Never Submit

The Film

Mixed martial arts is a fast growing sport with no current major dramatic motion pictures made with the same structure of realism of personalities within the current fight game. UFC has become one of the most successful and lucrative sporting ventures in decades, routinely eclipsing the NBA, NHL and MLB in cable ratings among viewers 18-34. UFC events have set record live draws of $3 million live gate and $50 million in pay per view sales. Their hit reality TV show on Spike TV has transformed Spike into one of the top five cable networks for young men.

Never Give Up; Never Back Down

“Never Submit” is a movie which portrays the victory and agony of defeat within the sport of mixed martial arts. It takes place in a tournament setting similar to the movie, “Bloodsport,” but rather than exploiting MMA as underground, no holds barred fighting, it seeks to portray the sport in a realistic and positive light. The movie is an inspirational tale similar to “Rocky,” but the lead character in “Never Submit” is an educated young man, rather than a beaten down punch-drunk fighter. It stars Ernie Hudson, and star MMA fighters Ken Shamrock, Josh Koscheck, Michael McDonald, Mauricio Shogun Rua, Mike Swick, and Nate Quarry. It will be directed by Don Dunn.

Imperia has teamed up with Tapout Magazine, the largest mixed martial arts magazine, to publicize the film and conduct a nationwide talent search for fighters and actors. It has received permission from PRIDE FC and the UFC to use PRIDE and UFC fighters in the film. Already, two PRIDE world champions, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, have agreed to participate. Tapout has also entered into a strategic partnership with Imperia to produce a line of “Never Submit” clothing. Imperia has sought trademark protection for the “Never Submit” name with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Projected revenues from the film and related products sales are estimated to exceed $42 million.

The Approach

Cast: The cast will primarily consists of real UFC, Pride FC, IFL and other fighters, and personalities within the mixed martial arts game, supported by professional actors. Names to be approached include Chuck Norris and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Format: The film will be shot on the new but proven format HD 24 DIGITAL VIDEO, with this technology the film makers will be allowed to capture their vision in a timely cost efficient manner while still possessing the ability to screen the picture in world wide theaters, as well as the DVD market.

The Film Makers

The Executive Producer

Kenneth G. Eade. Mr. Eade has produced two television series and four feature films. From 2000 through 2003, he produced the award winning series, “Autograph,” and from 1998 through 2000, the syndicated series, “Faces and Names.” From 2003, has worked in production capacities on over six feature films. From 1998 to the present time, he has also been engaged in the practice of corporate and securities law, doing public and private offerings, SEC filings, blue sky state filings, mergers and acquisitions, and helping small to medium sized development stage companies to obtain quotations of their securities on recognized quotation mediums. From 1987 through 1998, he was engaged in the practice of general law, emphasizing corporate and securities law. He is a member of the California Bar, the federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He holds a Juris Doctor in Law from Southwestern University School of Law, and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge.

The Producer

Gregory Allen Webb. Gregory Allen Webb is the current Vice President and Head of Production since December 2006. Webb began working in the television and motion picture industry while still attending the University of North Carolina in Greensboro North Carolina working for a Local CBS affiliate station he worked in all phases of live television. Upon completion of his Bachelors degree in Broadcasting Cinematography he moved to New York City and started over at the bottom of the film industry though enthusiastic hard work he has amassed a credit list to include over 200 music video credits, 100 commercials , and 45 feature credits. A well rounded leader , creative, assertive, bankable, bondable reliable, and passionate Greg is a asset to any project from concept to answer print.

The Director

Don Dunn. Award winning Film Maker Don Dunn began his career in 1986 upon graduation from high school where he majored in television production. A self motivated individual, Don started his own video production company at age 18 and worked as a Producer, Director, Cameraman, and Editor for five years. He also ran a small cable television production/broadcast station for the L.A.U.S.D. while studying feature film production at the California State University Northridge. Upon completion of his Bachelors Degree in Film in the early 90's, Don started over at the bottom of the feature film business. Through very hard work, and using his physical production knowledge and experience he rose from Production Assistant to Unit Production Manager within a year's time. Don's broad background and can do attitude has allowed him the opportunity to work with many great professionals and succeed in many different areas of film making including Producing, Line Producing, Production Managing, Directing, Assistant Directing, Location Managing, and Post Production Supervising.

The Audience The film appeals to the over 50% of film goers in the male 12-29 demographic, as well as the niche audience of MMA fight fans.