Thank You!

One of the biggest frustrations involved with producing an independent film is money: specifically, a lack of money. Since we first discovered we would have the opportunity to adapt Tom Kline's play and produce it as a film, there was a certain item Jason and I knew we would need to ensure that the film could hold its own as a professionally produced film in a highly competitive market. This item usually costs from a few thousand dollars to $10,000 or more, so there was no way we would be able to afford it and would just have to do the best we could without it. Then in mid December, we found this item selling significantly cheaper than we had seen before. We're talking a few hundred dollars; and it looked just as good as the ones selling for $10,000. Now, however, we were faced with another dilemma: where would we get the money to pay for it. Jason and I still have props, set supplies and costumes to purchase for the film. But just when the standard low budget film producers' disappointment set in, two different friends gave us money for Christmas and told us to put it towards I Love You Because. Their combined gifts were just enough to cover the cost of this particular item.

So, we are sending out a big thank you to these friends, and our sincere gratitude. Your support has enriched the production value of I Love You Because, and it will be a better film for it.  

I Love You Because Cast!

We are thrilled to announce the cast for our film I love You Because:

Natalie Duvall: Sarah J Mckenney
Kevin Murphy: David Brown
Sean: Travis Johnson
Paddy: Leon Jones 
Ian: Kenny Forthun
Kristen Fairfax: Megan J. Moore
Dr Howard: Thomas John Kline 
Vera Duvall: Sandra Kahana 
Amy: Frances Rodriguez
Trimble: Danger Bob Mullins
Clark: Brendon Rogers 
Thelma: Jan Sheldon 
Lois: Debra Sussman 

And rounding out the cast are: Sami Rankin, Brianna Leone, Rebecca Donovan, Alana Johnson, Samuel Johns, Bjorn Jiskoot Jr, Tonya Tufts Denmark, Cody L Dubson, Samantha K Dubson, Jomarie Elmoulakate - Actress/Model, Ashlyn Anderson, Daniel E. LaBrie, Andre Provencher, James Canavan, Scotty Schultz

DaJa Vu Films Update

We had an awesome time last weekend discussing film making with Hollywood legend, Kim Kahana and his wife. His family are like the Barrymores of stunt performing. It was great having the opportunity to hang out with someone who has contributed so much to the film industry.

We would like to thank our most recent contributors to I Love You Because:

Emily Powers
Scotty and Doris Schultz
Roshinie Ojha

who join our previous sponsors:

Tom Kline
Jan Sheldon
Hope North
Necia Ratliff
Sonny Dyon
Owen Higdon
James and Julie Koncyk
Mya and Hector Negroni
Bob Hay

Thanks to everyone who has supported us by contributing, sharing and liking the page, and for helping us get the word out!

We've posted a 9 minute version of a film we made, BMK, featuring Debra Sussman, Sarai Goley and David Brown. We made it for a budget of zero dollars, so just imagine what we can do on our next film with your contributions. Please check it out here BMK, and let us know what you think.

Also, start working on your monologues because very soon we will be announcing auditions for I Love You Because.

Bring Home The Bunnyman on DVD for Halloween!

This Halloween, don't go trick-or-treating with Michael. Don't go camping with Jason. Don't fall asleep with Freddy. Instead, take a walk down the bunny trail with Cotton Peters.

DaJa Vu Films presents, just in time for Halloween, The Bunnyman on DVD, available exclusively at Amazon.com!
  
     The Bunnyman combines the thrills of classic slasher films such as Halloween, and the horror film satire of Scream, and the campiness of TROMA movies, for one horrifyingly hilarious film.
      It is based on the true story of a man who killed his family on Halloween night then went on a killing rampage for six months.
      The notorious serial killer, Cotton Peters, has escaped from the mental institution he has been imprisoned in for seventeen years after brutally slaughtering his family and others on Halloween night.
      Now he has returned to finish the job. Enter Jayme Myers, who is unaware of her deadly connection to Peters. As the killer stalks Jayme, she and her friends gather together, but those who survive, will never be the same again.

Please Help Us Raise Money for Our New Film

The fabulous film making siblings David and Jason Brown of DaJa Vu Films are at it again. We are currently raising money to make our 8th film, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE, based upon the play 9 MONTHS by Thomas J. Kline.

We need your help to get this film made. We've got some really cool perks to thank you for donations, from a DVD of the completed film to a walk on role and a VIP dinner with the cast and crew!

If everyone who sees this donates just $5.00, it'll go a long way to help us getting this great film

produced. Most people spend $10 or more just to go see a movie, but, for as little as $5, you can tell all your friends that you helped make a film. If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still help us out by forwarding this on to your friends and checking out our page on indiegogo and leaving a comment so people know there is support for the film and it will help us get a higher ranking.

So please, head over to http://igg.me/p/223688?a=1192860 and show your support of independent filmmaking in any way you can!

Thank You!

David and Jason Brown

Coming Soon from DaJa Vu Films

The script for our upcoming film,  I Love You Because, which is based upon the play 9 Months by T. J. Kline, has been locked for production. We'll be posting more information soon as we near the end of pre-production and begin the casting process. So be sure to check back here often for audition information!

The Mars Perspective

We are currently in pre-production on our next project which we are very excited about. Finally you can get relationship advice from a man's viewpoint in the upcoming web series The Mars Perspective. Join host Mike Butler as he boldly goes where few have gone before and reveals the truth about what men really think.

Want to know what your man is really thinking? Need advice on what to do with your boyfriend after an argument? Is that guy just being friendly or is he interested? Does playing hard to get really work? Send us your questions and Mike will answer them on the show!

Guys, don't feel left out. Mike has plenty of advice for you too, from how to approach women to the what not to do on a first date.

We hope to be premiering the pilot episode on February 14th, and will post a link to the video as soon as it's up.

Be sure to add the show on Facebook and Myspace.


This is your chance to interact with us, so send those questions in to mars@dajavufilms.com, and be sure to add the all important line "I give you permission to use my letter" 

This is going to be a very exciting project and we hope you'll join us in this venture!