Action Talks with Eric Jacobus
Action Talks with Eric Jacobus is a podcast focused on the action entertainment industry. Host Eric Jacobus interviews directors, choreographers, action stars, stunt performers, and combat animators. Each episode explores the craft, challenges, and stories behind action movies and related media. The show offers insight into the people who create fight scenes and stunts for film, television, and games.
Episodes
Michael Jai White - Martial Arts Star, Philosopher, Comedian (Action Talks #48)
Michael Jai White is a martial arts star, director, and producer known for films like Undisputed 2 and (my personal favorite) Black Dynamite. He talks about his philosophy and merging martial arts with comedy. You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925220/Edited by Noel RossAction Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5Action Talk
Sloclap - The Team behind Sifu (Action Talks #47)
Jordan Layani and Kévin Roger of Sloclap are the minds behind games like Absolver, Sifu, and Rematch. They talk about the Hong Kong inspirations for Sifu and what continues pushing their creativity. You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550301/ and his HKMDB here https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=4788&display_set=engEdited by Wesley MountfordAction Talks on YouTube: ht
Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 - The Stunt Genius (Subtitled) (Action Talks #46)
Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 is an actor, stuntman, and action director known for classic films like Project A and Police Story. He talks about his stunts and the origins of Jackie Chan's unique action style.You can see his IMDB here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550301/ and his HKMDB here https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=4788&display_set=engEdited by Milan SwagersEnglish Voiceover by Phill Kis
Mathis Landwehr - Germany's Martial Arts Star (Action Talks #45)
Mathis Landwehr an actor, stuntman, producer, and indie action
filmmaker. He's known for his show Lasko, The Foreigner, and Kamfansage II (my personal favorite). You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1716923/Edited by Tristan GloverAction Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com
Action Talks Episode #45 Teaser - Mathis Landwehr
Mathis Landwehr an actor, stuntman, producer, and indie action
filmmaker. He's known for his show Lasko, The Foreigner, and Kamfansage
II. You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1716923/
Edited by Tristan Glover
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289Ytki
Sam Kefi Abrikh - Action Designing from France to Japan to Vietnam (Action Talks #44)
Sam Kefi Abrikh is a stuntman, fight coordinator, and second unit
director based out of France, who got started Japan. He's known for
Princess, Fury, and Furies, but has done a load of quality indie action
material. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3768608/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7Gh
Action Talks Episode #44 Teaser - Sam Kefi Abrikh
Sam Kefi Abrikh is a stuntman, fight coordinator, and second unit
director based out of France, who got started Japan. He's known for
Princess, Fury, and Furies, but has done a load of quality indie action
material. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3768608/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7Gh
Chris Troy - Falling, Dancing, Comedy (Action Talks #43)
Christopher Troy is a stuntman, actor, and a filmmaker. Marvel and Star
Wars shows as a fight coordinator, he's worked on Tenet and Shameless,
he makes amazing short films on Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en) and you can
see his IMDB here:
https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en
Edited by Ian Volner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://ww
Action Talks Episode #43 Teaser - Christopher Troy
Christopher Troy is a stuntman, actor, and a filmmaker. Marvel and Star
Wars shows as a fight coordinator, he's worked on Tenet and Shameless,
he makes amazing short films on Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en) and you can
see his IMDB here:
https://www.instagram.com/christophertroyofficial/?hl=en
Edited by Ian Volner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://ww
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 - Choreographing Pain (w/ English Voiceover) (Action Talks #42)
English voiceover version here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se1TqcdmSV4
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a director and action designer known for films
like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created
his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/
Edited by Yutaka Nozawa
English Voiceover by Phill Kismartoni
Action Talks on YouTube:
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 - Choreographing Pain (Subtitled) (Action Talks #42)
English voiceover version here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se1TqcdmSV4
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a direction and action designer known for films
like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created
his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/
Edited by Yutaka Nozawa
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li
Action Talks Episode #42 Teaser (w English Voiceover) - Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a director and action designer known for films
like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created
his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/
Edited by Yutaka Nozawa
English Voiceover by Phill Kismartoni
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Action Talks Episode #42 Teaser (Subtitled) - Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介
Kensuke Sonomura / 園村健介 a direction and action designer known for films
like Hydra, Baby Assassins, and Bad City. He talks about how he created
his unique action style. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338317/
Edited by Yutaka Nozawa
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify:
https://open.
