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United States of AmericaParody comedy film of supervillians trying to take over the world!
SynopsisParody comedy fan film of sons of Joker and Mr. Freeze trying to take over the world by kidnapping sons and daughters of superheroes. A comedy blend of 60s TV shows with the wire-fu of the 90s. DVD contains 5.1 surround and stereo sound, bloopers, gallery, behind the scenes, cast/crew commentary, and an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD.
Director's StatementBeing a computer geek since 1983, I’ve always find technology to be fascinating. The same can be said for any kind of creative visual endeavor. Ever since I was young, I have been fond of creating visual arts that poked fun at my teachers (mokucomics), competing in art competitions, and organizing visual-related events (dancing, choreographed shows, etc). Slowly, this fondness Director’s Statement has built up inside of me and tends to enhance my creativity. Blending art and technology is what enables me to excel in creating a different short film style than you see commonly today. Each has its own genre and taste, and each is completed with the use of my own resources (computers, cameras, lights, and personal skills). All my films have a style totally different from each other.
Each project has helped me to understand the different areas of filmmaking and truly pushes me to extraordinary limits by helping me strive to learn the many styles of visual arts. All of this is made possible with the help of technology.
I hope to continue doing projects of the creative nature and also breaking rules in “indie” filmmaking. To me, making an independent film is an expression of ideas, concepts, dreams, and sometimes even fantasies. I do not play by the rules, nor create my films based on the rules set by most people in the filmmaking industry. I believe in creation that is not limited by society.
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Directed by
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Written by
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Produced by
Johnny K. Wu, James V. Geier, Jeffrey Lubell - A Joker's Card Website
Written by: Johnny K. Wu
Produced by: Johnny K. Wu, James V. Geier, Jeffrey Lubell
Cast
Guy: Kyle ZnamenakDerek Smith: David J. Levy
Ben Running Scout: David Milam
Jack Wilsham: Ellen N. Friedman
Rosella Running Scout: Dana Aritonovich
Agent Leis: Gerry Keating
Ron Houser: Andrew Schofield
Pluspan: Johnny K. Wu
Plumock: James Orosz
Plumar: Chandler Chapman
Stephanie Cline: Jason Morris
Tony Cline: Tom Luhtala
Colonel Urton: Michael Littlejohn
Nicole: Audese Green
Glen: Wayne Orris
Bum Man: Bob Bennett
Rich Man: Judy Bennett
Hobo Boy: Brett Tryda
Gutter Girl: Michael Kadlec
Walter: Jeff Rodgers
Omar: Joseph O'Brien
Syed: Eric Kutz
Angel: Joey Cremo
Voice of Crystal: Keith Carr
Teenage Girl: Jeffrey Lubell
Cowboy: Christian Ramamacher
Donnie: Edward Ostrander
Crew
Composers: Christine ChapmanComposers: Annie Jones
Composers: Tom Luhtala
First independent filmmaker in Cleveland to shoot wire-stunt work. Shot with 3 Canon XL-1/XL-1S, Sony PD-150, and a Bolex 16mm Cameras. Complete press kit can be found for download at the website. A Joker’s Card, had gathered a lot of attention and positive reviews, it has been requested to be screen at many conventions and film festivals. The film, currently holding strong in 2nd most watched film at their site, is available online at www.undergroundfilm.org (according to UnderGround Film, A Joker’s Card contributed to the highest video download in their 7 years history when it debuted on April 2005).
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Director
Johnny K. Wu
