Raging Jake is a grounded martial arts crime thriller focused on practical, fast, and brutal fight work—no wirework, no CGI-heavy action—just raw, story-driven combat influenced by Jeet Kune Do principles.
There will be an Indiegogo campaign which is set to launch on April 8th at 10:00am (AEST).
Preview: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/stephendegenaro/raging-jake-movie#/section/project-story
SHORT SYNOPSIS: After the sudden death of his mother, Jake — a professional fighter living a controlled,disciplined life — is forced to return to the hometown he left behind. What he finds is a city controlled by corruption and violence,where his brother has been framed and powerful criminal forces are tightening their grip.As loyalties fracture and the pressure builds, Jake is pulled back into a world he fought hardto escape. With time running out and violence closing in, he must confront his past and unleash the brutality he once left behind to expose the truth and bring his brother home.
WHY THIS FILM
Raging Jake is an independent martial arts action thriller built around authentic fight choreography and practical stunt work.The film is currently preparing for production and will launch an international Indiego campaign on March 24, 2026, inviting action film fans and martial arts communities worldwide to support the project and become part of the journey from development to screen.DIRECTOR STATEMENT Raging Jake is a gritty martial arts action thriller inspired by the raw fight cinema of the 80sand 90s.Raging Jake was born out of my passion for martial arts cinema and character-driven action stories. I wanted to create a film that captures the raw intensity of real fight choreography while grounding the story in a gritty urban world.Working closely with martial arts practitioners and stunt performers, the goal is to bring authenticity back to action cinema — where every punch, kick, and movement tells part of the story.
This project is designed as a lean independent production, proving that powerful action films can still be made with passion, creativity, and practical filmmaking.— Stephen DeGenaro
The filmmakers shot a proof-of-concept trailer in December 2024 over two days with 40+ cast and crew, and are now moving into final financing ahead of production (targeting late 2026).
The pitch trailer features the late Richard Norton, who was also attached to play Jake’s father, Richard Campbell, in the feature.