I've said it before and I'm going to keep on saying it until people start paying attention and giving him the types of roles he deserves: Germany's Mathis Landwehr is one of the great undiscovered talents in the global martial arts scene.
Despite being a key stunt man in high profile films like V For Vendetta and Speed Racer and some TV work in Germany, Landwehr's only major parts on film have come via student shorts - the brilliant Kingz - and self produced, ultra low budget flicks such as Kampfensage. And now there is Straight Blast, in which Landwehr plays a primary support role to Mike Möller - himself an in-demand stunt man who has appeared in Half Past Dead and Coweb.
Currently about a third of the way through production, Straight Blast has cost only seven thousand dollars to make so far with all involved chipping in their time and resources for free. And while the budget limits of the post-apocalyptic action picture are clearly visible in the just-released teaser, what is also clearly visible is the immense talent of Landwehr and Möller.
Here's the synopsis:
Check the teaser below!
Despite being a key stunt man in high profile films like V For Vendetta and Speed Racer and some TV work in Germany, Landwehr's only major parts on film have come via student shorts - the brilliant Kingz - and self produced, ultra low budget flicks such as Kampfensage. And now there is Straight Blast, in which Landwehr plays a primary support role to Mike Möller - himself an in-demand stunt man who has appeared in Half Past Dead and Coweb.
Currently about a third of the way through production, Straight Blast has cost only seven thousand dollars to make so far with all involved chipping in their time and resources for free. And while the budget limits of the post-apocalyptic action picture are clearly visible in the just-released teaser, what is also clearly visible is the immense talent of Landwehr and Möller.
Here's the synopsis:
STRAIGHT BLAST is centered in a world a few decades after the nuclear holocaust. Most of the human population escaped from earth and started new lives in outworld colonies.
The few who stayed on earth either live in one of the MEGA CITIES, which are controlled by a big tv station called NETWORK 22 or enjoy their freedom in SECTOR 7, the nuclear wasteland, which is crowded by different clans of maneating mutants. JOHNNY HUNTER is part of a rockergang called "The Psycho Dog Bros.". His days are filled with brawls, beer and boredom.
One day destiny strikes and he decides that revenge is his new best friend. On his journey Johnny discovers a new way to inner peace thru controlled outbursts of pure hate and aggression.
He uses this skill to enter the most successful broadcasting event called STRAIGHT BLAST TOURNAMENT.
Check the teaser below!
Great Ass Kicking!
But the "No Money"- Effect could be less visible with a giftet DOP.
Actually this whole movie is made by only 3 people.