Short film "Ground and Pound" (literally translated as “knock down and stab”) director/screenwriter Paul Drexler-Martell was presented at this year's festival "Action on Film 2012".
Nominations:
- Best Fight Choreography (Short Film)
- Best Action Short Film of the Year
- Best fight
Plot:
To help his family get out of a difficult financial situation, an MMA promoter signs up his best fighter for a high-stakes tournament. But with all his money on the line, can he really rely on him when the stakes are so high?
Teaser trailer for the short film "Ground and Pound"
Anis Cheurfa and Danny Graham - Deadly Sin Six
Source: thestuntpeople.com
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Tags: Deadly Sin Six, Ground and Pound, Anis Cheurfa, Daniel Graham, short film, Paul Drexler-Martell
Jaidev, you were right, the last short film won. Today I will try to translate the review.
Regarding competitors - I AGREE! Indeed, things are not going well at all! True, the creators are trying to build a picture, everything is smooth... but the action... it’s completely creepy! + It’s simply indecent to act in a movie with such faces. Even in a short film.
But the last video (58 sec.) is very promising! It's interesting to watch the full movie.
The camera, of course, walks around and again there is some kind of gang, but it’s a bit harsh and strong.
A couple more opponents:
youtube.com/watch?v=7PVWTuo9ZD4&feature=player_embedded
youtube.com/watch?v=n3zOU0XUaFc&feature=player_embedded
Noooo - EVERYTHING is sad with our competitors! :)
Their competitors are doing no better:
youtube.com/watch?v=CIkcNpdFFsY&feature=player_embedded#!
Best action short of the year?
But.
All this is again filmed in a very bland and repulsive manner. At least for me. You can feel it even in the trailer.
If the creators want to make a film about martial arts and all kinds of fights, then why not use the old classic scheme (plot, cinematography, editing) of kung fu films. Just like Quentin Tarantino did.
Personally, I would do the same. By adding modern gadgets in editing.
The guys are moving very well! But... there is again an obvious strain on the brain (I’m talking about the last video). Fight so much and suddenly find a knife in your pocket!!! The highest degree of illogicality!
All this is reminiscent of hackneyed scenes of running around the city using parkour. There are so many cool ideas, thoughts and situations in the world.