DJ Hupp
Filmmaker • Actor • Comedian • Writer
DJ is based in Portland, Oregon. His comedic takes on Shakespeare, JFK's assassination, and everything in between have found an audience of fans who appreciate a good story told a little differently.
Creative Projects
DJ is the creative mind behind several innovative digital projects that blend humor with accessibility and social commentary.
BardSubs.com offers modern, accessible subtitles for films based on Shakespeare's works, making the Bard's timeless stories understandable to 21st century audiences. What started as a personal project has grown into a valuable educational resource used by teachers and Shakespeare enthusiasts worldwide.
Film & Editing
Beyond his comedic shorts, DJ has edited some projects that have taken on a life of their own in pop culture.
He worked with James Nguyen, creator of the famously notorious Birdemic, editing his film Julie and Jack. The film was so bad, it is featured on RiffTrax, cementing its place in cult cinema history.
DJ also created AI: The Kubrick Edit, a fan edit of Spielberg's AI that developed a dedicated cult following. This project stands as one of the earliest and most influential examples of fan-edited films, demonstrating how creative re-editing can offer new perspectives on existing works.
Literary Work
The Patsy
An Alternate History Thriller
DJ has recently completed his debut novel, a gripping alternate history thriller exploring what might have happened if John F. Kennedy had lived to serve a second term—only to lead the nation into nuclear war. The story follows a man inhabiting Lee Harvey Oswald's consciousness as part of a desperate mission to alter the course of history.
Get It NowMy Town
Jake Holloway grew up in Summerville Heights. It was his town. Then Abbie moved in next door, and his world changed. Now the Dirt Bike Bandits are terrorizing the neighborhood—and Jake's world is about to change again.
Coming Soon