Dojo (film)
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| Directed by | Armin Alic |
| Produced by | Jon Paul |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dojo is a 2023 martial arts short film[1] that has won multiple international film awards.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]"Dojo" is a reflection of the producer's lifelong passion for martial arts and storytelling. The short film tells the story of Shane Lucas, an ex-Yakuza member and 4th degree black belt in Judo, who is hunted down at his local dojo in Los Angeles by his long-time rival, Elias Da Rosa and his crew members. Shane is faced with two dangerous options- either to rejoin the Yakuza crime family or to face the consequence of not doing so.[1][4]
Cast
[edit]- Jon Paul as Shane Lucas
- Christofer Aguero as Elias Da Rosa
- Juan Vilacoba as Alfonso Lucas
- Daniel Gonzalez as Alfonso Lucas (V.O.)
- Alex Jacobson as Yomi Nakaya
- Justin Harris - Yakuza Crew Member
- Josue Deprez - Yakuza Crew Member
- Joe Fuentes - Yakuza Crew Member
- Rick Acuna - Yakuza Crew Member
Awards
[edit]- 2023 - Best Martial Arts Short Film Showdown at the International Action Film Festival[5]
- 2024 - Best Action Film of the Year at the annual Red Movie Awards[6]
- 2024 - Best Actor, Best Sport Film & Best Cinematography at 2024 New York Film Festival Best Indie Selection[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dojo is a Must See for Martial Arts Fans". tkdlifemagazine.com. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "LA Sun Film Fest 23rd Edition 2023 -Aug". lasunfilmfest.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Winners Marseille International Film Meeting 2024". fridafilmfestival.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ ""Dojo" Wins Best Shorts Competition In Los Angeles". medium.com. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Winner 2023 Urban Action Showcase". urbanactionshowcase.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Best Action Film of the Year at the annual Red Movie Awards". redmovieawards.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "WINNERS New York Film Festival Best Indie Selection 2024". wildfilmmaker.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.