Matt Zane Finds Support In Ongoing Wayne Static Documentary Dispute

The ongoing dispute surrounding filmmaker Matt Zane’s unauthorised documentary about Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static has taken a new turn, with public support now emerging from someone who was close to the couple.

Zane has faced sustained criticism from both the Static and Wray families since announcing the project, including cease and desist notices calling for the film to be abandoned.

However, that opposition has now been countered by a statement from Jay’e Jones, a former roommate of Tera Wray, who says she is speaking out to honour what she believes were the couple’s clearly stated wishes.

On Thursday, December 18, Zane shared Jones’ statement publicly.

“I am only sharing the following because I feel a responsibility to honor the wishes of my friends Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static,” Jones wrote.

According to Jones, she spent significant time with Wayne and Tera during the final years of their lives and says the idea of a documentary was not casual or speculative.

“They expressed how excited they were about creating a documentary about their lives together, with their close friend Matt Zane… They chose HIM. This wasn’t a casual or fleeting idea.”

Jones claims that following Wayne Static’s death in 2014, Wray became even more committed to preserving material intended for the documentary, including music and personal recordings. She says Wray was deliberate in making sure Jones knew where those materials were kept and who was meant to tell their story.

“I did however, take that responsibility VERY seriously, especially after her suicide, which was insanely alarming and traumatic for me.”

Jones also states that after Wray’s death in 2016, she handed over Wayne Static’s materials to his parents at their request and informed them of the documentary plans involving Zane.

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Years later, Jones agreed to take part in an earlier documentary project, believing she was fulfilling Wayne and Tera’s intentions, she says she was shocked to learn that Zane had been removed from that project and that the story was being reshaped without him.

“Wayne and Tera wanted Matt Zane to tell their story,” she wrote. “Matt’s new documentary is the only project that reflects their original intention.”

Despite this endorsement, both families continue to oppose Zane’s film, Zane has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the documentary, stating it will include six unreleased songs featuring Wayne Static with the campaign reaching its initial $3,000 goal.

Jones maintains her statement is not about allegiance.

“This isn’t about choosing sides,” she wrote. “It’s about respecting Wayne and Tera’s wishes.”

As the situation continues to unfold, the divide between personal testimony and family opposition remains unresolved, leaving questions around legacy, ownership, and who ultimately has the right to tell this story.