Tag Archives: F4YL Short

May92014

Posted in F4YL Crew

Stephanie Shen – executive producer / financial adviser

Stephanie Shen is one hard working individual.  Not only is she a business graduate student at the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley, but she also holds down a full time job at music streaming company Rdio in San Francisco, CA, where she also resides.

A real passion for worldly travel, Stephanie, or Steph as her friends call her, looks to transfer into international financial consulting upon graduating.  In fact, she was accepted into a prestigious program that will ship her off in the summer of 2014 to a country unknown in origin to her until right before she is sent off.  WOW!  It is sure to be a great experience for her, and one that a first year graduate student rarely is chosen for.  Exciting indeed!  This will be a perfect intro to test the waters in the field she’s striving for.

Stephanie has aided Fight 4 Your Life behind the scenes since its beginning stages in 2012.  She has served as an executive producer and financial adviser, helping in any way she can in order to make the film a success.  The one studios crew owes her the world and knows she will be at the top of whatever it is she chooses to partake in throughout life.  Truly, her drive and promise are without measure.  THANK YOU Stephanie!

Check Steph out on LinkedIn!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May102014

Posted in F4YL Crew

TJ Kuahine – background music / soundtrack artist

Music producer, artist, Team Alpha Male fighter from Waianae, HI, now living in Sacramento, CA, T.J. Kuahine is a man who doesn’t no the meaning of the word cliche.  So often people get grouped into certain categories by those they choose to associate themselves with.

It would be easy to call T.J. an athlete or jock, because he is, with him being a dedicated mixed martial arts fighter having wrestled through high school and then moving to Sacramento to live and train with UFC superstar Urijah Faber and his Team Alpha Male.  It would also be easy to call him a musician, because he is, with him having produced countless beats for tons of singers, rappers and musicians alike.  The bottom line is T.J. is the perfect example of what it is to go against stereotypes and the norm.

T.J. is many things, as we all are.  And he is not afraid to demonstrate through how he lives what it is to be true to yourself.  A longtime friend of Fight 4 Your Life director Bryan Bachar, T.J. has been part of one studios projects for years, providing music and more.  We are happy to have this talented artist on our team yet again as he aids in the music for F4YL.  We thank you for everything you do $upaFlyTeddy$upaFly!  Keep those beats blastin’ and livin’ the dream.

Check out T.J., his beats, his fights and more on his personal site, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and SoundCloud!

 

– The one studios crew

 

Mar62014

Posted in F4YL Media

F4YL “Running” Teaser Trailer (Short Film Version) (VIDEO)

The following teaser trailer was developed from the footage we shot in 2012 for the short film version of Fight 4 Your Life.  Our goal with this teaser was to demonstrate to the best of our abilities at the time the style and color schemes we were going to go for in developing the Fight 4 Your Life feature length film.  It’s important to note that the short was not shot with much of the color schemes, style, visual FX and more depicted in this trailer in mind.  So, it was a challenge to tweak things to a respectable level for what we wanted.

 

 

With that said, we were also aiming for this teaser to gather enough interest to gain the support of our local filmmaking community.  This was very important in the casting and development process, and more, because it allowed potential cast and crew to see we had a vision, and that we were not simply talking about it.  The teaser also showed we had already put in a lot of work on this project, further illustrating our seriousness about it coming to fruition.

The short film version of F4YL has only been seen by a select few people involved in that production.  We’ve held off showing it to people because it would reveal too much story line of the feature, which shares the same basic structure, even if immensely more detailed and added to.  Truly, they are two different films with strong likenesses, if that makes sense.  But we want that to be seen later, not now!

The actual finished version of the short has been seen by even fewer eyes since the version showed to most people was a rough cut.  Director/editor Bryan Bachar was already in heavy with the feature version of F4YL when he completed tying things up with the short.  So, there you go.

