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Derek Wayne Johnson (born February 23, 1983) is an American film director, screenwriter, film producer, and actor. Johnson was born in Carthage, Texas and spent the first twelve years of his life growing up on Lake Murvaul, a small lake community just outside of Carthage.Johnson began acting and filmmaking at an early age, winning several awards for short films while still in high school. As a senior film student at Stephen F. Austin State University, Johnson began working in the film industry in Shreveport, Louisiana while simultaneously completing his first feature film as a director. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Art (Cinematography/Filmmaking) he formed a film production company, AJ16 Entertainment, specializing in producing feature films and documentaries.Johnson got his start in the film business by writing, directing, producing, and acting in independent films in what is now known as Hollywood South, a name given to the thriving film industry in Louisiana and Texas. He was cast in several films including I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (film) (2009), Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009 film), and Hallmark Hall of Fame's Front of the Class (film) (2008), among others, and to date has directed four feature films in that area.In 2013, Johnson began production on a documentary about Academy Award-winning director John G. Avildsen, whose credits include Joe (1970 film), Save the Tiger (1973), Rocky (1976), The Karate Kid (1984), Lean on Me (film) (1989), and many other hits. The documentary, entitled John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2014), will examine the life, career, and films of the legendary director and is set for release in 2014. The documentary is a companion to the new book The Films of John G. Avildsen: Rocky, The Karate Kid, and Other Underdogs written by Larry Powell and Tom Garrett.Johnson released his third feature film, the multi-award winning drama thriller Broken Blood (2013), on DVD and VOD. His fourth feature film Scrape (2014), a horror thriller, is set for worldwide release in 2014.
| Net Worth | $800,000 |
| Date Of Birth | February 23, 1983 |
| Place Of Birth | Carthage, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5' 9½" (1.77 m) |
| Occupation | Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Writer |
| Education | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Nicknames | Derek Wayne Johnson, Derek Johnson, Johnson, Derek |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| # | Trademark |
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| 1 | Includes shots of bodies of water in most of his films |
| # | Quote |
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| 1 | Sounds corny, but just follow your dream if making movies is what you want to do. |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Received a Commendation by the City of Los Angeles for his documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2016) and its association with The Karate Kid (1984) legacy. |
| 2 | Friends with John G. Avildsen, director of Rocky (1976) and The Karate Kid (1984), two of Derek's favorite films of all time. |
| 3 | All time hero is Bruce Lee. |
| 4 | The character Stanley in Broken Blood (2013) is named after film director Stanley Kubrick. |
| 5 | Is a black belt in the art of American Karate. |
| 6 | Is a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. |
| 7 | Graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University. |
| 8 | His production company, AJ16 Entertainment, was formed in honor of his late brother Adam. AJ for his initials and 16 for his favorite sports number. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Pardon | 2013 | | Photographer |
| Broken Blood | 2013 | | Stone / Stanley |
| Bottom of the Glass | 2013 | Short | Danny Marlowe |
| From the Outside In | 2012 | Short | Gates |
| A Man of Limited Emotional Means | 2012 | Short | Bell Beaulieu - Adult |
| Blind Turn | 2012 | | Samantha's Brother |
| Disappeared | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Larry Gillisepe |
| 6 Month Rule | 2011 | | Reality TV Guy |
| Stay with Me | 2011/I | Short | Max |
| Table Manners: The Horror Comedy That Sings | 2009 | Short | Dave |
| I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell | 2009 | | Friend #2 |
| Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 2009 | | Reporter #4 (as Derek Johnson) |
| Defending Dr. Karl | 2009 | Short | Robert Grey |
| Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Short | Ethan |
| Front of the Class | 2008 | TV Movie | Tourette's Group Leader (uncredited) |
| Plummet | 2007 | Short | Jeremy |
| Ruffian | 2007 | TV Movie | Bartender (as Derek Johnson) |
| Within Us | 2007 | | Garrick |
| The Initiation of Sarah | 2006 | TV Movie | Fraternity Guy (uncredited) |
| The Guardian | 2006/I | | Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited) |
| Thief | 2006 | TV Mini-Series | Bar Patron |
| Guy in the Trunk | 2006 | Short | Derek |
| Within Us: The Short | 2005 | Short | Garrick / The Jester / The Man of the Lake |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | 2018 | Documentary producer filming | |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | 2017 | Documentary producer filming | |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | 2017 | Documentary producer | |
| The Blind Artist | 2013 | Short line producer | |
| Scrape | 2013 | producer | |
| The Making of Broken Blood | 2013 | Video documentary short producer | |
| Broken Blood | 2013 | producer | |
| Stay with Me | 2011/I | Short line producer | |
| Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making | 2009 | Video documentary short producer | |
| Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Short producer | |
| The Making of Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Documentary short producer | |
| Within Us: The Short | 2005 | Short producer | |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | 2018 | Documentary filming | |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | 2017 | Documentary filming | |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | 2017 | Documentary | |
| Scrape | 2013 | story | |
| Broken Blood | 2013 | story / written by | |
| Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making | 2009 | Video documentary short | |
| Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Short | |
| Within Us | 2007 | story / written by | |
| Within Us: The Short | 2005 | Short | |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | 2018 | Documentary filming | |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | 2017 | Documentary filming | |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | 2017 | Documentary | |
| Scrape | 2013 | | |
| Broken Blood | 2013 | | |
| Defending Dr. Karl | 2009 | Short | |
| Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making | 2009 | Video documentary short | |
| Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Short | |
| Within Us | 2007 | | |
| Within Us: The Short | 2005 | Short | |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | 2018 | Documentary filming | |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | 2017 | Documentary filming | |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | 2017 | Documentary | |
| Scrape | 2013 | | |
| The Making of Broken Blood | 2013 | Video documentary short | |
| Broken Blood | 2013 | | |
| Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making | 2009 | Video documentary short | |
| Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Short | |
| Within Us | 2007 | | |
| Within Us: The Short | 2005 | Short | |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Collector | 2009/I | stand-in - uncredited | |
| The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | 2008 | stand-in - uncredited | |
| The Mist | 2007 | stand-in | |
| Cleaner | 2007 | stand-in - uncredited | |
| The Guardian | 2006/I | stand-in | |
Stunts
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Table Manners: The Horror Comedy That Sings | 2009 | Short fight choreographer | |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Pat Morita: Long Story Short | | Documentary thanks filming | |
| Two Faced | 2017 | special thanks | |
| Tough Love the Movie | 2012 | Short special thanks | |
| Vamperifica | 2012 | special thanks | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | 2017 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Magic History of Cinema | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Making of Broken Blood | 2013 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Innocent's Way: A Saga in the Making | 2009 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Making of Innocent's Way: The Short | 2009 | Documentary short | Himself |
| Behind the Scenes of Within Us | 2007 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Sleeping Art | 2006 | Documentary short | Scout |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2017 | Award of Excellence | Accolade Competition | Documentary Feature | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) |
| 2017 | Award of Excellence | Impact Docs Awards | Best Documentary Feature | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City | Best Actor in a Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2014 | Jury Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best Editor | Scrape (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | New York Post Best Feature Film Trailer | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Northeast Film Festival, US | Best Actor in a Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Phenom Film Fest, US | Best Louisiana Filmmaker Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2017 | Jury Award | Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Best Documentary Film | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) |
| 2015 | Festival Award | WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival | Best Actor | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2015 | Festival Award | WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival | Best Screenplay | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2015 | Festival Award | WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival | Best Feature | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2015 | Audience Award | WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival | Best Trailer | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City | Best Director of a Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City | Best Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City | Best Screenplay | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best Director | Scrape (2013) |
| 2014 | Jury Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best of Festival | Scrape (2013) |
| 2014 | Festival Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Scrape (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best Actor | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Northeast Film Festival, US | Best Feature | Scrape (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Northeast Film Festival, US | Best Director of a Feature Film | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Northeast Film Festival, US | Best Screenplay | Broken Blood (2013) |
| 2013 | Festival Award | Phenom Film Fest, US | Best Louisiana Filmmaker Feature Film | Scrape (2013) |
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