Tom Denier Jr. is a five-time IATSE Make Up and Hair Stylist Guild Award and four-time Emmy Award nominee. He has taken home two guild awards for his work on Saturday Night Live. Tom has worked on such noted productions as FX’s Pose, which garnered him a 2021 Emmy nod, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), The Holdovers (2023), Werewolves Within (2021) and You Were Never Really Here (2017). Perhaps some of his most graphic and brutal fight scene make up appeared in season 6 of Showtime’s Ray Donovan and in S. Craig Zahler’s 2017 feature Brawl in Cell Block 99 starring Vince Vaughn.

Tom’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219105/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Tom’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/tom_denier

MENTIONS

Ray Donovan. Polish Tony Fight (S6Ep4): https://youtu.be/JIpm05yZ_7w?si=hl1ubIU3WSGl3pE1

Brawl in Cell Block 99. Face Stomp: https://youtu.be/gGHjCZE2z3o?si=pdD1qko4SXtIcDf3

Brawl in Cell Block 99. Every On Screen Death and Gore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFkshYb4ngI

Tom Denier Gold Derby Interview about Pose makeup: https://www.goldderby.com/feature/thomas-denier-jr-pose-

special-makeup-effects-video-interview-1204378598/

TAMMFF Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TAMMFF

Steve and Paul on CBS Morning’s Mission Impossible spot: https://vimeo.com/844597585

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Tim Gallin began his quest to perform in feature films and TV after attending CW Post College on Long Island, NY. His first professional job came by way of the Gong Show in August of 1978. He was a contestant on an Elvis Presley special because Chuck Barris was a fan of The King. After seeing his old high school football coach, Vic Magnotta performing in Taxi Driver, Tim picked up the phone and gave him a call. Magnotta was a stuntman, retired special forces soldier, and Vietnam veteran who became close friends with Martin Scorsese while attending NYU. That fateful phone call created for Tim an opportunity to play football in the film The Wanderers. Through Magnotta’s continued offers to perform stunts, Tim met many of the people he would collaborate with over the next 45+ years. When asked about a favorite fight scene he performed in, the Marked for Death fight from the classic film F/X (1986) was Tim’s immediate response – and is the starting point of this interview that covers some of Tim’s epic experiences in the industry including stunt doubling Tom hanks on Splash and Steve Martin on Only Murders in the Building.

Tim’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302941/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

MENTIONS

F/X Trailer: https://youtu.be/ihsrN34WkME?si=EtOWzJFZos2zeCsQ

Marked For Death fight scene from F/X: https://youtu.be/_KzpueROmto?si=70ABXgw4BnPfTqO5

The absurd life of a 61-year-old veteran Hollywood stuntman: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/christopher-maag/2017/12/07/veteran-hollywood-stuntman/762876001/

Vic Magnotta imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536312/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

TAMMFF Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TAMMFF

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Riley Stearns is an American Filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His film balance on the edge of real and surreal, often focusing upon darker characteristics of the teacher – student relationship. Riley has written and directed Faults (2014), Dual (2022) and his most noted feature The Art of Self Defense (2019) starring Jesse Eisenberg. Riley is a long-time martial artist himself who holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our interview with Riley begins with a pivotal fight from The Art of Self Defense and continues to explore why artists might gravitate to martial arts, work life balance and similarities between directing and training martial arts.

