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Diary of a Broken Home

A mother and daughter face the wrath of an abusive husband.

  • Zach Salazar
    Director
    Scream: Legacy - A Scream Fan Film
  • Zach Salazar
    Writer
  • Zach Salazar
    Producer
  • Anthony Hernandez
    Producer
  • Caroline Helander
    Key Cast
    "Claire"
  • Julia Glessner
    Key Cast
    "Kaylie"
  • Troy Parker
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 21, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Zach Salazar

Zach Salazar is a film director, producer, writer, editor, and graphic designer who has written and directed several short films and a feature-length fan film.

He is the founder and owner of Zenhouse Studios, who’s credits include short films such as Confession, Grace, Diary of a Broken Home, as well as a feature-length fan film Scream: Legacy which was released on YouTube in March 2022 and to this date has surpassed 7 million views. He is currently in early development on his first original feature-length horror film The Black Relic.

In 2022, his fan film Scream: Legacy won the Best Supporting Actor for Michael Tula’s performance. The film was also nominated for several other awards such as Best Director, Best Writer, Best VFX, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress for Jackie Luke. He is available for hire and can be reached at zachsalazarfilms@gmail.com for further information.

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Director Statement

Diary of a Broken Home follows a wife and daughter as they face the wrath of an abusive husband, a story we felt compelled to tell because these raw, emotional, and uneasy narratives are often left untold. While the subject matter is difficult, we believe it’s an important one—one that many can, unfortunately, relate to. Our goal is to shed light on this reality while also offering a message of hope: that even in the darkest times, there may always be an opportunity to take action.

We were blessed to have such a passionate cast and crew who really took this film to new heights with their input and love for the craft, and we hope that viewers can walk away from this with a sense of hopefulness.