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Backslide

After creating an e-liquid from a mysterious set of instructions they found on the dark web, Ryan, a highly intelligent high schooler, and Justin, not so much, decide to team up once again and spend their summer vacation making "real money."

  • John Graham Pickens
    Director
  • John Graham Pickens
    Writer
  • Matthew Lance Bringle
    Writer
  • John Graham Pickens
    Producer
  • John Graham Pickens
    Key Cast
    "Ryan"
  • Dylan James Davidson
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
  • William Harmon Maynard
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Crime, Teen, Coming-of-age, Indie, Action
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK)
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director - John Graham Pickens
Director Statement

This is my first feature film that I started writing the screenplay for while I was a Junior in high school and finished the final cut after my Freshmen year of college. With a five man cast and crew, I believe we managed to succeed at the seemingly impossible task of bringing a story to life through the art of low budget filmmaking. I am proud to present Backslide.