Tales of a Shadowboxer

Former boxer and local hero Jackson is released from jail. After he assists Congresswoman Robin Harrison in the elimination of the Falcon crime family, he becomes a target. Devin Falcon sets out to avenge his father's death. Despite a series of murders and political manipulations against Jackson, he defends his city from an apocalypse of violence.

  • Samantha Herrera
    Director
    Marvel's Iron Fist
  • Sharif McFadden
    Writer
  • Sharif McFadden
    Producer
  • A. Clinkscales
    Producer
  • Kyra Knox
    Key Cast
    "Harrison"
  • Luis Mejia
    Key Cast
    "Derek"
  • Maleek Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Maleek Jackson"
  • Marquis Valdez
    Key Cast
    "Devin Falcon "
  • Tai Birch
    Key Cast
    "Harold Wiliams"
  • Iyana Campbell
    Key Cast
    "Rambo "
  • Antwione Saunders
    Key Cast
    "Brian "
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 17, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Brotherly Love Film Festival
    Philadelpia, PA
    United States
    September 17, 2018
    U.S. Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 17, 2019
    Best Women Short / Best TV Pilot
Director Biography - Samantha Herrera

Samantha (she/her) is a queer, Filipina filmmaker born and raised in Queens, New York City.

She began studying drama as an actor at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Her theater training continued at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre ('16) and London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (Summer Shakespeare Course, '18).

'TALES OF A SHADOWBOXER' marks her directorial debut in collaboration with producer/writer Sharif McFadden which won Best TV Pilot and Best Woman Short at Independent Shorts Award (Los Angeles). It was also officially selected at Queens Underground Film Festival in 2024.

Other highlights include a recurring role in Marvel's Iron Fist, co-directing 'HEIGHTS' (2023) with creator, Lucy Sarasin.

'SAINT VEGAS', a coming of age film, marks her first screenplay and is currently in its festival run.

Aside from filmmaking and performing, Samantha is an Assistant Stage Combat Teacher at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in NY.

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