For all you fans out there, here’s a slideshow of some production pics from the many shoots for Fight 4 Your Life. Good memories indeed! More to come!
As always, thanks for your support.
– The one studios crew
Apr172015
For all you fans out there, here’s a slideshow of some production pics from the many shoots for Fight 4 Your Life. Good memories indeed! More to come!
As always, thanks for your support.
– The one studios crew
May152014
Casting call everyone!!!
one studios is making its final casting call for Fight 4 Your Life! The following roles are needed for the final shoots scheduled between July 31st – August 10th, 2014.
We are having a very last minute meeting regarding casting, crew and anything else regarding these final shoots on Thursday, July 10 at 6:45 pm at the Arcade Library’s Meeting Room in Sacramento. The address is…2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821. We invite you to attend if you can make it.
Otherwise, please contact the one studios crew at either CastMe@F4YLMovie.com, or, Crew@F4YLMovie.com to either schedule an audition or inquire about helping as crew. You can also mosey on over to our contact page and shoot us a message there.
Auditions for these final roles are being held on Monday, July 14th in Davis, CA and Tuesday, July 15th in Sacramento AND possibly Davis again. Yes, this means we might be having a duo of auditions happening at the same time on July 15th. We are also considering having auditions on Wednesday, July 16th in the San Francisco area. That will be determined soon! Please contact us for specific time slots and locations.
Let us know the role(s) you’re interested in, your experience, your availability between now and the shooting duration, your age and please shoot us your resume and head shot. If you don’t have a resume or head shot, a personal picture and info on your experience will do. Your experience should correlate to the role(s) you’re going out for. And please send a full body shot also if the role(s) you’re going out for calls for being physically fit.
The cast of Fight 4 Your Life is filled with fantastic people from all walks of life. You should be sure to click over to the cast page and check some of their profiles out. And do the same with our awesome crew! These are the people you’ll be working with, so, why not get to know them a little?
Also, we like to be very open and direct about the pay situation for this project. We hate to say it, but these are not paid roles. We respect your time and craft actors. We understand and appreciate all the blood, sweat and tears you put into what you do. Productions don’t happen without you. However, no one on this project is getting paid, including the crew.
Fight 4 Your Life has always been about bringing the community together and making a movie for the love of the art and to help Nor Cal filmmaking grow. If we can make proceeds in the long run, surely one studios will give back to all those persons involved in the process. But our main goal is to give back by getting this project finished. And we’re 85% done! So, know that you’d not only be joining a lot of really cool people on a really cool project, but that you’d be coming on board a project that is actually going to see the light of day. Awesome!
But we totally understand if this isn’t for you. Paying the bills is pretty important, after all. We appreciate your support and interest friends.
Now, to the open roles….
Athletic, Well Built / Manly Attractive Male Boxer:
Short Character Description:
This character is arrogant and outgoing. Yes, he is a bit of an ass. The kind of guy people love to hate. But he is a legit boxer and can back up his big mouth. Actor should be athletic with a good build and not shy. Boxing experience is a huge plus. He should be somewhat attractive also since this character is a big shot and has always been an alpha male himself. Actor should be able to play an early 20’s version of this character for a backflash scene, as well as the present day version of this character, which is mid to later 20’s, perhaps 30ish. Shirtless scenes are required, as he’ll be in a boxing match, of course. Challenging role for a serious actor.
Athletic Male / Boxer Type:
Short Character Description:
This character is a good guy. Very supportive and a team player. He doesn’t get pushed around. He’s tough. He comes from the hard part of town but hasn’t let that make him do wrong or act wrong. He can dish it out if needed. He respects and loves the sport of boxing. He might not be the best boxer, but he’s an extremely hard worker. Great guy to train with and have in your corner.
Prime Female Role – Reporter Type:
Character Description:
This character is the classic reporter, tenacious and daring to get the story. She’s not shy and can be very sly. She’s out for the best stories to prove herself. She won’t back down and some even view her as a pest. She really just driven, always thinking. Very bright.
She’s in love with her work. And she has passion for the truth. She holds herself to a high standard and think of herself as honorable. She fights for what’s right. A person of the law and human rights. And she’s a sucker for a sad story or a story of struggle. She considers herself a story teller and believes everyone has the right to know, which makes her perfect for her profession.
