Saturday July 11 at 4:00 PM
Blockbuster Action on an Indie Budget
Stunts are always featured in movie trailers and add that wow factor to any show. Can blockbuster action be apart of independent films on a budget? Learn what the process is for incorporating stunts into projects of any budget and how to tailor the action in your script, plan stunts in pre-production, and manage your production schedule to set your movie up for success.
THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR ANY TICKET, PASS OR BADGE HOLDER
Held at 7 Stages Black Box
Please note: There is a Block Party in Little Five Points on this day. Access from Moreland Ave. will be blocked. Enter from Inman Park
Moderator: Michael Patchen
Michael Patchen is a stunt performer and actor appearing in Cobra Kai, Mayor of Kingstown and Tell Me Lies. In addition to performing, Michael is an accomplished host, emceeing for Starquest dance competition.
Tickets & Passes
THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR ANY TICKET, PASS OR BADGE HOLDER
Grab your tickets and join us at 7 Stages for a full day of 120 micro short films from filmmakers around the world.
Looking for the complete weekend experience? Two-Fest Passes are also available and include admission to ATL Experimental Fest on Friday, July 10 and ATL Micro Short Film Fest on Saturday, July 11.
Panelists:
Joshua Romeo
Joshua Romeo
("The Walking Dead," "Stranger Things")
Josh Romeo is an Atlanta-local SAG stunt coordinator and performer. He is an aspiring 2nd unit director and has been honing his direction and camera operating skills through short films and music videos. He has been fortunate to work on shows of all scopes and budgets, from ultra low budgets to some of the highest budget shows in history and most notably stunt doubled Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon on “The Walking Dead” and its spinoff “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.” He has two SAG/Actor Award nominations for "Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series" for his work on "Cobra Kai" and "Stranger Things" as well as two Guinness World Records for acrobatic feats.
T. Ryan Mooney
T. Ryan Mooney
("Batman v Superman," "The Accountant")
Bio: T. Ryan Mooney has been “That Guy” many times over his 18 year Stuntman career. That guy who got rammed by a goat for a gym commercial, that guy who got sucked up by a Tornado on Twisters, and that guy jumping out of a building on your favorite tv shows. Moving behind the camera, he wants to be that guy behind your next favorite action movie. He has five SAG/Actor Award nominations for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series or Motion Picture.
Kent De Mond
Kent De Mond
("Black Panther," "Captain America: Civil War")
Kent De Mond is an Atlanta based stunt performer with over 12 years of experience in major film and tv productions. Prior to his stunt career he was an internationally ranked cliff diver on the Red Bull World Series, and world champion at Acapulco. Kent has a decade of experience traveling the world performing in live action stunt shows at various amusement parks and fairs. He is also a 3 time NCAA All-American diver where he competed for Princeton University and graduated in 2007. He has four SAG/Actor Award nominations for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series or Motion Picture and one win for work on "Black Panther."