ABOUT THIS PROJECT – DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT:

We’ve all heard people say that a fight is won or lost in your mind, often before the first punch is even thrown. But, what really goes through a fighter’s mind when he’s tested? Professional mixed martial artists spend weeks, if not months, preparing for a fight – a fight that can often end in less than a minute. So many things hang in the balance: their livelihood, their health, and even their self-respect. No one wants to go down. Win or lose, a fighter wants to keep going until he can’t go anymore… and then maybe push a little further.

“One More Round” is a short film that explores what goes through a fighter’s mind when he’s pushed to the brink. When everything around him is screaming for him to step away, what drives him to continue? The film opens moments before the final round of a fight, where our protagonist, Jake, is seemingly at the end of his rope. Battered and bloodied, the fight looks all but lost. A cut above his eye may end the fight. Jake’s opponent, Alves, is fresh and ready to inflict more damage. Jake’s wife, Emma, watches from the crowd worried for the man she loves. Jake’s trainer, Wade, wants him to dig deep to get through one more round.

Although one of our primary goals is to shoot a thrilling cinematic round of mixed martial arts action, the story takes the approach of exploring the fight through Jake’s eyes. A fight without emotional significance, regardless of choreography and camera work, can feel empty and detached. Viewers need to connect with the protagonist. Feel his plight. Step into his shoes (or slip on his gloves, as is the case here) in order to follow his journey. We intend to bring viewers into the fight, and get them as close to living it without actually stepping into the cage.

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