Supporting Actors

"Harsens Island Revenge"

DJ Perry, is an American artist known internationally for his work primarily in motion picture. This Michigan born actor, producer and writer has built a long-standing career in the entertainment industry. As CEO of Collective Development Inc. he's supervised and/or participated in the overall production of several films in all genres and formats.

His many award winning films have been distributed throughout the world market all while keeping a reputation of staying on schedule, budget and bringing together the right creative team to create the best art within their set business models. DJ has often credited his soccer playing and coaching days as well as his study and previous teaching of martial arts. Finally he's credited his time teaching as a camp counselor emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Additionally, he's produced with CDI select commercial projects for companies such as Toyota, Harmon Kardon/JBL, The Non-Ferrous Founders Society and Revell Publishing/Baker Books.

As a screen writer DJ's ability to weave a tight story with complex themes and characters has resulted in several of his scripts being produced into award winning films of unique artistic quality. Some have debuted at #1 on Rentrak Westerns like the Smoky Mountain tale "Dean Teaster's Ghost Town" (Lionsgate) (7 weeks as #1 western rental) and 17 weeks in top ten. Others like "Wild Faith" have brought 'Racial Justice Awards' for tackling serious issues and topics in highly digestible doses that allows real introspection to occur and conversations to be had. Other writers have novelized Mr. Perry's screenplays into books like "Ghost Town" (Bob Terrell) "Wild Michigan" (Dee Freeman) and "Knight Chills" (David Hayes). Additionally DJ has been a contributing author on three national books focusing on animals released by Revell/Baker Books.

As an actor, he's becoming a highly sought out talent moving easily between protagonist and antagonist, supporting and lead, bringing something truly unique to whatever role he tackles. He's truly filling a void in the industry lacking American leading men. His recent roles have included 'Jesus' in parts 1 & 3 of The Quest Trilogy, lovable mountain man 'Ben Lily' in "Wild Faith" and disabled Marine vet 'Paul Landings', in "MBF: Man's Best Friend". He's shared the screen with many legends of the entertainment industry and does so with a humble, appreciative attitude accepting a torch -that makes him a draw in front of and behind the camera.

"Harsens Island Revenge"

Dean Teaster was born on August 31, 1957 in Waynesville, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for 40 Nights (2016), Ghost Town (2024) and Division 19 (2017). He has been married to Dawn Marie since July 11, 2014. 

His father, Doyle Teaster, was one of the original famed gunfighters of "Ghost Town in the Sky" Wild West Show in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, from 1961 through 1967. He played the first "Digger the Undertaker," with Dan Blocker, Clu Gulager, Paul Fix, Burt Reynolds, Tony Dow, Gig Young, Frank McGrath, Donald May, and Peter Brown. Doyle also acted with a local named 'Herbert "Cowboy' Coward' who played "Grandpappy" in the same Wild West Show. In 1967, Dean (West) Teaster moved to Michigan with his family and immediately met and became friends with James O'Barr, who later created the The Crow (1994).

Dean Teaster's Ghost Town the Movie was made as a tribute to his father and his association with Ghost Town in the Sky in the early '60s. The movie is somewhat based on the legendary Smoky Mountain settler "Harmon Teaster", who is Dean's great,great, grandfather.

• Dean graduated from Truman High School in Taylor, Michigan in 1975.
• At 6 years old, Dean Teaster met Burt Reynolds who took an afternoon to talk with him while performing at Ghost Town in the Sky (1963). That genuine time and interest invested by Burt, was what later inspired him to get into acting. Other performers that Dean met at an early age were Dan Blocker, Paul Fix, Tony Dow, Frank McGrath, Clu Gulager, Jon Provost, Veronica Cartwright, Clint Walker, Peter Brown, Darby Hinton, Craig Hill, Donald May, Grant Sullivan.

"Disciples In The Moonlight"

Josh was born and raised in Indiana. A life of storytelling was inevitable when, at 8 years old, he received rave reviews for telling the Christmas story in his grandparents’ basement with his sisters and several Star Wars characters. He started as an actor and developed his skills throughout high school and college. After college he continued performing various roles on the stage and also appeared in several short films and commercials. He soon moved up to the director’s chair for several productions at his old high school to share the joy of acting with students. At this time, he began to cultivate a love for writing. This propelled him to write two novels for young readers along with several short stories and sketches. This background provided a natural segue into film where he is an actor, screenwriter, and producer. He strives to portray characters that connect with audiences and tell stories that give hope to the world.

"Faith Of Angel"

Jasen Wade is best known for his roles of Levi Savage in the film 17 Miracles, 'Bud' Curtis in Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed and Ron Hartley in The Cokeville Miracle. Jasen Wade got his start as a film actor in the short, American Gulag. Other notable roles include The Hoarse Man in the critically acclaimed short The Farm, Derek in the cult following film Osombie, Johnny Dust in Cowboys and Vampires and Michael Muller in Amber Alert. Jasen Wade enjoys being in front of the camera as well as behind it, having worked as the second assistant director and first assistant camera for Murder in the Dark, as well as getting involved as a producer for several projects.
 

Jasen graduated from Southern Utah University in Theatre Arts and Broadcasting. He loves both film and stage acting, having played the leading role of Edgar Allan Poe in 'Nightfall', Charlie Baker in the play 'The Foreigner,' Giles Ralston in 'The Mousetrap' as well as Gideon in 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. In between films, he served as a Wildland Firefighter for the BLM and in his ten years of service, he worked with fire crews throughout the United States.
 

Jasen Wade was born in TorrejÓn de Ardoz, Spain and was raised in Utah. After graduating from high school he lived in Moscow, Russia for two years on a service mission for his Church. It was in Russia where his eyes were opened to the Arts as a viable career. Wade has lived across the country from Los Angeles to New York and now calls Colorado his home. He enjoys an active lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains with his wife Holly Green and their three children.