Dire Wolf Productions

Upcoming, 2 hours 45 minutes

“There’s a merry group of rebel misfits running around castrating pornographers.” THUNDERCHILD is a throwback surreal Neo-Fantasy about a trio of spiritual guardians that enter our realm to save the soul of an unlikely Hero beset by demonic forces.

Here is the secret unfinished Trailer.
And this is the hour-long Proof of Concept.

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2026, 28 minutes

I unearthed this footage from 2000-2001 for my 25th High School Reunion and cut together a fun little edit. It showcases highlights from a production of Grease, post-show back-stage shenanigans, our final football game, a bizarre project for Italian class, basement band jams, and the Battle of the Bands where hearts were swayed and guitars were bloodied. As one friend put it, “Al that footage was epic! I forgot how hardcore you were, that was a bloody good set!!!”

2022, 43 seconds

Norse Fitness is an amazing company for workout gear, clothing, & accessories. When the founder put out a call for fans to tag themselves representing the brand, I decided to cut together something special. Here is my Tribute.

2018-2023
After an extended hiatus I am back on the warpath.

The past several years have seen a tumultuous blend of highs and lows on the personal front. It culminated in getting married and experiencing the honour of my wife giving birth to my pride and joy, our remarkable savant of a son with the most angelic and uplifting disposition imaginable. While the marriage did not last, he has brought our lives new meaning and enriched our every day with his beautiful heart. I cut together these three videos highlighting the nicest parts of the journey:

Part One – A Love Story
Part Two – Alternative Madness
Part Three – Available exclusively to the innermost circle of the Dire Wolf Pack (as it features my incredible son)

I’m now focused on major projects so stay tuned to Dire Wolf Productions as we head into a banner era.

2018, 46 minutes
The Werewolf Vikings Resplendent is a legendary true tale as prophesized by its hero ALEXANDER months before the climactic events took place. The story follows up on his quest from The Werewolf Vikings Triumphant and propels the journey onto a whole new level of adventure. Behold the entire descent into madness here.

2018
ANGELWOLF is in the hallowed halls of the Dire Wolf Cave Studios (within ALEXANDER’s mind) composing Phantasmagoria, the über-intense follow-up to The Astral Plane. There will be proper recording equipment, the band has dealt with its personality conflicts and everyone loves each other now. Stock up on water and rations for the inevitable societal shift this music is going to cause and prepare your body and soul…

Outstanding Band Poster by: Wave Guy

2018, 12 mins
This short, important video will detail everything you need to know about Dire Wolf Productions and its Alpha Male Warlord in Chief, ALEXANDER. Watch it here.

2017, 63 minutes
The Astral Plane is the ferocious debut album by one-man metal band ANGELWOLF. Take a journey across the reaches of time, into the heart of a black hole, and beyond. Featuring a dramatic, melodic style and incredible lyrics (some based upon the poetry of his friend David Nicklin and inspired by his incredible bass-playing friend Marvin Lee), with beautiful album art that completes the ensemble, this unique record composed and performed by Alexander Renke builds to a brutal climax that will strike a chord in the hardest of metalhead’s hearts.

Singles were released for Spear and Guerrilla Love Song along with a music video for Elixir Fields. You can also download the inner lyric sheet here.

Available both digitally and physically through CDBaby and across most music sites worldwide.

At long last, you can become as sexy as ALEXANDER with your own official Dire Wolf Productions shirt! Men will command the room and dominate their peers with this classic snug-fitting Tee featuring the iconic DWP logo. Ladies get the most variety, with a full line of stylish choices including the fabulous V-neck, the fun and flirty Spaghetti-Strap Tank and of course, the always outrageous Crop Top!

Remember, the secret Dire Wolf Productions formula enhances libido, arouses the opposite sex and triggers the weak and stupid, so be careful how you wear it.

The lovely EMILY ROSE joined ALEXANDER to show off the perennial collection here.
And once you have your new threads, you can become a part of the Pack as its influence spreads around the globe here.

