Excited to share the poster for our proof of concept short “Live Dog” — a first step in finding funding and bringing to life a larger short film about the dark side of weight cutting in MMA.
It’s a brutal, often overlooked reality in combat sports, and we’re working hard to create a raw, immersive and intense experience.
We’re proud of the script we’ve built for the full version, as well as the work from our core team — everyone’s brought serious craft and passion to the table.
The proof of concept drops 08.05.25 — a glimpse into the world and tone we’re chasing.
Poster design by the brilliant
@swaenliev
Proof of Concept Credits:
Starring
Shaq Taylor
@taylorshaq
Luke Aquilina
@laquilina
Directed/Edited by Gianluca Giordimaina
@gianluca_giordimaina
Written by Gianluca Giordimaina and Shaq Taylor
Cinematography by Swaen Lievestro
@swaenliev
Stunt Coordinator Luke Aquilina
@laquilina
Produced by Joseph Keen
@joseph_keen and Gianluca Giordimaina
Executive Produced by Shaq Taylor
@taylorshaq
Music Composed by Max Cave
@maxcave and Andrei Matynchyk
@andrei.m_ (
@honest.lyre )
Saxophone and Additional Compositions by Simon Grancher
@777siel
Sound Design by Nils Gradlowsky
@nilssound
1st AD Alec Simmons
Colourist Swaen Lievestro
@swaenliev
Stunt Advisors Lizabeth Helian
@lizabethchestnut and Ryan Stocks
@ryanstockss
Assistant Camera Ruby Ballentyne
@rubyb.mov
Gaffer (Void) Rahul Pradeep
@shadow_saber23
Sound Mixer/Boom Antonio Bud
@antonio.bud
With Special Thanks To
London Film Academy
@london_film_academy
Alastair Train
@alastair.train
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