Our Story
To simply state who we are: “Art School Dropouts is an east coast based digital media group that creates weekly original narrative-driven “feel-good” content.” But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
We’re a family of creators, often pursuing what’s on our hearts and sleeves; it just so happens that, we love action filmmaking and comedic acting. We remember the smiles and laughs we’ve had growing up to the exciting and intricate martial arts action of Jackie Chan and the light-hearted humor that genre can bring...
...but, into the modern era.
While most action films nowadays focus on the brutal nature of “realistic” fights, we tend to focus on both the technical and creative applications of traditional arts from around the world. We hope that by applying this nostalgic yet updated style of action cinema, we inspire people to pursue martial arts, not for the violence but for the appreciation of it.
Blend all of that martial arts action while incorporating fresh, new ideas from cultural trends of inspiration to modern day media like comic books to anime...
...we aim to entertain with a refreshing look of martial arts action to old and new fans alike!
We hope you enjoy what we got in store for you.
Our Kamon
"From the very start, I knew I was building something special. Something unique.
And after countless tears and laughter, I realized I was building a family; because it's not the blood that makes you family, but the loyalty.
So, after a year's worth of ideas, we finally settled upon our logo.
Our crest.
Our family's crest.
For those that know me, hopefully this symbol echoes with you all.
Our first mantra: Birth through Action.
In the middle is a lotus, a plant that blooms in mud, persevering through all odds.
But ideals means nothing without action; the four blades protect that concept.
Our second mantra: Everything and Nothing.
Greatness but humble.
A warrior in peacetime.
To be enlightened but earthly.
To us, our logo means everything. It's the symbol we carry on our backs and hearts every time we go out to fight for what we believe in.
Birth through Action.
Everything and Nothing."
- Joey Min, Director Senpai