The problem is her conscience and good spirit often gets the better of her, not allowing her to do a lot of things her colleagues will to move up on the ladder. Her sense of righteousness annoys her colleagues and tends to make her the laughing stock as they often mock her behind her back.
Most know not to mock her to her face, however, because she’s quick to defend herself and will often go overboard, not letting it go, when doing so. She’s smart and quick to pick up on things, especially through speech. So, you’re not going to pull one over on her.
She’s always calculating and thinking. And she has some street smarts to her as well. The perfect reporter’s attributes aside from the inability to give in to the dark side of news and getting ahead. But her persistence, neverending tenacity and pursuit for the ultimate story keeps her going. She’s determined to find her success, but only through being good at her work, not by selling out.
Knowledge is power to her. And getting knowledge to the people is the most important thing to her. It’s her primary directive. But she has a heart….and she has an admirer.
Prime Male Role – Athletic:
Character Description:
Obnoxious loud mouth that will always back his boy. He’s the guy everyone hates, but since he hangs with the big shot people leave him alone. He is loyal though, having always stuck with his friend through thick and thin. But it’s easy to stick with someone when they’re always winning. His loyalty has developed off of opportunity. But he does cherish his friendship and looks for his friend’s praise.
He’s not a weakling though. Has some boxing skill himself. But boxing is more of a game to him, not a career. He does it because his friend does it. He’s a follower. And he’s invested a lot of time into following, having followed his friend’s coat tails since they were kids.
He’ll be the first to speak up for his friend and the first to put others down in his friend’s wake. He is witty, but not that intelligent. Good with words, but it’s the way that he delivers them that make his verbal rants and attacks successful. He’s a showman, an announcer. He’s the dedicated hype man everyone wishes they had.
He’s willing to look like a complete jerk to be on the winning team and back his boy. It’s not even that he’s not confident or insecure in himself. He just doesn’t care. He knows where his loyalties lay and doesn’t care how he looks to others or about other people’s feelings. Shallow.
He and his friend are perfect fits for each other because they are both dicks.
Actor must be able to play later and early 20’s.
Short Character Description:
Tallies the points during a competition. Actor does not have to be athletic. Character is extremely passionate about the competition he is helping score, and admires greatly supreme performance; like it’s a show, a feat of art. Gets emotional. Think of a passionate ballroom dancing judge or something.
Description:
We need as many background actors/extras as we can get. Men, women, teen boys and girls, all ages. No acting experience needed. Come join the fight and help us make these scenes as realistic as possible! All extras will get a gift for their time and efforts!
Thanks again for your interest and support! They mean a lot to everyone involved.
– The one studios crew
May102014
Check out this awesome production still graphic of the evil Shadow Warrior….Who is the Shadow Warrior? ….Look out for his character bio on the characters page!
– The one studios crew
May72014
Having pursued entertainment and martial arts throughout his life, Brandon Kyle, born Brandon Kyle Umipeg, strives for high intensity and a well balanced life. When he isn’t rolling around on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat or practicing his MMA skill set, he is likely spending time with his lovely wife Meryll and French Bulldog/self proclaimed son Tums.
This Vallejo, CA native also loves taking drives in his classic Mustang, his cherished car. But cars aren’t his only ride of choice. Put Brandon on a snowboard and he feels right at home!
An avid San Francisco 49ers fan, Brandon loves the thrill of sport. As mentioned, he practices mixed martial arts and has competed in the ring many times, even having earned a championship belt. His skills and drive have been of great benefit to Fight 4 Your Life.
When Brandon met Fight 4 Your Life director Bryan Bachar through online contact they quickly set up a meeting to discuss bringing Brandon on board. What was suppose to be a common meeting turned into a two hour talk fest.
“Brandon and I just clicked. It was obvious we are on the same wave length and when you connect with someone like that it is simply a blessing. I don’t know what we would have done without Brandon on this project. He’s helped with fight choreography. He’s acted. And he’s been instrumental in locking in several key locations for us that there is no way we would have gotten without him. I am honored to have him now as both a colleague and a friend.” – Bryan Bachar
Look out for Brandon in Fight 4 Your Life, and be a friend and like him on Facebook!
– The one studios crew
May72014
What can we say about Kevin to not understate him and his talents? Kevin is a rad dude….PERIOD!!!
