UNPACKING THE CIRCUS! THAT’S A PICTURE WRAP
MY JEEP WAS PACKED TO THE MAX FROM OUR ‘DEVIL’S PASS’ ADVENTURE
I’ve landed back home and I’m sipping the java as I sit down to a bunch of mail that I need to process. For those that did not know I’ve just returned from filming DEVIL’S PASS. What an adventure that was. It was such a pleasure to work with everyone but it started with Dan and Eydie Searles. I loved getting to know them both and Florentino who were our EP’s and Dan Searles was the screenwriter. We put the business foundation in the project and we added the McGraw brothers. I knew they had been seeking the right project to tackle together and this project checked the boxes. Months of meetings with them to work the cast that ended up on camera. And what a cast we had. It was truly amazing to experience all the performances. Got to meet many new friends on both sides of the camera. From a Steve McQueen co-star to TV legends and everything in between. The crew was dedicated and hard working from the road closure PA’s and craft services to the masterful men and women who lit and captured the scenes. My art department was top notch with David LeRoux as our builder and armor and TJ “Mister T” our art director. I could rave on and on about our cast and crew. The early days we had to work through some occasional weather challenges and we did. I like to judge a crew about how they react to something that doesn’t go as planned or is/was unexpected. And they reacted perfect to each and every challenge and we were awarded with amazing footage. Find and follow the ‘Devil’s Pass’ page on Facebook. You can follow all the film pages for updates.
I’m looking at my untouched suitcase and the ‘McBride’ tote that needs to be unpacked. I’ve got all the props here and trying to get them restocked. Some CDI period wardrobe will land later today along with some office gear. It will take me a week to get everything processed and reported. Many artists after a film wraps goes through a deceleration sickness going from 60 people a day plus to – a few. Each adventure is unique and the chemistry will never be repeated. DEVIL’S PASS is in the books and it is going to become a wonderful story of good versus evil. I’m very pleased with everyone and what we did. It was an amazing adventure!
Let’s take a look at some of the completed films coming your way.
UPDATES:
- ROM COMS MUST DIE – This dark comedy is coming to audiences nationwide on Oct 2, 2026! This is a ludicrous tale that takes the frustrations of many artists and ramps it up to the Nth degree. Add the DVD to your collection and stream it!
- AI JESUS The Secret of the Kingdom Chip – As the world ponders the future of life as AI enters is examined in this tale part real event and part SciFi. But SciFi for how long? This movie looks at the good, bad and ugly of the emerging technology all wrapped in a humorous tale. It will release on 10/30/26 and I’m sure DVD’s will start pre-sales soon.
- And let us not forget the 11/3/26 release of WILD FAITH CHRISTMAS. The follow up feature film to WILD FAITH will stream and be released on DVD. If you loved the first one you will love the follow up. If you haven’t seen either watch the first one now and the second this November.
- We’ll be going end of October to the Will Rogers Awards to accept on behalf of Wild Faith Christmas for screenplay, producing and CDI as production.
DEVELOPMENT: This is always underway and I’ll turn my attention back to the future once I can get all caught up on the present tasks at hand. I’m excited to dive into writing and finish the few scripts currently underway. I’ll be looking ahead to production in 2027.
WRAP UP: Even as I type this the morning news has talked about the indiefilm revolution and the AI emergence and the love of true crime. We’ve done that genre as well with AN ORDINARY KILLER in 2002. I’m looking to promote and push all our releases coming to market. I’m going to get the property around for winter as the days get shorter and the cold slowly moves in. I hope the last few weeks have been good for all of you out there. I’ll have ‘end of year disbursements’ and tax prep coming up but I’ll be happy to enjoy the holiday season. We will get to watch all the world enjoy these new releases. At the same time we’ll be put DEVIL’S PASS together piece by piece.
I’m going to work on setting up my business here for the week ahead. A few eggs and a little more coffee to prep for another day of directing gear where it needs to go. I have some harvesting to do. The apples have been shipped by the squirrels and I’m good with that. The hops and herbs will need a harvesting in the coming days. A final mow perhaps but that did not get out of control. I wanted to again take the opportunity to thank all of you who have followed us for years and the stories we create. I’ll be keeping you all up to speed on here. I look forward to all of you responding to the stories as they release. You can comment here, IMDB and any review sites. I’m going to get settled back in and we’ll talk again next week. Thank you for stopping through for our coffee chat. Best- DJ Perry
ACTIONS BEHIND IDEAS! PLUS CDI UPDATES!
