Martial Arts Museum to Host Premiere of Independent Action Film ‘The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia’

The Martial Arts History Museum will host a movie premiere for The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event includes a red carpet from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a screening from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 201 N Brand Blvd B100 in Glendale, California. This screening represents a convergence of martial arts culture and independent filmmaking, offering a platform for a story that integrates action with themes of veteran mental health.

The film follows Detective Dalton, a Navy Seal veteran with PTSD portrayed by Craig Bruss, who becomes a bounty hunter tasked by DEA Agent Prasad, played by Vineeta Prasad, to dismantle the remaining Lunada Bay gang members in Rancho Palos Verdes. Dalton employs alternative medicine strategies, including training with karate Sensei Darryl Vidal, alongside traditional therapy. The plot intensifies as Dalton must hunt down the Russian Mob, known as the ‘Red Mafia,’ to rescue Agent Prasad after her capture, reconnecting with characters like Chief Higgins, the Match Stick Mobsters, and Jake.

Michael Matsuda, Museum Director, emphasized the film’s relevance to the museum’s mission, stating it is a natural fit due to its action and mixed martial arts elements, featuring experienced actors and martial artists such as Darryl Vidal, renowned for his role in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai Season 6. The event aims to attract enthusiasts of martial arts and cinema, fostering community engagement in Glendale. Tickets are available at the door for $12 for adults and $5 for kids aged 17 and under, with the museum located at the corner of Brand and Wilson, next to a Muay Thai school. Parking is available at a nearby four-story tower at 222 N. Orange Street, offering free parking for the first 90 minutes.

The premiere underscores the growing intersection of martial arts narratives in media, with the film soon to be available on streaming services like Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. For context, previous installments can be viewed on Tubi, such as The Match-Stick Flame and The Match-Stick Flame 2: Lunada Bay. This event highlights the museum’s commitment to celebrating martial arts heritage through cinematic expressions, providing an accessible venue for independent films that explore complex themes like PTSD and resilience within action frameworks.

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