Distribution and 20k movies: Janell Vela-Smith, Keith Strandberg, Laura Perez and Keith Vitali Ep. 56

Janell Vela Smith is a dynamic executive producer and CEO of Iron Dragon Productions, specializing in the distribution of action-packed martial arts films and content through her innovative platform, IDTVFLIX.com. With a background as a certified black belt and stunt coordinator, she champions diverse voices in genre entertainment, curating and streaming high-octane projects like Nova and Templar: Honor Among Thieves to global audiences from her Austin, Texas base.Keith Strandberg is an acclaimed screenwriter, producer, and martial artist renowned for scripting and producing iconic martial arts films like No Retreat, No Surrender, The King of the Kickboxers, and Bloodmoon, which have been distributed worldwide through major studios, captivating global audiences with high-stakes action and underdog narratives from his base in Switzerland. Keith Vitali, a three-time World Karate Champion and Black Belt Hall of Famer, is a pioneering actor, producer, and martial arts icon who co-starred in blockbusters such as Revenge of the Ninja (MGM-distributed worldwide) and Wheels on Meals alongside Jackie Chan, while co-producing Superfights and Bloodmoon to amplify authentic fight choreography and genre-defining thrills for international markets.Laura Perez is an Austin-based filmmaker, producer, and director at Alma Libre Films, LLC, renowned for crafting underrepresented stories in features and documentaries like The Place in Between and American Orange. Blending her law degree with hands-on production savvy, she co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning Harvest of Redemption, securing nationwide U.S. distribution and festival acclaim, while innovating low-budget strategies to reach targeted audiences through authentic, efficient content delivery.Keith Vitali, a three-time World Karate Champion and Black Belt Hall of Famer, is a pioneering actor, producer, and martial arts icon who co-starred in blockbusters such as Revenge of the Ninja (MGM-distributed worldwide) and Wheels on Meals alongside Jackie Chan, while co-producing Superfights and Bloodmoon to amplify authentic fight choreography and genre-defining thrills for international markets.Like and subscribe. Comment below and let us know what you think! Who do you want us to bring on next? Let us know.Action Addicts Podcast© 2025 Action Addicts Podcast. All rights reserved.Connect with us: X | Instagram | Email (mailto:Contact@AustinActionFest.com)