TRAILER
Director's Statement
Carnage Radio began as an idea, a random comment I made while sitting in on Brandon Johnson’s radio show during a break. We had answered some eclectic phone calls from locals in the town. I looked to Brandon and asked, “What if a psycho called and started messing with us?” The next day I called him and said we should explore that idea. Later that week we got together and the two of us shot a fake trailer to put online to see if it would get any attention. Well, it did. Later that month we were teaching a workshop at a film festival, and asked if we would mind them showing our trailer. After it played, I was approached by James V. Hart (screenwriter: Contact, Hook, August Rush) who was there for his own workshop, and he asked where he could see my movie. That was the motivation to write a script.
We knew we had to prove ourselves in order to make a full-length film, so I turned the script into a short which was produced with the most micro of budgets. We did a screening in my hometown where we filmed the short, and over 500 locals showed up, including members of the city council. I was called in by the city and asked what I needed to make the feature. They wanted to become a film friendly town. I said, “I need locations.” They told me they would help with that, and we moved onto the next phase which was to do a festival run with the short film. We won some awards and gained attention, then proceeded with trying to make the feature.
Then came the delays. First being when I had a massive heart attack. I died six times that night. But I survived, recovered and kept moving forward. We sought out investors with great success. We were delayed again by the pandemic. Once that began to fade, we were 6 months from production when my son was killed in a car accident. I put things on hold while I figured out my life again. But I was determined not only to make this movie for myself, but now my son. He had helped me with test shooting ideas, been my motivation for so much, and I had to keep going for him.
After years of work and loss, we began production with an amazing cast and crew. Now the feature film is completed, ready to be shown to the world.
James FIte
Writer/Director
Carnage Radio
FILM FESTIVALS
KEY CREW BIOS
JAMES FITEDIRECTOR / WRITER / PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCERHailing from West Texas, James Fite is a multi-award winning filmmaker and founder of Check Your Brain Productions where he produces a range of projects from commercial and industrial work to music videos. He wrote and directed the award winning narrative shorts CAPROCK, I SEE SOMETHING and CARNAGE RADIO as well as the documentary short film, PROJECT MONE'T. He wears many hats on set including producing, editing and scoring many of his own projects. You can also find him doing his own cinematography and VFX. At one point he worked in the video game industry as a storywriter, level designer, 3D model builder, texture artist and composer. CARNAGE RADIO marks his feature film directorial debut.
BRANDON J. JOHNSONPRODUCER / ACTORBrandon Johnson is an award-winning producer and actor based in Big Spring, TX. He got his start producing super 8, experimental films with the Austin Cinemakers Coop, and the super 16mm independent feature, LIVING with El Camino Productions. Under his production company banner, Cruiserfilms, Brandon produced the short films, I SEE SOMETHING and PROJECT MONE’T with James Fite. In 2019, he received a Best Actor nomination from Prison City Film Festival for his portrayal of Brad Sand in the short film version of CARNAGE RADIO, which he also produced. His feature film acting debut was in the indie feature,THE IRON ORCHARD, directed by Ty Roberts and starring Austin Nichols and YELLOWSTONE'S Hassie Harrison. Acting and filmmaking being a life long passion, he hopes his perseverance has set a good example for his two daughters, who are themselves budding artists. He has continued his acting by reprising his role as Brad Sand in the feature version of CARNAGE RADIO.
HANNAH MOBLEYEDITOR / SCRIPT SUPERVISORHannah Mobley graduated with her Bachelor's in Media Arts from the University of North Texas. Her primary focus is in Post Production and plans to become a full time editor in Hollywood. Shortly after wrapping CARNAGE RADIO, she moved to Los Angeles, California to begin her journey in Post Production. She worked on THE PERSIAN VERSION (the 2023 Sundance Audience Award Winner for U.S.Drama) and just wrapped as assistant editor on the upcoming Paramount feature, PRIMATE. She is a dedicated, passionate, and driven individual who accepts nothing less than excellence. As she moves along in her career, she will forever be thankful to the friends and people that have crossed her life and have encouraged her to become who she is today.
ABERRY SAULSBERRYDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYAbery discovered his passion for cinematography during his time at The University of North Texas. Since then, he has continued perfecting his craft on various narrative works. While working on the short film DESIGNS in early 2021, he met James Fite, who was so impressed by Abery’s excitement, skill, and professionalism, he hired Abery as Director of Photography for the feature CARNAGE RADIO later that same year. This would be Abery’s first feature film which he won Best Cinematography for at the 2025 Austin Revolution Film Festival. He has continued his work on many upcoming short films and features.
JENNIFER SHIVERFX MAKEUP ARTISTJennifer is an award winning artist who’s love for makeup began at an early age. When she was 11 her mom used to sell Mary Kay, and she would sneak samples to play with. From there she became fascinated with how simple things like creams and powders could completely change a person’s entire face. When she was 15 she discovered several special FX channels on YouTube and dove in head-first soaking up everything she could find! Since CARNAGE RADIO, she has worked on several other features and under the mentorship of artists such as Matt Falletta (Willy's Wonderland, Kidnap) and Chris Hampton (Watchmen, Captain Marvel), and looks forward to new opportunities to being what she refers to as"Creatively Gross."
CAST BIOS
OLIVIA CLARI NICEOlivia Clari Nice is a rising star known for her dynamic performances on stage and screen. As a Princeton University graduate, Olivia honed her craft as a performer while pursuing her degree, and has continued to develop her skills as a certified Lucid Body Acting teacher. Olivia's award-winning theater background includes playing the lead role of Girl in the Tony Award Winning musical ONCE, where she wowed audiences with her powerful voice, expression on the piano, and emotional depth. Since then, she's delivered standout performances in several feature films and appeared on the CW's hit TV-show, WALKER. Her unique combination of intelligence, talent, and heart makes her a standout and one to watch in the years to come.
OLIVIA CLARI NICEOlivia Clari Nice is a rising star known for her dynamic performances on stage and screen. As a Princeton University graduate, Olivia honed her craft as a performer while pursuing her degree, and has continued to develop her skills as a certified Lucid Body Acting teacher. Olivia's award-winning theater background includes playing the lead role of Girl in the Tony Award Winning musical ONCE, where she wowed audiences with her powerful voice, expression on the piano, and emotional depth. Since then, she's delivered standout performances in several feature films and appeared on the CW's hit TV-show, WALKER. Her unique combination of intelligence, talent, and heart makes her a standout and one to watch in the years to come.
MIKE FERGUSONMike Ferguson is a tattoo artist turned actor who has become a prolific and invaluable staple in independent genre films. His early roles include the TV show DEATH SQUAD, the film TRIASSIC HUNT, and memorable scenes in Timothy Woodward's AMERICAN VIOLENCE and SILENCER. He recently had leads in AMITYVILLE UPRISING (Lionsgate), SHADOWMARSH and has shared the screen with John Savage, Nicky Whelan, Casper Van Dien and Louis Mandylor. YouTube audiences know him as the "Professional Bounty Hunter" in Topper Guild and Ryan Prunty's viral videos. He has supporting roles in the upcoming films SHOWDOWN AT THE ODESSA (Terrence Howard and Dolph Lundgren) and THE LAST DEAL.
MIKE FERGUSONMike Ferguson is a tattoo artist turned actor who has become a prolific and invaluable staple in independent genre films. His early roles include the TV show DEATH SQUAD, the film TRIASSIC HUNT, and memorable scenes in Timothy Woodward's AMERICAN VIOLENCE and SILENCER. He recently had leads in AMITYVILLE UPRISING (Lionsgate), SHADOWMARSH and has shared the screen with John Savage, Nicky Whelan, Casper Van Dien and Louis Mandylor. YouTube audiences know him as the "Professional Bounty Hunter" in Topper Guild and Ryan Prunty's viral videos. He has supporting roles in the upcoming films SHOWDOWN AT THE ODESSA (Terrence Howard and Dolph Lundgren) and THE LAST DEAL.
