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I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.

Warrior (also Arthouse Action Films)

Badass Action in Mind and Body is the Journey

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Why the Warrior?

The greatest fight you will ever have is inside your own head. Mindset is key. Yet we act in an outside world to seek opportunities, adventure, comrades-in-arms and a fulfilling and authentic life. At the same time, we inspire and find great inspiration in films that are Epic like "Gladiator" or dangerous like "The Great Raid" or "Saving Private Ryan".

This section is about Badassery in real life and in films so you might find Martial Arts, Movies, Fool Stunts and more. Oh, weapons and World War II.

AI Filmmaking

Filmmaking-Runway AI Test - Auction House

October 22, 20250 min read

In my script, "Hemingway's Suitcase" I need an Auction House scene. Not sure what I'd get or even use it in the final film but I wanted to see what's possible in Runway AI. So take a look at my mini experiment. An ongoing battle of work and understanding!

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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