"Captivated" Official Trailer

Announcing the release of official trailer for the documentary project I have been working on, Captivated. The reponses from the test screenings have been overwhelmingly positive! Check out the trailer below and the new website! Oh, and if you like what you see, you can also pre-order.

"Everywhere we go we are surrounded by screens. Have we entered a techno utopia or a virtual prison? Should we be celebrating unreservedly or should we be cautious and skeptical? Is it the greatest leap in productivity or the biggest setback from the things most meaningful in life?

Has today's connectivity drawn us closer to one another or strangely more disjointed? Is our social experience richer and deeper or more shallow and artificial? Is it all of these things or none of them?

Discover insightful answers to these questions from media experts, church leaders, and inspiring individuals and families from across the country.Most importantly you'll discover how God's word addresses the unique media challenges we face today."

Indoctrination DVD

I posted the trailer for this movie a while back, and I'm here to tell you that it is now out on DVD! I haven't seen it yet, but I hope to soon!

SYNOPSIS

If you’re not ready to take a hard look at the true state of public education, you will want to avoid this unflinching and highly controversial documentary. And, if you think you already know all that’s necessary about education in America, think again. That would be a mistake!

Travel with Colin as he asks:

• Who established the American public school system?
• Are my kids physically and morally safe in the schools?
• Are the public schools religiously neutral?
• Should Christians try to be “salt and light” in public schools?
• Can the public school system be fixed or redeemed?

Featuring interviews with whistleblower teachers, administrators, students, parents, and others, this film is part documentary, part testimonial, and completely captivating. Hear from Samuel Blumenfeld, Col. John Eidsmoe, John Taylor Gatto, Ken Ham, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Doug Phillips, Howard Phillips, Bruce Shortt, R.C. Sproul, Jr., Kevin Swanson, and many more. Be encouraged by what God’s Word says about the discipleship and training of the next generation.

www.IndoctriNationMovie.com

October Baby

This is a new film that will be coming out in theaters next year but has a limited pre-release in MS and AL this Oct.

SYNOPSIS

OCTOBER BABY is the coming of age story of a beautiful and naive college freshman who discovers that her entire life is a lie and sets out on a road trip to discover herself and the answers she craves.

Ken Carpenter posted about the film on the Franklin Springs Blog:

"Congratulations to The Erwin Brothers, Producers Dan Atchison and Justin Tolley, and composer Paul Mills...on telling an engaging, compelling story. The film features a tremendous performance by first-time feature actress Rachel Hendrix (below), who takes a big step in raising the bar of acting talent in faith-based films.  We encourage you to see October Baby."

For more info visit the movie site - OctoberBabyMovie.net

Beyond the Mask - Set Construction

A team has begun working on a couple of the major sets for the Burns upcoming feature film, Beyond the Mask!

The crew has been busy building two awesome sets. The first is a Philadelphia city street which is being erected inside one of the pole barns. Although it is only a two-dimensional façade, the windows and doors are designed to be fully functional. The other set is a Delaware River dockyard.

See More Pictures Here - Read the Blog Post Here and Here

Praying, Then Producing a Hit

Article from the New York Times. Click Here to read the full article.

Many directors think of their work as a kind of religion, but few actually refer to their production company as “a moviemaking ministry” — unless of course they are the people behind Sherwood Pictures. The Georgia-based Sherwood Baptist Church has released four films, and its latest, “Courageous,” has shown once again that it has a way with Christian audiences.

“Fireproof,” Sherwood’s 2008 film about marriage, which starred the “Growing Pains” alumnus Kirk Cameron, grossed more than $33.4 million, and “Courageous,” its latest film, is poised to be even bigger — it opened at No. 5 at the box office last weekend. The film tells the story of four law enforcement officers and the challenges of fatherhood. “With God’s help, they struggle to be able to find a way to serve and protect those that are most dear to them,” a press release says. It also incorporates higher production values than any of Sherwood’s previous projects and, for the first time, a cast of professional actors.

We talked to the director and associate pastor Alex Kendrick about “Courageous,” his ministry’s growth and movies. Here are excerpts from the conversation:

Q. Why did you want to make “Courageous”?

A. Well it’s important to keep in mind we’re not Hollywood, we’re not trying to be Hollywood. We’re first a ministry. So before each movie that we do, we commit time to pray and say, “God, what movie do you want us to do next?” So we felt like me, my brother, that fatherhood was where our heart was turning. Given that, we started researching fatherhood, the national fatherhood initiative, Washington organizations, just pulling stats, and we noted that part of a dad’s job is to protect and serve his family and law enforcement is known for protecting and serving, so we put it in the context of a law enforcement story.

Q. Were you excited by the success of your previous films?

....Click Here to read the full article.

Highly recommended for filmmakers!

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