[NEohioPAL] Futuristic sci-fi/martial arts feature film from local filmmaker

[Johnny Wu]

For Immediate Release
May 21, 2019

Cleveland, OH – Award winning Cleveland filmmaker Johnny Wu has another 
hit on his hands.  Wu’s latest film, Wu Xia 2 The Code, is a futuristic 
sci-fi/martial arts feature film. Following the success of his martial 
arts comedy musical film Innerself in early 2018, Wu tackled a more 
complicated martial arts action film. Wu Xia 2 The Code combines science 
fiction visuals with Hong Kong styled martial arts sequences 
choreographed by many of the film’s actors including Wu himself.
The film tells the continued story of a group called the 5 Elements who 
are caught between the FOUR11 and the monopoly tyrant MediCan 
corporation in pursuit of a code that was developed to provide clean air 
after pollution and radiation engulfed the planet.  Wu filmed in 
Cleveland, Parma, Mentor and even ventured to Courtland, Ohio.  The late 
fall filming yielded snowy backdrops.

The main lead, Ben Zgorecki, whom also helped choreographed two fight 
scenes, and supporting talents are all well-versed martial artists that 
worked together before on Wu Xia  – a martial arts tango, a short film, 
free on Amazon, that was released 4 years ago.

“Actors trained for months with choreographed fight sequenced instructed 
by our Fight Choreographer Keith Collins II” said Wu, “and due to the 
limited time available, many of the actors brought their own martial 
arts skills to help craft many fight sequences… Like a big family 
teamwork, everyone helping to make this a reality… I think this movie 
has over 100 cast and 50 crew to make it happen.”

Wu Xia 2 The Code’s current trailer and one of the bar fight scenes was 
released in early 2019 and has garnered a lot of attention, including 
being selected to be screened at the Action On Film MegaFest in Las 
Vegas from July 25 to August 3rd. Legendary actor and stuntman Al Leong 
along with other Hollywood stunt actors were impressed by the quality 
that Cleveland can produce.

“I am excited to see this movie, the fight scene trailer for Wu Xia 2 
The Code was super”, said Cleveland’s own stunt coordinator Richard Fike 
Sr.  “Well done fight team. Super impressed with Johnny’s film making.”

Wu Xia 2 The Code will have a private VIP Screening on Friday, August 16 
at 7:30pm at Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7 in Euclid, Ohio. The film will 
include many locally made trailers include the first Wu Xia: A Martial 
Arts Tango short film. Tickets are $10/each, seating is limited, and can 
be purchased via the Atlas Cinemas’ website or via 
https://wuxia2thecode.eventbrite.com

Visit the Wu Xia 2 The Code Facebook Page at 
https://www.facebook.com/wuxia2thecode

About Johnny Wu
Johnny Wu is a well respect filmmaker and an outstanding community 
leader who has been making movies since 1998. He runs a production 
company for media and events. Wu co-founded the Cleveland Asian 
Festival, is producer of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day 
event and many other events in Cleveland and in Los Angeles. He serves 
in many nonprofit organizations and has been inducted into several 
Martial Arts Halls of Fame. You can find out more about Johnny’s company 
at www.mdifilm.com.

About Wu Xia 2 The Code

Wu Xia 2 The Code stars Ben Zgorecki and Crystle Paynther, with a 
supporting cast that includes Keith Collins II, Matt Kane, Jerry Sur, 
Leland Leger, Lisa Wong and Wayne Wong. Synopsis: IN OUR future, one 
simple breath could mean life or death. As we search for a solution, 
pollution engulfs our world. If we don't find an answer fast, all living 
things shall perish. We are the Five Elements; we strive to protect 
humanity... Years ago, many warriors came to us seeking change, joined 
our way of life. Right after, a Code was discovered that could save the 
world and was injected into one of us. One of our clan's mate didn’t 
survive. Now we must fight for our lives to bring the code - to the 
world...or die trying. With the MediCan Research Corporation and The 
FOUR 11 gang on our tails....We must protect the code....AT ALL COSTS. 
Run time: 79mins.

Contact
Johnny Wu, johnny at mdifilm.com
1419 East 40th Street Cleveland, OH 44103
Office: 216.539.4634
www.mdifilm.com
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Johnny Wu
O: 216.539.4634
Produce - Create - Deliver
www.mdifilm.com
inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for
Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing

Co-Founder
Cleveland Asian Festival
May 18-19, 2019
www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org

Producer (2015-2019)
73rd Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day
August 25, 2019, 11am - 6pm
www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

VP of Communications
OCA-Cleveland Chapter
“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans”
OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month
OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at
www.ocagc.org/imagetv
OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations 
to
promote AsiaTown.
www.ocagc.org

Administrator
Cleveland IndieClub
www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub

WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board
City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board
St. Clair Superior Development Board Member
2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient
Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame
Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council
2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council