Plan to definitely see the short version of F4YL in the future though, likely on the DVD under special features when everything is said and done!  Then viewers can compare and contrast to all their hearts’ desire.  Anyway, here’s the teaser!  Can you see the similarities between it’s style, color schemes and more and those of the current feature version teaser trailer?  Check the feature “Intro” teaser trailer HERE.

 

– The one studios crew

 
 

Nov192013

Posted in F4YL Blog

Greathouse of Dance in the News

F4YL resident BBoy Brandon “Knowbody” Greathouse and his troop of dancers blew it out recently in San Fransisco at the S.F. Hip Hop Dance Fest.  Check out this SF Gate article to read all about it.  Show the love.  Doin’ big thangs!  Reppin’ Fight 4 Your Life!!!

http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/S-F-Hip-Hop-DanceFest-review-In-step-with-future-4991964.php

 

– The one studios crew

 

Aug12013

Posted in F4YL Cast

Brandon J. Woods

Scientist, musician, Fight 4 Your Life lead / co-producer and overall Renaissance Man, Brandon J. Woods knows the hunger of earnest desire, the recipe for ambition, and the savory taste of achievement. Born in an inner-city drug stricken community of the late 1980s, Brandon emerged from humble beginnings. Concomitantly, he understands the nature of adversity and the will to overcome. As an adolescent, Brandon possessed a strong appreciation for the arts and science, interests that would eventually mature into a passion for music, acting and biomedical research. After graduating high school, Brandon matriculated into the University of California, Davis, where he would obtain a Bachelors of Science degree in Microbiology while concurrently developing his talents as an athlete, songwriter and musical producer.

Following his years as an undergraduate, Brandon continued to refine his skills as an artist while also attaining his Masters Degree in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.  As of the fall of 2013, Brandon now resides in Boston, MA, having matriculated into Harvard School of Medicine, where he is currently earning his PhD.

Brandon has a special affinity for F4YL, and particularly the character of Fleet Blackwood. Brandon says:

 

“Fleet’s story embodies the very essence of my life; the tale of an ambitious boy from a broken home, burdened with the weight of the world on his shoulders; however, blessed with the virtue of sincerity and conviction, is a story I have lived on all accounts.  Moreover, I am deeply moved by the moral undertone of the film.  I am a firm believer that the undertaking of great success and happiness in life is predicated upon self belief, principality and faith.  I feel F4YL does a wholesome job at illustrating the importance of all 3 attributes.”

 

Brandon ended his statement about the movie by saying:

 

“Furthermore, what better a thing to fight for than the vitality of one’s dreams?  Fore, a life without the vitality of wonder is no life at all.”

 

In addition to helping off camera as a co-producer on the project, Brandon plays Fleet Blackwood, the protagonist of Fight 4 Your Life.  We are thankful to have Brandon back for this feature length version of F4YL, with Brandon also having played the role of Fleet in the short version of F4YL from 2012.  Truly, Fight 4 Your Life is fortunate to have someone on board with the multitude of passion, talents and dedication Brandon possesses.

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May102014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Keenan Johnston

Brian Keenan Johnston has worked in public-policy and communications since 1985.  This work entails public speaking, non-profit administration, ‘community organizing’ and effective advocacy.  Principally based in Sacramento, he has worked with legislators throughout the world as an advocate for the medically vulnerable, having testified and worked legislation in all of the state capitols of the Mountain and Pacific states, as well as Washington, D.C., and the national legislatures of New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, and South Africa.

As an administrator of a non-profit corporation and a public-policy and communications adviser, Brian provides advice predicated on creatively achieving three basic goals:
 
1) affirming the dignity of the human person.
2) communicating in an accessible, entertaining and motivating way
3) giving effective agency to the ideas expressed…”GET IT DONE” (‘Activity is not the same as accomplishment’)

 

As the single, most effective tool of mass communications is the moving image, Brian has made a specialty of focus on the medium of film as both art and business, having ‘cut-his teeth’ in the employ of an entertainment law firm in the 1970’s.  As an avocation he has subsequently worked films and documentary productions throughout the world, and on both sides of the camera.

