Ian Stock

@istockaction

Action Architect. Previz | Fight Design | Action Camera Operator 📍🇿🇦
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Action is definitely a team sport. 🎬💥 This reel is basically a highlight tape of all the long hours, laughs had, and a lot of trial and error. It’s been such a wild journey learning this craft and trying to find my own style in the chaos. A huge, thank you to the Directors, coordinators and performers who have trusted me! To many more adventures 🫡 Turn it up loud and enjoy 👊🔥 #titanstunts#proudmemeber#fightchoreography#previz#titansteam
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3 months ago
To the fight that almost didn’t happen. 🔪⏰ Between scheduling clashes and zero time, we honestly thought this shoot was off the table. But we decided to push through! The gents turned up, locked in, and we got a dope product out of a chaotic day. Proud of how this turned out despite the hurdles. Thanks to the squad for the massive effort! 👊🔥 Fight design: @istockaction Performers: @simphiwe_gk @bboywartoy @aidan.moves Cam op & edit: @istockaction #StuntTraining #FightChoreo #StuntLife #filmfights #StuntPerformer #Filmmaking #KnifeFight#practicemakesperfect
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5 months ago
Bringing this film to life has been an incredible journey! What we learned above all... No film gets made alone! It's a testament to the incredible power of collaboration, a beautiful synergy of diverse talents and tireless dedication. Every single frame you see is a direct result of teamwork. To our amazing cast and crew.You were the lifeblood of this film. You didn't just show up! You poured your passion, your energy, and your unique brilliance into this vision. Your dedication made this film what it is. To everyone who lent us a hand along the way – whether it was a helping hand, a crucial piece of equipment, or the perfect location – thank you. Your generosity and belief in this project helped us truly elevate the story we wanted to tell. We couldn't have done it without you. We have put our all into creating something we hope you will connect with and we sincerely hope you feel this when you watch our short film! Food for thought by: Director: @istockaction Produced by: @rebelframefilms AetherForgeFilms Fight Design & Edited by: @istockaction Cast: @stevenjohnward @bboywartoy @welcome_mtshali Rigging: Key rigger - @psychostunt @elli_wahl_art VFX by: @fletbedza SFX by: @joselosper @simphiwe_gk Make up by: Lebo Diale Katlego Diale Special Thank You: Nic Gregg Small Fish Cherie Mbadu Mr Marshal Ndebele @rossvanderwalt @bassheadthedj And to our family and loved ones, thank you for your support, love, and patience! #foodforthought #shortactionfilm #proudlysouthafrican
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11 months ago
Was it really worth one week? A quick fight study featuring @thaborametsi . What started as a simple training session evolved into this high-energy debt collector encounter. Despite having some challenges on the day, the team leaned in and delivered this in record time. Huge shoutout to the fighters for bringing the heat—it was a blast pushing this one through the elements. Fightpractice || Stuntteam || ActionDesign
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16 days ago
@istockaction , last years’ winner of Best Action Short film, on how it feels to finally have a platform to celebrate his craft 🎬❤️💥 #stunts #actionfilmmaking #stuntawards #actionawards #recognition
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1 month ago
The hunt is live. ⚔️ ‘HUNTER’ is officially out. I’m proud of what we put together on this one. We pushed the pace, leveled up our flow, and had a blast every second of the process. Seeing the growth we’ve achieved together is what it’s all about. Huge respect to everyone involved for bringing the heat and the heart. Enough talk— watch the reel and see what we built. 🥊🔥 Cam Op & Edit: @istockaction Performers: @sidwelldiamond @wind_as_in_w.n.d @bboywartoy #RebelFrame#fightpractice#shortfilm #fightdesign #Stunts
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4 months ago
“I think the most important thing a filmmaker can have is tenacity. You have to be psychotic in your desire to do something.” - Quentin Tarantino
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4 months ago
The last meal of the year is loading... and we didn’t hold back on the heat. 👨‍🍳🔥 #HUNTER #fightpractice #StuntLife #slomo #FightChoreography
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4 months ago
The wait is over. The roll is final. DICE is officially LIVE. 🎲🔥 This project started with a “what if” and turned into something pretty dope. Huge love to the crew who poured every ounce of soul into this—we didn’t just shoot a film, we had a great time doing it🔥 To the team: You guys made the hard work look like a party. 🥂 The Players: 🎥 director: @istockaction 🎭 Cast: @simphiwe_gk @bboywartoy @sidwelldiamond @wind_as_in_w.n.d ✂️ Edit: @istockaction #CrewLife #FilmFamily #IndieFilmmakers #CollaborativeArt #DirectorLife #Cinematographers #FilmProduction #SupportArtists #VisualCandy #Cinematic #AestheticVideo #CreativeDirection #VibeCheck #Storytellers #ArtInMotion #ModernCinema
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4 months ago
“I believe that filmmaking is a game you should play with all your cards, and all your dice, and whatever else you’ve got.” - Francis Ford Coppola
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4 months ago
All bets are off. 🎲🕺 Just a crew, a vision, and a whole lot of “let’s see what happens.” DICE is on the way—prepare for the roll. 🎰🎥 #CreativeChaos #VibesOnly #MovieMagic #OnSetLife #VisualStorytelling #ExperimentalFilm #ArtHouse #RollingTheDice
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4 months ago
Harder fights. New angles. No holding back. 🎥⚔️ We challenged ourselves to rethink the action for this shoot. The result? Total chaos in the best way possible. We had a blast filming this and hope you enjoy the progress. A centuries-old dynasty. 1 chance to burn it all down. 🔥 This is BLOODLINE. Huge thank you to the team 🙏 BTS Crew: @theeastronin @urbanelite_sa187 Location: @dev_the_dude_collard #Bloodlinefightpractice #fightpractice #filmfights #SciFi #Dystopian #Filmmaking #ShortFilm #fightchoreo #actioncamera #NewRelease#fightdesign#actionarchitect
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5 months ago