# Dead Dawn

Horror Comedy Feature Film. Shaun of the Dead meets Fargo meets Good Time.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/deaddawn
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:130508
- Last updated: 2026-06-03T23:54:30Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-04T15:57:01Z

## Quick facts
- LaBorde's last horror/comedy, You Might Be The Killer has returned $2.3M on a $1.1M budget to date
- 2 more of LaBorde's recent films include •$500K return from $300K •$550K return from $350K
- Director Aaron Jay Rome won Best Director at the Madrid International Film Festival for End Trip.
- Cinematographer Thomas Simon has shot for companies like Louis Vuitton, Estee Lauder, and Jaguar.
- The cast has appeared in leading roles in major TV and Film, garnering a global fanbase.
- Film genre meticulously crafted for maximum sales potential.
- The team has a proven track record of more than 20 internationally distributed feature films.
- The producing team owns 90% of the necessary locations, assets, and gear. Budget goes on screen.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:80203: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
$500K worth of camera package, props, and locations owned; prioritizing funds for talent over gearQualifies for 30%-40% tax credits in Louisiana, which could recoup approximately 1/3 of budget prior to distribution, or add to usable fundsRecognizable cast increases chances of larger distribution dealsGenre-bending mix of Horror, Comedy and Suspense adds to festival potential and make for demonstrably higher sales potentialProducers have direct relationships with major distributors

## Team
- AJ Rome (Writer | Director | Producer)
- Isaiah LaBorde (Producer | Co-Writer)
- MacKenzie Mauzy (Producer | Lead Actress)