Genna is a wayward teen who has dreams of starting her own restaurant concept. Argent is an MMA teacher and pro Muay Thai fighter who might be past his prime, but doesn’t want to admit it.
When Genna drunkenly breaks into Argent’s gym, she has to pay the price by working in the gym and fighting in the regional No Quarter tournament. Stuck with a bratty new student, Argent’s dream of training to fight again is squeezed by this new responsibility.
And yet, these two hard-headed fighters find friendship. But will their newfound loyalty withstand offers of a lifetime and a vicious competition?
ABOUT THE INSPIRATION “Lions’ Den” was born out of the realization that the most unlikely of people can make the best of friends. During my time in martial arts, I made friends with people I honestly would have never interacted, and many of them can say the same about me. The martial arts community is full of passion, strength, unity, discipline, grit, and a commitment to one another through sheer force of will… along with lots of sweaty help getting gloves off.
This film is my ode to that world: one that has helped me break so many barriers, both in my professional life and in my personal one.
-Alexis Barone, director
WHAT WE HAVE A kickass cast and crew. Check them out below!
Cast
GENNA, Alexis Barone (“V/H/S/2”, “A Comedy of Horrors, Vol. 1”)
ARGENT, Lyon Beckwith (“Wonder Woman 1984”)
ADRIAN, Brandon Thane Wilson (“Wonder Woman 1984”, “The Blacklist”, “Orange is the New Black”)
Crew
DIRECTOR, Alexis Barone (Award Winning Short Film Director ‘When I Leave’)
PRODUCER, David Bonnett, Jr.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, Monica Gregorio (‘The Driver’ – Portugal)
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Andrew Capino (Comcast Spotlight Regional Director of Photography)
PRODUCTION MANAGER, Mark Barone
WHAT WE NEED Here is where you guys come in: we are in need of financial support to make this project a reality! Films cost money, and every person on set is worth their weight in gold. Our mission is to make sure that our film is the best we are able to make and that everyone is paid.
The main risk in filmmaking is seeing if a piece will get done. That is not so much of a risk here with an amazing and highly motivated team such as this. But our challenges are great: we have 3 days to shoot this film and trailer. The number we are fundraising for makes this process a whole heck of a lot easier.