Keenan, which is Brian’s stage name, has acted in many film productions over the years.  It was in 2011 that he met F4YL director Bryan Bachar for a short film project called Passerby (Pass Her Bye), in which Keenan played the lead role.  Since this film, Keenan has been a loyal friend and colleague to the one studios crew, having been in several other one studios films.  So, it was a no brainer to ask Keenan to be a part of the Fight 4 Your Life feature film project, as he had also been in the short film version of F4YL in 2012.

Yes, we’re more than pleased to have Mr. Johnston reprise his role, as it’s always a pleasure to work with him…and his comedic antics on set.  He’s a busy guy who never seems to rest!  In fact, if this character actor is not in front of the camera, he’s behind it, also partaking in running events such as the Life Fest Film Festival in Hollywood, CA.  Truly, we are fortunate to have Keenan aboard.  And we wish him nothing but success in his adventures, giving him the same ongoing support he has given Fight 4 Your Life, and one studios!

Be sure to check out the Life Fest Film Festival!

 

Life Fest Film Festival | Life. It's worth the effort.

Life Fest Film Festival | Life. It’s worth the effort.

 

And check out Keenan on IMDb, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May92014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Eliot Kelly

Eliot Kelly is the head instructor at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  He started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while he was teaching English and coaching wrestling in Japan.  During his stay in Japan, he was fortunate enough to live in a community where many Brazilians lived and quickly became involved with their culture and sports.  Although his training took place in Japan, he experienced complete immersion in Jiu-Jitsu training while surrounded by the Brazilian community.  Eliot explains,

 

“I wanted to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu because I heard of people doing it well into their 50’s and even 60’s.  I finally found something I could do that wasn’t just lifting weights, hitting a ball, or chasing a ball.” 

 

Eliot earned his brown belt in Japan from Michel and Marcio Miyashita, instructors under 5th degree black belt Master Barbosa.  After moving back to the United States from Japan he trained with Andre Glodzinski for almost 2 years until the closing of the first Sacramento gym.  Eliot is currently training with World Champion Professor Marcos Torregrosa.

 

“I wish to teach the Jiu-Jitsu technique and skills I know while emphasizing some of the fun and  unique cultural elements I have experienced in my training.  Please ask me about my experiences, I would love to share them with anyone!”  – Eliot Kelly

 

Prior to his experiences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Eliot was a Division 1 Wrestler at UC Davis under the legendary coaching of Lennie Zalesky and Mark Munoz.  At UCD he became a two time Pac-10 place winner, Open Freestyle State Champion and earned medals at many other College Open tournaments.  Eliot has wrestled and beaten some cream-of-the-crop wrestlers from BIG 10 and BIG 12 schools, including the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa University, Oklahoma State and Oregon State.  He also has experience working as a counselor at a few of the toughest, most renowned wrestling camps in the nation, including J Robinson’s Intensive Wrestling Camp, Camp of Champs Ironman Training Camp, The Eternal Warrior Wrestling Camp and West Coast Wrestling Camps.

Eliot graduated from UC Davis in 2007 with a double major in Japanese and East Asian Studies and a minor in Education.  His Japanese knowledge has come in handy during his journeys to Japan, where he has had a unique coaching experience.  He worked with the freestyle clubs in Shiga Prefecture alongside former Olympians and National Champions, and at Ritsumeikan University alongside a 2 time Olympian.

 

After returning from Japan, back to the Sacramento area, he arrived again at UC Davis to help the team as an Assistant Coach and to train in order to make the Freestyle national team, for which he competed in the Dave Schultz Memorial and Asics Nationals.  Unfortunately, in 2010 the UCD Wrestling team was cut from UCD Athletics.  But Eliot is looking to stay involved in wrestling as he continues to develop the Jiu-Jitsu program in El Dorado Hills.

