COMMANDO NINJA, is an 80s action comedy, tribute to the Action Hero Movies, written and directed by Benjamin Combes.
I worked as film still photographer and cinematographer on night scenes.
PLOT
John is a Vietnam Green Beret Vet, Half Commando, Half Ninja, whose daughter has been abducted by a secret Ninja Organization, led by a Central-American dictator, who wants to create a new-world order... through time.
Film Stills
These stills were shot in my studio and made to introduce the main characters for promotional purpose, base material for the posters' creation and also as a reward for the Kickstarter's backers.





JOHN HUNTER portrayed by Eric Carlesi



COLONEL KINSKY portrayed by Olivier Dobremel



PIZZA KILLER portrayed by Stéphane Asensio

The Red Ninja

The promotional shots were used for collectible cards' illustration
with an additional artwork done by Rudy Wilde.
with an additional artwork done by Rudy Wilde.

Official version, artwork by Oskar Ankarudd

Alternative version, artwork by Oskar Ankarudd
These are the movie posters illustrated by Oskar Ankarudd which were based on my photos and stills.
Credits
Directed & Written by
Benjamin Combes
Benjamin Combes
Starring
Eric Carlesi
Philippe Allier
Olivier Dobremel (aka DOBBS)
Stéphane Asensio
Cécile Fargues
Anaëlle Rincent
Charlotte Poncin
Thyra Hann Phonephet
Eric Carlesi
Philippe Allier
Olivier Dobremel (aka DOBBS)
Stéphane Asensio
Cécile Fargues
Anaëlle Rincent
Charlotte Poncin
Thyra Hann Phonephet
Co-producer
James Secker
James Secker
Photography by
Ludwig Oblin / Lytnim
Ludwig Oblin / Lytnim
Sound Design
Alexis Laugier
Arnaud Noble
Benoît Marsalone
Eric Maugérard
Alexis Laugier
Arnaud Noble
Benoît Marsalone
Eric Maugérard
Music
Thomas Cappeau
Thomas Cappeau