Michael Jayne

Director · Writer · Cast

Michael Jayne is a writer, director, and producer known for his work in independent and genre film. He is the co-owner of the production and distribution company Big Damn Films, which develops, produces, and releases bold independent films for passionate audiences. Previously credited as Michael C. Dougherty, Michael gained recognition for the fan-favorite sci-fi feature Browncoats: Redemption (2010) and the long-gestating zombie-comedy project Z*Con, including its 2013 proof-of-concept short film. He went on to produce projects such as the indie feature Nowhere Alaska (2020), the genre-bending You're F@#K'n Dead! (2016), and the podcast series The Hero Maker Podcast (2022), as well as serve as co-producer on Ninjas vs. Monsters (2012). Michael continues to expand his producing slate with new, creator-driven stories, including serving as an associate producer on the upcoming sci-fi feature Rifters (2025) and producing the bold indie horror anthology Arbor Day: The Root of Evil (2026). Based in the Hamilton, New Jersey area, he is actively developing original projects and collaborating with filmmakers to bring fresh, inventive voices to podcasts, film and television.