all else, you can just stick around for non-horror bits and enjoy this week’s lion’s share of stunt action and creative awesomeness in this week’s Hit List. Jabronie Pictures’s own Fernando Jay Huerto takes you to the mat with a supercut of wrestling moves he’s used in his work, kicking off another round of cool new stunt reels by Anna Akimova, actor and filmmaker David William No, and fellow stunt players Bellamy Saville, Dylan Rampulla, Natasha Paul, Caleb Spillyards, Naomi Turvey, Amanda Cass, Troy Castaneda, Daniel Locicero, Ilana Collins, Tammie Baird […]

BLOOD, SWEAT & SUNSHINE: An Interview With Jennifer Linch

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I kind of feel last year’s Five-A-Day entries for 2016 movies were a bit constrictive; Last minute, for sure, and definitely crowded in a way that left me wondering just what other titles I could have included. Of course my memory would slowly but surely come jogging back and I would ultimately remember a few titles, but my latest interview is slightly more forgiving for me upon research. It was back in July of last year when I was browsing online for martial arts films that I took note of actress, director and producer Jennifer Linch’s recent shortfilm, Flowers Of The Night. Shot on a shoestring budget within four days, the film won the Grand Prize at iCannes earlier that month, and what intrigued me a little more was that it had fight choreographer Fernando Jay Huerto attached to it, which was quite surprising; I had been trying to follow […]

THE FIGHTING JOURNEYMAN: An Interview With Eric Nguyen

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This week I’m actually running several interviews and a few are taking time to develop. In the meantime, it’s been over three years since I started Film Combat Syndicate and having incidentally crossed paths with independent filmmaker, Eric Nguyen, by way of his YouTube channel, Lunar Stunts, I couldn’t think of a better time to spend my time sharing a one-on-one interview. That said, being the fan of the martial arts genre that I am and having grown largely dependant on online content as a means of entertainment and observing where we genuinely stand on the evolution of the genre, I have to say that Nguyen is far from being the exception. There are literally dozens upon dozens of talented stunt performers and filmmakers who work on an independent level with the advantage that sites like YouTube have given them, and Nguyen is one of them, showcasing to the world […]

CAFE CON LECHE Brews An Intense New Trailer For The Upcoming Crime Thriller

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Signaled by none other than the upworthy reception of his latest underground fight drama, Callajero, writer and director Ray Gallardo‘s prospects are looking quite exceptional. His newest production, Cafe Con Leche, took off earlier this year on location in the federal district of Mexico City and caught my attention as well with the addition of actor and fight choreographer Fernando Jay Huerto. Roughly twenty-two days is what I’m told it took to finish this one. Nonetheless, the latest trailer which released late last month is proof positive that nothing stands in the way of potentially good storytelling and awesome action to boot: Two lawmen, a rather uncomfortable family reunion, human trafficking, riveting drama, compelling characters, and a fair bit of Huerto‘s signature action choreography as well. Cafe Con Leche just passed the first round of picture lock and is already underway with audio and color grading, and is expected to […]

Shortfilm Review: FLOWERS OF THE NIGHT (2015)

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Tim Neff (left) and Jennifer Linch (right) as killer vs. killer in FLOWERS OF THE NIGHT (2015) – Sunshine Pictures My research this past week for the July 13 Hit List brought my attention to an article online that spoke of filmmaker and actress Jennifer Linch who I am very much new to. Her latest project, Flowers Of The Night won the Grand Prize at iCannes earlier this month, and much to Linch’s approval since entrenching herself into film with the establishment of her own production company, Sunshine Pictures, and much to the delight of action fans at that. Clocked in at about twelve minutes, the story takes off in graphic novel fashion with a neo-noir setting and a narration that briefly sets up the backstory, centered on homeless orphans who are taken in and raised to become killer mercenaries with near-limitless money, wealth and influence at their disposal. That […]

THE HIT LIST – May 4, 2015

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Talk about down to the wire… this Hit List article was almost a no-show today as I was getting other things done in the process. Thankfully it IS here, and as alway, it’s choc-filled with goods from the web. Before I begin though, if you missed the trailer for the upcoming short, Temple, then please take a look at it. It’s poised for presentation to hopeful backers of a feature-length expansion and you only need to see the teaser once to be convinced why it deserves your attention and that of sales’ agents… As for the Hit List, well…let’s get things started in here with a small grouping of stunt reels from folks like stuntwomen Janine Parkinson and Eileen Weisinger, and others from Omid Zader, Ogiwara Satoru, Johann Ofner, Sergei Dmitriev, John Sharpe, Jack Hansen and a fresh new, and Kombatastic reel from LBP Stunts Chicago! As far as teasers […]

THE HIT LIST – December 29, 2014

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It’s been another amazing year of presenting independent action to help their respective creators attain bigger audiences. There were a few that were supposed to come out by now, but unfortunately some of those (as usual) tend to take longer, whether or not they have to do with post-production or other plans for allocation. Maybe 2015 will bring better, much deserved prospects. Action films need to get better, and the folks included in this week’s Hit List are just a handful of people worthy to help in this cause. What better way to celebrate post-holiday cheer than to watch two Santas duke it out to see which one is more badass?! It’s Good Santa vs. Evil Santa performed by Italian stuntfighting team D-Unit’s own Mirco Cazzol and Loris Ripamonti in Mission: Impossible – Christmas Protocol! Here is another new gem from Canadian stunt team, Eclipse Stunts with a newly released […]

Swordplay, Freerunning, BTS Fun And Much More In This Week's Batch Of Action Shorts!

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From L to R: Jeremy Tristan, Jerry Quill and Jay Kwon in ONE RULE by Bryan Sloyer Lots of great shorts continue to make way through the internet, and hopefully you’re out there finding some yourself. As always, if you missed out on any, you can find a batch of the most recent ones right here, and don’t forget to check out Siren, Whipping Boy and the most recent Lobo fan trailer from action director favorite Jesse V. Johnson (The Package). In the meantime, let’s get started, and be sure to check out last week’s line-up in one of the links toward the end… First in line is a short from Cinematic Fight Studio with actress Kadia Saraf and actor/fight trainer Adam Lee titled Duel: Katana vs. Dao. There’s a lot of slo-motion edits here that get in the way of the action, but still serves up a nice little gem […]

No Guns Needed In The Latest Episode Of THE FIGHTING JOURNEY From Lunar Stunts

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Longtime indie action fans may be familiar with veteran filmmaker and Jabronie Pictures founder Fernando Jay Huerto, whose earlier projects within the past decade included two independently made shortfilms, Gunpoint and Gunpoint 2. Well, Huerto has now returned to carry on his memorable character in a short spin-off performance in fellow indie director and Lunar Stunts founder Eric Nguyen‘s sixth installment of his longstanding action miniseries, The Fighting Journey – a filmmaking experiment with various performers from around the country. Huerto performs opposite fellow performer, actor Irvin Nguyen. As a noteworthy mention, my own previous conversations with Huerto have led to possibile mentions of a Gunpoint revival in some capacity. Of course, as with the nature of independent filmmaking, time will tell. Other than that, head over to the official Facebook pagefor Jabronie Pictures to keep posted on what’s what. For all things Lunar Stunts, subscribe to the channel in the […]

HMCIndie Presents: THE BREAK-UP

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Just several days after sharing his latest 48 Hour Film Fest action comedy short, The Finnisher with actress Jessica Wolff, it was about a day later that fans of indie action performer Fernando Jay Huerto would get another dose of his misadventures in Finland back in May, this time, with the release of the new shortfilm, The Break-up. Directed by fellow indie action neighbor, Finnish independent filmmaker and 13-year lensman Mikko Löppönen back in May, the project marks their first collaboration together this year upon finally meeting in person just a few years after knowing each other online. The project is also Huerto‘s first collaboration with Wolff, prior to The Finnisher, and marks as one in a handful of hopeful projects that are on the way between now and next year. Löppönen is also in the middle of putting together another project in the form of a sci-fi short called […]

Watch Jay And Sunny Take Flight In SEASONS BEATINGS 2: NEW YEARS' BEATINGS!

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From romance to comedy, light sabers to suit action, actor and filmmaker Fernando Huerto knows what his fanbase enjoys most. And if things continue to look up, then action fans and loyal followers of his independent production platform over at Jabronie Pictures may very well get to see some of those hopeful ideas manifest in his first-ever feature-length production, among other things. Until then, you can catch some of his continuous work via his YouTube channel where he unveiled his latest shortfilm opposite often-partnering actress, producer and best friend, Sunny Smith in Seasons Beatings 2: New Years’ Beatings. The short follows up their 2010 spoof on Donnie Yen-style choreography previously seen in the 2007 hit film, Flashpoint. Only this time, the battle literally escalates to new heights! Enjoy, and subscribe to Jabronie Pictures for more info and exciting news to come in the year ahead!

The New Series Trailer For BATTLE HERO: ABSOLUTE Delivers Non-Stop Action!

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Independent filmmaker and actor Fernando Jay Huerto is soon set to begin working on his first feature-length film this year. In the meantime, we now have the new action-packed series trailer for the upcoming final episodes of Huerto‘s successful tokusatsu-inspired webseries, Battle Hero: Absolute, which you can check out in the embed below. Huerto returns once more as the titular hero, along with Sunny Smith, Fernando Ramos, Sarah May Jewell, Mark Anthony Gadia, Anthony Noceda, actor and Henshin Justice founder and editor Keith Hayward, Lunar Stunts actor and performer Irvin Nguyen, and many more, including the voice of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alum, Pink Ranger actress Catherine Sutherland. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Battle Hero Absolute returns with the final 5 episodes. As the Clarion invasion draws near, Jay and Sunny must try to defend their city and protect their friends, family, and classmates from the looming threat. This is a preview of […]

