Durand Garcia

Producer at Durand Garcia & Associates/Luminarias Entertainment Group
Producer, Content Creator and Director

Los Angeles, California

Member Since:
August 2012

Last online:
2 weeks ago

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About Durand

MBA – Film Producing –

I produced my first short film in 2018 and am currently completing a second short dramatic film. As a content creator there are five projects I'm working on including three television series – one of which has a series bible and the initial draft of its pilot. In 2012 I earned a Master of Arts in Drama (Dramatic Literature) from San Francisco State University and I am a member of SAG-AFTRA and have certifications from SAFD and DAI in Stage Combat. As an actor I appeared in over 50 productions (stage) and have performed in over a dozen indie films. I have 5 directorial credits for stage and have coordinated violence etc. on over 45 films. Since 1998 I have served as the resident Fight Choreographer for African-American Shakespeare Co. and was the resident Fight Choreographer for Hillbarn Theatre Company for seven years. During this period I worked on over one hundred and sixty-five fight or stunt coordinating projects. As an actor, I was a founding member of New City Theatre of Berkeley (in the '70s), an associate artist with Zona de Teatro in Santa Fe ('80s), and co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Luminarias Theatre Co. in the '90s. As an educator, I have taught acting and directed at St. John's College, the Mission Cultural Center, New College of California, and taught Stage Combat and related courses at the Academy of Art University for over a decade.

Currently living in San Francisco, and focusing on creating and producing a variety of film projects. Please see the website or contact me for more information.

Unique traits: He has a keen eye for identifying talent in others.

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 7"

Weight:
138

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Grey

Eyes:
Hazel

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On set photo of Fight Action's stunt fighter team posing with lead actor Prim for the film "Prathivaira." From Left: Curt Cotton, Charles Maxwell (deceased), Big Spence, Durand Garcia, Prim. Not shown: Daniel Hernandez.

Handbill from Off Broadway West Theatre Co.'s production of "The Dumbwaiter" directed by Durand Garcia

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Credits

Art School of Horrors (2015)
Film (Comedy and Horror) Stunts Add a Plot »
Three Tutus and a Gun (2014)
Film (Drama and Thriller) Stunts Coming of age...with a gun.
Hero Mars (2013)
Film (Short, Action, Drama and Fantasy) Stunts The story begins as Hero faces the possibility of giving up a lifetime of hopes and dreams. Financially bankrupt and emotionally alone Hero receives an invitation to audition for a world class theater company. After seeking out a highly esteemed audition coach. Hero suffers a humiliation set back. But through the bonds of friendship Hero rises to face this great challenge. Written by Anonymous
The Transfer (2013)
Film (Short, Action and Drama) Stunts When a routine prisoner transfer goes wrong, FBI agents Farah Nguyen and Aiden Mathews must find a way to track down Johnna Shaw before she gets away.
Coming Up (2012)
Film (Short and Drama) Stunts Coming Up is the story of two troubled teens and the caseworker who fights to keep them off the streets. Wei is a 17 year old brash boy who spends most of his time on basketball court. He is raised by his gang associated uncle Ed. Wei is a good friend of Jimmy who also likes to play ball. They are both good friend with a private school student Maggie. Casey is a counselor who has developed a trusting mentor ship with the boys. One day Wei and Jimmy get into a fight over Maggie. They're both hospitalized and hold grudge against each other. More violence is brewing. What's worse is the Wei's uncle Ed has gotten himself in some big trouble. Love and loss test the limits of the boys' friendship, and pose a challenge to their talented counselor, Casey. He puts everything on the line to help them see the future they're creating--but will it be enough? Written by Andrew
Fbh (2011)
Video (Short, Crime, Drama and War) Stunts JT is a retired detective who meets with his ex-partner to discuss the interesting cases of the day. But his daughter and her boyfriend just back from Afghanistan, and a series of high-profile murders, turn JT's life completely inside out.
Three Swords and a Wedding (2011)
Film (Short, Action, Comedy and Fantasy) Stunts Rodrigo, a pirate and swordsman, invades the wedding of the noble Dom Juliano to save the bride (his former sweetheart) from a forced marriage. Rodrigo almost kills Dom Juliano but the Bride appears and claims she doesn't want to be saved. She does love Dom Juliano and wants Rodrigo out of her wedding. A fight of words and swords ensues while the two discuss their past relationship and their very different views of it. Written by Anonymous
Angelo's Money (2011)
Film (Short, Action and Thriller) Actor Add a Plot »
Jaded (2011)
Video (Short, Action and Thriller) Stunts Running for her life, a woman is chased by a knife wielding man, with nowhere to go but up.
King of England (2011)
Film (Short, Action, Drama and Fantasy) Stunts Led by their guide, a group of soldiers are forced to make camp in a forest rumored to be haunted by a vengeful pagan spirit. As day breaks, the soldiers' worst nightmare comes to pass, and they are caught in the middle of a deadly feud between a dead king, and the man who betrayed him. Written by Anonymous
Blood Tie (2010)
Film (Short, Crime and Drama) Stunts A crime committed in the past cast a long shadow on the future of a boy. Now it's time to face the truth.
By Morning (2009)
Film (Short and Crime) Stunts Add a Plot »
The High School Variations #1: Mike Fights a Bully (2009)
Film (Short) Stunts High School Variations follows the story of Mike, a 17 year old kid navigating his way through a maze of events in school. Through the day, Mike seeks advice in friends and neighbors, all in his quest to avoid responsibilities in class and with his parents. The story escalates when Mike chooses to confront his difficulties, learning that the best way to overcome what tests you is to stand up to it face to face. Written by Anonymous
Absurd Fights (2008)
Television (Action) Miscellaneous Crew Absurd Fights is a web series all about comedic, yet incredible, fight scenes. Each episode delivers a new location with two opponents pitted against each other: one with conventional weapons, and the other with something absurd such as toys, duct tape, or appliances. What ensues is a strangely practical fighting use for the absurd weapons. Written by Andrew
Bully (2007)
Film (Short and Drama) Stunts Dylan, Adam and Sam venture back to their elementary school on their BMX bikes. Dylan, particularly moved by his memories of handball, does what he can to get his two friends to play with him- with varying success. When another boy asks to join, the boys refuse and the real games begin! Written by Isaac Ergas