STRAY DOGS
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Action, Drama
Stray Dogs is a raw, character‑driven action drama following two brothers desperate to break free from a cycle of violence, poverty, and longing. Powered by visceral, emotionally charged fight choreography, the film delves into loyalty, resilience, and redemption—where survival will test their bond.
STRAY DOGS
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Action, Drama
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Stray Dogs is a raw, character‑driven action drama following two brothers desperate to break free from a cycle of violence, poverty, and longing. Powered by visceral, emotionally charged fight choreography, the film delves into loyalty, resilience, and redemption—where survival will test their bond.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"They call them ‘stray dogs’— fighters grasping for a purpose.”
Stray Dogs, Action Drama
Stray Dogs follows Mason Lee, a hardened young fighter desperate to escape the history of his neighborhood. With only his bond with his older brother Miles Lee—his lifelong protector turned debt collector for a ruthless loan shark—Mason's growth is put to the test. When a botched job pulls Mason into a brutal underworld, he must confront the rage inside him and the painful legacy they both tried to outrun. In a world that treats loyalty like weakness, Mason faces the ultimate choice: survive like a stray, or fight for the future his brother sacrificed everything to give him.
Miles | Young Miles and Young Mason | Mason
Why Me?
I’m Kevin Le—four‑time award‑winning action filmmaker, stunt designer, and actor. Over five years in Hollywood, I’ve earned Best Action, Best Editing, and Best Sound awards while perfecting emotional, character‑driven combat. Stray Dogs channels my own journey of discipline, loss, and triumph. No one else can tell this story with the same authenticity and heart.
Why This Story?
This isn’t spectacle for spectacle’s sake. It’s a tribute to the unbreakable bond between brothers/siblings who fight through pain and sacrifice for the chance at moving beyond their family history. Blockbusters may dazzle, but Stray Dogs breaks through with the raw emotion and stakes that leave you breathless—and deeply moved.
Why Now?
Audiences are craving action films with real heart and honest representation. Asian American voices need to break out of stereotypes, especially in high‑octane genres. With diversity and depth at the forefront of cultural conversation, Stray Dogs arrives at the perfect moment to redefine emotional action cinema.
Our Progress & Goals
We’ve locked the script and storyboarded key moment. An award‑winning DP duo (Tony Diaz & Kevin Barile), a seasoned cast, and world‑class stunt professionals will be dedicating their lives to table reading, rehearsals, and development of action choreography during the Seed&Spark campaign.
With your support, we’ll cover:
- Cast & Crew Wages: Fair day‑rates for every artist on set
- Real Locations: From old‑school gyms to shadowy warehouses
- Catering & Crafty: Meals, snacks, and hydration to fuel long days
- Gear & Rentals: Cameras, lights, and safety equipment
- Post‑Production: Editing, sound design, and color that make each punch resonate
We aim to start shoot in Mid August, polish in Winter 2025, debut at top festivals and secure distribution in early 2026.
Stretch Goals—if we surpass funding, we’ll record a live original score, produce mini‑docs on each fight scene, and publish a exclusive behind the scenes & breakdowns for our backers.
Join the Fight
Now is the moment to stand with Stray Dogs. Every pledge fuels a story of survival, brotherhood, and redemption. Here’s how you can help:
- Pledge at your chosen level—whether you crave exclusive digital artbooks or desire to train like the Stray Dogs stunt team!
- Follow & Share: “I backed Stray Dogs—a visceral action drama about brotherhood & redemption. Join me: www.seedandspark.com/fund/stray-dogs”
- Follow Socials and join the network: Follow the film's Instagram @StrayDogsMovie and the Director's Instagram @Its.KevinLe
- Stay Connected: Sign up for weekly updates and behind‑the‑scenes photos.
Thank you for believing in Stray Dogs. Together, we’ll prove that the greatest fights are fought with heart—and that every blow is worth it when you’re fighting for family.
Stray Dogs Inspiration
Unleashed (Danny the Dog), Windbreaker, Flashpoint
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Uncle Donnie's Location (Final Fight scene)
Costs $2,600
This studio perfectly captures Donnie's world and will hold the climax of the story as Mason fights for his and Miles' life.
Locker Room location
Costs $1,400
Locker room setting to capture Mason and Miles’ reunion—a sanctuary of brotherhood where their bond and vulnerabilities unfold.
Coach's Kickboxing gym (first fight scene and story location)
Costs $2,000
Coach’s gym is where Mason and Miles grew up—it's their sanctuary, battleground, and the heart of their journey toward redemption.
Catering and food
Costs $2,500
Fueling our cast and crew with meals and snacks keeps energy high, focus sharp, and performances at their absolute best on long shoot days.
Make-up department
Costs $1,000
With intense action, comes intense make up. Our professional make up department will be crucial in showcasing the lives that are at stake.
Movie props, weapons, and breakaway furniture
Costs $500
Story driven props, breakaway furniture, weapons, and props will create more possibilities for the action design, elevating entertainment.
