Experiencing Interruptions?

Blood in Baton Rouge: Vol 1- Derrick Todd Lee

FEATURE FILM INSPRIRED BY THE BATON ROUGE MURDERS FROM 1993 - 2004, VOLUME # 1 CENTERS ON MURDERS ATTRIBUTED TO CONVICTED AFRICAN AMERICAN SERIAL KILLER DERRICK TODD LEE.

A historic narrative feature inspired by real events — the first true-crime film centered on an African American serial killer.

This motion picture is inspired by real events. Certain characters, incidents, and dialogue have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.

“I watched your film twice. I’m always of the opinion that one time is to just watch; second time to evaluate. I also love true stories. You established that info right up front. So I enjoyed the true story aspect, making me a little partial.”
— Craig Prater, Former President, Heartland Film Festival

  • Bishop Stevens
    Director
  • A Allen
    Writer
  • Bishop Stevens
    Producer
  • Michael Beran
    Producer
  • Bishop Stevens
    Key Cast
    "Derrick Todd Lee"
  • Shannon Brown
    Key Cast
    "Det. David"
  • Micheal Beran
    Key Cast
    " Agent Pimbrook"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    True crime, thiller, horror, Narrative film
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 41 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 11, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival Private Room
    Tbilisi,
    Georgia
    March 19, 2026
    Winner Best Crime Film
  • Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival Private Room
    Tbilisi
    Georgia
    March 19, 2026
    Winner Audience Choice Award
  • NewFilmmakers NY
    New York, NY
    United States
    July 1, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Bishop Stevens

After years working in front of the camera, first as a pro-wrestler for WCW & WWE and then as an actor with over 50 film and television credits. Bishop Stevens transitioned into directing to tell grounded, character-driven stories inspired by real events. Drawing from hands-on experience as an actor and producer, his work focuses on authenticity, tension, and performances rooted in realism.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

Blood in Baton Rouge was created to examine how assumptions, pressure, and misdirection can shape an investigation—and the irreversible consequences that follow. Inspired by true events surrounding multiple active killers in Baton Rouge, the film focuses not on sensationalism, but on the blind spots that allowed violence to continue unchecked.
As the co-writer and director, I chose to also step into the lead role to preserve a unified creative vision and ensure the story remained grounded in documented facts, court records, and community impact rather than myth or speculation.

This approach allowed the film to maintain restraint while still confronting uncomfortable questions about accountability and oversight. Blood in Baton Rouge is not an accusation—it is an examination. By presenting the events through a narrative lens, the film invites audiences to question how narratives are formed, how truth can be overlooked, and how justice can fail
when certainty replaces curiosity.

Volume 1 is the first of three films, following Derrick Todd Lee, Sean Vincent Gillis, and Jeffrey Lee Guillory as their paths crossed and simultaneously terrorized Baton Rouge between 1993–2004.