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Watch Fernando Jay Huerto Battle Internal Conflict, And Canadians In DO THE DAMN THING: IN CANADA

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Award-winning independent filmmaker and actor Fernando Jay Huerto has returned to the internet once more with a brand new short film titled Do The Damn Thing: In Canada. Based on an original concept from friend and fellow filmmaker from Virgina, Lester Nguyen of Rising Tiger Films, Huerto‘s latest installation is a continuation of a self-titled expanded series of the same name that began in 2009, bearing different themes and classic inside jokes, and featuring a versatile selection of independent film actors from around the country and the world, best known for performing high quality fight sequences attributed to the stylings of the beloved Hong Kong action comedy genre. Do The Damn Thing: In Canada features an amalgam of independent film actors which also include Jabronie Pictures regular, Sunny Smith, and performers DL MacDonald, Alex Chung, Dennis Lafond and Fist Plus Face star Jonny Caines, all ranging from various teams throughout Canada, […]

A Friendly Visit Stirs Kung Fu Craziness In The New Romantic Action Comedy Short, LOVE LANGUAGE

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Are you in the mood for a little love? A little romance? A little action and comedy? Then you are just in luck! Actor and Jabronie Pictures founder and frontman Fernando Jay Huerto stars in a new short film titled Love Language, about a man who visits a friend’s house for a get-together. His entrance is welcomed with open arms, followed by several other challenges that await him when he suddenly spots the love of his life. Love Language, produced, edited and directed by Mark Gadia, founder of Almost Good Films, is one of the latest gems circulating the independent film scene by way of its multi-award winning run during this year’s 48-Hour Film Project tour. The short film was also written by Rita Quach, along with Anthony Noceda who co-stars and choreographed the action with Huerto and Lunar Stunts actor and filmmaker, Eric Nguyen; Accordingly, the short film also […]

A Mercenary And A Cowgirl Ninja Crack Zombie Skulls In The New Shortfilm, AIM FOR THE HEAD

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Award winning independent action filmmaker Fernando Jay Huerto and actress and co-director/producer Sarah May Jewell are hitting the internet airwaves with the latest shortfilm from Jabronie Pictures, AIM FOR THE HEAD. As per the release of the Jabronie Pictures DVD which is currently on sale at the Jabronie Pictures official website, Friday’s release is not to be mistaken as a sequel to previous “Aim” titles in the Jabronie Pictures catalogue; AIM FOR THE HEAD is an interwoven film between Aim For The Head: A Guide To Zombie Defense, Aim For The Heart: A Guide To Vampire Defense, Gunpoint 2 and one of Jay’s latest films, Heart Shot Grand Prix: Bullet With Butterfly Wings. The shortfilm also stars Anthony Noceda and Rommel Andaya, along with Gina Mauro who also took charge of the zombie make-up effects. SYNOPSIS When a viral outbreak turns the population of a small town into zombies, the local government […]

Check Out The Latest Action Preview For CODENAME: SWORD

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CODENAME: SWORD is a new webseries in a collaborative effort from Almost Good Films and Jabronie Pictures. The new webseries was shot by Neil Aguilera, written, edited and directed by Mark Anthony Gadia and stars Fernando Jay Huerto and Anthony Noceda, the people who previously brought you the award winning action comedy shortfilm, RULE 43. Based on previous footage, this new webseries will bring the vitality of independent filmmaking that pays homage to the tone of dialogue and closed-quarters hand-to-hand combat seen in films like Skyfall and the Bourne films. SYNOPSIS via Mark Gadia: Agent Sword (Anthony Noceda), long thought to be dead, resurfaces after seven years in hiding. Agent Noir (Fernando Huerto) is sent to investigate his last known whereabouts and to bring him back in alive, if possible. But nothing is ever as it seems. The clip is well over three and a half minutes long, and gives […]

A Beloved 80s Hit Song Sets The Tone For AIM FOR THE HEAD From Jabronie Pictures

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Independent filmmaker Fernando Jay Huerto has unveiled the new trailer for his new upcoming short, Aim For The Head which you can view below: Aim for the Head Teaser Trailer from Fernando Jay Huerto on Vimeo. As per the creation of “The Jabronieverse” DVD, the film was written and shot as an interwoven film between Fernando’s previous independent films, including Aim For The Head: A Guide To Zombie Defense, Aim For The Heart: A Guide To Vampire Defense (also starring Dragon Phoenix Entertainment’s Shaun Charney), Gunpoint 2 (also starring Sunny Smith, Vladislav Rimburg and Eric Jacobus) and one of Jay’s latest film with new Jabronie Pictures actress and AFTH 3 co-director Sarah May Jewell entitled “Heart Shot Grand Prix: Bullet With Butterfly Wings”, a sequel to the 2008 award-winning “Heart Shot Grand Prix” with actress Ashley Rossetti. You can purchase The Jabronieverse DVD now available at the official website. And […]