The premiere for Death Grip on June 30th, 2012 was a night I'll never forget. Two years of solid labor suddenly morphed into something real and alive. The audience reaction was incredible. They got every joke (and a bunch of others, which I didn't expect), screamed at the gore, and cheered after every fight scene. [...]
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Small Fish and a Promise
onThe latest series of events in Stunt People history have made it painfully obvious to me that you have to be a huge player to get any momentum in the entertainment world. Materials - Getting a printing company to make 1,000 DVDs on time when their regular clients print 50,000 is like pulling teeth. Printing [...]
Final Thoughts from An Action Filmmaker In Cannes – European Film Financing
onThe journey home from Cannes was long, but it gave me some time to evaluate the whole trip. The most shocking realization was how little we knew about the European film industry simply because we live in the USA. Even attending the American Film Market didn't prepare us for what Cannes was all about. The [...]
It’s Coming – Death Grip Premiere on June 30, 2012
onUpdate: You can now purchase tickets for the premiere at http://tinyurl.com/DeathGripMoviePremiere for $10 each! It's happening! Our kick-ass, martial arts action-thriller Death Grip now has an official date for its theatrical premiere! When: Saturday June 30, 2012 @ 7:00 PM Where: Bal Theatre - 14808 E 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578 (Google Maps) Ticket [...]
Information, technology, and economy as it relates to filmmakers
onRecently my post celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of KWOON sparked some discussion on the forum about the state we're in today compared to 10 years ago. Not in general, but as filmmakers. For those who have been hiding from the news (for good reason), we're in a recession that's probably the worst since 1929. [...]
Zumbi of Zion I in Pete Lee's New Movie
onZumbi of Zion I stars alongside Theresa Wondra in Pete Lee's latest film, "This Close or This Far." The film also features acting performances by Stunt People members Eric Jacobus, Stacie Rashel, Ed Kahana (who also produces), Brandon Daranouvongs, Shaun Finney, and newcomer Erika Balasabas. "This Close or This Far" was shot on the Sony [...]
Ninjas Work Too in Ed Kahana's "9 to 5 Ninja!" [Trailer]
onEven ninjas have day jobs.9 to 5 Ninja is an upcoming martial arts action-adventure mini-series featuring The Stunt People. The series begins with Aya (Anne Lundbom) and Gunner (Eric Jacobus) as two ninjas working for Ninjatel, a San Francisco non-profit that specializes in espionage, surveillance, extraction, and maiming on a 'case-by-case' basis. All proceeds go [...]
Dennis Ruel in "Rival Grocers" – Now Online
onDennis Ruel and Ken Quitugua face off in episode one of "Rival Grocers," a series written and directed by Ken himself. Chuck (Ken) and Jim (Dennis) are grocers from separate supermarkets. They face off when they meet down in a parking garage during a grocery delivery. [Streaming Version]
"Patient Zero" – New Film by Dennis Ruel feat. SP Now Online
onDennis Ruel has just finished his short "Patient Zero," an action film about a group of college students caught up in a crazy experiment. Two guys and a girl wake up to find they're trapped in a building and being persued by angry college kids and a zombie. [Full Download]