I’m experiencing culture shock as I’m in some ritzy hotel in Charlotte NC trying to catch up on this blog. People, people, people, people…city, cement. It was just hours ago, I was nestled deep in the mountains of Maggie Valley at a special place called Robert’s Roost. I’ve always felt a draw to mountains and the Smoky’s in particular. It was almost ten years ago that I spent so much time there prepping, filming and promoting our “Ghost Town” movie. It was wonderful to spend time with friends very near and dear to my heart. I also missed some of the souls no longer with us. Their dogs Gator and Ben, the rooster Sampson and panther-headed cat Toby have all passed.  On the first night we arrived at the dinner hour and after relaxed with a bon fire and the best relaxing gifts including a peach whiskey of the white variety. The next day we traveled and explored the Blue Ridge and another night of laughter and remembrance. In my guest room filled with 1800’s treasures which included sleeping each night under the tanned hide of a buffalo blanket. They’re heavy and extremely warm, so I now understand why they were in such demand to fight the frontier cold.

My mind and spirit needed the short get away. One full year of prepping, shooting and posting “40 Nights” which released (April 5th). This film released just as we were shooting the follow-up film “Chasing the Star” – which we just put into editing. To adjust to the less hectic phase of development and post production was a welcome change. While many people highly enjoy the filming journey, which I do, it’s also when you’re on alert for any number of issues that could arise. I always breathe easier once we’re in post and things are much more controllable. I didn’t want to slow development, so upon returning from Yuma, AZ – I immediately finished the first polished draft of the third film in the Quest Trilogy entitled  “The Christ Slayer” shooting spring 2017.  I know that this fall could also see us in production so it was a needed pause, a reset and deep breath. PEACE.

I’m going to try to use the last few days here to catch up on some calls and communications. Our thriller “Bestseller” will start releasing to nationally retailers like Family Video and also online rental/retailers. Here’s a place where our “special edition” version can be purchased.

https://americanchillers.3dcartstores.com/Bestseller–The-Movie_p_192.html

Melissa Anschutz and DJ Perry on set BESTSELLER

“Bestseller” showcases the wonderful talents of Mrs. Melissa Anschutz playing the lead role. People have met her recently as Dana in “Ashes of Eden” and Mother Mary in “40 Nights” and I’m so honored to have such a talented, hard-working actor/producer following in the footsteps of the other CDI tribal members over the years. So look for this exciting thriller at your favorite retailers/rental outlets!

More Links to “Bestseller” will be appearing in these coming weeks.

http://www.videocollection.com/bestseller/091037974662

If thrillers are your thing “Donors” is another film one of ours that released recently. Buy it here at one of these retailers.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/16945125679608771305?q=%22Bestseller%22+thriller+DVD&biw=999&bih=661&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.121070826,d.eWE&tch=1&ech=1&psi=TPcnV-SLIYOwmQH0iIK4Aw.1462237004947.5&prds=hsec:online,paur:ClkAsKraX2b_IauMpPjToutYdPxINuc1j9Z6TErgIImhLJEwS5QJl48QcxaPrug0hoKe5CLo1s_MfPFv2WiRFBx5WV8aORCdV1UYfiriK2ztMXzmk0cM4haJChIZAFPVH73gTCV6MuoCr8qLn0oumuJ641s3GA&ved=0ahUKEwjxwL682bzMAhWBeyYKHfE_ADQQ2SsILQ&ei=c_cnV7G7JIH3mQHx_4CgAw

Stay tuned for new updates on “Chasing the Star” and several of our upcoming projects. I feel very blessed to be on this journey. I’m aware how the years move steadily forward. I’m appreciative to be working with such talented groups of artist making these life lasting stories. I’m blessed to have met so many great people in my travels. To be blessed to see so many beautiful places. I hope that people will continue to enjoy our collective storytelling. I’ve heard from many of you directly or in reviewing our films and I’m sincerely touched. Thank you. I’m going to end this blog for today and soak up a few more quiet moments in North Carolina.

Be good to one another.

DJ