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Clinch

Country: USA, Language: English, 6 mins

  • Director: Diane Russo
  • Writer: Diane Russo
  • Producer: Kenny Chan; Angela Cheng

CGiii Comment

Cinematography, lighting, editing and music...they don't come much better than this!

As for direction, Diane Russo should be very proud indeed.


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CLINCH from Diane Russo on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

In this women only fight club, it's all out war, and even the top woman has to prove herself against a hard contender.

Cast & Characters

Venus Smith as The Black Cat;
Stephanie Kent as California;
Jesse Schweizer as The Pile Driver;
Ruby Thomas as Dead On Time;
Isa Feliu as SS Siberian Storm;
Nia Nollage as The Creator;
Yan Sze Li as Sin;
Cheryl Russo as Rocket;
Chelsea E. Bruce as Lady Joy;
Erin Kneuer as The Bottom Bitch;
Thaniya Keereepart as Snow;
Tatyana Redko as TKO;
Diane Russo as Dianimal;
Angela Cheng as The Cheng