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Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films

Darren Tun & Mike Messina

This is the Action Filmmaking Podcast, the show dedicated to pure action analysis. Our passion for action films and martial arts has led us here where we do in-depth analyses and breakdowns of choreography and fight sequences as well as interviews with action filmmakers around the world. Join us to know more about the beauty of choreography and the arts of action filmmaking from the industry"s best. Catch new episodes weekly!

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00:50:59

Tim R McAdams Pt 1: Salesman to Stuntman, POC in...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/07/30

Introducing: Tim R McAdams. Tim is a business consultant, enrichment speaker, and professional action stuntman. When he isn’t behind a podium, he’s on-set for productions such as Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers Endgame, and Fast & Furious 7 as well as TV shows such as The Wire, The Walking Dead, Oz, Atlanta, and Black Lightning. In this episode, we discuss how Tim grew from theater kid to sales associate to speaker - consultant - stuntman. Tim also talks about his work as a director

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01:01:54

Sundance Film Festival’s First Action Comedy: “First...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/07/02

Enter: Manuel Crosby, co-director and co-writer behind the new action comedy ‘First Date’ that premiered at Sundance Film Festival this year. The film description reads: “Conned into buying a shady '65 Chrysler, shy teen Mike's eagerly anticipated first date with the girl next door, Kelsey, implodes as he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops and a crazy cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park.” Manuel’s work blends

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01:23:31

The Paper Tigers: Bao Tran & Ken Quitugua | How to...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/05/21

Introducing: Bao Tran and Ken Quitugua, two badass action movie masters. For their new feature length film The Paper Tigers, Bao directs and Ken action direct a Kung Fu action-comedy about three aging martial artists when they’re brought back into the fight game to solve the death of their former master. In this episode, we discuss creatively navigating the constraints of indie filmmaking, the difficulties of crowdfunding films, and why both of their directing is focused on characters rather than

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00:48:45

Black History Month Special: Black Panther, Django...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/02/12

Happy Black History Month! This week, we’re celebrating by breaking down some of our favorite action films that feature Black heroes and action filmmakers! We’re talking Black Panther, Django Unchained, and The Last Dragon! Black Panther, Marvel’s action blockbuster featuring the late Chadwick Boseman, has become a cultural icon. We breakdown the incredible casino fight scene, analyze Black Panther's fighting style, air some visual effects grievances, and gush about Michael B Jordan’s

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00:44:51

Vlad Rimburg Pt 3: Jane Wick & Shaky Cam Secrets

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/02/05

Reintroducing: Vlad Rimburg, the bad boy from Belarus. Vlad is an action / 2nd unit director, fight coordinator, fight choreographer, editor, and performer. Notable works include Lucifer, Sultan, and Unlucky Stars. You can find much of his work, from professional pre-viz to action short passion projects, on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/vjvlad?pbjreload=102. In this episode, we go in-depth about Vlad’s work with indie action shorts, discussing how he riffed on John Wick’s fighting

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00:45:05

Vlad Rimburg Pt 2: Lucifer, Brothers, Sultan, Unlucky...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/01/29

Reintroducing: Vlad Rimburg, the bad boy from Belarus. Vlad is an action / 2nd unit director, fight coordinator, fight choreographer, editor, and performer. Notable works include Lucifer, Sultan, and Unlucky Stars. You can find much of his work, from professional pre-viz to action short passion projects, on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/vjvlad?pbjreload=102. In this episode, we discuss Vlad’s experience with Netflix’s hit show Lucifer, Indian action films Brothers and Sultan, and

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01:06:13

Vlad Rimburg Pt 1: From Indie to Hollywood, Making...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/01/22

Introducing: Vlad Rimburg, the bad boy from Belarus. Vlad is an action / 2nd unit director, fight coordinator, fight choreographer, editor, and performer. Notable works include Lucifer, Sultan, and Unlucky Stars. You can find much of his work, from professional pre-viz to action short passion projects, on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/vjvlad?pbjreload=102. In this episode, we discuss transitioning from the indie action world to hollywood, the state of female representation in

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01:10:59

Best of AFD - 2020

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/01/16

Introducing: the best of 2020. It’s been a great year for Action Filmmaking Decoded, so today we’re taking a look back at some of the most interesting clips from our episodes thus far. You may even hear a bit from Skylar, the OG podcast host! This episode, we’ll hear from the action filmmakers on camera, off camera, and everywhere in between. Wade Eastwood talks dropping Tom Cruise out of a plane, Keir Beck explains how to rig a flame throwing guitar player on the front of a speeding truck, Scott

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00:44:04

Garrett Warren Pt 2: Choreographing Logan, Avatar, &...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/01/08

Introducing: Garrett Warren. Garrett is the self proclaimed “best one-eyed, balding stunt coordinator / 2nd unit director in all of Hollywood.” His filmography includes Logan, Avatar, and Alita: Battle Angel. He’s also worked with talent such as Hugh Jackman, Mickey Rourke, James Cameron, and Stephen Spielberg, to name a few. Most recently, Garrett has worked on the upcoming two sequels to Avatar. We sit down with Garrett to break down Alita: Battle Angel’s incredible bar fight scene and discuss