Hailing from Shingle Springs, CA, Kevin Cogburn has always lived his life a bit on the edge. Anything active and high octane that gets his adrenaline going tends to draw him in. He has been an avid practitioner of martial arts, gymnastics, parkour, motorcycle riding and stunt performing for many years now. It is from this background Kevin came upon Fight 4 Your Life, with the one studios crew being in need of a stunt performer and actor when first casting for the F4YL short film in March of 2012.
Kevin was looking to extend his stunt skill sets, build experience on camera and show the world what he could do. It was a marriage made in the heavens, especially when we realized how cool of a dude he is. And he’s been on board Fight 4 Your Life since. In fact, Kevin continues to aid one studios whenever possible. More than simply a colleague on call, we consider Kevin an honorary member of the one studios crew and we all look forward to good things ahead from him, whether by way of acting, stunt work or his musical ambitions….Kevin serves as lead singer in a local Sacramento area hard rock band.
In addition to contributing to the fight choreography of one of the big fight scenes in Fight 4 Your Life, Kevin also has lent us his acting abilities. Look out for him on screen when Fight 4 Your Life comes to a theater, TV or computer monitor near you! In the mean time, be a friend and like Kevin on Facebook!
– The one studios crew
May72014
Sixth Degree Black Belt KJN, Jonathan Calizar, has been training with Ernie Reyes’ West Coast Martial Arts since the age of four. He has traveled nationally with the Ernie Reyes Demonstration Team. He is experienced in Tae Kwon Do, Wu-shu, gymnastics and a variety of martial arts.
With thirteen years of teaching experience, Jonathan still follows his passion for instructing students. Having moved to Folsom, CA in July of 2004, he proudly has honored the opportunity to teach the Martial Arts way. One of his favorite quotes comes from Kwan Jang Nim Scott Coker,
“It’s not the teacher who teaches, it’s how the teacher teaches.”
Jonathan says,
“I’ve learned a lot in my brief lifespan, but what I will always remember are all the people who supported me. Unfortunately, the list would never end! So to everyone who supported me in the decisions I’ve made, I want to thank you for being there for me, and I will forever be indebted to you.”
Jonathan has served as a fight and stunt choreographer for Fight 4 Your Life, having met director Bryan Bachar through mutual colleague, and dear friend to B, Eliot Kelly. B was amazed at the crazy acrobatics and high-flying kicks Jonathan could execute with precision.
“There was without a doubt Jonathan had to be a part of this film. His abilities separate him from the pack. He’s the kind of guy that you watch and say, yeah, he’s a professional. Jon belongs in the movies.” – Bryan Bachar aka B
And lucky for Bryan, Jonathan’s flare carries over into his attitude on camera as well. A natural actor, he also plays one of the main villains in F4YL. Working with lead Brandon J. Woods, a fight everyone is sure to remember was choreographed.
We thank Jonathan for his continued support and dedication to Fight 4 Your Life. His energy and positive attitude has been addictive…and during the long shoots we need that! Like a handful of F4YL‘s cast and crew members, Jonathan has been with this project since the very start, having also been in the F4YL short film in 2012. This just shows the character of Mr. Calizar, as he is truly a loyal friend and a man of his word. The one studios crew forever thanks you Jonathan. We are in YOUR debt!
Check Jonathan out on the official El Dorado Hills West Coast Martial Arts site, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter!
– The one studios crew
May82014
Gerald “Zeke” Johnston was born July 23, 1978, having grown to a height of 6’4″ and weighing in at 245 lbs. Sound like a ring announcer’s description? Well, that would make sense!
Zeke is an amateur heavy weight MMA fighter and boxer. With only two years training he has worked his way to fighting California ‘s best fighters. With a background of college football and semi pro basketball, Zeke has always been involved in sports. He coaches basketball to young kids in the greater Sacramento area, but most of all loves coaching and being with his son Jordan, who was seen on set with Zeke throughout his shoots for Fight 4 Your Life.
Zeke also enjoys comedy and inspires to one day try stand-up. Every member of the one studios crew can vouch for Mr. Johnston’s hilarious, over-the-top antics on set. So, we’re more than sure some stand-up would do him good! Thanks for all the hard work, and all the laughs, big Zeke!
Check Zeke out on Facebook!
– The one studios crew
Aug12013
One of our tough guy martial artists, Eliot Kelly of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, shows us just how strong he is as he gets some kinks worked out by Art and his magic hands.
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