THE HIT LIST: May 13, 2019
At long last, it’s been another two weeks since then and so it’s time to present the latest finds from around the web for another installment of The Hit List.
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UNFINNISHED BUSINESS: Mikko Löppönen On Fighting For Film In Finland
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The second pic reveals Film Combat Syndicate favorite, actress and filmmaker Yadi Nieves, in the first of a few teaser images now viral for an upcoming project from Distinctive Light Entertainment.
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The second poster hails from the inner workings of UK-based Decoded Theory with upcoming shortfilm survival thriller, Eden Grey, starring Mhairy Calvey as soldier-turned-fugitive on the run from a military black ops facility in the ultimate fight to expose the truth of her base’s dark experiments. Writer and director Tyrone Samuels produces with R.E. Wolfe and Christopher Jolley, and with a cast that includes Marco Torrens, Keith Porter, Timothy Hofmeier, Gately Freeman, Hannah Chalmers and Al Roye.
THE HIT LIST: May 29, 2017
My weekend was pretty good. I finally managed to relax a little on Saturday and Sunday with some obligatory movie viewing before commencing putting together tonight’s Hit List.
Speaking of which, there is a LOT to cover so, let’s get onto it with the latest updated stunt reel by Jazzy Ellis, and other new stunt and training reels by some of today’s top and up-and-coming stunt performers, including Nik Pelekai (more on him later), Kristina Baskett, Kevin Rogers, Kyla Hymas, Cris Fonseca, Christina Howe, Bryan Vigier, Eric C. Sun, Kent Lloyd, Brandon McClary, Robert Steven Brown (more on him later) and Kefi Abrikh.
Two extensive reels round out the stunt reels of the week in the playlist, first of which carries a bit of a story theme to it for stuntman Jordan Scott as he invokes a journey of trial over tribulation through imagery and his contribution to the field. It’s more of a personal feat than one he showcases for work (you can view that one here), but it’s available to the public, nonetheless. The playlist finishes with a five-minute montage of actor, martial artist and filmmaker Darren Holmquist and his journey as a stuntman and up-and coming film professional through consistent training.
Twelve reels in total. Enjoy!
This week’s matters of promotion are of a loaded batch and we begin with a poster debut for U.K. filmmaker Leif Johnson’s upcoming short, Kowloon Killers. The ambitious new turn on Asian action martial arts thrills is still a ways from its completion while you can also view a behind-the-scenes look featuring actor and martial artist Tien Hoang (artwork by Art Of Supershinobi).
The playlist continues with a fight scene highlight reel which actor, stuntman and filmmaker Ryan Monolopolous released last summer for his upcoming action sci-fi short, Alpha. I’m presenting it again here for coherence in wake of his most recent poster unveiling of the shortfilm thriller now poised as one of three Atlanta-made shorts premering at the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24. Tickets are available so if you’re in the area by then and wanna be around some great film festival fare, click here and get yours today. (Artwork by Maddy Booth).
Following that are teaser trailers for writer, editor and director Tanja Keller’s starring role in Beyond Return with Ron Smoorenburg, 48 Hour Film Project entry Finest City Showdown from Jabronie Pictures (and yes, it is a musical), the most recent teaser for the second installment of Darkan Entertainment’s Black Lightining fan film project with actor and director Choice Skinner – the first of which you can view HERE, the latest trailer for Matthew Kohler’s inspired new fanfilm, Batman: Master Of Fear from Red Fist Productions, a teaser for the early June premiere of Jordan Cann’s inspired visual martial arts/musical mix, DeTour, and the final trailer for actor, martial artist and filmmaker Leroy Kincaide’s Max Payne: Retribution ahead of its June 24 release!
Time to wind things down with an equally awesome array of action and film fight work, the first two of which are practice vids beginning with James Harris‘s lensing of stunt players Ashley Beck and Cali Nelle, and Kenny Wong‘s own DP work with Ben Hinnant and Jamal Warren.