Riley’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2720681/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Riley’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/rileystearns

MENTIONS

Art of Self Defense Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/7Bms6Hba-3A?si=kLHDP7rwory_g7Lk

Art of Self Defense Anna’s Fight: https://youtu.be/R5agksmV0sQ?si=mYmN7Tfy0fSR3ZWI

Art of Self Defense Elbow Break Scene: https://youtu.be/7Bms6Hba-3A?si=kLHDP7rwory_g7Lk

Art of Self Defense Final Fight Scene: https://youtu.be/Syj6a0Qp420?si=aMgAGKg6jUW0EKs0

Faults Trailer: https://youtu.be/pnnbhJSX75U?si=3ewa2Rghy4dM2S6I

Dual Trailer: https://youtu.be/CpZkNQ0E4YI?si=lhphD_yRbwJMi2u3

The Vince Staples Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81264943

Bobby Joe Blythe assault on homeless man: https://youtu.be/UDk963JkVkE?si=J8wbLIOoX0b-odcI

TAMMFF Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TAMMFF

Limited Edition Collectables: https://instagram.com/limited_edition_collectables

Train with Hector Santana in Los Angeles: https://www.taojiujitsu.com/

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In this bonus episode, we look at set safety and whether the historically ‘cowboy’ culture of film sets truly permits a culture of safety. All through our first season, guests from various television and film departments repeatedly raised concerns about set safety. We dove into issues ranging from stunts, rigging, child performers, general safety, and firearms. One common thread that appeared again and again was the fact that one must always be willing to voice concerns over safety and in so doing, potentially lose a job. This compilation from season one presents some important conversations on the topic.

Industry Wide Safety Bulletin: https://www.csatf.org/production-affairs-safety/safety-bulletins/

Event Safety Alliance: https://eventsafetyalliance.org/

Event Safety Alliance Canda: https://esacanada.ca/

Entertainment Services and Technology Association: https://www.esta.org/

Technical Standards Program: https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/index.html

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Jared DiCroce

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Military historian and weapons and armor expert Scott Boyett joins Film Fights with Friends for a comparative analysis of three films, depicting different time periods, from historic, tactical, technical, and theatrical perspectives. On the dissecting table are LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992), WAY OF THE GUN (2000), and MOSUL (2019).

Scott is a consultant for the film, television, and gaming industries. He grew up in a family of antique arms and armor dealers and mentored under one of the world’s premier military historians, Dennis Showalter. Scott holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree, the latter from Norwich University, specializing in both European and Japanese medieval weaponry. His career began in England as an antique arms buyer, and he has since lectured on historical and theatrical combat at Dartmouth, Loyola Marymount University, CalArts, University of Georgia, and DeSales University, among others. Scott is a graduate of the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, is a California DOJ Certified Firearms instructor, and has 20+ years of training with modern firearms and tactics. He has trained extensively with former and current LAPD SWAT officers and former US Special Forces members. Additionally, Scott works as an 911 responder EMT.

Scott’s study of historical weapons and combat opened avenues in the theatrical world. He achieved degree certificates from the Baliol College (Oxford University), Circle in the Square (New York City), and teacher training from Shakespeare & Co (Massachusetts). After traveling for several years teaching and performing on Broadway, the National Shakespeare Company and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festivals, Scott moved to California, where he continued acting, teaching and consulting on various productions. He holds a current California Entertainment Firearms Permit. Some of his credits include 50 YEARS ON THE DMZ and BIBLE BATTLES for The History Channel, INDIAN COWBOY and the BBC America drama COPPER. He was a weapons adviser for the popular video game RED DEAD REDEMPTION. Scott has worked with such notable talents as Tim Roth, Ron Perlman, Placido Domingo, Mercedes Ruhel, Anthony LaPaglia, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and Richard Lawson.

Outside of his weapons expertise, Scott has a Shodan in Budo Taijutsu and throughout his career has trained Lama-Pai Kung Fu, Okinawan Go-Ju Ryu, American Freestyle Karate and Brazilian Capoeira.