Actors and stunts Budget
Costs $4,000
Skilled actors and stunt performers bring the story’s emotion and action to life—elevating every scene with power, safety, and precision.
Crew Budget
Costs $6,000
Our talented crew—Cinematographer, sound, lighting, AC—crafts every shot, sound, and detail, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Our Hand‑Picked Family
Meet the Team
Kevin Le – Director, Writer & Action Designer
A four-time award-winning action filmmaker (Best Action, Editing & Sound), and professional stunt designer—and Stray Dogs is his heart on screen. Kevin’s previous films garnered 800K+ views and multiple awards. He action‑designed and performed for Cameron Sun’s Spider‑Chan (Best Action, Best Fan Film), seen by 2M+ subscribers and worked with Lions Gate to promote John Wick. With 5+ years in Hollywood, Kevin brings visceral authenticity to every punch.
Kevin Barile & Tony Diaz – Director of Photography
- Tony Diaz is an Emmy®‑winning filmmaker whose keen eye elevates every frame.
- Kevin Barile is a festival‑circuit powerhouse, shooting award‑winning action on Hit‑Girl, Dream Wars, and Subject 13. Together, they’ll give Stray Dogs a cinematic look and energy that punches as hard as the story.
Meet the Cast
Kevin Le as Mason Lee
A formally trained martial artist in Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido, Wushu, Boxing, and Kickboxing—with additional tricking and parkour experience—Kevin embodies Mason’s fierce drive and buried vulnerability. Having led Takeout, Kings of Triad: Uprising, and Replicants, he delivers every emotion through movement, making Mason’s journey both believable and unforgettable.
??? as Miles Lee
David C. Hernandez as Uncle Donnie
A member of the FWC action team and seen in The Rookie, The Origin, and The Next Big Hit, David masters Donnie’s duality—from the deceptively caring “uncle” to the tyrannical loan shark. His performance will unravel a manipulative menace that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Ken Takemoto as Coach
With credits in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, NCIS: Hawai‘i, and Kubo and the Two Strings, Ken brings a gentle strength and warm wisdom to Coach—the stand in father figure who guides Mason. He wasn’t planning on becoming a guardian, but his fierce loyalty makes him the heart of our story.
Nathan Mecate as Jay
Seen in Interior Chinatown, The Blind Assassin, and Alien Apocalypse, Ed’s kickboxing background and previous fight chemistry with Kevin make him the perfect foil as Jay. His snarky, confrontational edge will challenge Mason physically and emotionally in their explosive showdown.
Preston Tran & Ian Tran as Young Mason & Young Miles
Making their film debut, Kevin Le's nephews Preston (6) and Ian (7) capture the pure, innocent bond of early childhood. Their playful energy under each others protection reminds us why those first moments of refuge—and love—matter most.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
"They call them ‘stray dogs’— fighters grasping for a purpose.”
Stray Dogs, Action Drama
Stray Dogs follows Mason Lee, a hardened young fighter desperate to escape the history of his neighborhood. With only his bond with his older brother Miles Lee—his lifelong protector turned debt collector for a ruthless loan shark—Mason's growth is put to the test. When a botched job pulls Mason into a brutal underworld, he must confront the rage inside him and the painful legacy they both tried to outrun. In a world that treats loyalty like weakness, Mason faces the ultimate choice: survive like a stray, or fight for the future his brother sacrificed everything to give him.
Miles | Young Miles and Young Mason | Mason
Why Me?
I’m Kevin Le—four‑time award‑winning action filmmaker, stunt designer, and actor. Over five years in Hollywood, I’ve earned Best Action, Best Editing, and Best Sound awards while perfecting emotional, character‑driven combat. Stray Dogs channels my own journey of discipline, loss, and triumph. No one else can tell this story with the same authenticity and heart.
Why This Story?
This isn’t spectacle for spectacle’s sake. It’s a tribute to the unbreakable bond between brothers/siblings who fight through pain and sacrifice for the chance at moving beyond their family history. Blockbusters may dazzle, but Stray Dogs breaks through with the raw emotion and stakes that leave you breathless—and deeply moved.
Why Now?
Audiences are craving action films with real heart and honest representation. Asian American voices need to break out of stereotypes, especially in high‑octane genres. With diversity and depth at the forefront of cultural conversation, Stray Dogs arrives at the perfect moment to redefine emotional action cinema.
Our Progress & Goals
We’ve locked the script and storyboarded key moment. An award‑winning DP duo (Tony Diaz & Kevin Barile), a seasoned cast, and world‑class stunt professionals will be dedicating their lives to table reading, rehearsals, and development of action choreography during the Seed&Spark campaign.
With your support, we’ll cover:
- Cast & Crew Wages: Fair day‑rates for every artist on set
- Real Locations: From old‑school gyms to shadowy warehouses
- Catering & Crafty: Meals, snacks, and hydration to fuel long days
- Gear & Rentals: Cameras, lights, and safety equipment
- Post‑Production: Editing, sound design, and color that make each punch resonate
We aim to start shoot in Mid August, polish in Winter 2025, debut at top festivals and secure distribution in early 2026.
