Pre-Production Starting July 2021, Tentatively Releasing Fall 2022
Writer(s): Andrew Peterson, Keith Lango, Jacob Roman, Kenny Ryan
Director(s): Tom Owens
Producer(s): April Lawrence, J. Chris Wall
Starring: TBA
Plot Synopsis: This animated series is based on the bestselling novels by Andrew Peterson. For twelve-year-old Janner Igiby, life in Glipwood is anything but adventurous. His only escape is the stories he reads at Books and Crannies. Janner’s dream of adventure becomes a perilous reality when his sister, Leeli, stumbles into a Fang of Dang and his little brother, Kalmar, finds a mysterious map that may lead to the powerful Jewels of Anniera.
Producer(s): Cindy Bond, Simon Swart, Wayne Fitzjohn, Michael Scott, David A.R. White, Brittany Yost, Roma Downey, Francine Rivers
Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Abigail Cowen, Nina Dobrev, Famke Janssen, Tom Lewis, Eric Dane, more TBA
Plot summary: Based on Rivers’ bestselling novel, the story takes place against the romantic backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850. The story centers on Angel, who was sold into prostitution as a child. She has survived through hatred and self-loathing until she meets Michael Hosea and discovers there is no brokenness that love can’t heal.
Writer(s): Matt Chastain, Meredith Johnson, Jarod O’Flaherty, Alan Tregoning, Micheal Willbanks
Director(s): Jarod O’Flaherty
Producer(s): Jarod O’Flaherty, William Carroll, William Curtis, Corey Cannon, Abby Wilkie, Micheal Willbanks, Michael Dennis, Candace Collier, Katherine Johnson, Kat Steffens, Nene Nwoko
Starring: Todd Terry, Peggy Schott, Emma Elle Roberts, Steve Mokate, Matt Holmes, Ben Davies, Venus Monique, T.C. Stallings, Cameron Arnett, Andrew Cheney, + more
Plot Synopsis: Vindication is an episodic faith-based crime-drama series that follows the small-town investigative work of Detective Travis.
Producer(s): Brent Ryan Green, Ben Laurro, Kim Percival, Michael Scott, David A. R. White, Anna Zielinski
Starring: David A. R. White, William Forsythe, Isaiah Washington, Antonio Sabato Jr., Jeanine Pirro, Amanda Jaros, Paul Kwo, Francesa Battistelli, Matt Anspach, Marco Khan, Benjamin A. Onyango, Hadeel Sittu, Deborah Tucker, Lena Harmon, Anna Zielinski, Vincent De Paul, Nancy Harding, Gary Galone, Christian Stokes, Dani Oliveros, Leticia Robles, Grayson Palumbo, Benét Embry, Tatum Hatfield, Victor Caballero
Plot Synopsis: When an evil government official inspects a homeschooling family and tries to shut down the home learning operation, Pastor Dave (along with some lawyers) is ready to take the fight to highest court in the land! Liberty and religious freedom (as well as PureFlix’s future finances) are on the line, so there’s a lot resting on this fictional court drama that will inevitably feature a Fox News anchor. Will PureFlix be able to successfully use the fourth installment of a half-baked franchise to revitalize their business model?
Starring: Tobin Bell, Jason Mac, Rebeca Robles, Gregory Alan Williams, Michael Aaron Milligan, Isaiah Stratton, Kurt Yue, Josh Henry
Plot Synopsis:A Father’s Legacy is an inspirational story that touches on family, redemption and loyalty as it follows a young man on the run after an armed robbery. Hiding from the law, he sets out to find the father he never knew. Venturing further away from the city streets, he finds himself at the secluded home of a stranger. As the days pass and the secrets about their past are revealed, they learn that they might not have been looking for each other…but they may have been brought together for a reason.
When Travis Fox returns from war, the trauma of combat still haunts him, especially the death of his Christian friend. Nonetheless, Travis has sworn off Christianity altogether, wanting to move on with his life. However, the past won’t leave him alone, and new complications with Travis’ family don’t help matters. Will he ever be able to find peace?
Production Quality (2 points)
In keeping with most Christian productions that have come out since 2018, My Brother’s Keeper is mostly professional. Video quality, camera work, and audio are all in line with industry standards. For the most part, sets, locations, and props are acceptable although they sometimes don’t adequately represent what they’re supposed to portray. The biggest concern in this section is the choppy editing as some scenes cut and transition in awkward ways. Thus, this portion of the film receive a slightly above-average score.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
Throughout this narrative, the conversations and scenes come off as overly staged and unnatural, such as the forceful dialogue and messaging (including overt sermonizing) that leaves nothing to chance. These problems are only complicated by the many subplots that are juggled, which causes the story to lack focus. As a result, every character is a one-dimensional representation of an issue rather than an actual person. Despite potentially good PTSD flashbacks, these experiences are a bit overwrought instead of providing opportunities for the audience to connect with the character. Elsewhere, events in the narrative happen just because the writers want them to, and this extreme level of convenience causes the plot of aimlessly meander through a sea of empty platitudes and disorganized ideas. It goes without saying that there are also some very questionable portrayals of dual relationships and counseling ethics. In the end, there’s unfortunately no potential in this story, leading to zero points.