Simon Rhee - Best of the Best (Action Talks #41)
Simon Rhee is an action star, martial artist, and pioneer in American
martial arts cinema with the Best of the Best series under his belt.
Lately he's been the stunt coordinator for Lucifer and American Horror
Story. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722223/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78In
Action Talks Episode #41 Teaser - Simon Rhee
Simon Rhee is an action star, martial artist, and pioneer in American
martial arts cinema with the Best of the Best series under his belt.
Lately he's been the stunt coordinator for Lucifer and American Horror
Story. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722223/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78In
Larry Leong - Zero Gravity (Action Talks #40)
Larry Leong was an early member of the Zero Gravity action team, known
for films like the Title Pending and Damn series. He also directed the
feature action comedy Yeah, Sure, Okay. You can see his YouTube channel
here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwF-hQCBZVJFIsRrSMHP4w
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Action Talks Episode #40 Teaser - Larry Leong (Zero Gravity)
Larry Leong was an early member of the Zero Gravity action team, known
for films like the Title Pending and Damn series. He also directed the
feature action comedy Yeah, Sure, Okay. You can see his YouTube channel
here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwF-hQCBZVJFIsRrSMHP4w
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Marko Zaror on John Wick 4 & Fist of the Condor (Action Talks #39)
Marko Zaror is a Chilean action star and producer known for films like
Mirageman, Undisputed 3, John Wick 4, and Fist of the Condor. We talk
about his body of work and how he approaches the characters he plays.
His IMDB can be seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047252/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKax
Action Talks Episode #39 Teaser - Marko Zaror
Marko Zaror is a Chilean action star and producer known for films like
Mirageman, Undisputed 3, John Wick 4, and Fist of the Condor. We talk
about his body of work and how he approaches the characters he plays.
His IMDB can be seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047252/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKax
Mike Leeder - The Business of Hong Kong Action (Action Talks #38)
Mike Leeder is filmmaker and producer in Hong Kong whose work includes
most Hong Kong films you've probably ever seen. We talk about his work
as a journalist during the heyday of Hong Kong action, the insane drive
of Hong Kong filmmakers and stars, and the differences between HK,
Korean, and Japanese action. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498566/ and his HKMDB her
Action Talks Episode #38 Teaser - Mike Leeder
Mike Leeder is filmmaker and producer in Hong Kong whose work includes
most Hong Kong films you've probably ever seen. We talk about his work
as a journalist during the heyday of Hong Kong action, the insane drive
of Hong Kong filmmakers and stars, and the differences between HK,
Korean, and Japanese action. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498566/ and his HKMDB her
Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 Japanese-born HK action in America (Action Talks #37)
Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 is a director and action designer known for his work in the Power Rangers series, Drive (1997), the Kamen Rider and Ultraman series, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked Game (2002). You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757084/ and his JFDB here: https://jfdb.jp/person/13975
Edited by Jean Paul Franco
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.y
Action Talks Episode #37 Teaser - Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一
Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 is a director and action designer known for his
work in the Power Rangers series, Drive (1997), the Kamen Rider and
Ultraman series, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked Game
(2002). You can see his imdb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757084/
and his JFDB here: https://jfdb.jp/person/13975
Edited by Jean Paul Franco
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://w
Rocco Botte (Mega64) - YouTube Filmmaking and Comedy (Action Talks #36)
Rocco Botte is a filmmaker and creator of the comedy YouTube channel
Mega64. We talk about indie film, the YouTube algorithm, and comedy. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1822049/ and his
YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgc4xqIMDoiP4KOTFS21TJA
Edited by William Asbury
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InE
Action Talks Episode #36 Teaser - Rocco Botte (Mega64)
Rocco Botte is a filmmaker and creator of the comedy YouTube channel
Mega64. We talk about indie film, the YouTube algorithm, and comedy. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1822049/ and his
YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgc4xqIMDoiP4KOTFS21TJA
Edited by William Asbury
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InE
Ron Smoorenburg - Hong Kong and Thai Action Cinema (Action Talks #35)
Ron Smoorenburg is an action actor and action director based in Thailand
known for his work on Who Am I?, Tom Yum Goong / The Protector, Sultan,
and Triple Threat. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810653/
Here's Ron's YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@RonSmoorenburg-LIfeisaction
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/play
Action Talks Episode #35 Teaser - Ron Smoorenburg
Ron Smoorenburg is an action actor and action director based in Thailand
known for his work on Who Am I?, Tom Yum Goong / The Protector, Sultan,
and Triple Threat. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810653/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify:
https://open.spoti
Ric Meyers - Kung Fu, Sci-Fi, and Hong Kong Action (Action Talks #34)
Ric Meyers is an author, screenwriter, consultant, and teacher known for
Kung Fu Panda and Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book and its
documentary counterpart. We talk all about kung fu, martial art films,
writing and high-concept action design. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1838515/ and his Amazon author's page here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-S.-Mey
Action Talks Episode #34 Teaser - Ric Meyers
Ric Meyers is an author, screenwriter, consultant, and teacher known for
Kung Fu Panda and Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book and its
documentary counterpart. We talk all about kung fu, martial art films,
writing and high-concept action design. You can see his imdb here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1838515/ and his Amazon author's page here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-S.-Mey
Mike Moy on Triads, Chinatown Gangs, and Real Violence (Action Talks #33)
Mike Moy is filmmaker and retired police specializing in Chinese
organized crime in America. We talk about his history as a gangster and
transitioning to being a police officer. You can see his YouTube channel
here: https://youtube.com/@chinatowngangstories
Edited by Rustic Bodomov
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks
Action Talks Episode #33 Teaser - Mike Moy
Mike Moy is filmmaker and retired police specializing in Chinese
organized crime in America. We talk about his history as a gangster and
transitioning to being a police officer. You can see his YouTube channel
here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCc8TYPZeoq0qqOT32OEwtGg
Edited by Rustic Bodomov
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Kane Kosugi / ケイン・コスギ - An action star of many styles (Action Talks #32)
Kane Kosugi is an action star known for films like Muscle Heat, Ninja
Shadow of a Tear, and the Kamen Rider series. His work in action films
in Hong Kong, Japan, America, Korea, and Thailand makes him one of the
most versatile action stars in the business. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0467559/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com
Action Talks Episode #32 Teaser - Kane Kosugi
Kane Kosugi is an action star known for films like Muscle Heat, Ninja
Shadow of a Tear, and the Kamen Rider series. His work in action films
in Hong Kong, Japan, America, Korea, and Thailand makes him one of the
most versatile action stars in the business. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0467559/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com
Andy Cheng 鄭繼宗 on Jackie Chan's Stunt Team and Moving to Hollywood (Action Talks #31)
Andy Cheng (鄭繼宗) is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director known for his work with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on Who Am I?, the Rush Hour series, and many more, as well as films like The Rundown and Shang-Chi. We talk all about the Jackie Chan brand of action and how he transitioned to being one of the biggest action directors in the world. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb
Action Talks Episode #31 Teaser - Andy Cheng 鄭繼宗
Andy Cheng (鄭繼宗) is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director
known for his work with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team on Who Am I?, the
Rush Hour series, and many more, as well as films like The Rundown and
Shang-Chi. We talk all about the Jackie Chan brand of action and how he
transitioned to being one of the biggest action directors in the world.
You can see his IMDB here: https://www
Pete Lee - The Art of Hong Kong Action Cinema (Action Talks #30)
Pee Lee is a writer, producer, and director known for his Sundance short
film Don't Be a Hero as well as Death Grip and the Rope A Dope series.
We talk all about martial arts, action cinema, and trends. You can see
his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3642838/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Action Thoughts Ep. 1 - Action Talks Status, Research Recap, & Live Q&A
Talking all about the status of Action Talks, major stuff I've learned from the first 30 episodes, how I'll approach season 2, my latest research on ROBA (read more here: https://ericjacobus.com/the-art-of-violence/the-roba-hypothesis-of-human-violence/) and a lot of Q&A from the audience.
