Broken

Cast & Crew


Aziza Amy Poggi (Beth)

Amy Poggi Aziza's been in over 10 feature films and prefers playing character roles and roles with heavy substance like "Beth" in "Broken". Not the girl next door roles. Singing for the band Dendura (and getting her music in indy films) while continuously taking on interesting character roles, Aziza has more than proved one can do it all. Singing, acting, writing lyrics, doing voiceovers, and even casting independent features while filling in as a casting assistant on"61", A Billy Crystal Film, "Hardball" starring Keaunu Reeves & Diane Lane through Cathy Thomas C.S.A. and submitted 3 male actors for the feature film "Below" by Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream) through Maureen Dreher C.S.A... (read more)


Chuck Diamond (Jess)

Chuck Diamond Born February 2, 1966 in East Detroit, Michigan. Chuck knew he wanted to spend his life being laughed at the first time he saw the genius of John Belushi on Saturday Night Live. Beginning in college as a stand-up comedian, the highlight of his career was having rotten fruit thrown at him while performing at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Not to be deterred, he shifted his attention to the stage. Chuck has appeared in numerous plays and had a small but vital role in the independent film “The Stop”... (read more)


David Gries (Christian)

David Gries Born and raised in Western Michigan, David was drawn to acting at an early age. He had an extreme love for performing however, as a young boy, stage fright usually got the best of him. Growing up, he was never one who wanted the spotlight. Choosing to play by himself rather than make a grand procession for the world to see. He was a quiet reflective child who spent his time creating his own little world where he could manipulate stories and characters in his mind.... (read more)


Derek Justice and David DeLeon (Writer, Producer, Directors)

Derek Justice and David Deleon Midwest natives who have had a passion for movie making since childhood. They began their journey to moviemaking at a young age after being influenced by such films as Star Wars, Alien, & Close Encounters. In their teenage years, their experimentation with filmmaking began, by shooting several short films on VHS and Super 8. It wasn’t until the early 1990’s that David approached Derek with a short story, which would later become the screenplay “Broken”. While the screenplay was being written they pursued other projects such as the short films “Lament” and “Turn off the Light”. It was also during this time that Derek worked as a PA on the feature film “Generation Xtinct”.... (read more)


Karl Roosa (Cameraman)

Karl Roosa Karl recently graduated top in his class at the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in the Video Production course of study.

He is currently producing a concert video DVD for Mount Pleasant, Michigan based punk rock band SK88 for release later this year..... (read more)


G.C. Edwards (Soundtrack Score)

G. C. Edwards G.C. Edwards was born in Elyria, Ohio in 1973. From an early age he has been involved with music. This is his first film score project...... (read more)


Matt Lang (Christian's Father)

Matt Lang Matt Lang was born in Saginaw , Michigan. June 2nd, 1963. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central with some of his many relatives, including his cousin Lisa Poggi. Lisa became an accomplished T.V. actress with runs on many programs including a stint on Daytimes enduring soap "The Guiding Light”. Of course Matt has been influenced by this talent but admits the majority of his acting experience has come from dealing with unruly nightclub patrons..... (read more)


LeeAlan Weddel (John)

Leealan Weddel Growing up in Warren, MI, LeeAlan has always had performing in his blood. Even at a young age, he loved to be the center of attention, whether it was acting, singing, or making a joke at the teacher's expense. Eventually, his love of acting took center stage (no pun intended). He began acting in high school theatre and had starring roles in many productions, including "Class Dismissed", "Reserve Two for Murder", and "Pirate Island". Pretty soon, he realized that there was no place like the stage..... (read more)


Steve Hopton (Mark)

Steve Hopton Steve is the lead singer in one of the top bands of Detroit-"Riot in Progress". The band has been nominated at the Detroit Music Awards for best band five years running. Steve has been acting since high school and has been in numerous independent films. He studied under John Manfreddy in the Detroit Acting Academy and has acted in haunted houses for the last 16 years as well as training actors for seven years. He has also worked for Joseph Deluca for the Zena TV series..... (read more)


Adam (Buddy #2)

Adam Adam was born and raised in Livonia, MI. He was a model as a child from the age of 8 until he was 13. He has been a percussionist since he was 11 playing drums in high school with the CAPA Jazz ensemble and a couple garage bands thereafter. Adam had not been involved in movie making until his recent friendship with the director, Derek Justice. He has an extensive background in computers and works for a living in telecommunications. He has taken on the role of audio helper guy holding the microphone and assists whenever possible..... (read more)


Altonio Seahorn Jr (Buddy #1)

Altonio Altonio was born and raised in Detroit, MI and the oldest of 5 siblings. This is his first acting role. He gives a special thanks to Derek the director for this opportunity to play a small role in this film. All things considered, Altonio did an excellent job of giving his character . . . (read more)