Acting Quality (1 point)
Despite acceptable line delivery, the emotions in this movie’s performances are very over-the-top. This is evidenced by lots of yelling and screaming, and it’s generally hard to believe that the cast members care about what they’re doing. Many of their performances are robotic and practiced although there are some bright spots. In the end, due to the errors, only a small score is warranted here.
Conclusion
My Brother’s Keeper is essentially another Christian issue screenplay, this time focusing on PTSD. Normally, this would be a good idea, but adequate research and firsthand accounts are needed to keep mental health portrayals realistic. There are many complex factors to consider, so crowding out this concept with subpar content isn’t the way to go. Unfortunately, this film is unable to connect with the audience, which likely means that it will be forgotten in a few weeks.
Writer(s): Daniel McCaulley, David McCaulley, Matthew McCaulley
Director(s): Matthew McCaulley
Producer(s): Michael Burkenbine, Bradford Haynes, Sarah Hogan, Meggie Jenny, Patty Mark, Matthew McCaulley, Rita Mcpherson, Kelly Prater, Carmelo Angel Ruiz, Aaron Stockton
Starring: Cameron Arnett, Sharonne Lanier, Stelio Savante, Zach Sale, Leanne Johnson, Stephanie Peterson, Mike R. Tinker, Bradford Haynes, Kalyn Wood, Cory Kays, Bria Gibbons
Plot Synopsis: Mitch Jennings is an aging, addiction-riddled baseball player at the end of his career. However, Jennings has a life-altering encounter when he crosses paths with a trafficked girl.
Producer(s): Brian Espinosa, Ross Kagan Marks, Mark Medoff, Edward James Olmos, George Lopez, Joe S. Bullock, William Blaylock, David Dirks, Keagan Karnes
Starring: Edward James Olmos, George Lopez, Kathleen Quinlan, Jessica Medoff, Johnathan McClain, Billy Boyd, Christopher McDonald, Tami Lee Santimyer, Brennin Hunt, Gregory Nye, Melissa Chambers, Terry Gannon, Jackelyn Viera Iloff, Shaun Weaver, Ross Kagan Marks
Plot Synopsis: Sixty-five-year-old Joe Amable-Amo is a bank executive and former amateur golfer struggling with his faith after an unexpected tragedy. Faced with doubts about himself, his purpose, and his belief in God, Joe is stunned when God tells him that he’s been chosen to inspire the world and play in a world championship golf tournament. Guided by God’s eccentric personal messenger, Herb, Joe learns that the seemingly impossible is possible…through faith, family, and second chances.
Producer(s): Mike Lindell, Stephen Baldwin, Wes Halula, Andrea Kaufman, John McGalliard, Beverley Mitchell, Ryan O’Quinn, Thor Ramsey, Joth Riggs, Christopher Shawn Shaw
Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Thor Ramsey, Michael Monks, Donald Faison, Joey Fatone, Billy Baldwin, Chynna Phillips, Mike Lindell, William Baldwin, Erin Cahill, Isabella Hofmann, Chynna Phillips, Tessie Santiago, Ryan O’Quinn, Andriana Manfredi, Bob Sáenz, Bridget Albaugh, Wes Haula, Todd Wilkerson, Ricky Titus-Lam, Clancy McCartney
Plot Synopsis: A heartfelt and laugh-out-loud faith-based comedy film, Church People is the story of real people with real struggles and their unique paths to discovering what faith in Jesus is all about. It all starts when “America’s youth pastor,” Guy Sides, realizes he’s stuck in the megachurch marketing machine and wants to find his passion again. But when Guy attempts to get back to the heart of ministry, he is thrust into the throes of dissuading his zany church leadership from performing a strange and potentially blasphemous stunt for the upcoming Easter service while navigating his own personal problems. Church People exposes the wacky heights some people will go in the evangelical subculture while revealing God’s out-of-this-world grace through a poignantly redemptive climax.
