Kamikaze
A modern film that pays homage to the 80s era of action movies. The film is inspired by the great action movies of Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. It's a fast paced action movie, with bits of humor along the way. Evan Reed is an ex M.I.6 agent who has become a mercenary for hire. Evan is hired by Cabinet Minister David Markham, to steal files containing incriminating evidence linking the MP to weapons contractors. After the mission Markham loses his nerve and orders the kidnap of Evan's pregnant girlfriend Jess. Evan is forced to fight his way through agents, thugs and a small mercenary army to rescue Jess. With the odds stacked against him and Markham's top assassin, Gabe hot on his trail, can Evan defeat him and rescue his girlfriend in time?
Writer / Director / Lead Actor: Marcus Shakesheff
Marcus Shakesheff Established Actor well know for his work for playing Batman in the highly successful Batman Arkham game franchise. Marcus has a long list of credits including Sherlock Holmes 2, Harry potter and the deathly hallows, The Bastards executioner, in the heart of the sea, Exodus, Guardians of the galaxy, 24; live another day, Thor, dark workd, Kick-ass 2, world war z, red 2, game of Thrones, Maleficent, Muppets Most Wanted, Doctor who, War Horse and many more. Marcus started his career as a welsh actor appearing and staring in a lot of Welsh television dramas. With marcus skill set of martial arts and gymnastics marcus then went out to play Batman for “Batman Arkham Asylum’. Marcus then decided to make wales’ first action film “Kamikaze”.
ACTOR
Aaron Gassor is a huge internet sensation but that aside he is a humble British Martial Artist and actor.
On 13th July 2012 he started a youtube channel called 'Ginger Ninja Trickster' to showcase his talents, see progression and reminisce at a later date. However, after a few comments on whether he could make some tutorials, he decided to make one and see what the feedback was like. He was overwhelmed by the comments he recieved and decided to continue to make them to help others who needed advice. His helpful attitude and regular replies to questions has seen his channel grow significantly over a short period of time
Aaron has entered various tournaments winning championships and many medals along the way. He also represented his country at European level where the team narrowly missed out on the top prize coming in 2nd place. When he recieved the news that he was becoming a dad, he retired from competition to focus on his childs arrival. His daughter, Sophia Grace Gassor was born on the 9th October 2012. He now admits that he would not be happy returning due to his busy schedule and other commitments but who knows what may happen in the future.
Since being recognised from his channel he has been involved in various shows/events and invited to do seminars all over the world. He has also appeared in the BBC Three hit show Being Human where he was part of a short fight scene, he performed kicks and acrobatics in the music video Dr. Who! (byTujamoPlastik Funk ft. Sneakbo) and has starred in the first Welsh action movie called Kamikaze which is due to be released in 2015.
Actor
Simon Pengelly, born Simon Bradley Pengelly in Brecon on the 11th of February 1983, Simon went to Brecon high school, where he gained his g.c.s.e's and played for the school rugby team. Simon gained his second Dan black belt in shotokan karate with breconshotokan karate club and became a welsh international fighter earning several Caps for his country. Simon took on an apprenticeship as an electrician and gained his nvq level 2, after completing the apprenticeship, Simon decided to travel the world, he spent considerable time in new Zealand and Australia playing rugby to a regional standard and also traveled Europe. Upon returning from his hiatus, Simon laced up his rugby boots once again and started playing for Neath RFC, semi professionally. He trained, competed and played at this elevated level for three years while simultaneously training in stone masonry. After completing this training, Simon was ready for a change. The rugby boots were hung up and Simon decided to chase the burning desire to become an actor, which had long been suppressed. Starting in 2009 with relatively small rolls, and moving along quickly he has appeared in the BBC's casualty, merlin, and being human, to name a few. Next came the short films genre, Simon appeared in a number of short films, most of which have gone on to win awards and received critical acclaim. His credits include Alderwood Plain, Defiant in death, LexTallionis, Intruder, The Hellraiser Chronicles and the long awaited The Antwerp dolls and Kamakazi.
Actor
Lee Bane is a professional actor originally from Swansea, South Wales. After Graduating from Gorseinon College in Swansea, Lee gained a place at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama graduating with BA honors. After playing notable supporting roles in high profile TV productions such as 'Belonging' and 'Doctors' for the BBC, along with many diverse roles in Theatre, Lee has since become one of the most prolific actors in Welsh independent film.
In 2012, Lee played a lead role in the North Bank Entertainment production 'Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection'. The film was released theatrically in major UK multiplex Cineworld by distributor 4Digital Media, before becoming one of the company's top selling DVDs of the year. 'Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection' also received a multi platform release in North America and Canada through major US studio Lionsgate, as well as a DVD and Blu Ray release in Germany via MIG Film Group.
Lee then teamed up with North Bank Entertainment for a second time, playing the lead role in the company's third feature film 'The Amityville Asylum'. The film received a UK theatrical release from distributor 4Digital Media in June 2013 and will be released on DVD in the UK on the 23rd of September 2013. MIG Film Group will also be releasing the film in Germany on 6th September, with a release in North America and Canada through Hannover House coming in October 2013. Accent Film Entertainment acquired the film for a release in Australia an New Zealand.
Lee continues to play a diverse range of characters, including leading roles in the Mad Science Films feature film "Kerb Crawlers" and Marcus Shakesheff's "Kamikaze", the first Action feature to be made in Wales.
2014 seen the release of two projects with North Bank Entertainment, in which Lee played leading roles in two feature films, "The Midnight Horror Show"/"Theatre of Fear" and 'Valley of the Witch". Through 2014, Lee also completed filming North Bank Entertainments "Poltergeist Activity" and "A Haunting at the Rectory".
In February 2015, the actor recently commenced filming for North Bank Entertainment's "Robert the Doll", where Lee plays family man Paul Otto.
2015 has also seen the U.S. DVD release of North Bank Entertainments "The Last House On Cemetery Lane", where Lee takes on the guise of John Davies, a fictional screen writer.