Kapow Originals
For more than a decade, Kapow has told stories from across the world of comics, martial arts, film, and pop culture. Our original documentaries spotlight the creators, performers, and communities whose work continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Explore award-winning films, exclusive interviews, and documentary projects produced by Kapow!.
A Tribute to Richard Norton
A Tribute to Richard Norton is an award-winning documentary short from Kapow's Masters of Martial Arts Cinema series. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film explores the life and career of martial arts legend Richard Norton, celebrating his contributions to action cinema, martial arts, and the generations of performers he inspired.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Awards: Best Documentary Short (Fighting Spirit Film Festival)
The Port Kembla Kaiju
The Port Kembla Kaiju is an award-winning documentary exploring the intersection of community, creativity, and comics through the eyes of artist and writer Louie Joyce. Faced with the loss of a cherished local skate park, Louie transforms personal experience into a giant-monster tale inspired by his hometown. The film follows the creation of a comic that grew from a local story into an internationally published graphic novel.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Awards: Best Documentary Short (Geekapalooza Film Extravaganza)
The Artarmon Night painter
The Artarmon Night Painter is a short documentary profiling Callum, an artist whose passion for painting brings him to the streets of Artarmon before dawn. Discovered by chance during a late-night journey home, his story became an exploration of creativity, dedication, and the people whose artistic pursuits often go unnoticed. The film shines a light on an everyday creator whose work transforms ordinary streets into a place of inspiration.
Undercover Geek
Undercover Geek: R.A The Rugged Man
Kapow caught up with legendary hip-hop artist and filmmaker R.A. The Rugged Man in Berlin, Germany, for an episode of Undercover Geek. Best known for his music, R.A. reveals his lifelong passion for cinema, discusses his work as a writer and producer, and shares the films and pop-culture influences that have helped shape his creative journey.
Undercover Geek: BRIGGS
Known for his work in music, Briggs reveals another side of himself in this episode of Undercover Geek. Filmed in Lille, France, during his European tour with Big Noter, the conversation dives into his love of professional wrestling, 90s pop culture, and the fandoms that continue to inspire him today.
Undercover Geek: Ethan Browne
Best known for his role on the long-running Australian television institution Home and Away, Ethan Browne reveals another side of himself in this episode of Undercover Geek. Joining Kapow for an honest conversation, Ethan discusses his passion for acting, martial arts, and anime, offering a glimpse into the interests that fuel his creativity both on and off screen.
Undercover Geek: Julian Maroun
In the first episode of Undercover Geek, Kapow sits down with Australian actor and producer Julian Maroun to explore the passions that have shaped his life beyond film and television.
From a lifelong love of professional wrestling to the role pop culture plays in strengthening his bond with his brother, Julian reflects on how fandom can bring people together and create lasting connections.