Action Talks Episode #30 Teaser - Pete Lee
Pee Lee is a writer, producer, and director known for his Sundance short film Don't Be a Hero as well as Death Grip and the Rope A Dope series. We talk all about martial arts, action cinema, and trends. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3642838/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
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Ken Ohara on motion capture and directing game cinematics (Action Talks #29)
Ken Ohara is a stuntman, filmmaker, and cinematic director known for his
work on Final Fantasy 16, Resident Evil 2, and Shin Kamen Rider. We
talk about his early days with the Zero Gravity action team, his work
with Just Cause, and how he brought previz to motion capture. You can
see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1736014/
Edited by Ian Vollner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://w
Action Talks Episode #29 Teaser - Ken Ohara
Ken Ohara is a stuntman, filmmaker, and cinematic director known for his
work on Final Fantasy 16, Resident Evil 2, and Shin Kamen Rider. We
talk about his early days with the Zero Gravity action team, his work
with Just Cause, and how he brought previz to motion capture. You can
see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1736014/
Edited by Ian Vollner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://w
Sam Hargrave - From stuntman to blockbuster director (Action Talks #28)
Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1092087/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtu
Sam Hargrave on designing action - Teaser (Action Talks #28)
Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for
his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie
roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director
for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his
IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1092087/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.y
Sam Hargrave on falling hard - Teaser (Action Talks #28)
Sam Hargrave is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and director known for
his work on the Avengers series and Extraction. We talk about his indie
roots, how he performed stunts, and ultimately how he became a director
for one of the biggest film franchises in the world. You can see his
IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1092087/
Edited by Milan Swagers
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.y
Ken Quitugua - An Indie Action Prodigy (Action Talks #27)
Ken Quitugua is a martial artist, stuntman, and action designer known
for films like The Paper Tigers, The Challenger, and Unlucky Stars. He
also has deep roots in the indie action movement, having worked on Zero
Gravity projects like Title Pending 2 and Damn 3. You can also see him
in Rope A Dope 2. We talk in depth about movement and action design. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imd
Action Talks Episode #27 Teaser - Ken Quitugua
Ken Quitugua is a martial artist, stuntman, and action designer known
for films like The Paper Tigers, The Challenger, and Unlucky Stars. He
also has deep roots in the indie action movement, having worked on Zero
Gravity projects like Title Pending 2 and Damn 3. You can also see him
in Rope A Dope 2. We talk in depth about movement and action design. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imd
Amy Johnston - From Martial Artist to Star (Action Talks #26)
Amy Johnston is a stuntwoman, actress and director known for films like
Lady Bloodfight and Accident Man, and games like the Uncharted and
Spiderman series, Last of Us 2, and God of War Ragnarök. We talk about
her beginnings as a martial artist, her work with Thousand Pounds, and
how she made the leap to being a leading actress. You can see her IMDB
here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1829217/
Action Talks Episode #26 Teaser - Amy Johnston
Amy Johnston is a stuntwoman, actress and director known for films like
Lady Bloodfight and Accident Man, and games like the Uncharted and
Spiderman series, Last of Us 2, and God of War Ragnarök. We talk about
her beginnings as a martial artist, her work with Thousand Pounds, and
how she made the leap to being a leading actress. You can see her IMDB
here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1829217/
Gedaly Guberek on Indie Action Comedy (Action Talks #25)
Gedaly Guberek is a writer, director, and actor specializing in action
comedy. He's known for his indie shorts like Burgled and his latest and
greatest, The Flower of Battle. We talk all about action comedy and
what's needed to keep the genre alive. His IMDB can be seen here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4155966/
Edited by Jason Janes
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/
Action Talks Episode #25 Teaser - Gedaly Guberek
Gedaly Guberek is a writer, director, and actor specializing in action
comedy. He's known for his indie shorts like Burgled and his latest and
greatest, The Flower of Battle. We talk all about action comedy and
what's needed to keep the genre alive. His IMDB can be seen here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4155966/
Edited by Jason Janes
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/
Vlad Rimburg - Indie, Hong Kong, and Korean Roots (Action Talks #24)
Vlad Rimburg is a second unit director, action designer, filmmaker, and
stuntman known for his work on Lucifer, Minnal Murali, and Sultan. We
talk about his roots in indie filmmaking, his Hong Kong and Korean
