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where filmmakers, fans, and future legends come together.

Big Damn Films is an independent film production and distribution company based in Mays Landing, New Jersey, co-owned by Michael Jayne and Logan Liskovec. Born from a historic fan project that raised over $117,000 for charity, Big Damn Films stands today as a bold, creator-led indie film studio and distributor.

We believe great stories come from authentic community, fearless creativity, and unstoppable spirit.

Reforged in 2022 by Michael Jayne and Logan Liskovec, Big Damn Films is rooted in the heart of independent filmmaking: genre-defying horror and sci-fi, made with total creative control and released direct to fans.

From original indie horror and sci-fi to groundbreaking documentaries and future franchise dreams, we are building a fan-powered film universe where anything is possible, and everyone belongs.

where filmmakers, fans, and future legends come together.

Whether you're here for our cult classic projects, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive Blu-rays, or to join our growing creative community, you're part of the Big Damn Dream now.

Now on the Road: ARBOR DAY: The Root of Evil

Our flagship project is Arbor Day: The Root of Evil, a practical-effects horror anthology written, directed, and edited by Michael Jayne, with Logan Liskovec starring as the film's central menace, "The Arborist."

The film had its world premiere on April 24, 2026, at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, and is now on a self-distributed theatrical roadshow, four-walling independent cinemas and rallying local fans city by city. Recent stops include Hanover, MD and Orlando, FL, with Fairfax, VA (September 12), New Jersey Horror Con (September 25-27), and Flagstaff Creepy Con (October) still ahead.

For every ticket and every piece of physical media sold, we're planting a tree. Our Mission to 1 Million Trees, run in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, continues the cause-driven model that's defined Big Damn Films from the start.

Big Damn FILMS x Darkstone

Big Damn Films has partnered with Darkstone Entertainment to bring the catalog of legendary underground filmmaker John Johnson (director of the Plan 9 remake and more than 180 films) to a new generation of horror fans. The release slate includes a newly remastered The Jester, The Fright Before Christmas and its sequel, and RIFTERS, John's last completed film, alongside brand-new Darkstone titles.

Stay in the Loop

New episodes of The Big Damn Podcast, co-hosted by Michael and Logan, drop on the 15th of every month, with roadshow recaps, industry talk, and an honest look at where indie film is headed.

What We Stand For

• Authenticity: No corporate nonsense. Just real stories, real creators, real passion.

• Community First: Filmmakers and fans are family, not numbers.

• Creative Freedom: We create across genres, styles, and dreams without limits.

• Transparency: Open doors, open hearts, open books.

• No Award Bait: We make movies for people, not for trophies.

Our Legacy

Big Damn Films made history with Browncoats: Redemption, the 2010 crowd-sourced Firefly fan film that raised over $117,000 for five charities and became the first fan production ever featured in an officially licensed Firefly companion book.

What began as a DBA for a nonprofit fan-film collective was relaunched in 2022 by Michael Jayne and Logan Liskovec as Big Damn Entertainment LLC. Logan's journey came full circle in the process: he started as a background extra in Redemption's finale and is now co-owner of the studio.

Since then, we've grown into a full-scale independent film production and distribution company, producing, acquiring, and releasing stories that make an impact.

Today, Big Damn Films continues to build a future where creators own their dreams, fans fuel the fire, and new legends are born.