2017, 18 minutes
A passionate tale of a conquered people daring to dream of better days, this short fantasy was rescued from the Renke vault where it was stored for over a decade. Shot in 2005 with limited means and talented friends but sadly buried due to mysterious circumstances, it was completely re-cut in 2017 as a silent film with new subtitled dialogue and timed to the ideal music of Kevin MacLeod, achieving an entirely different atmosphere and scope far superior to the original piece. ALEXANDER is quite proud of this achievement and excited to finally share it with the world. You can view the whole thing here.

2016, 35 minutes
Our hero ALEXANDER’s most emotional work, this tells the tale of a marvelous quest to achieve his heart’s greatest desire ~ a fantasy hockey dynasty. Based on the unbelievable true story, you can now relive first-hand all the twists and turns in the comfort of your living room (whilst experiencing an intimate sneak peak at his own eclectic interior decorating). In a rise and fall harkening to classical Greek tragedy, the Werewolf Vikings Triumphant is a true epic for the ages.

Behold the legend here.

2014, 119 minutes
Three men. Boundless women. Insatiable libidos. Such is the recipe for disaster in this gripping social comment on the modern age. Featuring stalwart performances, unexpected usage of deli product, and hitherto impossible scientific achievements, this no-budget film will shatter your primitive conceptions of male to female relations. Watch as the shenanigans build to a truly unforgettable climax. Now that it’s finally released, Nincompoops is destined for cult classic status amongst the most discriminating of kino fans.

The trailer hints at the tale.
Watch an extended romantic sequence from the film: The Old Switcheroo.
And experience the madness by purchasing the full movie here.

2011, 43 minutes
An old-fashioned radio play, this charming murder mystery will keep you up to the wee hours of the night! When a mysterious summons brings several unusual characters together to a remote and imposing home in the thick of the forest, a host of riddles ensue. Follow the threads in this absorbing little tale.

The audio quality is unfortunately not the best, and due to various circumstances re-recording wasn’t possible, but hopefully the story and wonderful performances by the voice-actors make up for it! Wait till dark, set the lights low, pull over a blanket and get comfy… You can listen to the play in its entirety here.

2007, 229 pages
The human race is on the brink of extinction. Moments before the coming holocaust a swath of riots erupt, the Army crumbles, the Empire’s last great hero deserts for love of his bride, and a knife-wielding maniac manages to get in the middle of all the mess.

So begins Interstellar Romance, the thunderous debut of a visionary author. Neo-Vikings roam the foul alleys of a staggering Cityship, crystal knights journey down twisted alien undergrounds, and spacejets cruise past the bright blue rings of Vantoria. Follow an unusual cast of call-girls and killers as they live their last desperate moments in a swirling sea of sex, violence, and salvation.

A limited number of hard copies are available here.
You can order a digital copy through Amazon (CAN, US, UK, AU, etc).
***Note: Online sales are temporarily halted until after the release of the movie (which was re-written from scratch!)***

2006, 5 minutes
Based on a story by classmate Melissa Di Natale, this unorthodox noir with a fairy tale twist inspired a dramatic imagining with several talented friends. Due to basic incompetence on my part, the footage was almost lost through the years but thankfully resurfaced in 2015 and was cut together into the short piece you can watch here.

2005, 50 minutes
A mysterious knight rises from the grave to save a beautiful damsel in extreme distress. Faced with a plethora of vicious creatures and giant beasts, his doomed quest turns bloody at twilight. Haunting images fill this dark fantasy through deep dungeons and across spectacular landscapes… set to a thunderous soundtrack, Swords by Sunset is Al Renke’s powerful directorial debut.

My rather ambitious first major piece, Swords by Sunset was made possible with the talents of Abraham Armories, the Knights of the Northern Realm and some other good friends I coerced into taking part. The “special effects” were primitive, the non-traditional storyline and bizarre music may have been questionable choices, and the decision to work in a big kiss-scene for my character was definitely suspect, but for a zero-budget production and my first rodeo it holds a special place in my heart. Not available for the time being, but you can watch the trailer here.