WILD FAITH CHRISTMAS streams/DVD on 11/3/26
The birds were a chirping and the sun shining here in the Michigan. I’m sipping on the hazelnut coffee and reflecting on the past week. It was full of great messages wishing me a happy birthday on June 23rd. I had a very low key day whereas I avoided most film work and just relaxed. A new patio rug allowing us to move the hammock onto the deck. Sushi, soccer and being thankful for the 56 years I’ve traveled thus far. We had a bday party the following day for my nephew and also a great soccer match whereas we came back from 4-2 half to win 5-4. We had to dig down deep and lock up the defense and find the back of the net. We did just that. Friday was a fun Father’s Day trip with my dad and brother exploring some of the old family farms and even found the grave sites for a few relatives. Saturday was finishing my mowing before the heat wave hits us this coming week. I’ll use the heat days to start my film disbursements. I did finally get most of my disbursements from legal so I’ll be working on that. Let’s look at some of the other updates in the world of film.
FILM UPDATES:
- I”m awaiting returned paperwork and funds to get the DEVIL’S PASS bank account open. Next week we’ll start evaluating reads that were submitted for the few speaking roles. We’ve been doing some crew interviews to lock in our final members. We’ve been rolling out daily news on the Facebook page for this film.
- ROM COMS MUST DIE has been delivered for home video. I’m working on a brew and view at a local Lansing brewery. We’re pushing on theatrical even though up against some Summer films. The home video release date is 10/2/26 and I got a peak at the distributors cover art. It made me smile and I really like the concept behind it. I would love to see this play in a drive in showing. I might work on that. We should start hearing from some of the festivals that we submitted to come July.
- WILD FAITH CHRISTMAS is being eagerly anticipated by fans of the first film around the world. I would love a few more theatrical showings before releasing on DVD and streaming on 11/3/26. We have producers that will be representing the film at the RED LETTER AWARDS and the WILL ROGERS MEDALLION AWARDS. This film we be a great addition to the Wild Faith franchise.
- AI JESUS: The Secret of the Kingdom Chip is completed and we are evaluating it for theatrical. Monday I will pick up the wrap book being digitized and upload that to the distributor. The audio and video assets have been submitted and once we get all the materials in we’ll get home video release dates. This movie is wildly unique and will be a good watch for anyone excited or worried about AI and its inclusion into our world.
DEVELOPMENT:
- RETURN TO ALGONA now has a sponsorship document and we’ll start to approach various brands and businesses to get involved and help fund the remaining amount needed. My goal is to have it committed by the end of the year. That would put us filming in November of 2027. This powerful follow up to SILENT NIGHT IN ALGONA will be a great reunion to tell this next chapter.
- I need to pull my attention back to our business proposal for the three Katharsys Media/CDI films. I’ve almost got all three of the finished films delivered and that will free up some time.
- I’m also looking forward to finishing two of the scripts I’ve been working on. Those being MBF2 and WF3.
- I’m due to have another sit down with Curran Jacobs over the two films we have in development. That said, I’m excited to be working many scenes with him on the upcoming DEVIL’S PASS.
WRAP UP: A special day ahead and I can talk more about that next week. Next month I’ll be going to LA for a little R&R and maybe a visit or two with some friends in that area. A visit to Disneyland Star Wars is in the cards. I’m again really appreciative for all the birthday wishes. I’m so grateful to be able to do what I love and feel I was meant to do. I’ve been having fun creating this new role for the Devil’s Pass film. That includes look, wardrobe, voice and everything in between. The schedule for that film should be locked for dispersement to departments this week. That said, we have many things underway already.
I’m looking forward to getting through the 4th of July weekend with the fireworks. Our boy Finn hates the loud booms and shakes even when trying to be brave. I had my days in my youth (StretchFest) but now I don’t waste the money. Our hens have been kicking out the eggs. Our plants are growing like crazy ands lil mulberries are out. I still need to bottle the wine made from last year’s harvest. We have a break from our soccer due to the holiday. I hope all of you stay safe from the heat, firecrackers and everything else. Keep refining your goals and chasing your dreams. You have to put action behind the ideas. Step by step you will get where you need to go. Coffee Cheers!
DJ