Producer(s): Nicholas DiBella, James Pavone, Kevin Crego, Robert Bell
Starring: TBA
Plot Synopsis:Stay True is an inspirational drama about a twelve-year-old boy named Jaylen Percy who strikes up an unlikely alliance with Miles Garrett, a forty-year-old journeyman guitarist. Miles runs a music store and café called the Rock-n-Soul with his on-again off-again girlfriend Eden. The place has a long history but now struggles due to the changing times in the hard-edged neighborhood where it resides. It’s at the Rock-n-Soul, however, where Jaylen finds refuge from the desolation and urban blight of the surrounding streets. His mother, an aspiring songwriter and guitarist herself, died several years ago and Jaylen secretly longs to hold on to her through music. With Eden’s help, he purchases a used guitar with money earned by selling some of his mom’s old vinyl albums, and he tries to teach himself how to play. At first Miles looks at the young man lingering in the store as an annoyance, but after he sees Jaylen’s determination to learn, he starts to offer some guidance. Through teaching Jaylen, Miles begins to discover a new purpose that reinvigorates his passion for music, something that’s been missing for years. But he soon learns that Jaylen’s life is extremely complex as the boy lives in a parentless home and is being raised by his Uncle Taye, a young man in his early twenties who was once deeply involved in gang life but now works diligently to provide a good foundation for his nephew. But as much as Taye attempts to keep things on track for Jaylen, violent elements from his former life continue to come back to haunt him. Soon Jaylen finds himself caught in conflicts that are much bigger than a young boy should have to deal with but are unfortunately all too common in the world in which he lives. At the same time, Miles finds his role suddenly much more than music tutor. He has never been very successful at taking care of himself let alone trying to protect a young man who is facing many formidable life challenges.
Producer(s): Nicholas DiBella, Sophia Harvey, James Pavone
Starring: Andrea Figliomeni, Winter Andrews, Nicolette Hart, Emma Jessop, Tyler Aser, Michael Pavone, David Andreatta, J. Simmons, Danny Hoskins, Tina Chapman DeCosta, Kayla MacKenzie Stern
Plot Synopsis:The Mystery of Her is the story of Ali Spencer, a beautiful and popular teenager on the cusp of an amazing future. She’s at the top of her game as president of the student council, captain of the soccer team, girlfriend to the hottest guy in school, and best friends with the tight-knit group of “it” girls who define the school’s social hierarchy. Through the guidance of her ultra successful event-planner mom, Ali maintains top grades and recently was offered a full scholarship to Brown University. All is going exactly as planned until a car accident strips her of her memory, her identity, and potentially her future.
Currently in pre-production from LightWorkers Media
Writer(s): Brian Egeston
Director(s): Sean McNamara
Producer(s): Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford
Starring: Dennis Quaid
Plot Synopsis: After a small-town pilot dies unexpectedly while flying the plane, passenger Doug White is forced to land the plane safely in order to save his entire family. Based on an astonishing true story, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man’s harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.
Producer(s): Alan Powell, Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, Tameron Hedge, Roman White
Cast: Sherri Shepherd, Bailee Madison, Kevin Quinn, David Koechner, Jahbril Cook, Iain Tucker, Kat Conner Sterling
Plot summary: With nowhere left to go, Will Hawkins finds himself at camp for the first time. His instinct is to run, but he finds a friend, a father figure and even a girl who awakens his heart. Most of all, he finally finds a home.
In Theaters September 2021; On Demand December 21, 2020
Writer(s): Timothy Chey
Director(s): Timothy Chey
Producer(s): Timothy Chey
Starring: ???
Plot Synopsis: In the film, the Antichrist is peppered with stark questions including instant death squads, media domination, John MacArthur, the ACLU, Netflix, the Democrats, Mike Pence, mass shootings, 911, Saudi Arabia, and even Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The movie is also a no-holds bar look at the lukewarm church.
Writer(s): Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Jon Gunn, Scott LeRette, Susy Flory
Director(s): Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Jon Gunn
Producer(s): Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Jerilyn Esquibel, Kevin Downes, Peter Facinelli, Meredith Wieck, Chelsea Kujawa
Starring: Zachary Levi, Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, Patricia Heaton
Plot Synopsis: “The Unbreakable Boy” centers on a teenager with autism who also has a rare brittle bone disease. Described as “told in the charmingly unpredictable voice” of the teen, the film is billed as “a funny and inspiring true story of a young couple stumbling through parenthood, who find constant inspiration from the joy and optimism of their spectacularly unique son.” The film also is described as in “the spirit of ‘Wonder’ and ‘Peanut Butter Falcon,’ with a dash of ‘JoJo Rabbit.'” It will be based on the true story of Iowan Austin LeRette, whose father, Scott, candidly chronicled his son’s life, struggles and faith in God in the book “The Unbreakable Boy,” co-written with New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory.
Coming to theaters March 19, 2021 from Manns/Mackie studios
Writer(s): Ty Manns
Director(s): Kevan Otto
Producer(s): Robert C. Bigelow, Troy Duhon, Joel M. Gonzales, Robert Katz, Bishop Charles Mackie, Ty Manns, Pat Mathews, Brandon Riley
Starring: Joey Lawrence, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Robert Ri’chard, Gregory Alan Williams, T. C. Stallings, Shannen Fields, Blue Kimble, Karen Valero, Jeff Rose, Ty Manns, Derrick Gilliam, Stephanie Katz, Delone Manns, Nate Jones, Justin Clark, Roz Williams, Amberiell Hudson, Jermal Martin
Plot Synopsis: Travis Fox is a returning veteran struggling with PTSD and his faith in God.
Starring: Aaron Mees, Jessica Lynch, Timothy Goodwin, Sierra Foley
Plot Synopsis: In this faith-based Western, no man can escape God’s Wrath. Twelve men come together to revenge their friend’s death but on their journey…will they find Redemption or Death?
Producer(s): Andrea Polnaszek, Alexandra Boylan, Meredith Riley Stewart
Cast: Meredith Riley Stewart
Plot summary: Four estranged siblings, return home following the death of their mother, for the spreading of her ashes. When they get there, they find that she has hidden the deed somewhere on the property, and the first one to find it inherits everything.
Plot Synopsis: Based on the best-selling, highly acclaimed classic novel by John Bunyan, the film is about a man who goes to hell and back, finding redemption in the end.
Plot summary: Following an automobile accident in which his wife was killed, Dr. David Burrows is called to heaven to fight in spiritual warfare against Satan and his demons to win back his wife’s lost soul. He must learn to fly, put on spiritual armor and fight in hand-to-hand combat against Satan’s army. Along the way, he must learn who he can trust, how to forgive and how to have complete faith in himself and God.
Producer(s): Daniel Roebuck, Tammy Roebuck, Samantha Edwards, Davie Cabral
Cast: Daniel Roebuck, Sean Whalen, Timothy E. Goodwin, Duane Whitaker, Joe Estevez, Wyatt Root, Harri James, Ashley Berman, Marsha Dietlein
Plot summary: A comedy about Sister Kathy, a Nun with a sense of humor and purpose, who finds an angry loner in need of redemption and leads him to his atonement by conning him into creating a football team for her All-Boys Catholic School.
Plot summary: Based on the true story of the betrayal of the last queen of Hawaii and her incredible faith and courage that inspired the world. It’s a sequel to The Islands.
Producer(s): Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Kurt Warner, Brenda Warner, Mark Ciardi, Kevin Downes
Starring: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Dennis Quaid, Virginia Madsen, Ser’Darius Blain, Adam Baldwin, Bruce McGill, Danny Vinson, Chance Kelly, Hayden Zaller
Plot Synopsis: This film tells the true story of how Kurt Warner went from a grocery store employee to becoming a star NFL quarterback. The plot is based on Warner’s memoir, All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football and the First Miracle Season.
Writer(s): Ken Blanchard, Wally Armstrong, Rick Eldridge, Jimmy Hager, Randall Eldridge, Roland Eldridge
Director(s): Stephan Schultze
Producer(s): Rick Eldridge
Cast: Pat Boone, Eric Close, Tanya Christiansen, Charmin Lee, Tom Lehman
Plot summary: THE MULLIGAN follows the life of a successful international businessman, Paul McAllister, whose personal life is falling apart. While playing in a pro-am charity golf tournament sponsored by his company, Paul has a complete meltdown. With the introduction of a mysterious character known as “The Old Pro,” Paul receives the inspiration he needs to reverse his downward spiral and experience his own personal “do-over” which is much more about his life than his golf game.
E: Be still, my heart, I’m hardly breathing. He’s such a tall dark strong and handsome brute Mountie! E: I like looking at stars Him: Well that’s funny because I do too!
Airing on the Hallmark Channel Channel February 23, 2020
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Kevan Smith, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr.
Producer(s): Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Alfonso H. Moreno, Neill Fearnley, Eric Jarboe, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Jimmy Townsend, Annie Brunner, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart, Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, Amanda Phillips Atkins, Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm
Starring: Erin Krakow, Lori Loughlin, Lori Loughlin’s replacement/memory (Kellie Martin?), Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Mark Humphrey, Erica Carroll, Carter Ryan Evancic, Eva Bourne, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Rob Estes, Jocelyn Hudon, Morgan Kohan, Aren Bucholz, Martin Cummins
Plot Synopsis: From the ashes of Jack’s death and Lori Loughlin’s Abigail’s departure comes new blossoms of romance – for literally every character. Elizabeth struggles to choose a new husband from the two lookalike bachelors in town…oops, three, I forgot about Gowan. Gowan is pursuing his on-again off-again relationship with his alter ego Mr. Nice Guy. Abigail’s daughter-in-law will likely be planning her wedding to that generic doofus whose name escapes me. Doctor White and Nurse Blonde are finally ‘secretly’ engaged and planning their ‘secret’ wedding. Rosemary and Elizabeth’s friendship is on tenterhooks as Elizabeth juggles being a MOM, a TEACHER, and the heart of the show. Lllllllllleeeee is trying his hardest to fill Jack’s large shoes by having important conversations with Bill, but he struggles with being everyone’s confidant. Will petty fantasy love and friendship survive all these first-world problems? Most importantly, will Elizabeth get married again, and who is the new Abigail?
Cast: Brooklyn Wittmer, Cory Kays, Anita Cordell, Joel C. Hunter, Samuel Morales, Josh Morales, Luis Morales, Jenny Porrata, Rasheda Issac, Ariana Ruckle, Dominick LaBlanca, Jason Barbeck, Ariel Kelly, Melissa Pagan, Creisson Soni, Raymond Pozo, Tony Russilo, Halyn Rose, Courtney Dawn
Plot summary: This film follow Adriana, a human trafficking survivor, as she escapes her captors and begins a harrowing journey of survival as she navigates the road to recovery and healing.
Producer(s): Benjamin M. Jones, Margaret B. Jones, Douglas James Vail
Cast: Cazzey Cereghino, Sabastian Neudeck, Virginia Tucker, January Loomis, Trace Carper
Plot summary: Peace River is the story of a young, modern, champion rodeo cowboy and Special Ops soldier who is crushed by war and personal loss and must draw on the cowboy way and a profound faith in Christ to recover the will to live and love of his life.
Writers: Karen Kingsbury, Christina De Leon, Marilyn Fu, Olumide Odebunmi
Directors: Rachel Feldman
Producers: Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, Will Packer, Christopher Boyd, Brendan Bragg, Rick Christian, Ashlee Cohen, Karen Kingsbury, Kevin Mann, Dominic Ottersbach,
Starring: Trevor Donovan, Ali Cobrin, Brandon Hirsch, Taylour Paige, Roma Downey, Kai Caster, Ted McGinley, Masey McLain, Cassidy Gifford, Damien Leake, Asher Morrissette, Josh Plasse, Sheila Cutchlow, Victor Rodriguez, Jaime Primak Sullivan, Jake Allyn, Orel De La Mota, Emily Peterson
Plot Synopsis: This series is currently slated for 36 episodes that are based on Karen Kingsbury’s famous Baxter family book series that chronicles the trials and tribulations of a large family with six adult children.
Writer(s): Paul Munger, Sheila Munger, D. B. Hansen, Elizabeth E. Hansen
Director(s): Paul Munger
Producer(s): Paul Munger, Sheila Munger
Starring: Ashley Bratcher, Joseph Gray, Kendra Carelli, Brett Varvel, Kate MacCallum, Ella Dane Morgan, Bill Barrett, Sheilah Munger, Martin Peña, Giselle Torres, Chandler Macocha, Sterling Hurst, Mimi Sagadin, Jeannie Garcia, Joe Bunner, Rusty Martin Sr.?, Rusty Martin Jr.?
Plot Synopsis: Two expectant couples that are best friends face crushing upheavals in their lives which force them to make life-altering choices.
Cast: Jason Castro, Heidi Montag, Donny Boaz, Morgan Roberts, Geraldo Davila, Lamar Usher, Ilsa Levine, Cesar D’La Torre, Jacob Hashem, Jonny Rey Diaz
Plot summary: Ram Goldstein and the greatest minds across the world are employed to create a matter transfer machine. But the Institute is really a covert organization funded by Extremists. Ram accidentally stumbles upon the secret agenda, but the same day, he succeeds in transferring matter and accidentally creates the world’s first time machine. Ram refuses to share the code so the extremists kill Ram’s parents and threatens to torture his friends. Ram gives in and agrees to build the time machine. As soon as it is finished, Extremists sends a group of assassins on the ultimate Jihad by killing Jesus and his disciples before his resurrection. Ram along with his genius team; commandeer the time machine and race back in time in an attempt to change time back before it rewrites itself. They fail to change the assassination of Jesus and must return to the future were they are killed, but not before they warn their original selves in the previous timeline. Now the original Ram and his team must transfer to back 33 A.D., to kill the assassins, save Jesus and restore the timeline.
Filming Fall 2020 and Winter 2021; releasing Spring 2021
Writer(s): Ryan Swanson, Tyler Thompson, Dallas Jenkins, Kurt Gebhards
Director(s): Dallas Jenkins, Adam Drake, Mitch Hudson
Producer(s): Chad Gunderson, Justin Tolley, Derral Eves, Ricky Ray Butler, Earl Seals, Matthew Faraci, Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson
Starring: Jonathan Roumie, Shahar Issac, Paras Patel, Noah James, Elizabeth Tabish, George Xanthis, Abe Martell, Giavani Cairo, Jordan Walker Ross, Joey Vahedi, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Vanessa Benavente, Brandon Potter, Kirk B. R. Woller, Lara Silva, Kenneisha Thompson, Vanessa DeSilvio, Maz Siam, Shaan Sharma, Ivan Jasso, Amber Shana Williams, Noé de la Garza, Yoshi Barrigas, Austin Alleman, Joseph Campbell, Alaa Safi, Nene Nwoko, Elijah Alexander, David Amito, Josh Zagoren, Luke Dimyan, Charan Prabhakar, Aalok Mehta, Anne Beyer
Plot Synopsis: Season 2 of the groundbreaking new series follows Jesus and His disciples during his earthly ministry outside of Capernaum. The season overall focuses on group dynamics between the disciples and introduces at least two more key characters. Jesus and His followers encounter both love and hatred as a result of their newfound popularity.
***CONFIRMED SPOILERS BELOW***
Overarching Season Themes: People finding their place in Jesus’ earthly ministry and the group dynamics of the disciples
Returning Characters: Jesus, Simon, Andrew, Mary Magdalene, Matthew, John son of Zebedee, Big James, Little James, Thaddeus, Mary the mother of Jesus, Thomas, Ramah, Eden, Photina, Neriah, Shmuel, Yussif, Tamar, The First Paralytic, Quintus, Gaius, Rivka, John the Baptizer, Barnaby, Shula
New Characters: Philip, Nathanael, Simon the Zealot, Melech, Rebecca, Chedva, Gershon, Nedim, Kaphni, Yanni, Atticus
Episode 1, Thunder: Jesus and His current disciples enter Samaria and meet up with Thomas and Ramah. Jesus preaches to the people about the parable of the lost sheep, and many believe in Him. Rama’s father Kaphni, after talking to Jesus, gives his daughter permission to travel with the group. After introducing them to everyone in town, Photina invites the whole group over for dinner, but her husband, Neriah, doesn’t know what to think about this. Jesus and His disciples stay at an inn for the night, and they spend several days in Samaria. The Sons of Thunder (John and Big James), after tilling some soil for a disabled farmer, are mistreated by some of the townspeople, who throw rocks at them for being Jews. After being spit on, John and Big James demand that Jesus let them call down fire on the Samaritans, but Jesus tells them that their work is for future generations. Elsewhere, Thomas takes issue with Matthew being in the group due to Matthew’s former tax collection work. Simon and Matthew continue to feud with each other.
Episode 2, I Saw You: Matthew begins to find his place among the disciples, despite the fact that some of them don’t like him. Philip and Nathanael are introduced as characters since John the Baptist refers Philip to Jesus, which prompts Philip to talk to Nathanael about the new Rabbi. Nathanael, an architect, has just gone through a career failure and is skeptical of Jesus. This career failure is related to a building collapsing, and Nathanael believes it’s due to his overconfidence. By the episode’s conclusion, Philip brings Nathanael to Jesus, Who invites them to follow Him.
Episode 3, Matthew 4:24: Based on its titular verse, this bottle episode depicts the current disciples taking turns helping Jesus with the many who are coming for healing. Many of the disciples are tired from their journey and previous work, so as they rest, they discuss what has been happening in the past few weeks. Mary the mother of Jesus joins the group at the beginning of the episode. Mary the mother offers unique insights of her perspective on the situation.
Episode 4, The Perfect Opportunity: This episode includes some type of mid-season cliffhanger where success is within the grasp of the characters yet also far away. It presents a well-known Bible story in a fresh way and somehow involves a wedding and the Healing at the Pool of Bethesda. The episode begins with a montage of scenes depicting a character’s early life, possibly that of the paralytic by the pool. The paralytic is friends with Simon the Zealot. At some point, Simon the Zealot is tasked with assassinating Atticus but is distracted by his friend’s sudden ability to walk. Sometime during this episode, some of the characters enter Jerusalem. Either in this episode or after it, Jesus heals a man with a shriveled hand in a synagogue, which draws the ire of Yanni and other Pharisees, who plan what they will do about Jesus.
Episode 5, Spirit: A character goes to a place of ill repute, which may have something to do with Mary Magdalene facing someone from her dark past. At some point, not necessarily in this episode, Jesus and John the Baptist have a long conversation about Jesus’ future ministry. Also, not necessarily in this episode, Shmuel and Yanni begin looking for Jesus by interviewing people in various areas. Yussif also begins looking for Jesus but does so in more covert ways and not necessarily in this episode.
Episode 6, Unlawful: Matthew and Simon son of Jonah search for Mary Magdalene in Jericho. On the Sabbath, Jesus heals a man with a shriveled hand in a synagogue. Also on the Sabbath, the disciple group picks heads of grain to eat, possibly to deal with a food shortage. John the Baptizer is taken into Roman custody.
Episode 7, Reckoning: If Jesus and His current disciples return to Capernaum by this time, He will have encounters with Quintus and Gaius. In this episode, it seems like, for some reason, that the disciples are split up into pairs of two each. Andrew and Philip try to stop Tamar and the first paralytic from preaching about Jesus. Yussif is somehow involved in this. At some point, not necessarily in this episode, Jesus gives Matthew the text of the Sermon on the Mount before Jesus delivers the sermon in person. Shmuel and Yanni go to a wailing wall in the city of Tiberias.
Episode 8, Beyond Mountains: This episode focuses on a big moment that takes Jesus’ earthly ministry to a new level. It presents a well-known Bible story in a fresh way and very likely involves the Sermon on the Mount. Also, a character wonders if there’s more to life than what he’s currently experiencing. The disciples are struggling with forgiveness and other painful events that have happened throughout the season. Nathanael and Thaddeus construct a stage for Jesus to deliver the Sermon on the Mount from. Eden and Tamar are present at the Sermon on the Mount.
Writer(s): Justine Juel Gillmer, Agatha Dominik, Stuart Hazeldine, Rachel Long, Brian Pittman
Director(s): Stuart Hazeldine
Producer(s): Christopher Lemole, Jeff Most, Ewa Puszczynska, Jeff Rice, Jaron Varsano, Gal Gadot, Gareth Wiley, Tim Zajaros, Marc Platt
Cast: Gal Gadot, more TBA
Plot Summary: This film tells the true story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who also headed the children’s section of Żegota, the Polish Council to Aid Jews. Sendler used her role to enter the Warsaw Ghetto — created by Nazi Germany for the city’s Jewish population — and helped children escape.
Plot Synopsis: During Noah’s time, the Bible speaks of a time of great violence and Godless behavior on the earth. The Lord destroyed the entire earth through the flood, but spared Noah and his family due to Noah’s righteousness. This film will focus on the total devastation from the worldwide flood.
Cast: Stephen A. Elkins, Ashley Bratcher, Alex Ryan Brown, Nick Caldwell, David Dittmeier, Amanda Joy Erickson, Andrew Flagg, Jeremy Gauna, Eddie T. Gomez, Jourin Hannah, Micah Lynn Hanson, Ryan T. Johnson, Wayne Matychuk, Willie Mellina, Nathan D. Myers, Jeff Pearson, Darrell Philip, Sophie Proctor, William Row, Nicolas Shook, Todd Terry, Kevin Toy, Colton Vaughn, Kimberly Gail Williams, Tim Ross, Richard Swingle, Michael W. Smith
Plot summary: Follows the trajectory of George Washington as a boy and a young man as he develops his relationships and ideals.
Starring: Corbin Bernsen, Ashley Bratcher, Joel DeVisser, John Smoltz, Isabella Zentkovitch, more TBA
Plot Synopsis: Game Changer follows the best, richest, and possibly most self-centered quarterback in the pro’s as he’s forced to coach an inner-city little league baseball team. A hilarious comedy for all ages that showcases how our lives are better if we live to help people around us.
Producer(s): Patrick Johnston, Elizabeth Johnston, Paul Munger, Brian Bosworth, Kevin Sorbo, Eric Jellison, Tim Schmidt, Doug Yeary, Betty Yeary
Starring: Kevin Sorbo, Eric Roberts, Brian Bosworth, Mollee Gray, Jenn Gotzon, Julia Denton, Kevin Wayne, Ian Lauer, Blake Burt, Josh Murray, Kiera Strauss, Brian Friday, Marisa Hampton, Tyler Sanders, David Benham, Jason Benham, Tim Schmidt, Nicole C. Mullen, Rusty Thomas, Nico Zahniser, Jesse Boone, Jonathan Bocinsky
Plot Synopsis: When the dollar collapses, widespread rioting and looting ensues, and five children tragically lose their parents in the chaos. Armed with a couple of their father’s weapons, they are able to survive in a stretch of woods on the outskirts of their burning town. Facing starvation and threats from encroaching gangs, they begin to doubt God’s love. Will God answer their prayers, or must their faith remain blind to facts?
Coming to select theaters and streaming services August 23, 2021
Writer(s): Christine Fry, Penny Gibben
Director(s): Tim Lowry
Producer(s): Rachel E. Lowry, Tim Lowry, Joth Riggs, John David Ware, Derrick Warfel,
Starring: Lou Ferrigno Jr., Kirby Bliss Banton, Charles Shaughnessy, Luke Guldan, Richard Burgi, Nikki SooHoo, Mark Krenik, Anne Marie Howard, Thomas Haley, Brenda Lorena Garcia, Josh Murray, Kim Estes, Carmen Moreno, Greg Allan Martin, Abhay Walia, Peter Xifo, Eddie Buraye, Kyra Locke, Calvin Harrison, Nicolas Alexandre, Jon Mohr, Jacqueline Price
Plot Synopsis: A ph.D student investigates unusual seismic activity in Los Angeles, leading to a cabal of elitist scientists, who plan to weaponize Nikola Tesla’s most secret research to manipulate thought patterns and earthquakes.
Producer(s): Ben Graham, Scott Highberger, Kevan Otto, Brandon Riley, Tim Warren, Ron Wolff
Starring: Joey Lawrence, Michael W. Smith, Jossie Thacker, Danny Farder, Ben Graham, Chandra Michaels, Tom McElroy, Chad Moseley, Daniel Ball, Roger Welp, Katie Mancuso, Steve Flanigan, Dave Honigman, Ron Wolff, Obi Obisoulstar Uwakwe, Tim Hubbard, Sarah Joanou, Brenda Reiser, Ezra Fontanez, Lindsay Whisler, Elyse Collier, Joe Goehl
Plot Synopsis: This biopic film tells the true story of Scott Highberger, a man who was in and out of jail for a big part of his life. Based on his memoir, the film will cover his 35 arrests, eight felony convictions, five prison sentences, and his path to drug addiction and personal turmoil. The film will end with his new life as an outreach pastor at Road to Life Church’s Michigan City campus who ministers to inmates at Westville Correctional Center.
Plot Synopsis: This crowdfunded series will take viewers back in time to Biblical events in history from the perspective of a time-traveling pair from the dystopian future.
Writer: Ty Manns, Monice Mitchell, Jacqueline D. Moore
Director: Ty Manns
Producer: Vickie Adams, Joel M. Gonzales, Bishop Charles Mackie, Ty Manns, Jackie Moore, Kevan Otto, Pejman Partiyeli, Brandon Riley, Tim Warren
Starring: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Jeff Rose, T.C. Stallings, Eaddy Mays, Roshawn Franklin, Shannen Fields, Karen Valero, Cameron Arnett, Ty Manns, Nereida Velazquez, Johann Mikaiel, Shari Dyon Perry, Deetta West, Joel M. Gonzales, Thom Scott II, Jef Holbrook, Mayra Nuñez, Ole Goode, Bishop Charles Mackie, N’dia-Marrie Farr-Cannon, Sara Lynn Herman, Will Oliver, Sam Beman
Plot Summary: After becoming the youngest female, minority judge elevated to the bench in her state, Angela Sylvester quickly finds herself trapped into a ‘Kids for Pay’ prison scam orchestrated by her boss, Judge Cynthia Paulino. Fearing her legal career and dream of becoming a federal judge is over, she struggles and her career spirals out of control. Afraid, she takes the advice of a close friend and turns to her faith to find the strength needed to redeem herself of the crimes committed.
Coming to streaming and direct to DVD release in December 1, 2021
Writer(s): Jason Campbell?
Director(s): Jason Campbell
Producer(s): Jason Campbell
Starring: TBA
Plot Synopsis: A new feature film made exclusively by law enforcement depicting multiple true stories of underage victims of sex trafficking in America.
Writer(s): Ben Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Richard Ramsey
Director(s): Ben Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone
Producer(s): Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Luke Smallbone
Starring: Joel Smallbone, Moriah Peters Smallbone, Josh Smallbone?
Plot Synopsis: A period musical accompanied by an original soundtrack that focuses on three Christmases during the Civil War. The film will depict two brothers fighting on opposite sides in the Civil War.
Plot Synopsis: This film is the first in a trilogy aiming to create a new cinematic universe of Bible stories. The first installment follows the growth of the early church after the Resurrection of Christ.
Producer(s): Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Greg Laurie
Starring: Jim Gaffigan, Joel Courtney
Plot Synopsis: This film tells the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970’s and its origins within a community of teenaged hippies in Southern California. The story follows the early life of nationally known pastor Greg Laurie.
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