Allison Pfaendler’s goal is to win the Detroit Free Press marathon. As she trains for the marathon, she is suddenly intercepted by 3 muggers, which is a chase that tests her stamina.
Directed by J.Q. Nelson
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ACTION Festival BEST Scene Reading: Sergeant Freeman, by Gloria J Browne-Marshall
African-American Army Sergeant Stella Freeman’s college-bound daughter Keisha goes missing on the day Freeman becomes the first woman to train the Army’s new Urban Terrorism platoon. A single mom and widow, Freeman is fighting to find her daughter while the Army pressures her to represent women in this life-changing assignment to lead a Special Urban Forces platoon but it’s filled with in-fighting soldiers. To rescue her daughter, Sergeant Freeman must enter the enemies lair of White supremacists led by a rogue ex-military criminal terrorizing a poverty-stricken Pennsylvania town he’s using to horde weapons for a race war.
CAST LIST:
Narration: Steve Rizzo
Carruthers: Sean Ballantyne
Danzer: Bill Poulin
Freeman: Kyana Teresa
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HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: September 2021 ACTION SPORTS Festival
B>Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:
Best Film: OURSELVES, IN STORIES
Best Direction: THE SIEGE
Best Performances: 3
Best Cinematography: THE SIEGE
Best Sound & Music: BALANCE OF THE FORCE
Theme of night: Life
NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.
Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:
 OURSELVES, IN STORIES, 24min., USA, Documentary
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 BALANCE OF THE FORCE, 15min., USA, Star Wars Fan Fiction
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 THE SIEGE, 16min., Hungary, Action
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 3, 11min., Australia, Action/Thriller
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The beginning of a (temporary) new era.
See you at the festivals. Whenever that happens!
– Matthew Toffolo
Director Biography – Peter Koevari (3)
Peter Koevari is the award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, and casting director of GP2 Entertainment, based in Brisbane, Queensland.
Peter is known for his literature and films, with a well-received fantasy series of novels, Legends of Marithia. His short films, Mother’s Day, Ring Around a Rosie, Blood Bond, and Featurette Screenplay, Dusted Dreams, have achieved a list of awards and live screenings world-wide, including being screened live in Marina Del-Rey, Los-Angeles.
Peter sets GP2’s sights on Hollywood, streamers, and studios, producing many concept production titles.
He focuses on the most popular genres of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Supernatural, and Drama.
Director Statement
3 is a visceral ride which nods to some of my most cherished genres, and my true directorial debut.
We filmed it during the height of the pandemic, just before our state went into lockdown, and what we have achieved with this film, we are incredibly proud to show.
This is an original twist on battle royale films, with a healthy dose of intense action, strong characters, a heavily female cast, and a firm aim at powerful storytelling.
Every step of the way has been dedication, passion, and hard work. From planning, casting, training, production, and a long and intense post-production path due to the heavy amount of VFX in the film.
The concept is prime for a feature adaptation, and we’d welcome those conversations.
We hope you enjoy the film, as much as we enjoyed making it.
Short Film: 3, 11min., Australia, Action/Thriller
Contestants wake into a horrific battle royale with a cruel twist, and must escape to discover its purpose.
Project Links
News & Reviews
- “3 Review”To Tony Productionshttps://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/06/16/3-review/
Short Film: THE SIEGE, 16min., Hungary, Action
The very first narrative-driven short film that pairs action filmmaking with the methods of the self-defence system Krav-Maga, ‘The Siege’ finds a local crime lord taking an important hostage in order to draw out a long-time foe.
News & Reviews
- “Even the Lead Actor of The Last Kingdom Encouraged the Young Hungarian Director “Szeretlek Magyarországhttps://www.szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu/kult/a-the-last-kingdom-foszereploje-is-batoritotta-a-fiatal-magyar-rendezot/
- “Hostage Drama and Krav-Maga in the New Hungarian Action Short Film”Szeretlek Magyarországhttps://www.szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu/kult/tuszdrama-es-kra
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: July 2021 ACTION SPORTS Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:
Best Short Film: RUN GIRL RUN
Best FAN FICTION Short Film: ROGUE SEVEN: A STAR WARS FAN FILM
Best Direction: CAUGHT
Best Performances: PAMELA & IVY
Best Cinematography: BLIND RUNNERS
Theme of night: Life
NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.
Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:
 PAMELA & IVY, 16min., Canada, Fan Fiction
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 CAUGHT, 7min., USA, Action
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 RUN GIRL RUN, 14min., USA, Action
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 BLIND RUNNERS, 6min., USA, Action/War
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 ROGUE SEVEN: A STAR WARS FAN FILM, 16min., USA, Fan Fiction
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The beginning of a (temporary) new era.
See you at the festivals. Whenever that happens!
– Matthew Toffolo
Director Biography – J.Q. Nelson (RUN GIRL RUN)
Hailing from Eastside 7-mile Detroit, MI, I’m a proud alumn of Syracuse University, The National Journalism Center, and the Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program.
Short Film: RUN GIRL RUN, 14min., USA, Action
Allison Pfaendler’s goal is to win the Detroit Free Press marathon. As she trains for the marathon, she is suddenly intercepted by 3 muggers, which is a chase that tests her stamina.
Short Film: CAUGHT, 7min., USA, Action
After Jessica comes home from a day at the gym she notices a gun and a passport on the floor belonging to her husband “Michael Roberts”. Only problem is her husbands name is Chris Mcoy. He’s not who he says he is but Jessica has a secret up her sleeve as well.
Director – Jessica DeLeon, Veto Swarn
