The challenge with "The Challenge".
This film was my most "challenging" filmmaking effort in the Upstate New York region during 2006-07. Shot in Upstate New York. I even branched over to Canastota to the Boxing Hall of Fame to get interior shots for the end of the film. It was my best effort as a filmmaker. But due to some snags and personality conflicts with some of the actors, the overall experience was a huge lesson. I had numerous health issues during the project. However, three months of weight training and boxing combined will wrap you into incredible shape.
This is the original poster from the 2007 release at The Palace Theater in Eastwood, New York.
The Challenge click the title to watch the trailer on youtube
WATCH THE CHALLENGE!
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Rehearsing the scene.
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Marking the spots.
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Reilly after ripping an ear off.
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Clark getting clocked.
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Samantha.
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Reilly fighting Damian.
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Jennie Russo as Tammie.
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Nick, the ring leader.
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The Challenge Promotion Reel
The Challenge Click the title to watch the trailer on youtube.
Jorge Medina, Tim Ferlito, Jenna Cole, Len Billoti and Anne Childress
The betters mob.
Tim Scanlon
Ray Rinaldi
If it wasn't for this man, "The Challenge" would have been more of a challenge. He gave it the professional look it needed. Thanks Rick Stern!
Second day of shooting was close to 11 hours.
Marty interviewed me a month before the premiere.
The first day of shooting.
Tim Scanlon, Ray RInaldi and Damian Rinaldi.
Tim Scanlon and the main cast.
Karen Scanlon
Tim Scanlon
In the middle of a 5.5 hour shoot.
Gary was a huge promoter of the film!
Gary Dunes, The man's man!
Ron and Becky were a huge asset.