Stretch Goals—if we surpass funding, we’ll record a live original score, produce mini‑docs on each fight scene, and publish a exclusive behind the scenes & breakdowns for our backers.
Join the Fight
Now is the moment to stand with Stray Dogs. Every pledge fuels a story of survival, brotherhood, and redemption. Here’s how you can help:
- Pledge at your chosen level—whether you crave exclusive digital artbooks or desire to train like the Stray Dogs stunt team!
- Follow & Share: “I backed Stray Dogs—a visceral action drama about brotherhood & redemption. Join me: www.seedandspark.com/fund/stray-dogs”
- Follow Socials and join the network: Follow the film's Instagram @StrayDogsMovie and the Director's Instagram @Its.KevinLe
- Stay Connected: Sign up for weekly updates and behind‑the‑scenes photos.
Thank you for believing in Stray Dogs. Together, we’ll prove that the greatest fights are fought with heart—and that every blow is worth it when you’re fighting for family.
Stray Dogs Inspiration
Unleashed (Danny the Dog), Windbreaker, Flashpoint
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Uncle Donnie's Location (Final Fight scene)
Costs $2,600
This studio perfectly captures Donnie's world and will hold the climax of the story as Mason fights for his and Miles' life.
Locker Room location
Costs $1,400
Locker room setting to capture Mason and Miles’ reunion—a sanctuary of brotherhood where their bond and vulnerabilities unfold.
Coach's Kickboxing gym (first fight scene and story location)
Costs $2,000
Coach’s gym is where Mason and Miles grew up—it's their sanctuary, battleground, and the heart of their journey toward redemption.
Catering and food
Costs $2,500
Fueling our cast and crew with meals and snacks keeps energy high, focus sharp, and performances at their absolute best on long shoot days.
Make-up department
Costs $1,000
With intense action, comes intense make up. Our professional make up department will be crucial in showcasing the lives that are at stake.
Movie props, weapons, and breakaway furniture
Costs $500
Story driven props, breakaway furniture, weapons, and props will create more possibilities for the action design, elevating entertainment.
Actors and stunts Budget
Costs $4,000
Skilled actors and stunt performers bring the story’s emotion and action to life—elevating every scene with power, safety, and precision.
Crew Budget
Costs $6,000
Our talented crew—Cinematographer, sound, lighting, AC—crafts every shot, sound, and detail, ensuring a seamless, high‑quality production.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Our Hand‑Picked Family
Meet the Team
Kevin Le – Director, Writer & Action Designer
A four-time award-winning action filmmaker (Best Action, Editing & Sound), and professional stunt designer—and Stray Dogs is his heart on screen. Kevin’s previous films garnered 800K+ views and multiple awards. He action‑designed and performed for Cameron Sun’s Spider‑Chan (Best Action, Best Fan Film), seen by 2M+ subscribers and worked with Lions Gate to promote John Wick. With 5+ years in Hollywood, Kevin brings visceral authenticity to every punch.
Kevin Barile & Tony Diaz – Director of Photography
- Tony Diaz is an Emmy®‑winning filmmaker whose keen eye elevates every frame.
- Kevin Barile is a festival‑circuit powerhouse, shooting award‑winning action on Hit‑Girl, Dream Wars, and Subject 13. Together, they’ll give Stray Dogs a cinematic look and energy that punches as hard as the story.
Meet the Cast
Kevin Le as Mason Lee
A formally trained martial artist in Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido, Wushu, Boxing, and Kickboxing—with additional tricking and parkour experience—Kevin embodies Mason’s fierce drive and buried vulnerability. Having led Takeout, Kings of Triad: Uprising, and Replicants, he delivers every emotion through movement, making Mason’s journey both believable and unforgettable.
??? as Miles Lee
David C. Hernandez as Uncle Donnie
A member of the FWC action team and seen in The Rookie, The Origin, and The Next Big Hit, David masters Donnie’s duality—from the deceptively caring “uncle” to the tyrannical loan shark. His performance will unravel a manipulative menace that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Ken Takemoto as Coach
With credits in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, NCIS: Hawai‘i, and Kubo and the Two Strings, Ken brings a gentle strength and warm wisdom to Coach—the stand in father figure who guides Mason. He wasn’t planning on becoming a guardian, but his fierce loyalty makes him the heart of our story.
Nathan Mecate as Jay
Seen in Interior Chinatown, The Blind Assassin, and Alien Apocalypse, Ed’s kickboxing background and previous fight chemistry with Kevin make him the perfect foil as Jay. His snarky, confrontational edge will challenge Mason physically and emotionally in their explosive showdown.
Preston Tran & Ian Tran as Young Mason & Young Miles
Making their film debut, Kevin Le's nephews Preston (6) and Ian (7) capture the pure, innocent bond of early childhood. Their playful energy under each others protection reminds us why those first moments of refuge—and love—matter most.