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Broken Blood
Broken Blood is a 2013 American drama/thriller feature film directed by Derek Wayne Johnson and starring Derek Wayne Johnson, Marc Macaulay, Richmond Arquette, Ali Costello, and Emmy Award winner Pruitt Taylor Vince.

Cast

 * Derek Wayne Johnson as Stone/Stanley
 * Marc Macaulay as Jake
 * Richmond Arquette as Peebo
 * Ali Costello as Diane
 * Pruitt Taylor Vince as Earl Wayne
 * Robert Miano as Capra
 * Tom Wright as Atticus
 * Dana Daurey as Naomi
 * Brad Maule as Robert Bob
 * Allison Balson as Mary
 * Andrew Sensenig as Sheriff Talley

Production
Produced by AJ16 Entertainment and GeoLand Films, Broken Blood was shot on location in:


 * Shreveport, Louisiana
 * Bossier City, Louisiana
 * Diana, Texas
 * Carthage, Texas
 * Lake Murvaul, Texas

Principal photography took place over a 30 day shooting period. A casting director was not used and only two auditions were held through video submission as most of the roles were written specifically for each actor.

Premiere
Broken Blood premiered at Louisiana State University of Shreveport in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Special screenings
Broken Blood screened at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport, Louisiana as part of the Regional Filmmakers Spotlight. Subsequently, the film screened at Stephen F. Austin State University and The Liberty Bell in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Theatrical
Broken Blood was distributed in a limited theatrical release in Louisiana and Texas for two weeks in 2012.

DVD, VOD
Broken Blood was released on DVD and Amazon Instant Video in early 2013. Other distribution channels are currently in negotiation.

Festivals
Broken Blood was selected to screen at the following film festivals:


 * Nacogdoches Film Festival 2014
 * Phenom Film Fest 2013
 * Northeast Film Festival 2013
 * Hoboken International Film Festival 2013

Awards
Best Louisiana Filmmaker Feature Film - Won
 * Phenom Film Fest 2013:

Best Actor - Derek Wayne Johnson - Won; Best Director - Derek Wayne Johnson - Nominated; Best Supporting Actor - Pruitt Taylor Vince - Nominated; Best Screenplay - Derek Wayne Johnson & Richmond Arquette - Nominated
 * Northeast Film Festival 2013:

New York Post/HIFF Best Feature Film Trailer - Won; Best Actor - Derek Wayne Johnson - Nominated; Best of the Festival (Audience Award) - Nominated
 * Hoboken International Film Festival 2013:

Reception
Broken Blood received positive reviews in the festival circuit. Heidi Dougherty of Your Today News wrote: "The film is well-crafted and developed, especially for such a young director like Derek Wayne Johnson. Equally impressive as the story and film themselves, is the fact that director Johnson also plays both twin brothers, alike in nothing but their bond through the family and hometown."

The film holds an 8 out of 10 rating on the Internet Movie Database.

Soundtrack
1. "R.I.P." - Written by Rob M. Cisneros and Performed by Machina

2. "Separate Yourself" - Written by Rob M. Cisneros and Performed by Machina

3. "She Needs Love" - Written and Performed by Corey Perrillioux

4. "Hard To Stay" - Written and Performed by Keith Whitton

5. "Memphis Crying" - Written and Performed by Keith Whitton

6. "Tiny Window" - Written and Performed by Keith Whitton

7. "Waving Pines" - Written and Performed by Keith Whitton