Forged is a 2010 drama film directed by William Wedig starring Manny Pérez, David Castro, Margo Martindale, Kevin Breznahan, and Jaime Tirelli.^[1][2] Forged was released in theaters through Maya Entertainment on July 29, 2011, as part of the Maya Indie Series.^[3]

Set in the cold and industrial town of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Forged follows Chuco (Manny Pérez) on his quest to redeem himself after committing a sin against his son, Machito (David Castro). After Chuco’s release from prison, the boy, now 13 years old, abused and homeless, seeks him out and mutters: “You killed my mother. Now I kill you.” As Chuco’s guilt and Machito’s need for a father take hold, they must find a way to move past the circumstances to forge a bond that has been once broken.

• Manny Perez as Chuco
• David Castro as Machito
  • Matthew Rios as Young Machito
• Margo Martindale as Dianne
• Jamie Tirelli as Cesar
• Kevin Breznahan as "Moose"
• John Bianco as Frederico
• Steve Cirbus as Stanley
• Lanny Flaherty as Tom
• Robert Haley as Wallace
• Laura Heisler as Ashley
• Clark Jackson as Bo
• Tony Ray Rossi as Anthony
• Christopher Halladay as Foster Father
• Jen Smith as Hot Girl

• Best Domestic Feature, Presented by HBO at the 2010 New York International Latino Film Festival^[4]
• Outstanding Film Award at the 2010 Providence Latin American American Film Festival^[5]
• Official Selection at the 2010 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival^[6]
• Official Selection at the 2011 San Diego Latino Film Festival^[7]