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PODCAST

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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00:40:38

Todor Lazarov Pt 2: RRR Action Scenes, Jail Break...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2023/05/19

Re-Introducing: Todor “Juji” Lazarov, RRR Action Director!Todor is known for his stunt work on Hellboy, Game of Thrones, Expendables 2, and most recently RRR as Action Director which won a Golden Globe and Oscar In this episode, we dive deep into the action of RRR, from flipping a carriage by hand to practical action camera advice to the complex rigging required for the iconic jail break sequence. This episode has been in the AFD vault for too long… Join us as we chat with Todor “Juji”

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01:01:07

TODOR “JUJI” LAZAROV: RRR Action Director, Horse...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2023/02/18

Introducing: Todor Lazarov also known as Juji. Todor is known for his stunt work on Hellboy, Game of Thrones, Expendables 2, and most recently RRR as Action Director which won a Golden Globe recently and is now nominated for an Oscar In this episode, we discuss Sambo and Judo, directing an award winning short film, Todor’s interests in Opera shows, and the challenging yet rewarding task of stunt work with children. We also take a deep dive into RRR, breaking down the filming of animals, the rigs of

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01:31:34

GUI DASILVA: Black Panther Stunt Double, Stuntmen...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2022/11/02

Introducing: Gui DaSilva-Greene. Gui is known for his works on Captain America: Civil War as Black Panther's double, Avengers: Endgame, Paper Tigers as well as the incredible My Hero Academia fan film UA:LA. You may know him as the co-host of Corridor Digital’s Stuntmen React series or their new Netflix spinoff Punch 4 Punch. In this episode, we discuss the 4 Ingredients for a masterful stunt reel, Gui’s top kicking exercises, keys to live action anime, and the next generation of bonafide action

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01:11:15

Eric Linden: Punisher, Daredevil, Stuntmen React, &...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2022/01/22

Introducing: Eric Linden. Eric served as the stunt double for Jon Bernthal as Punisher before moving onto stunt coordinate Netflix’s Punisher and Daredevil series. Other projects include Black Adam, Red Notice, Suicide Squad, and Avengers Endgame to name a few. You may recognize him from YouTube where he coordinated stunts for many Rocket Jump / FreddieW videos and currently serves as a series regular for Corridor Digital’s Suntmen React series! In this episode, we discuss Eric’s love for (and

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00:34:08

Vanessa Campos: Never Back Down Revolt & Becoming an...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2022/01/14

Introducing: Vanessa Campos. Vanessa is a rising action performer, fighter, and MMA presenter. She recently made her film debut alongside Michael Bisping in Never Back Down: Revolt. Her martial arts journey has landed her both inside the ring as a Muay Thai fighter and behind the desk as a commentator. In this episode, we discuss her professional fights and her training journey which has brought her to legendary MMA locations such as Strike Blast Gym (home to the Notorious Conor Mcgregor!) We also

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01:27:33

Halloween Action Movie Breakdowns feat. Jerry Horror!...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/10/31

Happy Halloween! Today, we’ll be diving into three of our favorite action horror films, and helping us accomplish this spooky task is Jerry Horror, host of “The Offering” podcast! In this episode, we break down the groundbreaking Blade and explore how Wesley Snipes laid the groundwork that the MCU would be built upon several years later. We also explore how Aliens was able to so effectively act as an action-oriented sequel to its horror-centric predecessor. Finally, we get into the divisive Freddy v

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00:46:14

Justin Eaton Pt 2: Falcon and the Winter Soldier...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/10/22

Re-Introducing: Justin Eaton, stuntman and double in Banshee, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, and Punisher. He was Emmy nominated for his stunt performance as Captain America John Walker in Falcon and The Winter Soldier. He is also married to CC Ice, double for Black Widow and Scarlet Witch! In this episode, we discuss his work on Daredevil where he doubled the legendary Scott Glenn! We also get a story about Scott Elk hunting on his front porch. Justin also talks about his time doubling Dr Strange for

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00:42:16

AFD News: Scott Adkin's One Shot Film, Animated Blade...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/10/16

Welcome to AFD News! Today's news includes a trailer for Scott Adkin’s no-cut military action film “One Shot,” Demon Slayer Season 2’s announcement, and Daredevil’s showrunner parts ways with Marvel We also discuss Will Poulter being cast as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Jake Gyllenhaal starring as Prophet in Sam Hargrave directed superhero film, We get into trailers for international blockbuster Sanak, Amazon’s Hanna Season 3, new Korean action series My Name, Dragon Ball Super:

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01:09:20

Justin Eaton Pt 1: Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/10/08

Introducing: Justin Eaton, stuntman and double in Banshee, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, and The Punisher. He was Emmy nominated for his stunt performance as Captain America John Walker in Falcon and The Winter Soldier. He is also married to CC Ice, double for Black Widow and Scarlet Witch! In this episode, we discuss his work as Bloody Face on American Horror Story, scaring people on set with his monster makeup, and receiving an action stunt crash course for Bunraku. We also dive into his work

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00:38:12

AFD News: Trailers for Matrix 4, Cobra Kai, Hawkeye,...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/10/01

Welcome to AFD News for 10/1/21! Today's news includes a new action BTS video of Jason Momoa in Dune, new Russo Brothers comments about a precarious future with the MCU, and Shang Chi making bank as the highest grossing domestic film of 2021! *Since the time of recording, Scarlett Johansson has announced that she settled her dispute with Disney! We discuss many trailers from around the web and Netflix’s TUDUM Event. Those include Matrix Resurrections, Hawkeye, Cobra Kai, Cowboy Bebop, Extraction 2,

