Film Projects

Based on a true story, A WAR WITHIN is the crazy, fragmented, inspirational world of Pete Antico, a kid suffering from a rare disorder, and against insurmountable odds inspired by the love of a woman and the acceptance of the stunt community, grows up to become a leading STUNTMAN in Hollywood performing action for such megastars as Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Don Johnson and Sylvester Stallone.

Peter Antico has been a prominent member of the Industry for more than 40 years...

Peter Jumping off Building
Ethical Media Group
Ethical Media Group
Ethical Media Group
Ethical Media Group

Sometimes there’s no other choice but to find joy in the struggle through acceptance of self. This is the throughline. The Opus within the DNA of humanity.

While Pete has worked on many projects, this one is very personal, one Pete is very passionate about. He believes that it will move the audience to enter a private world which has never been shared on screen before, yet there are many suffering from these types of silent disorders. In the vein of “The Fabelmans,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Shine,” “My Left Foot,” and” Rain Man,” the narrative dives deep into Pete’s life journey combatting a gripping neurological disorder that started as a young child and was transformed through the acceptance of a woman he fell in love with, and supported by the recognition and acceptance of the professional stunt community.

In the face of the most complicated neurological disorder in the world, Pete was an academic, mesmerized by the magic of Hollywood and gifted with athleticism. He was blessed by the teachings and patience of the best in the business and through many early struggles, Pete was able to rise to the challenge of executing exhilarating action sequences for A-list actors on award winning films, while learning to navigate a passionate personal relationship that taught him what love and acceptance truly is. Pete is hopeful that his story will inspire all that suffer with any physical or psychological disability so they too can pursue their dreams and find fulfilling relationships.

 “The results of persistence and tenacity and just showing up over and over again with an open heart as a recipe for achievement is legion.”

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INT. ANTICO HOME/PETE’S BEDROOM-MORNING

PETE’S PRIVATE WORLD

Looking down from the ceiling--Pete lies in his bed, covers pulled up to his chin, stares up at us.

SFX: PUMPING HEARTBEAT: THUMP-THUMP, THUMP-THUMP...

Pete’s heartbeat gets louder. His face looks strained, gradually turns red. Pumping heartbeat reaches a crescendo. Arms, legs start to flail and kick under the covers.

Pete’s bedroom door opens. A distraught Florence enters, exhausted, Pete appears normal. Florence moves to his bed, sits. She gently strokes his forehead.

FLORENCE

What's the matter, Pete? You're
scaring me. You're scaring both me
and your father.

Pete stares at his Mother--terrified.

PETE (V.O.)
I felt like I wanted to blow up
inside. I had the urge to shake. I
didn't know why. I had no idea what
was happening to me.