Scott’s Website: https://www.scottboyett.com/

MENTIONS:

LOTM - Ambush on route to Fort William Henry: https://youtu.be/_GlYa20-JZY?si=kz0cCcRn-2kirJTG

LOTM - Ambush of the defeated British: https://youtu.be/kKWSZXHahjc?si=Sq-ymkoZv8q__ai7

LOTM - Last of Mohicans Final Fight: https://youtu.be/q8ZisDHg6v0?si=sqpeWgpn8MqC4Pof

Way of the Gun final fight: https://youtu.be/vAvVMTbUKCA?si=tFtG5Iv6uAN8BeHS

Mosul - police station firefight: https://youtu.be/-M3DBpWToB0?si=8OwdBHPpW4F2h--H

Mosul – Humvee attack at checkpoint: https://youtu.be/I1Ixdi2QhS4?si=qqA1BsePWv8XD3Hh

Mosul – Attacking the ISIS camp: https://youtu.be/U6N2bR9qGEc?si=BjW3aJTB8HXeiBjC

Mosul – End of the line: https://youtu.be/yhakuCoiFKo?si=g7Rjc6g0BePMn5gm

Mosul - Based on the New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/06/the-desperate-battle-to-destroy-isis

Recommendations For The Use Of Firearms, Blanks, And Dummy Rounds: https://www.csatf.org/01_safety_bltn_firearms

Prohibitions And Special Restrictions On The Use Of Live Ammunition: https://www.csatf.org/02_safety_bltn_live_ammunition

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As a stunt double for Taryn Manning in the slasher horror film BLOODLINE KILLER (2024), Kristen Murphy joined an incredible stunt team to brought some complicated fights to the screen. Kristen is a professional dancer turned stunt performer. She began working in TV and film at a young age, since being signed for commercial dance at 18 years old. A native New Yorker, born and raised in Long Island, Kristen was fortunate enough to be trained by some amazingly talented professionals at "Fivestar Sports Academy." She fostered a love for gymnastics, tricking, breakdancing, and everything in between. Kristen loves when she can fuse her acrobatic ability in stunt performances. As a dancer, Kristen has worked with artists such as Shakira, Grandmaster Flash, David Guetta, and Bebe Rexha. Her stunt career has included performances on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON, BULL and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and in A KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023).

Kristen’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12799595/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Kristen Stunt Reel: https://vimeo.com/917660842

Kristen’s Dance Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81VB7klZ1yI

Kristen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_murphh/

MENTIONS:

Bloodline Killer trailer: https://youtu.be/Wt9ENbPK3kM?si=7o6tETNdo5eHxXCv

Bloodline Killer deaths: https://youtu.be/a5ZQRPhyfEI?si=ly-cCenBODiB10pZ

Bloodline Killer final fight previs: https://youtu.be/sCPAEYclpF8?si=kcQhrw3OnPPFLcdU

Special Thanks: Matt Philliben

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Actor turned Comedian turned Stuntman turned Circus Rigger turned Stunt Rigger. Born in Ortonville, Michigan, in 1971. A former school wrestling champion, Brett has since trained in swordplay, film fighting, knife throwing, bullwhip, and as an escape artist. Throughout his career, Brett has earned a plastic bone that holds his left eye in place and has fractured his femur, the largest bone in the body, completely in half. In college, Brett was a dramatic actor, performing in over a dozen Shakespeare plays. Now, as a SAG-AFTRA stunt rigger, circus rigger, rigging coordinator, and consultant, Brett has been the head rigger of several circus festivals, rigged for Cirkus Smirkus, Dream World Cirque, Peter Pan 360, Mille +UNA (Italy), Mar Del Zvr (Panama) and Marvel Universe Live. Brett has been a member of the rigging teams on Cirque Du Soliel: O, Iris, The Light, The Beatles: Love and as the rigging designer/PM, the Helen Fischer Tour for CDS/45 Degrees. In television and film, Brett has rigged on Creepshow, Black Lightning, Swarm, Panhandle and the Academy Awards. Brett has developed several acrobatic rigging seminars, having taught across the USA, Central America, Australia and the UK.

Brett’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1173669/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Fight or Flight Entertainment: https://www.fightorflightent.com/

Rigging Reel: https://youtu.be/LWxg6_I7gSw?si=YBAnMSd4yrLYsYGq

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