Meet The Team

Chip Perro

Chip Perro is a writer, director, actor, and martial artist. Training in Shotokan Karate since the age of six, Perro holds a second-degree black belt ranking with the Japanese Karate Association (JKA) based in Tokyo, Japan. His primary instructor is Sensei Eiji Toryu, Chief Instructor at JKA Boston. He began his training in Minneapolis, under the instruction of Sensei Glenna Burleson. Perro has also received training from the late Sensei Masataka Mori and Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa. In addition to Perro's expertise in Karate, he has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is proficient in the art of grappling.

As a filmmaker, Perro has worked to combine dazzling martial arts action with high concept storytelling.

Having written, directed, and produced feature films, television, music videos, and web content, Perro is immersed in all phases of production. A partial list of credits includes: High Heel Samurai, Mission Park, Lipstick Dojo, Fruit Punch, and the upcoming Teriyaki Chicken Rescue.

Rick Perro

Rick Perro is a director, cinematographer, and martial artist with over thirty years of training in Shotokan Karate. Perro holds a black belt ranking with the Japanese Karate Association (JKA) based in Tokyo, Japan. His primary instructor is Sensei Eiji Toryu, Chief Instructor at JKA Boston. He began his training in Minneapolis, under the instruction of Sensei Glenna Burleson. Perro has also received training from the late Sensei Masataka Mori and Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa.

As a filmmaker, Perro directs and choreographs intense martial arts action with immersive cinematography and movement.

Having directed, choreographed, and produced feature films, television, music videos, and web content, Perro blends complex cinematography and action into a fluid visual narrative. A partial list of credits includes: Remedial Attraction, High Heel Samurai, Mission Park, Young Tessa, and the upcoming Teriyaki Chicken Rescue.

Tamar Shani

Tamar Shani is an actress, singer, and martial artist with ten years of training in Shotokan Karate. Shani is proficient in archery, horseback riding, and rock climbing. She is experienced handeling and firing weapons and also holds an M1 License. Shani is fluent in English, and conversational in both Spanish and Hebrew.

As a filmmaker, Shani has an in-depth perspective on what it takes to make a stunt-scene work on camera, so that it is both thrilling to watch and safe on set for everyone involved.

Having starred and performed in feature films, television, music videos, and web content, Shani has proven to be a true professional and is ready and excited for the martial challenges ahead! A partial list of credits includes: RoseFore, Lipstick Dojo, Heel, The Martini Shot, and the upcoming Teriyaki Chicken Rescue,

Paul Aaron Shuster

Paul Aaron Shuster is an actor, visual artist, and martial artist. His experience includes: Full Contact Karate, Kickboxing, Traditional Kenpo Jujitsu, Aiki Jujitsu, Sport Submission Grappling, Judo & Shuai Jiao throwing, Historical Medieval Weapons, Archery Marksmanship, Improvisational Weapons, and Gun, Knife & Baton defense. A multi-time tournament champion in full contact circuits, formal venues, and point tournaments. He has formally instructed Martial Arts for twelve years.

As a Filmmaker, Shuster combines the eye of a visual artist and the skill of a martial artist to produce visually provocative works of art.

Having starred and performed in television, web content, and on the stage, Shuster is a true artist whose skills can be harnessed in a variety of mediums. A partial list of credits includes: Tactical Samurai Investigations, Fruit Punch, and the upcoming Teriyaki Chicken Rescue.