Gui DaSilva gets to take out the trash in Chores in his latest collaboration with Felix King before things get Relentless with I AM WATER Stunt Team’s own Robert Steven Brown and performers Meghan Whitfield and Bri Marie Korin, and even moreso with Nik Pelekai in British Assassin from Wolf Stunts.
Rounding out the playlist up first are a trio of brief action comedy skits from the good folks at 6 Brothers Productions titled ReLoad. The first part was released in April and there’s no specific plot while all three range anywhere from a minute-plus to over three minutes. Thus, expect action, carnage, and a good dose of slapstick or several with Nathan Bender front and center, and more episodes to come.
Last and far from least is the latest shortfilm directing debut from Martial Club’s own Daniel Mah in Challenge Of The Fruit Ninja. Mah plays a martial artist who spends is every moment training as he strenuously tries to solve a clue that could ultimately increase his power. Andy Le plays our titular ninja burdening our hero in this latest array of kung fu and laughs from a fine group of people that now finds itself among the likes of Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan. True story. And good on them!
Enjoy the hits!
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No Guns Needed In The Latest Episode Of THE FIGHTING JOURNEY From Lunar Stunts
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 embed below and take The Fighting Journey for yourselves!
Self High Five! Watch Jabronie Pictures' New 48-Hour Film Fest Action Comedy Short, THE FINNISHER!
Fans of online action cinema well-knowing of the comedic misadventures that take place in the body of work from award-winning independent filmmaker and actor Fernando Jay Huerto will be pleased to stick around in the coming years. He’s got some things brewing with a few friends from overseas, including Finnish singer, actress and Wushu purveyor Jessica Wolff who can now be seen in the latest 48-Hour Film Festival project from Jabronie Pictures titled, The Finnisher.
The story takes off with Wolff in the role of Joyce, a Finnish I.A. investigator who coerces an unsuspecting fellow named Tim to help her allocate the sensitive info she has against the will of a corporate goon squad hot on her tail. The project was completed within two-days on the week of June 28, with Jabronie Pictures, representing the project for its festival premiere in San Diego in mid-July, ultimately winning best fight choreography and earning three nominations for Huerto and Wolff, including Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
The two already have quite a handful of projects coming down the pipe from their earlier collaborations this year, and with any luck, they will eventually be able to help revamp one of Huerto‘s most memorable early Jabronie works, the Gunpoint trilogy, with Wolff in a role specifically designed to tie into another of Huerto‘s exciting, action-packed universes, Heart Shot Grand Prix.
As previously stated, things are happening, slowly as always with the state of independent film, of course. But, they do happen, and as good as the results appear to be from this latest get-together among Wolff and the inspired professionals over at Jabronie Pictures, I certainly hope things happen VERY soon.
Hopefully you have been keeping up with Jabronie Pictures over at their official Facebook page, at least. However, if you’re just now learning about them, then I suppose now is as good a time as any to catch on. So, without further ado, feel free to watch The Finnisher in the embed below where you may also subscribe their channel, and even browse for a bit.
Also, while you’re at it, CLICK HERE to visit the official website for Jessica Wolff…but only because a lot of cool stuff happens there too!
Watch Jay And Sunny Take Flight In SEASONS BEATINGS 2: NEW YEARS' BEATINGS!
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!
New Shortfilm Trailer: FAHRENHEIT
Fahrenheit is expected for a mid-March release. Watch the trailer:
BATTLE HERO: ABSOLUTE Season Two Is A Go!
Today on February 19, 2013, our Indiegogo fundraiser for Battle Hero Absolute has become 100% fully funded at our goal of $4,000, with 9 days left to spare. We have the greatest fans and friends in the world. Thank you those who supported us and donated. I will donate $100 myself to Rady’s Children’s hospital as a gesture of gratitude. Additional donations are welcome, as it will be used to fund the second season.
Check Out The Latest Action Preview For CODENAME: SWORD
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.
A Beloved 80s Hit Song Sets The Tone For AIM FOR THE HEAD From Jabronie Pictures
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