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Art Camacho - Director/ Producer/ Writer

Award winning action film director Art Camacho joins Shoreline Motion Pictures with a vast experience in the entertainment industry. His latest film "Half Past Dead 2" for Sony Pictures had a limited Theatrical release in 2007 before going to DVD. This comes full circle for Camacho due to the fact that he was the Action Coordinator/2nd unit director on the original (Half Past Dead starring Steven Seagal and Ja Rule).

Camacho began his film career as an actor, appearing in various action films and television programs. His background in martial arts and fighting helped him make the transition to Fight choreography in martial arts action films. With over 35 action films under his belt as a fight choreographer he was dubbed "The Fight Master" by the leading martial arts publications. Camacho then became a successful feature film director. Among his most recent film's being Lions gate releases of "Crooked" in 2007 and "Confessions of a Pit Fighter" (2008 release). In "Confessions" much like many of his films, Camacho not only directed the feature but wrote, Co-produced, and choreographed the action. It starred Armand Assante, James Russo and Flavor Flav.

Camacho soon distinguished himself as one of the "Promising directors in the action film genre" according to Premier magazine. His film career has not been limited to action but all genres including family films. His film "Little Bigfoot" went on to become the third highest grossing DVD release for Republic pictures in 1997 and garnered two stars in TV Guide. His directorial debut, "The Power Within" garnered rave reviews from the International film community and was extremely lucrative in the Foreign and Domestic film markets. Camacho also Directed episodes of "LA Heat"; a buddy cop action series and "Reyes y Rey", for Sony Pictures.

He has been featured in numerous international magazines and books throughout the world including "Black Belt magazine", "Inside Kung Fu", "Karate International", and "Cinturon Negro", "Masters and Styles, "Secrets of the Masters", "Martial Arts Illustrated", "Who's Who in Entertainment" "Encyclopedia of Martial Arts" and most recently graced the cover of Canada's "Martial arts experts" (2007). L.A.'s largest Spanish Language Newspaper "La Opinion" has done several stories on Camacho and dubbed him "One of Latino Hollywood's best action directors" Proclaiming that with the right project Camacho will break through. He was also featured on "Hola Los Angeles", "Cinemax" Mexico's channel 12, "Despierta America" and "CONTROL ". Camacho was most recently featured on Latin Nation and he was the first recipient of the "The Outstanding Director of the Year" award from the Action on film, film festival 2005/2006, The Golden and Bronze halo awards from the Hollywood motion picture counsel and Camacho has also been inducted in five International "Martial arts Halls of fame" for his contributions both as a Martial artist and Action film Director.

Director:

1. Half Past Dead 2 (2007) (V)

2. Soft Target (2006)
... aka Crooked (USA: new title)

3. Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005)

4. Sci-Fighter (2004)
... aka X-Treme Fighter (USA)

5. 13 Dead Men (2003)

6. Redemption (2002) (V)

7. Final Payback (2001)

8. Point Doom (2001)

9. Gangland (2000)

10. "Reyes y Rey" (1998) TV Series (unknown episodes)
... aka Reyes and Rey (USA: literal English title)

11. Recoil (1998)

12. The Cutoff (1998)

13. Little Bigfoot (1997)

14. Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997)

15. "L.A. Heat" (1996) TV Series (unknown episodes)

16. The Power Within (1995)
... aka Power Man

Producer:

1. Soft Target (2006) (co-producer)
... aka Crooked (USA: new title)

2. Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005) (co-producer)

3. Sci-Fighter (2004) (co-producer)
... aka X-Treme Fighter (USA)

4. Redemption (2002) (V) (co-producer)

5. Final Payback (2001) (producer)

6. Point Doom (2001) (co-producer)

7. Gangland (2000) (co-producer)

8. The Cutoff (1998) (co-producer)

9. Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997) (associate producer)

Writer:

1. Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005)

2. 13 Dead Men (2003)

3. Final Payback (2001)

4. "L.A. Heat" (1 episode, 1999)
- Old Scores (1999) TV Episode

5. Recoil (1998) (story)

6. Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997) (story)

7. Lion Strike (1995) (story)
... aka Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Half Past Dead (2002) (second unit director)
... aka Halbtot - Half Past Dead (Germany)

2. Sworn to Justice (1997) (second unit director)

Sound Department:

1. The Vineyard (1989) (foley artist)

Actor:

1. Half Past Dead (2002) .... 49er Eleven
... aka Halbtot - Half Past Dead (Germany)

2. The Prophet (1999/I) .... Hunter's Men
... aka The Capitol Conspiracy (USA: video title)

3. Sworn to Justice (1997) .... Killer

4. Little Bigfoot (1997) .... Logger #3

5. Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997)

6. Night Hunter (1996) .... Cop Translator

7. Tiger Heart (1996) .... Sensei

8. Fists of Iron (1995) .... Valet
... aka Enter the Shootfighter (USA)

9. Lion Strike (1995) .... Carlo
... aka Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike

10. Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero (1995) .... Rivera
... aka Assault at Ground Zero
... aka Ground Zero