inspirations, and how be brings his fresh action take to Hollywood. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2016965/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://
Reuben Langdon Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Reuben Langdon takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Action Talks Episode #24 Teaser - Vlad Rimburg
Vlad Rimburg is a second unit director, action designer, filmmaker, and
stuntman known for his work on Lucifer, Minnal Murali, and Sultan. We
talk about his roots in indie filmmaking, his Hong Kong and Korean
inspirations, and how be brings his fresh action take to Hollywood. You
can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2016965/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://
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Reuben Langdon on Japanese action and how thought affects movement [Action Talks #23]
Reuben Langdon is an actor, stuntman, and motion capture performer known
for his work on Devil May Cry and Avatar. We talk about his unique
stunt training in Japan, founding Just Cause, and how thinking in
different languages might change how we move. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0486047/
Edited by Jay Huerto
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlis
Cynthia Rothrock Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Cynthia Rothrock takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Action Talks Episode #23 Teaser - Reuben Langdon
Reuben Langdon is an actor, stuntman, and motion capture performer known
for his work on Devil May Cry and Avatar. We talk about his unique
stunt training in Japan, founding Just Cause, and how thinking in
different languages might change how we move. You can see his IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0486047/
Edited by Jay Huerto
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlis
Cynthia Rothrock - Hong Kong vs. American Action Cinema (Action Talks #22)
Cynthia Rothrock is an action star known for films like Yes, Madam!,
Righting Wrongs, and Millionaire's Express. We talk about her work in
Hong Kong, how working in America was so much different, and what she
looks for in action today. You can see her IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001686/ and her HKMDB here:
https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=6283&display_set=eng
Edi
Steve Wang Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Steve Wang takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Thekla Hutyrova Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Thekla Hutyrova takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Action Talks Episode #22 Teaser - Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock is an action star known for films like Yes, Madam!,
Righting Wrongs, and Millionaire's Express. We talk about her work in
Hong Kong, how working in America was so much different, and what she
looks for in action today. You can see her IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001686/ and her HKMDB here:
https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=6283&display_set=eng
Edi
Steve Wang on Guyver, Drive, and Kamen Rider (Action Talks #21)
Steve Wang is a filmmaker and creature effects specialist known for
Guyver: Dark Hero, Drive, and Kamen Rider. We talk his collaboration
with Alpha Stunts and how he sees and films action. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0911036/
Edited by Ian Volner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify
Action Talks Episode #21 Teaser - Steve Wang
Steve Wang is a filmmaker and creature effects specialist known for
Guyver: Dark Hero, Drive, and Kamen Rider. We talk his collaboration
with Alpha Stunts and how he sees and films action. You can see his IMDB
here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0911036/
Edited by Ian Volner
Action Talks on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotif
Johnny Yong Bosch Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Johnny Yong Bosch takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience and we introduce a new segment called How You See It
Johnny Yong Bosch on Rangers, Alpha Stunts, and Mocap (Action Talks #20)
Johnny Yong Bosch is an actor, stuntman, filmmaker, musician, motion
capture performer and voiceover actor known for The Power Rangers,
Akira, Devil May Cry, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked
Game. We talk his work with Alpha Stunts, indie filmmaking, and what
makes performances great. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0097765/
Edited by JP Franco
Action
Action Talks Episode #20 Teaser - Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch is an actor, stuntman, filmmaker, musician, motion
capture performer and voiceover actor known for The Power Rangers,
Akira, Devil May Cry, and my personal favorite Extreme Heist aka Wicked
Game. We talk his work with Alpha Stunts, indie filmmaking, and what
makes performances great. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0097765/
Edited by JP Franco
Action
Jude Poyer on Hong Kong and UK stunts (Action Talks #19)
Jude Poyer is a stuntman and action designer who got his start in Hong
Kong on films like Man Called Hero, and is known for recent projects
such as Gangs of London. Talks about his journey as a Hong Kong stuntman
and how he transitioned into doing stunts in the UK. His IMDB can be
seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694706/ and his HKMDB is here: https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=1
Action Talks Episode #19 Teaser - Jude Poyer
Jude Poyer is a stuntman and action designer who got his start in Hong
