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Who Are You? - The Forgetful Spy

A mild-mannered accountant with amnesia wakes up bound in a seedy warehouse, only to have flashes of a hidden past unleash lethal instincts he never knew he had—forcing him into a perilous hostage crisis that shatters his mundane existence.

  • Daniel Locciero
    Director
    Punjabi Protector, Bloody Rose, Dunkirk, West World
  • Brian Michael Smith
    Writer
    9-1-1 Lone Star, WhyDoUComply: Compliance
  • Brian Michael Smith
    Producer
    9-1-1 Lone Star, WhyDoUComply: Compliance, Villains Code, Denim, The Unburdened
  • Johnny Bermudez
    Producer
    Villain's Code ,Severance, Law & Order: SVU WhyDoUCom
  • Brian Michael Smith
    Key Cast
    "Guy"
    9-1-1 Lone Star, The L Word Generation Q, Chicago PD, Queen Sugar
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Comedy, Thriller, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniel Locciero

Daniel Locicero is a French-born action director, stunt coordinator, and editor whose disciplined, tactical approach brings raw authenticity to every fight sequence. A U.S. Navy veteran and former paratrooper, Daniel’s mastery of combat arts—from Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun to kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and advanced weapons handling—has made him a sought-after expert on productions like Dunkirk, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and SEAL Team.

In Forgetful Spy, Daniel’s collaboration with Brian Michael Smith exemplifies The Renegades’ mission of “Multicultural Muscle”: they unite Brian’s character-driven vision with Daniel’s kinetic storytelling, crafting action that is both visceral and emotionally grounded. As director and editor, Daniel shapes every punch, fall, and gunshot to serve the narrative’s heart—reinforcing themes of identity, resilience, and justice.

Beyond the set, Daniel shares Renegades’ commitment to nurturing diverse talent: he mentors emerging stunt performers through specialized training programs that emphasize safety, technique, and narrative purpose. His partnership with Brian on Forgetful Spy underscores a shared dedication to bold, character-driven action that empowers underrepresented voices and redefines the genre’s potential.

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Director Statement

While Daniel Locicero directs Who Are You?, the film’s heart and vision come from Brian Michael Smith—writer, producer, and lead. This project was born from a desire to create the kind of story Brian has rarely seen but always needed: an action-packed allegory where someone from outside the box takes center stage—not as a sidekick, symbol, or casualty, but as the hero.
Blending gritty genre with emotional weight and dark humor, Who Are You? explores what it means to forget who you are—and fight like hell to become who you’re meant to be. Through fractured memories, buried grief, and relentless action, the film invites audiences to reckon with identity, vulnerability, and the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide.
Inspired by the action films that shaped ideas of masculinity and heroism, this story flips the script—recasting the outsider as the lead and letting that lead take up space with strength, sensitivity, and fury. It’s a challenge to tired tropes and a celebration of the power found in choosing yourself.
Made in collaboration with co-founders of The Renegades, Jalysa Conway and Johnny Bermudez, and helmed with Daniel’s precise, stunt-driven direction, this film reflects our shared mission: to tell bold, character-driven stories where underrepresented voices aren’t just included—they lead. Who Are You? doesn’t just entertain—it makes space for new heroes, new questions, and new possibilities.