About DJ Hupp
Filmmaker • Actor • Comedian
Based in Portland, Oregon, DJ Hupp brings a fresh, witty perspective to the world of film and satire, creating content that entertains while making you think.
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.
HuppingtonFōst.com is DJ's satirical news site in the vein of The Onion, offering sharp, thought-provoking commentary on current events through humor and wit.
Analysis Paralysis is DJ's sketch comedy troupe, where he continues to develop his reputation for clever, intelligent humor that challenges audiences while entertaining them.
Film & Editing
DJ's work in film spans from collaboration with cult filmmakers to pioneering fan editing techniques that have influenced the broader filmmaking community.
He worked with James Nguyen, creator of the famously notorious Birdemic, editing his film Julie and Jack. The film's unique qualities led to it being 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.