Art of Submission coming to the Cage and the Big Screen
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:17 pm
Red Canvas Fight Promotions Brings the “Art of Submission” to the Cage and the Big Screen
Red Canvas Fight Promotions is the only MMA promotion in history to ever showcase the “Art of Submission” both in the cage and on the big screen. Red Canvas Fight Promotions will be hosting tournament style Pro/am MMA events in conjunction with the theatrical release of the mixed martial arts film ‘Art of Submission’.
‘Art of Submission’ is a full-length feature film with a star studded cast that includes Ernie Reyes JR, Ving Rhames, Sara Downing, MMA Legend Frank Shamrock, UFC fighter Gray Maynard, Mathias Hues, Maxim Model Fernanda Romero, Maria Conchita Alonzo, John Savage and George Takei. Many of these stars will be making appearances at Red Canvas MMA events. According to film executives, pairing live fight events with the release of the film is truly synergistic.
Ken Chamitoff, producer of the film and president of Red Canvas Film Productions stated, “We are very excited to be the first to incorporate live MMA fight events with the release of a full length martial arts film! It is truly synergistic. Not only will it expose fight fans to a whole new level of entertainment, it will showcase the sport of MMA to audiences across the country in a very unique way, especially to those that are not familiar with the sport.”
The fight promotion, presented by actor Ernie Reyes JR, is slated to host tournament style MMA events every month in various regions, starting in the San Francisco Bay area in September. Following each live event Red Canvas will release the film ‘Art of Submission’ on multiple screens throughout that city. Clips from the film will also be showcased between bouts. According to Red Canvas executives, the first round of tournaments and release of ‘Art of Submission’ is just the beginning.
Chamitoff went on to say, “Red Canvas Fight Promotions will be part of an ongoing project that will involve the production and release of “Red Canvas II - The Power of Unity”, as well as subsequent Red Canvas films. Many of the fighters that compete in Red Canvas MMA events will be featured in the films. It is a very unique pairing that makes perfect sense.”
Red Canvas has a very experienced high level executive team running the show behind the scenes, from matchmaking and event promotions, to filming, production and distribution. Talent from the film will also be involved in select Red Canvas fight events, including actor Ernie Reyes JR and MMA Legend Frank Shamrock.
Richard Chou has been appointed official matchmaker for the organization and will be securing elite fight talent for all Red Canvas fight events. Chou, who worked in the same capacity for Strikeforce, EliteXC and Rumble on the Rock, is known for producing stellar fight cards stacked with compelling match-ups. Fight fans will not be disappointed!
Details on the first Red Canvas Fight Promotion MMA event will be announced soon! For more information on Red Canvas Fight Promotions, please visit www.redcanvasfightpromotions.com. For more information on the film 'The Art of Submission', please visit www.artofsubmissionfilm.com.