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01:14:16

Andy Cheng Pt 2: Shang Chi Arena Fight, Making Rush...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/09/26

Welcome to the final stretch of Shang Chi Week! This week featured Joseph Le and Vi-Dan Tran. Today, we are… Introducing: Andy Cheng. He is known as fight coordinator for Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He is also a veteran of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team working on films such as Who Am I, Mr Nice Guy, Shanghai Noon, and Rush Hour 1 & 2. Other works of his include: Into the Badlands, The Rundown, Scorpion King, and 6 Underground. In Part II, we’ll be breaking down other Jackie Chan

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01:15:17

Andy Cheng Pt 1: Shang Chi Fight Coordinator, Jackie...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/09/17

Welcome to the final stretch of Shang Chi Week! This week featured Joseph Le and Vi-Dan Tran. Today, we are… Introducing: Andy Cheng. He is known as fight coordinator for Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He is also a veteran of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team working on films such as Who Am I, Mr Nice Guy, Shanghai Noon, and Rush Hour 1 & 2. Other works of his include: Into the Badlands, The Rundown, Scorpion King, and 6 Underground. In this episode, Andy regails us with his exploits as a

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00:50:48

Vi-Dan Tran & Joseph Le Pt 2: Shang Chi Bus Scene...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/09/15

Welcome to Shang Chi Week! We’ll be releasing Shang Chi action team interviews today, Wednesday, and Friday! Introducing: Joseph Le & Vi-Dan Tran. Both were action designers on Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Vi-Dan is a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. His works include The Foreigner, Bleeding Steel, and Into the Badlands as well as his original fan films such as Cyberpunk 2077: Phoenix Program and Darth Maul: Apprentice. Joseph Le is also know for fan films such as Mulan: An

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01:09:37

Vi-Dan Tran & Joseph Le Pt 1: Shang Chi Action...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/09/12

Welcome to Shang Chi Week! We’ll be releasing Shang Chi action team interviews today, Wednesday, and Friday! Introducing: Joseph Le & Vi-Dan Tran. Both were action designers on Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Vi-Dan is a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. His works include The Foreigner, Bleeding Steel, and Into the Badlands as well as his original fan films such as Cyberpunk 2077: Phoenix Program and Darth Maul: Apprentice. Joseph Le is also know for fan films such as Mulan: An

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00:42:48

AFD News: Spider-Man NWH Trailer, Matrix 4...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/09/03

Welcome to AFD News for 9/3/21! We discuss the newest Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, the recent Matrix 4 Resurrection first look from CinemaCon, and the latest photos released from Netflix's live action Cowboy Bebop. We also breakdown the bus fight scene from Marvel's latest film Shang Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings. You can see the scene here. Other news includes the tragic events in Afghanistan and what it means for Afghan women and filmmakers, the passing of Ed Asner and Sonny Chiba. Also covered

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00:57:00

CC Ice: Scarlet Witch & Black Widow Stunt Double...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/08/27

Introducing: CC Ice. CC is a professional stunt woman known for doubling Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Scarlet Johansson’s Black Widow throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is the owner of Space Cat Stunts Inc, Apex Entertainment Studios, and The Chamber Gym. In this episode, we discuss CC’s love for Aliens’ Ripley and T2’s (Terminator 2) Sarah Connor, how being a dancer helps stunt performers work with fight partners to sell a story, married life as a stunt industry couple, the

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00:30:25

AFD News: Brad Allan Passes Away, Captain America 4...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/08/21

Welcome to AFD News! Today's news includes the unfortunate passing of action film legend Brad Allan, Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network finds a new home, casting announcements for Witcher prequel series, live action My Hero Academia film finds its director, Alan Taylor talks losing interest in film after fan backlash over Thor 2 and Terminator Genisys, casting updates for Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train, Ryan Reynolds and potentially Extraction’s Chris Hemsworth make their way to Fortnite, Paper Tigers hits

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00:24:48

Tim R McAdams Pt 2: Avengers Infinity War & Endgame,...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/08/13

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 go in depth on his experience losing 25 lbs in 3 weeks, getting beat up on The Wire, being a part of entertainment history with HBO’s Oz,

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00:39:23

AFD News: John Wick 4 Cast, Shang Chi Trailer, &...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/08/07

Welcome to AFD News, the new series from Action Filmmaking Decoded. Today's news includes casting announcements for John Wick 4, a trailer for Marvel's Shang Chi, the new action series 'Take Out' from Randall Park and Lana Condor, early Suicide Squad release performance, Snake Eyes shaky cam, Ghost Busters trailer, Paper Tigers doing great on iTunes, and a new video from Ameridote's Master Ken. We also do an in-depth discussion of the crazy church fight scene from 2014's Kingman. Colin Firth plays

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00:00:56

Season 2 Announcement | New Release Schedule, AFD...

Action Filmmaking Decoded- The Story of Action Films ·

2021/08/06

Hello! Quick announcement from Mike and Darren about the show moving forward... We'll be releasing episodes every Friday, alternating between our signature filmmaker interviews and news / breakdown episodes. We also have a Patreon! If you enjoy the work we do and want to support us, you can contribute to the show! Donating as little as $1 per month will get you an exclusive video-breakdown of an action scene each month! It's been a great ride so far and we're looking forward to bringing you

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