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00:43:21

Garrett Warren Pt 1: Street Fights & Leading Stunt Teams

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/01/01

Introducing: Garrett Warren. Garrett is the self proclaimed “best one-eyed, balding stunt coordinator / 2nd unit director in all of Hollywood.” His filmography includes Logan, Avatar, and Alita: Battle Angel. He’s also worked with talent such as Hugh Jackman, Mickey Rourke, James Cameron, and Stephen Spielberg, to name a few. Most recently, Garrett has worked on the upcoming two sequels to Avatar. In this episode, we discuss choreographing according to story, the incredibly useful shotdeck.com, and

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00:37:03

Christmas Action Movie Breakdowns - Die Hard, Kiss...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/12/25

Welcome to AFD’s Christmas Special! Join Darren and Mike as we explore some of the best holiday action and stunt films of all time: Die Hard, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and Home Alone. We discuss what makes John McClane the perfect action hero, the incredibly witty dialogue of Shane Black, the unique action of a powered-down Iron Man, how Joe Pesci’s head was lit on fire, and the true whereabouts of Mr. Elvis Presley. Today’s episode is laid back and a ton of fun- we hope you enjoy

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01:06:53

Emmanuel Manzanares on Logan, Gemini Man, and 87...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/12/18

Introducing: Emmanuel Manzanares, prolific action choreographer and stunt performer. You can see his handiwork in Logan, Gemini Man, and Batman: Enemy Within, to name a few. We discuss what makes for great stunt camera work and “bending” martial arts for the screen. We also take an in-depth look at Logan, Gemini Man, and more. Join us as we chat with Emmanuel Manzanares, actor and orchestrator of on-screen combat.

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01:04:00

Emmanuel Manzanares on the Fight Choreography...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/12/11

Introducing: Emmanuel Manzanares, prolific action choreographer and stunt performer. You can see his handiwork in Logan, Gemini Man, and Batman: Enemy Within, to name a few. We discuss what makes for great stunt camera work and “bending” martial arts for the screen. We also take an in-depth look at Logan, Gemini Man, and more. Join us as we chat with Emmanuel Manzanares, actor and orchestrator of on-screen combat.

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01:04:00

Mad Max: Fury Road - Keir Beck on Stunt Rigging for Film

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/11/19

Introducing: Keir Beck, award-winning Stunt Coordinator, Director, and writer. Keir is well known for his remarkable work on Mad Max: Fury Road, The Matrix, and Pirates of the Caribbean, to name a few. We talk about Keir’s filmography, his program teaching up and coming stunt performers and riggers, and how being a tree surgeon set up Keir’s film career. As always, we also break down some of our guest’s exceptional stunt work. Join us for this conversation with the incredible Keir Beck.

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00:25:30

The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception - Tom Struthers...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/08/28

Introducing Tom Struthers: international stunt extraordinaire. We had the pleasure of discussing his tales of Bollywood, tremendous impact working with Christoper Nolan in Inception and the Dark Knight Trilogy, and his innovative and revolutionary choreography techniques. Join us in our 2 part interview with Tom Struthers, revolutionist of the stunt coordination industry.

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00:33:51

Tom Struthers on Salman Khan, Bollywood Action...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/08/19

Introducing Tom Struthers: international stunt extraordinaire. We had the pleasure of discussing his tales of Bollywood, tremendous impact working with Christoper Nolan in Inception and the Dark Knight Trilogy, and his innovative and revolutionary choreography techniques. Join us in our 2 part interview with Tom Struthers, revolutionist of the stunt coordination industry.

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00:56:18

Scott Adkins on Ip Man 4 & Boyka Undisputed III Fight...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/08/05

Introducing Scott Adkins: actor, producer, and martial artist to the core. In this episode, we were graced with Mr. Adkins presence as we went down the line of his entire career in the film industry. In the realm of acting, we discussed his tutelage under Dee Cannon and Mykel Shannon Jones (Undisputed III) and his director and actor relationship with Isaac Florentine, Jesse V. Johnson (Accident Man, Debt Collector, Avengement), and Adrian Bol. These director partnerships have given Scott a great

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00:42:45

Mission Impossible Franchise- Wade Eastwood on his...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/07/29

We had the privilege of interviewing Wade Eastwood: one of the biggest names in stunt coordination, most famously known for his work on 'Mission: Impossible Fallout' and 'Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation'. He has worked on stunts for over twenty-seven years including the James Bond Franchise, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jack Reacher, and Edge of Tomorrow. Here, we had the chance to talk to Eastwood about his exciting stunt coordinating & 2nd unit directing experiences with Tom Cruise and

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00:54:40

Michael Lehr on Extracton Fight Scene Breakdowns and...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/07/16

Introducing part 2 with Michael Lehr: Professional stuntman who has worked on Rocket Jump shorts, video game mo-cap (Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Sleeping Dogs), the John Wick franchise, Logan, Extraction, Mulan, and now Fast and Furious 9 doubling as Han Lue. In this 2 part interview series he answers questions about his start in the industry, his martial arts background, Asian Americans in stunts, and breakdowns from his extensive stunt filmography. Join us in this interview with the one and

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01:08:19

Michael Lehr on John Wick 3, Mulan, Fast and Furious...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2020/07/09

Introducing Michael Lehr: Professional stuntman and actor who has worked on Rocket Jump shorts, video game mo-cap (Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Sleeping Dogs), the John Wick franchise (John Wick 2 & John Wick 3) with Keanu Reeves, Logan, Extraction (netflix) with Chris Hemsworth, Mulan, and now Fast and Furious 9 doubling as Han Lue. In this 2 part interview series he answers questions about his start in the industry, his martial arts background, Asian Americans in stunts, and breakdowns from

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