Filmmaking

 

Running Fire Burn Dive

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Choice Canadian Syrup, Eh!

This mock commercial was filmed at the Fredericton Fairgrounds in New Brunswick, Canada. Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman were there performing in a live action high diving show when they decided to take advantage of that location to film a spec commercial that Niko had written. Produced by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman. Filmed and edited by Kent De Mond.

Hope Insurance

This mock commercial was used in a live performance for Cirque du Soleil's "One Drop" charity foundation. This comedy sketch was produced, directed, shot, acted-in, and edited by Kent De Mond. The commercial's spokesman, Andy Jones, was also the writer, and producer. Other Actors include Niko Dalman and Jessi Fisher.

Doritos

This spec commercial was entered into the Doritos Super Bowl commerical contest. It was written produced, directed, shot, and acted-in by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman. Kent was the editor. Other Actors include Eric Benson, Max Calder, Tang Nguyen and Ted Zervoudakis.

 

SHORT FILMS

 

Axe Man

Niko Dalman is having a quiet night chopping wood until Kent De Mond comes along and has other plans for him. A huge fight ensues: Axe vs. Torch. Who will win? Produced, and performed by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman. Directed by David Paul Lord. Director of Photography is Michael Hofstein. Edited by Kent De Mond. Other invaluable crew members that wore multiple hats include Marian Green Hofstein, Alex Mionie, Max Calder, Ian Eyre, and Angela Rogers.

The Hitchhiker

Niko Dalman plays a hitchhiker trying to hitch a ride across Georgia, when creeper Kent De Mond offers him a ride. Lots of fighting, chasing, and falling in this one. Directed by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman. Edited by Kent De Mond.

Deal's Off

Niko Dalman meets up with Kent De Mond and his gang for a late night back alley black market trade off when Kent decides not to pay. A big fight ensues. Produced, written, directed acted-in and edited by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman. Fight choreography by Josh Diogo. David Lord and Alex Mionie were the invaluable crew memebers. Additional actors include Philip Dido, Josh Diogo, John Ross, and Jordan Scott.

 

DOCUMENTARIES

 

Les Cascadeurs

In this short documentary, professional movie stunt men Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman venture deep into the Nantahala National Forest to kayak the one mile stretch of class V whitewater known as the Cascades. Produced, directed and edited by Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman.

Extreme Sports Short Documentary: Kenny Bartram backflips motocross bike while Yan Dron parachutes underneath.

Produced by Yan Dron and Kenny Bartram. Edited by Kevin Kem. Kent De Mond and Niko Dalman are primary videographers leading up to and including the stunt. Other videographers for the stunt include Billy Bussey, Alvin Chon, Tom Culler, Kevin Dyer, Kevin Kem, and Ronny Mathew. Thanks to Bill Scott and Sky Dive Monroe.

Atlantis (Feature Documentary)

Kent De Mond's Senior Thesis at Princeton. Atlantis follows a group of stunt performers hired to open a live action aquatic stunt show in a brand new amusement park in Beijing, China. The film draws parallels between problems the group encountered opening the show with greater problems in China today. Produced, Directed, Filmed, Voice Over, and Edited, by Kent De Mond.

Bad to the Bone (Feature Documentary)

Kent De Mond's Junior Thesis at Princeton. Bad to the Bone is a rare, anthropological, look into the lives of some of the country's best professional water skiers. The film follows their customs and rituals, and highlights their constant obsession with sex, pain, and adrenaline...all without the use of voice over or formal interviews. It is truly a "fly on the wall" perspective. Produced, Directed, Shot, and Edited by Kent De Mond.