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Dealing
With Danger 3:The Final Chapter is the fifth film project by Gloucester-based
Scott Clifford, martial artist and one-man movie industry.
Scott
writes, directs and stars in this explosive revenge thriller, which
premieres at the Gloucester Guildhall this weekend.
 ...an ass-kicking, rib-splitting big
night out of a movie.
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| The
Citizen |
Alongside
partner Lee Jones, he has produced what The Citizen described as
"an ass kicking, rib splitting big night out of a movie",
using a cast offriends and associates who gave their time for free.
The
film, set on the mean streets of Gloucester, follows the efforts
of heroes Baz and Bones to 'take down' villain Sonics.
Action
Director
Scott is modest about his achievements.
"It
started as a joke but now we've done a few we take it more seriously,"
he said.
"The
films are extremely low budget, although we have had a little bit
of sponsorship."
Scott's
relative lack of finances meant that, unlike many cinema block-busters,he
had to rely on pure action rather than special effects.
"When
you haven't got any money you have to fight!" he said, although
computer wizardry has allowed the team to include some explosive,
Matrix-style special effects.
The
soundtrack features material from local artists.
"We
showed the film to (Gloucester hip hop act) No Morals Kru, and they
went away and did some music for it," said Scott.
Freestyle
A media
and cultural studies graduate, he explained his spontaneous approach
to directing.
I essentially write the whole thing
but I like the idea of 'freestyleness'.
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| Scott
Clifford |
"I
essentially write the whole thing but I like the idea of 'freestyleness'.
We let people improvise a bit because then it sounds more natural."
Despite
his obvious talent and enthusiasm, right now Scott's happy doing
the films for pure enjoyment.
"Obviously
I'd love to do it for a living if Steven Spielberg came and offered
me a load of money, but at the minute I'm happy doing it just for
the love and doing small screenings," he said.
Catch
Scott's explosive new film at the Guildhall this Saturday April
24.
| Dealing
With Danger 3 |
| Venue |
Guildhall,
Gloucester |
| Date |
Saturday
April 24 |
| Time |
4.30pm |
| Ticket
info |
07974
620618 |
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Forget
Jackie Chan, move over Steven Seagal... Gloucester's very own martial
arts movie mogul Scott Clifford is bringing his unique brand of relentless
action to the screen.
