ABOUT
Jyo "Six" Carolino is a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer representing the Society of American Fight Directors and Dance Nocturnal Productions. He grew up studying many forms of martial arts and self-defense shooting before developing a passion for theatrical violence. His choreography has spanned over half a decade throughout the midsouth -- including the Dance Nocturnal film I AM SPARTAN and the webseries GAUNTLET RUN. Six is also a freelance voice actor and motion capture specialist. His voice can be heard on Chatterbox Audio Theatre, several audiobooks, and a local radio station.
Personal Projects & Accolades
Dance Nocturnal
Six began the Dance Nocturnal as a movement and combat exhibition as an undergrad at Rhodes College. Since then, Dance Nocturnal has become an award-winning brand of fight choreography and stunt coordination in Memphis. Our productions now include both live exhibitions and short films.
You can find our Twitter and Instagram feeds: @dancenocturnal
Contact us for choreography and weapons rental services: info@thelegendarysix.com
Check out some of our projects below! If you are interested in keeping up with our productions, you can subscribe to our mailing list at the bottom of the page or on our Contact page.
“It’s a kind of dynamically charged physical interaction between people that ends up being a kind of...poetry of its own.”
Office 86
A birthday planning session at the office causes conflict among the employees.
Currently being shopped to festivals! Check back for updates on acceptances/awards/nominations!
Gauntlet Run: Origins
An agent finds himself in a bad situation. His only hope is a mercenary in the wrong place at the right time. The stage is set for violence, meta-humor, and awesomeness. Welcome to the GAUNTLET RUN.
Los Angeles Film Awards 2017 - Official Selection; Best Action award
TOP Indie Film Awards 2016 - Best Action award; Best Director award; Best Short nomination
Little Rock Film Society's Fistful of Shorts 2017 - Official Selection
Genre Celebration Festival - Best Drama Short nomination
Direct Short Online Film Fest (DSOFF) - Official Selection
Iron Dragon Action Fest 2017 - Official Selection
Top Shorts Online Film Fest 2017 - Official Selection; Best Action Honorable Mention
Underground Indie Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
Indie Memphis Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
Whatashort Independent International Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
“What a fun, action-packed ride! Cleverly written one-liners compliment a colorful cast of villains and not so typical heroes in this well choreographed, devilishly funny ensemble flick...”
GAUNTLET RUN: BREACH
Two atypical heroes-for-hire have finally found an ideal office space. Chaos erupts when they discover their new location is currently run by a dangerous gang. Violence, metahumor, and a few surprises are in store in this one-shot first person action movie. Welcome back to the GAUNTLET RUN.
Memphis Film Prize 2017 - Top 10 Finalist
Unreal Film Festival 2017 - Best Memphis Local Film
Genre Celebration Festival 2018 - Best Action Short winner; Best Director nominee, Official Selection
Iron Dragon Action Fest 2018 - Official Selection
Austin Action Film Fest 2017 - Official Selection
RedCorner FilmFestival 2017 - Official Selection
Indie Memphis Film Fest 2017 - Official Selection
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
South Florida Webfest 2017 - Official Selection
GAUNTLET RUN: Payback
The Gauntlet team returns in our fourth Run! What starts as a fun movie nights turns into revelations of life, love, and the pursuit of violence. When you run the gauntlet long enough, someone eventually looks for payback.
TOP Indie Film Awards 2019 - Best Humour and Best Action awards; Best Short, Best Actor, Best Actress nominations
Top Shorts Online Film Fest 2019 - Best Action Film, Official Selection and Semi-finalist (Top 40)
Genre Celebration Festival 2019 - Official Selection
Indie Memphis Film Fest 2019 - Official Selection
I AM SPARTAN
When a tragedy drives a soldier to the brink, he is offered a chance for redemption. All he has to do is survive.
One last fight - for love, for glory, for redemption.
Unreal Film Festival 2016 - Official Selection; Best Local Short
Los Angeles Film Awards 2016 - Official Selection; Best Action award
TOP Indie Film Awards 2016 - Best Action award; Best Original Idea award; No Budget Spirit nominee
Los Angeles CineFest - Semi-Finalist
Iron Dragon Action Fest 2017 - Official Selection
Move Me Productions Online Short Film Festival - Official Selection
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival 2017 - Official Selection
RedCorner Festival 2017 - Official Selection
Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival - Official Selection
“If you are looking for an entertaining and thrilling action film experience then do not miss I AM SPARTAN. The film maker’s crisp attention turns what could have been a mashup of fight scenes into a story of redemption...Carolino shot the film to be an example of not only his skills as a choreographer and performer, but he succeeded in creating a story...showcasing talent in Memphis that film makers need to take notice of.”