BRANDON ELONZAEBrandon Elonzae is an actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He made his first short film, THE POTION, while a senior in high school. In an effort to pay for acting school, Brandon enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as an Information Systems Specialist and was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. He landed his first role in Nick DeRuve's short film, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK which won the 2011 Best Short at the Burbank International Film Festival. Brandon made his feature acting debut starring as The Outlaw, Jonny Chryst, in the western drama, THE RUNAWAY (2016), which premiered at the Orlando Film Festival to a sold out crowd and accumulated sixteen award laurels during a twelve month festival tour. He has starred in several award-winning short films including UNHOLY NIGHT, RED CHRISTMAS and most recently GOODNIGHT DARLING.
BRANDON ELONZAEBrandon Elonzae is an actor and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He made his first short film, THE POTION, while a senior in high school. In an effort to pay for acting school, Brandon enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as an Information Systems Specialist and was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. He landed his first role in Nick DeRuve's short film, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK which won the 2011 Best Short at the Burbank International Film Festival. Brandon made his feature acting debut starring as The Outlaw, Jonny Chryst, in the western drama, THE RUNAWAY (2016), which premiered at the Orlando Film Festival to a sold out crowd and accumulated sixteen award laurels during a twelve month festival tour. He has starred in several award-winning short films including UNHOLY NIGHT, RED CHRISTMAS and most recently GOODNIGHT DARLING.
RACHEL DeROUENRachel DeRouen is a stage and film-trained actor based in Austin, Texas with a BFA in Acting from Texas State University. She fell in love with the stage in middle school, but has focused solely on film for the last several years. Most notably, she can been seen in SCREAM: LEGACY - A Fan Film and THE GOOD HEART CLUB. Currently, she is co-developing Ruined Man Productions as an actor, producer, and aspiring writer/director. Rachel’s love for learning new skills pushes her to continually seek new challenges and stretch both as a filmmaker and a person.
RACHEL DeROUENRachel DeRouen is a stage and film-trained actor based in Austin, Texas with a BFA in Acting from Texas State University. She fell in love with the stage in middle school, but has focused solely on film for the last several years. Most notably, she can been seen in SCREAM: LEGACY - A Fan Film and THE GOOD HEART CLUB. Currently, she is co-developing Ruined Man Productions as an actor, producer, and aspiring writer/director. Rachel’s love for learning new skills pushes her to continually seek new challenges and stretch both as a filmmaker and a person.
RU BENJAMIN REVOLVERRu Benjamin Revolver was born in Edinburg, Texas, USA as Ruben Morin. He picked up the name Revolver when he played in rock/punk bands as a teenager. Fascinated with films since he was 5 years old, Ru is a prolific writer and actor having appeared in more than a dozen films including the comedy feature, THE GET TOGETHER on Showtime and the TV show, BREAKERS, streaming on FreeVee. Currently based in L.A., he can be seen starring in the new web series, HOW TO BECOME A SERIAL KILLER, which he writes and produces.
RU BENJAMIN REVOLVERRu Benjamin Revolver was born in Edinburg, Texas, USA as Ruben Morin. He picked up the name Revolver when he played in rock/punk bands as a teenager. Fascinated with films since he was 5 years old, Ru is a prolific writer and actor having appeared in more than a dozen films including the comedy feature, THE GET TOGETHER on Showtime and the TV show, BREAKERS, streaming on FreeVee. Currently based in L.A., he can be seen starring in the new web series, HOW TO BECOME A SERIAL KILLER, which he writes and produces.
ZACH CAMPBELLZach accidentally got into this whole, wild world of indie filmmaking through none other than Brandon J. Johnson, who asked Zach if he'd like to help location scout for a film that was shooting locally called THE IRON ORCHARD. Zach then came on to help with CARNAGE RADIO, the short film. Follow was his first acting role in the short film CAPROCK, which won him Best Supporting Actor at the 2019 Prison City Film Festival. This all led to Producing and Acting roles in CARNAGE RADIO, the feature.
ZACH CAMPBELLZach accidentally got into this whole, wild world of indie filmmaking through none other than Brandon J. Johnson, who asked Zach if he'd like to help location scout for a film that was shooting locally called THE IRON ORCHARD. Zach then came on to help with CARNAGE RADIO, the short film. Follow was his first acting role in the short film CAPROCK, which won him Best Supporting Actor at the 2019 Prison City Film Festival. This all led to Producing and Acting roles in CARNAGE RADIO, the feature.
CREDITS
KEY CREW
Written & Directed by James Fite
Produced by Brandon J. Johnson,James Fite, Zach Campbell,Sommer Garcia Saqr, James Womble
Executive Produced by Ryan Fite,James Fite, Bill Kent, Craig Wagener,Scott Emerson
Associate Producers Jake Leos,John Sikes Johnson
CAST
Olivia Clari Nice as Sarah Ornelas Brandon Elonzae as Jacob Brandon J. Johnson as Brad Sand Rachel DeRouen as Alice Sand Zach Campbell as Casey McMillan Ru Benjamin Revolver as Luis Mortimer Seth Newell as Bill Parker Missy White as Nev Waters Kennedy Johnson as Reagan Sand
CREW
Director of Photography Abery SaulsberryEdited by Hannah Mobley & James FiteProduction Design by Kelly Priebe &Lynde ThamesMusic by James Fite
KEY CREW
Written & Directed by James Fite
Produced by Brandon J. Johnson,James Fite, Zach Campbell,Sommer Garcia Saqr, James Womble
Executive Produced by Ryan Fite,James Fite, Bill Kent, Craig Wagener,Scott Emerson
Associate Producers Jake Leos,John Sikes Johnson
CAST
Olivia Clari Nice as Sarah Ornelas Brandon Elonzae as Jacob Brandon J. Johnson as Brad Sand Rachel DeRouen as Alice Sand Zach Campbell as Casey McMillan Ru Benjamin Revolver as Luis Mortimer Seth Newell as Bill Parker Missy White as Nev Waters Kennedy Johnson as Reagan Sand
CREW
Director of Photography Abery SaulsberryEdited by Hannah Mobley & James FiteProduction Design by Kelly Priebe &Lynde ThamesMusic by James Fite
Special FX Makeup Artist Jennifer ShiverHair & Makeup Claudia Leos
VFX Supervisor Joseph Daniel Rodriguez
Production Sound Mixer Keith Pullen
1st Assistant Director Jenessa Wade2nd Assistant Director Joseph Horta
Production Coordinators Saayeh Farzaneh &Alyssa Cohen
Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Driver Qu GriffinSet Medics Greg McAlister, Daniel Gibbs
Colorist James FiteDIT/Script Supervisor Hannah Mobley
1st Assistant Camera Ashley Johnson2nd Assistant Camera Joe Ramirez-BravoGaffer Adam CalpoBest Electric Ashley JohnsonKey Grip Joseph Daniel RodriguezBest Grip Cody WelchG/E Swing Tyler Leos, Miguel CosmeDrone Operator James Fite
Sound Designer James Fite
Prop Master Jake LeosWardrobe Alyssa WellnerSet Decorators Lonnie Prater, Derek Priebe
BTS Photographer Trey Alvarado
1st Assistant Director Jenessa Wade2nd Assistant Director Joseph Horta
Production Coordinators Saayeh Farzaneh &Alyssa Cohen
Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Driver Qu GriffinSet Medics Greg McAlister, Daniel Gibbs
Colorist James FiteDIT/Script Supervisor Hannah Mobley
1st Assistant Camera Ashley Johnson2nd Assistant Camera Joe Ramirez-BravoGaffer Adam CalpoBest Electric Ashley JohnsonKey Grip Joseph Daniel RodriguezBest Grip Cody WelchG/E Swing Tyler Leos, Miguel CosmeDrone Operator James Fite
Sound Designer James Fite
Prop Master Jake LeosWardrobe Alyssa WellnerSet Decorators Lonnie Prater, Derek Priebe
BTS Photographer Trey Alvarado