A Lonely Place For Dying

In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.

  • Justin Eugene Evans
    Director
  • Justin Eugene Evans
    Writer
  • Justin Eugene Evans
    Producer
  • Ross Marquand
    Key Cast
    "NIkolai Dzerzhinsky"
    The Walking Dead, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame
  • Michael Wincott
    Key Cast
    "Anthony Greenglass"
    The Crow, 1492, Dead Man, Basquiat, Gunshy, What Just Happened?
  • James Cromwell
    Key Cast
    "Howard Simons"
    Babe, LA Confidential, The Green Mile, The Queen
  • Jason R. Moore
    Key Cast
    "Staff Sergeant Friedkin"
    Marvel's The Punisher (Season 1 & 2)
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 35 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 12, 2012
  • Production Budget:
    200,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Red One 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Santa Fe Film Festival
    Santa Fe
    United States
    December 7, 2008
    North American Premiere
    Heineken Red Star Award - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Sedona International Film Festival
    Sedona, Arizona
    United States
    February 26, 2009
    Official Selection
  • Durango Independent Film Festival
    Durango, Colorado
    United States
    March 8, 2009
    Narrative Feature Jury Commendation - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Lake County International Film Festival
    Lake County, Illinois
    United States
    March 13, 2010
    Official Selection
  • Clear Water International Film Festival
    Clear Water, Florida
    United States
    April 4, 2010
    Best Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • Clear Water International Film Festival
    Clear Water, Florida
    United States
    April 4, 2010
    Best Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • San Diego International Film Festival
    San Diego, California
    United States
    September 25, 2009
    Official Selection
  • Eugene International Film Festival
    Eugene, Oregon
    United States
    October 10, 2010
    Best Action Narrative - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Park City Music Festival
    Park City, Utah
    United States
    June 10, 2010
    Silver Medal for Excellence in Original Music - Brent Daniels
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Visual Effects - Marc Leonard & Daniel Broadway
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Cinematography - Justin Eugene Evans (Certificate of Distinction)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Director - Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans(Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Actor - Ross Marquand (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Ensemble (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Lighting Design - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Editing - Brad Stoddard (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Music - Brent Daniels (Nominated)
  • Wild Rose Independent Film Festival
    Des Moines, Iowa
    United States
    November 6, 2010
    Best Makeup & Hair - Catherine Doughty (Nominated)
  • Somewhat North of Boston (S.N.O.B.)
    Boston, Mass
    United States
    November 10, 2010
    Best Action Film - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Cinematography - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Actor - Ross Marquand (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Supporting Actor - Michael Wincott (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Production Design - Justin Eugene Evans (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Special Effects - Marc Leonard & Daniel Broadway (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Special Effects Make-Up - Catherine Doughty (Nominated)
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    Best Stunts - Rick Kingi & Kurly Tlapayawa
  • Maverick Movie Awards

    United States
    November 20, 2010
    The Precious - James Cromwell (Nominated)
  • Beloit International Film Festival
    Beloit, Wisconsin
    United States
    February 19, 2011
    Best Screenplay - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Beloit International Film Festival
    Beloit, Wisconsin
    United States
    February 19, 2011
    Best Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Fort Myers Film Festival
    Fort Myers, Florida
    United States
    March 24, 2011
    Official Selection
  • Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
    Myrtle Beach, Florida
    United States
    April 24, 2011
    Best Big Budget Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Indie Spirit Film Festival
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    United States
    April 17, 2011
    Director's Choice Award - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Van Wert International Film Festival
    Van Wert, Ohio
    United States
    July 10, 2011
    Grand Prix - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Van Wert International Film Festival
    Van Wert, Ohio
    United States
    July 10, 2011
    Outstanding Direction - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Van Wert International Film Festival
    Van Wert, Ohio
    United States
    July 10, 2011
    Outstanding Actor - Ross Marquand
  • Van Wert International Film Festival
    Van Wert, Ohio
    United States
    July 10, 2011
    Outstanding Film Editing - Brad Stoddard
  • CINESOL Film Festival
    McAllen, Texas
    United States
    September 18, 2011
    Best Picture - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Burbank International Film Festival
    Burbank, California
    United States
    September 21, 2011
    Best Feature Film - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Burbank International Film Festival
    Burbank, California
    United States
    September 21, 2011
    Best Picture - Justin Eugene Evans
  • Oaxaca FilmFest
    Oaxaca
    Mexico
    November 12, 2011
    Mexican Premiere
    Opening Night Film
Distribution Information
  • iTunes
    Country: United States
    Rights: Pay Per View
Director Biography - Justin Eugene Evans

Justin Eugene Evans' film, A Lonely Place For Dying, has been accepted in 46 film festivals, nominated for 53 awards, won 29 awards including 18 best feature film awards.

Justin then took a leave of absence from filmmaking for 8 years to invent a new type of cinema lighting system. He is now returning to filmmaking with a Science-Fiction/Western short film entitled Honor Among Thieves.

Justin's engineering skills include mechanical, electrical, mechtronic, optical, and thermodynamics. He worked in 18 factories throughout China to teach himself the fundamentals of modern manufacturing. He taught himself basic Mandarin so he could navigate the world of Chinese and Southeast Asia manufacturing.

With his new skills, he built Anthem One, Inc. and sold the company for 61 million dollars. He recently began EvansWerks, Inc., allowing him to work on both engineering and media.

As an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, he often feels slightly out of step. Justin's son, David, is also Autistic and his wife is a college culinary instructor at an Autistic school in Wisconsin. Together, they educate non-Autistics about Autism and advocate for Autistic acceptance.

Justin splits his time between invention and filmmaking.

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