The Red Canvas is a martial arts drama about a ruthless Mixed Martial Arts tournament. It is the first film shot and completed on the Red One 4k camera. The film stars Ernie Reyes, Jr.
Johnny Sanchez (Ernie Reyes, Jr.) has a troubled past which manifests in the dissonance between him and his family, particularly with his father and son. As Johnny gets released from prison, his father's garage is going to be shut down. The only way to save it is to fight in the Red Canvas tournament, an MMA event. Amidst preparing for an opponent who can't be defeated, Johnny must deal with the turmoil of his family and answer for mistakes of the past.
Action on Film Festival 2008 Male Action Performer of the Year - Ernie Reyes Jr.
Action on Film Festival 2008 Best Feature Soundtrack
Action on Film Festival 2008 Best Action Sequence Martial Arts
Action on Film Festival 2008 Best Feature Supporting Actor - John Savage
Alternate Titles
For whatever reasons, the film changed names multiple times. At the time the film's soundtrack was released by MovieScore Media, it was going by the title The Red Canvas. Alternatively known as Bloodsport: The Red Canvas. Other titles are The Cage Fighter: Pride vs. Honor, Ultimate Fighter, Money Fight, then finally in 2012 settled on Art of Submission. Most, if not all, of these titles came with different edits of the film, some with significant changes.
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