Kong on films like Man Called Hero, and is known for recent projects
such as Gangs of London. Talks about his journey as a Hong Kong stuntman
and how he transitioned into doing stunts in the UK. His IMDB can be
seen here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694706/ and his HKMDB is here: https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=1
Bao Tran Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Bao Tran takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Bao Tran on indie action filmmaking and comedy (Action Talks #18)
Bao Tran is a action film writer and director known best for his latest
action comedy The Paper Tigers. We talk about Hong Kong movie
influences, comedy, and indie filmmaking: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2041318/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289YtkiQI
Action Talks Episode #18 Teaser - Bao Tran
Bao Tran is a action film writer and director known best for his latest
action comedy The Paper Tigers. We talk about Hong Kong movie
influences, comedy, and indie filmmaking: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2041318/
Edited by Joey Min
Action Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289YtkiQI
Clayton J. Barber on boxing, TKD, actor training, and the importance of research (Action Talks #17)
Clayton J. Barber is a director who got his start as a stuntman and
stunt coordinator and is known for films like Blade, Black Panther, and
the Creed series. He also produced the Rope A Dope series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xAbp1SW5c), directed Blindsided: The Game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8sxm30HymU), and he's my mentor. We talk about American stunts, his work with Hong Kong d
Action Talks Ep. #17 Teaser - Clayton J. Barber
Clayton J. Barber is a director who got his start as a stuntman and
stunt coordinator and is known for films like Blade, Black Panther, and
the Creed series. He also produced the Rope A Dope series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xAbp1SW5c), directed Blindsided: The Game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8sxm30HymU), and he's my mentor. We talk about American stunts, his work with Hong Ko
Lee Whittaker Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Lee Whittaker takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Lee Whittaker on Sammo, Jackie, and Indian action cinema (Action Talks #16)
Lee Whittaker is a stunt coordinator and action director known for many films in India. He talks about his work with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, the differences in Indian action in Bollywood, Tollywood, and Mollywood, and we talk a lot about India in genereal. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924121/
Action Talks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/ericjacobusofficial
Action Tal
Peipei Alena Yuan Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Peipei Alena Yuan takes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Action Talks Ep. #16 Teaser - Lee Whittaker on Indian Action Cinema
Lee is a stunt coordinator and action director known for many films in
India. He talks about his work with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, the
differences in Indian action in Bollywood, Tollywood, and Mollywood, and
we talk a lot about India. You can see his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924121/
Action Talks on YouTube: https://youtube.com/ericjacobusofficial
Action Talks on Spotify: htt
PeiPei Alena Yuan on dance, stunts, and producing action shorts (Action Talks #15)
PeiPei is a stuntwoman and dancer known for her work on Stranger Things and Obi-Wan. We talk about dance influenced her movement style and how she designs action. You can see her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1482700/
Edited by Angela Jordan
Action Talks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvT1cdaRn78tV4vF78InER7GhxCKaxU5
Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com
Action Talks Episode #15 Teaser - PeiPei Alena Yuan
PeiPei is a stuntwoman and dancer known for her work on Stranger Things
and Obi-Wan. We talk about dance influenced her movement style and how
she designs action. You can see her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1482700/
Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289YtkiQIkSVhNLDX8O2
Action Talks on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/action-talks-with-eric-jacobu
Ron Gilbert on writing comedy, designing puzzles, and Monkey Island (Action Talks #14)
Ron Gilbert is a game designer known for games like Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, and Thimbleweed Park. He talks about the early days of LucasFilm, how he creates puzzles in his comedy, and how he tackles comedy. You can see his Moby Games profile at https://www.mobygames.com/person/1363/ron-gilbert/
Action Talks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D289YtkiQIkSVhNLDX8O2
Action Talks on i
Fernando Jay Huerto Live Q&A - Action Talks Live with Eric Jacobus
Fernando Jay Huerto akes questions during a live Q&A session with the audience
Action Talks Episode #14 Teaser - Ron Gilbert
Ron Gilbert is a game designer known for games like Maniac Mansion,
Monkey Island, and Thimbleweed Park. He talks about the early days of
LucasFilm, how he creates puzzles in his comedy, and how he tackles
comedy. You can see his Moby Games profile at https://www.mobygames.com/person/1363/ron-gilbert/
Action Talks on YouTube: youtube.com/ericjacobusofficial
Action Talks on iTunes: https://podc
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