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October is Underway! Fall Updates in Film and More.

Good morning I’m back to using my iPhone to write my blog. I have been looking at new MacBooks and will get one soon. So this week was again a strong reminder to appreciate every day. I went to a memorial of life for the younger brother of a dear high school friend. He was only 51 years old. Another CDI amigo lost a friend only two days after talking with him. Health is wealth and kindness is how you should approach each day. There has been lots going on with our creative endeavors. Here are some in no particular order.
1) Harsens Island Revenge releases streaming across the USA in 10/6/25 and we are all excited for everyone to see it. Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and more. DVDs are also for sale so you can own it. Order here: https://a.co/d/3yNyOtu

2) Nov 20th in Fort Collins, CO at The Lyric, Harsens Island Revenge will play with Don Most in attendance for Q&A.
3) Wild Faith Christmas is being pitched to theatrical bookers. We will travel end of the month to Tuscan AZ for the 10th anniversary of The Wild Bunch film fest. We close the festival and are up for 14 nominations. Oct 26th is when we play if anyone wants to join us.
4) Rom Coms Must Die is in post music. I will be dealing with that this week with our director and composer. If you have not seen the first trailer look on the film’s page on http://www.imdb.com

5) The Secret of the Kingdom Chip is in post undergoing editing. I’m wrapping up paperwork and bringing on the last few backers to round out our post and marketing costs. We had some timelines with location and a few key crew that required us to shoot a touch earlier. But we have all the gold. I’m so proud of the smooth process and we really put a great team together. No drama save what unfolded on camera. We had some wonderful sponsors that helped make the journey more enjoyable. If you want to be part of this project please do reach out.

Development-

  1. This week I had several biz calls over one of our Iowa films. Museum directors, biz leaders and even a Senator. Spirit Lake Massacre is making moves and we just might get this off the ground in the near future.
  2. We have some things developing with the film Gotch that is a Curran Jacobs vehicle. I need to read the new draft of that script.
  3. I got a first read on the first draft of a sequel to my first starring role, a creature feature called In The Woods.
  4. I’m about half way through a sequel script to MBF2. I am not in a rush to film it but I get asked often enough that I decided to get a first draft done.
  5. Wrap Up: The full moon is Monday and I’m harvesting herbs for my teas. Lemon Balm, Sage, Mint and more. I’ve bought my first Christmas presents so that season is coming. I need to finish these current films while prepping for winter. I’m very happy with how 2025 has gone and 2026 will see more releases and more filming of stories. Thank you for bearing with me as I poke out these blog entries on my Iphone. Until next week, hazelnut cheers my friends! DJ

Posted by  |  October 5, 2025 | Categories: Blogroll, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Last Day of Filming and the Foundation of Filmmaking

I am sipping my hazelnut coffee and sitting here in the wee early hours thinking about this last creative journey. It is always amazing to watch a story come to life from the page to the screen. I have had a unique ride on this film having filmed my scenes before filming for the vfx work. I have been reading off actors to keep the pacing of my original performance. The role I’m playing is tied in ways to my role in Forty Nights and The Christ Slayer, parts 1 and 3 of The Quest Trilogy. If you have not seen these 3 films please do and in order. Part 2 fyi is Chasing the Star. This is going to be a unique story funny yet heartwarming. Not too heavy but some powerful moments that will leave people talking.

Harsens Island Revenge is still playing select theaters until the 10/6/25 home video release. I know a special CO showing will be happening with a Q&A with Don Most in November. More deets soon.

I have to look at my Oct dates and see if things will work to attend The Wild Bunch Film Festival in AZ. I know our lead and director Shane Hagedorn is going and possibly a few others. 14 nominations from our first outside folks to see the film is an encouraging indicator of what audiences reaction will be. Watch the first Wild Faith film and get ready for the second adventure in theaters this winter.

Rom Coms Must Die is in post music and we hope to have a cast crew premiere at years end or very start of the new year. In theaters in Feb in time for Valentine’s Day. Be prepared to laugh as this outrageous film is foot on the pedal laughs. The first feature for director Travis Hayward and first costarring role for Adam Towner.

Wrap up: Many are asking what is next and rest assured we have things brewing. But right now I want to focus on ending the year strong. About to shower up, pack up and finish filming this movie The Secret of the Kingdom Chip. I have a lotta of potential writing gigs but funding is always the trick. The script is THE most important starting point. The blueprint and what will set it apart from the slew of content. It is what attracts talent on both sides of the camera and money. The script is not just a box to check it is the foundation. Until next Sunday my friends!

coffee cheers!

DJ

Posted by  |  September 28, 2025 | Categories: Blogroll | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment