Johnny Russell

Johnny has served the city of San Diego for more than 30 years as a Professional Law Enforcement Officer.

He is a licensed pilot, and has a brown belt in the art of Shotokan karate. He is single with three adult children.

His book FIRST BLOOD inspired by true events, is an AWARD WINNING NOVEL, receiving its honors in the 2008 PSWA Writing Competition. "The novel's chief virtue is it's vigorous and pungent" says Kirkus Discoveries. FIRST BLOOD is now a screenplay titled THEIR PRESENCE.

FIRST BLOOD Synopsis - While many Americans remember the 1960s as the era of peace, love and flower power, in many urban neighborhoods something quite different was happening - the rise of violent and deadly street gangs.

Johnny is excited, deeply humbled and honored that THEIR PRESENCE finish in the top 12% at the Nicholls Fellowship Screenplay Awards. See his envision for the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc