Mar 14, 2018 as studios release more movies for christian audiences, faithbased filmgoers have become more selective and less interested in sermonizing on film. Heaven is for real may be made for the chrisitan market, but its willing to grapple with questions of faith. For fans of christian movies, 2019 began with a top 5 hit breakthrough that demonstrated the power of prayer, and ended with a movie a hidden life that spotlighted an unsung hero of history. The producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and non christian audiences and opens. The skeptic inside of us may kneejerk away from going to see heaven is for real. The film is based on a book titled heaven is for real. Heaven is for real producers hope film will appeal to all. Based on the incredible true story of the beam family. Mar 26, 2016 in the weeks before the opening of sony pictures miracles from heaven, producer devon franklin flew to churches around the country to screen the inspirational jennifer garner film about a young. Its only fitting that the senior production exec for heaven is for real, devon franklin, is an ordained minister and one of the films producers, t. Heaven is for real by hannah goodwyn senior producer. Sean hannity teams with kevin sorbo for faithfriendly.
Christian video sharing allows you to upload your favorite movies, comment, or embed them into your website or blog. With this movie, hes clearly become one of the best directors working in hollywood today. New christian film company seeks support of uk christians kevin donovan fri 30 mar 2007 8. I will start by saying that i am a christian, was excited to see this movie, and really like greg kinnear. The strapline of the film is hope lives and it can be seen throughout the film that hope does live, from the glimpses of heaven, to the miracle of life and to the hope that don and his family realise and to the hope they can share with others.
Watch movies trailers, clips christian video sharing. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back is a 2010 new york times bestselling christian book written by todd burpo and lynn vincent and published by thomas nelson publishers. Jakes, is based on a bestselling novel by christian pastor todd burpo and focuses on the neardeath experience of his young son, colton, who discusses meeting jesus in heaven as well as a number of his deceased relatives after following surgery in 2003. Jakes is looking to produce another hit, this time with the help of a veteran hollywood producer. Jumping the broom, heaven is for real, and miracles from heaven. Apr 15, 2014 heaven is for real may be made for the chrisitan market, but its willing to grapple with questions of faith. Miracles from heaven is directed by patricia riggen and stars jennifer garner as the mother of a sick child named anna, played by kylie rogers.
Jennifer garner has signed on to star in miracles from heaven, another faithbased film from heaven is for real producers joe roth, devon franklin, and t. For burpo and his wife sonja, it was a living nightmare. Dallas jenkins experienced brokenness when his feature film failed at the box office, and turned it into the fuel for the hit series the chosen. But the overall pitch was more sweeping one for the future of faithbased cinema as not. Its only been a week since heaven is for real hit theaters, but one of the films producers says the faithbased drama is changing the dynamic in hollywood. Christian movies list 2017 faith based worth seeing. For producer devon franklin, christian films merge his passion and. A new british film company dedicated entirely to the making of christian feature films launched earlier this week. Following the success of heaven is for real, sony pictures is gearing up its next christianfocused drama, tapping jennifer garner to star in miracles from heaven. Jul 30, 2016 miracles from heaven say movienight kevin.
Director dallas jenkins remembers january 20, 2017, well, even if it is not favorably. Heaven is for real producers new movie, miracles from heaven speaking roles open casting call in atlanta, georgia. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back. Heaven is for real producers hope film will appeal to. Billions and billions of dollars have been spent and made there. Heaven is for real is a 2014 american christian drama film written and directed by randall wallace and cowritten by christopher parker, based on pastor todd burpo and lynn vincents 2010 book of the same name. Most faith based film makers have good intentions and they want to send a positive message through their film.
Told by coltons father often in coltons own words, the disarmingly simple message is that heaven is a real place, jesus really loves children, and to be ready. Affirm films a label of sony pictures entertainments sony pictures. Does it mean that it focuses primarily on a biblical topic. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and backa major money producer. According to the hollywood reporter, heaven is for real producers are now working on the latest christian family movie, miracles from heaven. But this time, christians did far more than crank out a handful of lowbudget films. Must watch christian movies from a production companys point of view, making faith based movies is a risky decision. Apr 23, 2014 the producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and nonchristian audiences and opens doors for further faithbased movie productions. Also, there are crew people who have worked on several christian film projects. Director randall wallaces new film beautifully captures the wonder of god and the freedom found in honest faith. It too followed some new trends in blockbuster christian films. List of christian film production companies wikipedia. Fox news sean hannity has delved into filmmaking by partnering with kevin.
The best way is to note the production or distribution company of a christian film and try to make contact. Told by coltons father often in coltons own words, the disarmingly simple message is that heaven is a real place, jesus really loves children, and to be ready there is a coming last battle, the films producers say. This film is advertised as being based upon a true story. Heaven is for real producers hope film will appeal to all audiences. The christian film industry enjoyed a banner year in 2014, said vice president jared geesey. Trailing on the heels of a recent box office success, bishop t. Miracles from heaven is being hailed by critics across the board as a christian film that does everything right. Religion based films are released every then and now in world cinema. Here is some information that hopefully will be helpful. List of christian film production companies jump to. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and backa major money producer more than 7million sold. As studios release more movies for christian audiences, faithbased filmgoers have become more selective and less interested in sermonizing on film. Faithbased film heaven is for real has raked in an astonishing 21. Christian film producers plan movie about thai cave rescue.
Film producer devon franklin reflects on a career as one of christian hollywoods greatest film impresarios, and why he left it to start his own production company. Apr 15, 2014 the producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and non christian audiences and opens doors for further faithbased movie productions. Theres no question, however, that heaven is for real is a christian movie. Plus, there are many independent hollywood producers that. No longer a novelty, the faithbased film business is. It doesnt matter to which religion you belong, a faith based movie surely have impact on your thoughts. The film stars greg kinnear, kelly reilly, connor corum, margo martindale, and thomas haden church.
The producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and nonchristian audiences. When christy jennifer garner discovers her 10yearold daughter anna kylie rogers has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughters healing as she searches for a solution. The success of the film has the industry talking, says devon franklin, sr. Hollywood is set up where a person could actually approach a movie studio or production company and get a full time job in the film industry. Stay away from the trailers for this movie if you plan on seeing it. This film was produced by wealthy wordfaith movement, megachurch bishop t. A hollywood producer and ceo talks about finding his niche in. Faithbased films are building followings at the box office. Faithbased films are building followings at the box. A hollywood producer and ceo talks about finding his niche. Why some producers are tamping down faith in faithbased. The book documents the report of a neardeath experience by burpos threeyearold son colton. Upload and watch movies free online with trailers, clips, and interviews at. During his ten years at sony, he helped make a series of hit faith films.
From the producers of heaven is for real comes miracles from heaven. Christian films, movies, producers, ministries faith. This is a partial list of christian film production companies. Heaven is for real movie generating divided christian opinion. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back is a 2010 new york times bestselling christian book written by todd burpo and lynn vincent. Jennifer garner to star in faithbased miracles from heaven. The soundtrack of the film contains darlene zschechs song heaven in me.
Heaven is for real has helped usher in a new era of mainstream faithbased movies, including gods not dead, moms night out, and the left behind reboot, reinforcing the biblical adage that people dont care what critics say. Locating the few christian film producers is not easy. Two childhood friends are reunited through a hospice network, and begin a relationship based on questions surrounding death and going to heaven. Christian moviegoers already turned gods not dead into a surprise hit this year, and even more should flock to heaven is for real, a movie made on a bigger budget and drawn from a bestselling. Colton burpo says his heaven is for real story is true. Official selection 2017 big cross film festival finalist for best picture at the 2017 christian worldview film festival nominated for best picture, best actress, best actor, best director, and best screenplay at the international christian film festival finalist for the movie guides kairos prize for spiritually uplifting screenplays. May 2 harmony mn may 18 harlingen tx grove ok tba smyrna tn tba downingtown pa tba.
Sonys christian drama heaven is for real, which opens wednesday, is the latest offering in a year with an uncommonly large slate of religiousthemed wide releases. Groberg, who returns to tonga in the 1960s and has his faith shaken when. As a lifelong evangelical and a christian film critic, im constantly alerted to the next faithbased movie. Its only been a week since heaven is for real hit theaters, but one of the film s producers says the faithbased drama is changing the dynamic in hollywood. This should be a red flag for mature followers of christ. Heaven is for real is a 2014 american christian drama film written and directed by randall. Apr 01, 2015 heaven is for real producers new movie, miracles from heaven speaking roles open casting call in atlanta, georgia. The faith based movie, produced by megachurch pastor t.
The producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and non christian audiences and opens doors for further faithbased movie productions. Devon is the tristar executive producer of the film heaven is for. From the producers of heaven is for real, does this retelling of. Miracles from heaven has more than faith on its side. Hollywoods growing faith in christian movies chicago.
Based on a new york times bestseller of the same name, this film capitalized on its existing fan base, but also built rapport by bringing on academy award nominee and emmy winner, greg kinnear. Heaven is for real producers new movie speaking roles. Devon franklin, producer of the movie, earlier told the christian post, in hollywood what heaven is for real showed is it really began to continue to legitimize that theres an audience out there that really wants more content thats uplifting, and i really think that heaven is for real has opened doors for other content to come to market. Jennifer garner to star in the faithbased film miracles. New christian film company seeks support of uk christians. It would be a cold day in hell before id ever pastor any church with a woman on the board of directors. Christian films every movie on our website has a message for jesus christ. Mar 16, 2016 miracles from heaven is directed by patricia riggen and stars jennifer garner as the mother of a sick child named anna, played by kylie rogers. Christian movie heaven is for real trumps johnny depp.
Hes become a kind of studio ambassador for faithbased projects, ushering in a string of hits with bigger stars like greg kinnear heaven is for real and jennifer garner miracles from heaven that are heavy on the tears and light on the cultural division. Well over two years ago, we interviewed todd burpo about his book, heaven is for real. Sony pictures acquired film rights, and producers t. The producer who optioned heaven is for real and is producing the movie once upon a time was instrumental in getting prayer outlawed in public schools. Most christian films revolve around the birth and life jesus christ. Albion productions is the first british christian feature film production company and is hoping to win the support of the uk christian community in its mission to spread the message of jesus christ around the world. The cinematography in heaven is for real is beautiful.
Jennifer garner to star in miracles from heaven for sony. A chat with devon franklin producer of heaven is for real. Many people write and ask questions about how they can be involved in christian films, either as an actor, actress, writer, or filmmaker. