Maine's Bigfoot Festival 2026

Mike Familant is a full-time researcher, producer, and investigator from Northwest New Jersey dedicated to tracking Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch or "Big Red Eye") across North America. 

Key Projects and Media

·         "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye": Familant is the lead investigator and producer of this show, which he created in 2016 to provide a more realistic look at Bigfoot expeditions compared to mainstream TV.

·         "Squatchables": A docuseries he produced in 2018 acting as a "Bigfooting 101" guide for beginners.

·         "Sussex County Bigfoot": His YouTube channel where he hosts episodes of his various shows.

·         Library Tours: He travels extensively across the U.S. (from Florida to Maine) hosting live presentations called "The Bigfoot Experience," where he shares gathered evidence and stories from his 14+ years of research. 

Background and Research

·         Origin: He began his research in 2011 after a personal encounter in North Florida involving alleged rock-throwing during a camping trip.

·         Goal: His stated mission is to encourage people to "get off the couch" and explore nature while searching for the truth behind iconic cryptids. 

You can follow his ongoing expeditions on his official website or the In the Shadow of Big Red Eye Facebook page. 

Jason Kenzie is a Canadian photojournalist, filmmaker, and researcher widely known as a "real-life monster hunter". He

specializes in wildlife photography and documenting cryptids, particularly

Sasquatch (Bigfoot). 

Career & Expertise

 Film & Documentaries: Kenzie has directed and produced an extensive series of

investigative documentaries, primarily the Searching for Sasquatch

franchise, which includes over 17 chapters as of 2025. His work is available on

major streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.

Animal Photojournalism: He began his career in event photography before transitioning

into extreme animal photography, capturing exotic and dangerous animals such as

tigers, bears, and giant spiders.

Paranormal Research: Beyond Sasquatch, he explores other urban legends and hauntings

through his Paranormal Adventures series.

Author: Kenzie has published a children’s book series titled The Adventures of Lil' Jay Jay and a comic book, Searching for Sasquatch and the Hidden Treasure of

Bigfoot Valley. 

Recent Projects (2025-2026)

In 2025 and 2026, Kenzie continued expanding his documentary

portfolio with several new releases: ·        

Searching for Sasquatch 17: The Ozark Howler

Searching for Sasquatch 16: Claws of the Dogman        

Paranormal Adventures 4: The Kentucky Haunting

Kenzie is based on the West

Coast of Canada and operates

through his official website, Life Through My Lens, where he shares his photography and documentary updates.