- The Legend of Action Man
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The Legend of Action Man Directed by Andy Young Written by Derek Papa
Andy YoungStarring James McEnelly
Trey Dixon
Derek Papa
Chris Newhouse
Justin GreenMusic by James McEnelly
Andy YoungCinematography Derrick Dixon Editing by Andy Young Studio Dingoman Productions Release date(s) August 5, 2010 Running time 100 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $200 The Legend of Action Man is a 2010 film created by the comedy group Dingoman Productions. The story/screenplay was written by Derek Papa and Andy Young, based on a short film they made in high school. It stars James McEnelly, Trey Dixon, Derek Papa, Chris Newhouse & Justin Green, and it was directed by Andy Young.
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Plot
Within the quiet, crime-free walls of Sugar Land, TX, Action Man fights to keep his city safe; If only he was not the one causing half the crimes. After a particularly unpleasant “rescue”, Action Man is warned that if he causes any more “help”, he will be put on house arrest. In comes Mark Hamilton, a fresh-faced news intern looking for a story to get his work on the “News at Nine”, and Action Man seems like an interesting subject. That is, until a murder is reported and the new duo suspects John Magnum, a suspicious millionaire who just moved in down the block. Can Action Man save the town from his first real villain, or is he in over his head?
Main Cast
- James McEnelly as Action Man
- Trey Dixon as Mark Hamilton
- Derek Papa as Jerry Lebowitz, Mr. Kristofferson, Action Mans Father, Deran, Himself & Various Others
- Chris Newhouse as Jonathan Magnum
- Justin Green as Norm
- Brian Lisco as Aquaman
- Patrick Kail as Angry Citizen #1
- Joey Weber as Angry Citizen #2
- David Gardner as Officer David
Production
In the spring of 2010, Derek Papa and Andy Young started writing what would later become “The Legend of Action Man”, based on a short film they made while attending Stephen F. Austin High School together the previous year with James McEnelly. They immediately approached James, the other member of Dingoman Productions and the original Action Man from the video, about being in the film and he immediately said yes. The rest of the cast/crew was hired mostly from friends of the three.
The film was shot entirely in and around the cast and crews hometown in Sugar Land, TX from May 17 to August 3, with a majority of the cast and crew being under the age of 20. The film was shot in HD for a budget of less than $200. To this day The Legend of Action Man is one of the least expensive films ever made.
Release
Action Man first premiered at the West Oaks Alamo Drafthouse[1]
The movie played a small colleges on a tour in and around Texas.
- Thursday, October 21 at Texas A&M University
- Saturday, November 13 at the University of North Texas
- Monday, February 14 at the University of Texas at Austin
The DVD is now available on amazon.com, and comes with a commentary by Dingoman Productions, footage from the first official screening and the original short film.[2]
Reception
Action Man has been featured on KHOU Ch 11,[3] KIAH 39,[4] the Fort Bend Star,[5] and beyondnerds.com[6]
In addition to this, director Andy Young has written about his experience making the movie for Videomaker[7] and Moviemaker magazine.[8]. He is now a contributing author to their weekly blog "Directing on a Dime".
References
- ^ "Alamo Drafthouse Tickets". http://www.drafthouse.com/westoaks/shows.php?id=558.
- ^ "The Legend of Action Man on Amazon.com". http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Action-Man-Andy-Young/dp/B004UI75SI/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1301792645&sr=1-1.
- ^ "Channel 11 Interview". http://www.khou.com/news/Sugar-Land-student-using-different-method-to-break-into-film-business-99145419.html.
- ^ "Channel 39 Interview". http://www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-local-filmmakers-story,0,7047224.story.
- ^ "Fort Bend Star". http://www.fortbendstar.com/072810/n_Movie.htm.
- ^ "beyondnerds.com Interview". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_9i3Rqs5sw&feature=sub.
- ^ "Videomaker Article". http://www.videomaker.com/community/videonews/2011/04/10532-how-i-made-a-movie-for-under-200/.
- ^ "Moviemaker Article". http://www.moviemaker.com/producing/article/how_to_make_a_feature_film_for_under_200_legend_of_action_man_20110408/%22.
External links
Categories:- 2010 films
- American films
- English-language films
- Features based on short films
- American comedy films
- Buddy films
- 2010s comedy films
- Independent films
- Directorial debut films
- Films set in Texas
- Films shot in Texas
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