Broken (2005/I)

Director:

Alex Ferrari

Writers:

Alex Ferrari (story)
Jorge F. Rodriguez (screenplay)

Release Date:

7 February 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Short | Action | Crime | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

What if your truth... were a lie?

Plot:

A gun blast, a flash of light, and a young woman awakens to the comfort of her own bed. Bonnie Clayton has it all...

Plot Keywords:

Comic Book | Passion | Heroine | One Woman Army | Super Villain

Awards:

6 wins

Cast

Samantha Jane Polay	...	Bonnie
Paul Gordon	...	Duncan
Amber Crawford	...	Marquez
Derek Evans	...	Christian
Tony Gomez	...	Gabriel
Jose Luis Navas	...	Snake
Danilo Begovic	...	Pinball
Stephan Morris	...	Shamon
Ruben Gomez	...	Penance
Ken Robkin	...	Ukyo
Eric Townsend	...	Kangol Guy
Howard Dobinsky	...	Doctor
Deidre Washington	...	Nurse
Toby Burge	...	Orderly #1
Jorge Carcases	...	Orderly #2
Jorge F. Rodriguez	...	Male Nurse
Lawrence Johansen	...	Male nurse
Venezza Leon	...	Mental Patient #1
Augustin Kennady	...	Mental Patient
Mona Giraud	...	Mental Patient
Roger Giraud	...	Mental Patient
Trish Parry	...	Mental Patient
Maggie Phillips	...	Mental Patient
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Latanya Taylor	...	Mental Patient

Directed by
Alex Ferrari

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Alex Ferrari		story & screenplay
Jorge F. Rodriguez		screenplay

Produced by
Michelle Clayton	....	executive producer
Alex Ferrari	....	producer
Jorge F. Rodriguez	....	producer

Original Music by
Mark Roumelis

Cinematography by
Angel Barroeta

Film Editing by
Alex Ferrari

Production Design by
Alex Ferrari
Jorge F. Rodriguez

Set Decoration by
Alex Ferrari

Costume Design by
Sofia Amadi

Makeup Department
Alexandria Furst	....	assistant makeup artist
Megan Graham	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Jorge F. Rodriguez	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yaniv Fituci	....	second assistant director
Caroline O'Brien	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Toby Burge	....	property master
Dan Cregan	....	conceptual art
Dan Cregan	....	storyboard artist
Ken Robkin	....	additional storyboard artist
Randy Savarese	....	construction coordinator

Sound Department
Eric M. Moorman	....	production sound mixer
Mark Roumelis	....	sound designer
Tim Rousseau	....	boom operator

Special Effects by
Jorge F. Rodriguez	....	practical special effects
Randy Savarese	....	practical special effects
Randy Savarese	....	special effects crew

Visual Effects by
Dan Cregan	....	digital effects artist
Dan Cregan	....	storyboard artist
Sean Falcon	....	visual effects supervisor
Alex Ferrari	....	colorist
Jon Krummel	....	modeler

Stunts
Alex Ferrari	....	stunt coordinator
Jorge F. Rodriguez	....	stunt coordinator
Toby Burge	....	utility stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Rob Baker	....	assistant camera
Angel Barroeta	....	camera operator
Dan Cregan	....	set videographer
Alex Ferrari	....	camera operator
Mike L. Germaine	....	key grip
Carlos Gomez	....	gaffer
Chris Hill	....	grip
Juan Linares	....	gaffer
Nick Monaco	....	still photographer
Jorge Parra	....	gaffer
Randy Savarese	....	set videographer
Carla Sosa	....	first assistant camera
Matthew Thiemann	....	best boy electric

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Ken Robkin	....	wardrobe designer

Editorial Department
Jalapeno Humperdinck	....	post production supervisor
Ricky Pierre-Louis	....	post-production intern
Tim Rousseau	....	assistant editor

Other crew
Armen Arisian	....	production assistant
Ryan Carr	....	production assistant
Michael Conforti	....	weapons advisor
Tony Gomez	....	technical advisor
Lawrence Johansen	....	production assistant
Sarah Peterson	....	script supervisor

Thanks
Maricruz Buendia	....	very special thanks
Cory Dolling	....	very special thanks
Robert Rodriguez	....	special thanks
Steven Spielberg	....	very special thanks
Quentin Tarantino	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Enigma Factory, The
• Fortuity Films

Distributors

• Enigma Factory, The (2005) (USA) (DVD)
• IndieFlix (2010) (worldwide) (all media)

Other Companies

• Apple Computer  special thanks
• Camera Group International  optical lens
• Cinevideo Tech  grip and lighting equipment
• Cmpozr  Sound facilities
• Numb Robot  Color Grading & Post Production Facilities
• Numb Robot  Visual FX & Animation

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

A.G. Holley Hospital - 1199 W. Lantana Road, Lantana, Florida, USA

Company:

Enigma Factory, The

Trivia:

Won the "Most Promising Director Award" at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival 2007.

Quotes:

Duncan:Anyway, the reason I'm so fond of this awkward little tin-sandwich is because like you, its complexity lies within its simplicity. Dozens of little reeds working together to make the perfect note.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Broken: Marketing and Promoting a Short Film (2005) (V)

BROKEN is a great testament to what can be achieved in independent film-making.

PRICING ====== I have to take issue with those who have a gripe with the price of the DVD ($20 plus shipping and handling?!?!). While I understand getting the most for your dollars concept, a perspective must be used.

An indie filmmaker that puts up his own (and friends) money would like to recover SOME cost in their production. They will charge what they feel and want. How many movies have you seen at the theater in your lifetime that you wish you got your money back as well as the 2 hours you spent watching pure trash? If you look at the $20 for a 20 minute film, then yes, it is a higher cost. But to me, the 3 hours of behind he scenes and how-to-make-your-own- flick was worth the money. Heck, I would have paid $30!

You really can't compare indie films and Hollywood produced films. They are 2 different animals. Shorts like BROKEN have a smaller amount of time to show their story compared to a 2 hour feature. I'm not saying that the story has something to be desired, I'm just saying that their needs to be some leeway.

REVIEW ===== BROKEN is a great testament to what can be achieved in independent film-making. Any of the software editing programs and computers can do the job of larger productions. That is clearly evident in this film.

Wardrobe and props gave this film some great production value (love the wheelchair), and the visual effects were very... effective.

As far as the story, I feel confused about it probably because I felt like I wanted to know more about the characters (thus, one downfall of a short film). That aside, I am happy for these filmmakers that seem to be getting a shot at a feature version.

I would draw similarities to BROKEN like FIREFLY to SERENITY (not in terms of story, but more what the potential is). FIREFLY ended way too soon, but fan support got 1 feature length movie out of it after cancellation of their TV series. I don't know what other show has gotten that kind of push after only one season.

Personally BROKEN is inspiring and engaging. Could the story be better? Sure. Is it a victim of eye candy? Maybe. But that's not what I bought it for. I bought it as a fan, and want to be able to say "I was with them from the beginning."

--Darren