It was through wrestling Eliot met his longtime friend, creator of Fight 4 Your Life, Bryan Bachar, with B being one of his teammates at UCD.  B says a few words about his friend,

 

“You can’t ask for a better person to know than El Dog.  He’s a genuinely good human being.  And it makes me a better person just to know him.  Like everyone in his life I’m sure, I’m very proud of the man he has become and continues to strive to be.”

 

Eliot has been a supporter of Mr. Bachar’s creative endeavors since college, having helped out regularly as an extra hand, or, more recently, having provided his dojo as a location for F4YL.  In fact, Eliot has a small role in the film as well!  Keep an eye out for him.

And please be sure to check out his business site for his Jui-Jitsu school El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  What a great place!  You can find out more about Eliot and his business on:

Google+

Facebook

Twitter

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

Mar292015

Posted in F4YL Cast

Marc Gardner

Marc grew up in Northern California but has been fortunate enough to have also lived in a variety of other locations, including Los Angeles, Utah and Argentina.  His acting background is made up of many years of experience being on the set, constantly staying active in the field.  Marc has been a part of variety of projects from Hollywood feature films to indie features and shorts, commercials, television productions, industrial shoots and web based projects.

In addition to his time on screen, Marc also provides his talents behind the camera, having played key crew roles in award winning works.  He is a true filmmaker at heart, not simply an actor.  And it’s good to note he has ample experience as a fight coordinator as well.

Mr. Gardner has been performing since elementary school and has been blessed enough to have traveled all over the world to perform as a singer, dancer and actor.  Complementing his goals as an aspiring actor and vocal artist,  Marc has become a well rounded human being.  He spends his days serving as a proud father of five, a personal safety advocate, a self defense trainer and a martial artist, having earned multiple black belts.

Be sure to keep up with Marc’s adventures at MarcGardner.net.  He is also a heavily active with several Facebook groups, posting daily film advice and helpful articles for filmmakers and talent.  Marc’s recent short film The Within has been screened at multiple film festivals around the country and he is currently pursuing turning this project into an ongoing web series.  F4YL creator Bryan Bachar was lucky enough to have had a small role in The Within short and can vouch for its awesomeness.  For more on The Within and other projects of Marc’s, check out Ring22Entertainment.com or The Within Facebook page.

We’re thankful to have Marc aboard Fight 4 Your Life.  A long time supporter, he’s been with us since the F4YL short film in 2012.  And now it’s a family affair, as Marc’s daughter Kaitlyn is also a part of this feature length, large scale production, playing the part of the Karate Girl, aka Cris.  Marc wasn’t able to reprise the same roles he had in the original F4YL short.  But he appropriately enough plays the Karate Girl’s Sensei in the feature.

Thanks again for all your hard work, support, team minded efforts and dedication Marc!

 

Marc Gardner’s Contact and Info:

(916) 204-6272  phone

MarcGardner.net  personal site

Ring22Entertainment.com  company site

Marc on IMDb

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

Aug12013

Posted in F4YL Downloads

Free Download 1 – F4YL Character Collage BG (Short Film Version)

F4YL Character Collage Background - Short Film Version

F4YL Character Collage Background / Wallpaper (Short Film Version)

 

 

Enjoy this awesome background for your desktop or other media devices.  Check next to whichever resolution(s) you want, fill in your name and valid email address and we’ll send you the link(s)….and no spam!  There are plenty of resolutions to choose from!  And you can choose to sign up for our quarterly newsletter, the Fight 4 Your Life Lowdown, to keep up with the project.  Thanks for your support!  Thanks for joining the fight!

 










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    Aug12013

    Posted in F4YL Media

    Fight 4 Your Life Collage Background (Short Version) (GRAPHIC)

    So, you’re probably wondering how you can get the awesome background we currently have on this site on your desktop, right? Well, even if you aren’t, we have you covered! Go to the Downloads page for a FREE digital download of this awesome background. We have plenty of resolutions for you to choose from so you can rock it out on any of your personal devices. The feature film version of this collage background will be available in the near future. Be on the look out!

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