11. CyberTracker (1994) .... Protestor

12. Red Sun Rising (1994) .... Malito lieutenant

13. CIA II: Target Alexa (1994) .... Guard

14. Magic Kid (1994) .... Tournament MC
... aka Ninja Dragon

15. Bloodfist V: Human Target (1994) .... Security Guard

16. Firepower (1994) .... Viper

17. Guardian Angel (1994) .... Jimmy Lee
... aka Beyond Justice

18. Out for Blood (1993) .... Street Dealer

19. To Be the Best (1993)

20. Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) .... Hockey Mask #1
... aka Rage: Ring of Fire II (UK: DVD title)

21. Private Wars (1993) .... Prisoner

22. Street Crimes (1992) .... Gang Member #1
... aka Dead Even (USA: alternative title)

23. Final Impact (1992) .... Fighter

24. Ring of Fire (1991/I) .... Asian Gang

25. The Master Demon (1991) .... Thief

26. Ninja Academy (1990) .... Gonzalez

27. Chinatown Connection (1990) .... Estes

28. Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988) (V) (as Arturo Camacho) .... Boy
... aka Deathstalker 3
... aka Deathstalker 3: The Warriors from Hell
... aka Deathstalker III: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (USA: video title)

29. The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) .... Boyce Child

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Redemption (2002) (V) (fight choreographer)

2. Gangland (2000) (fight choreographer)

3. Whatever It Takes (1999) (director: action sequences and additional material) (fight choreographer)

4. Inferno (1998) (fight choreographer)
... aka Operation Cobra (International: English title) (USA: DVD title)

5. Night Hunter (1996) (fight choreographer)

6. Rage (1996) (fight choreographer)

7. Last Man Standing (1996/II) (fight choreographer)

8. Virtual Combat (1996) (fight choreographer)
... aka Grid Runners (UK)

9. Tiger Heart (1996) (fight choreographer)

10. Cyber-Tracker 2 (1995) (fight choreographer)

11. The Power Within (1995) (fight choreographer)
... aka Power Man

12. Bloodfist VII: Manhunt (1995) (fight choreographer)
... aka Manhunt

13. Fists of Iron (1995) (fight choreographer)
... aka Enter the Shootfighter (USA)

14. Steel Frontier (1995) (fight choreographer)

15. Lion Strike (1995) (fight choreographer)
... aka Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike

16. A Dangerous Place (1995) (fight choreographer)
... aka No Surrender (UK: video title)

17. Hologram Man (1995) (fight choreographer)

18. Criminal Hearts (1995) (fight choreographer)

19. Direct Hit (1994) (fight choreographer)

20. Magic Kid II (1994) (fight choreographer)

21. Death Match (1994) (fight choreographer)

22. CyberTracker (1994) (fight choreographer)

23. "Sweet Valley High" (1994) TV Series (fight choreographer) (unknown episodes)
... aka California College: les jumelles de Sweet Valley (France: dubbed version)
... aka Francine Pascal's 'Sweet Valley High'

24. Red Sun Rising (1994) (fight co-director)

25. CIA II: Target Alexa (1994) (fight choreographer)

26. Ice (1994) (fight choreographer)

27. Magic Kid (1994) (fight choreographer)
... aka Ninja Dragon

28. Firepower (1994) (fight choreographer)

29. Guardian Angel (1994) (fight choreographer)
... aka Beyond Justice

30. To Be the Best (1993) (fight choreographer)

31. Fist of Honor (1993) (fight choreographer)

32. Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) (fight choreographer)
... aka Rage: Ring of Fire II (UK: DVD title)

33. Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992) (fight choreographer)
... aka Die Trying

34. Street Crimes (1992) (fight choreographer)
... aka Dead Even (USA: alternative title)

35. The Master Demon (1991) (fight choreographer)

Stunts:

1. Columbus Day (2008) (post-production) (stunts)

2. Half Past Dead 2 (2007) (V) (fight coordinator)

3. Confessions of a Pit Fighter (2005) (fight choreographer)

4. Funky Monkey (2004) (fight coordinator)

5. Half Past Dead (2002) (action coordinator)
... aka Halbtot - Half Past Dead (Germany)

6. Redemption (2002) (V) (stunts)

7. The Prophet (1999/I) (special fight choreographer)
... aka The Capitol Conspiracy (USA: video title)

8. The Base (1999) (V) (stunts)

9. Freedom Strike (1998) (stunts)

10. Skyscraper (1997) (V) (stunts)

11. Night Hunter (1996) (stunts)

12. Last Man Standing (1996/II) (stunts)

13. Virtual Combat (1996) (stunts)
... aka Grid Runners (UK)

14. Ballistic (1995) (stunts)
... aka Fist of Justice (USA)

15. Bloodfist VII: Manhunt (1995) (stunt coordinator)
... aka Manhunt

16. Steel Frontier (1995) (stunts)

17. Lion Strike (1995) (stunts)
... aka Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike

18. Deadly Target (1994/I) (stunts)
... aka Fire Zone

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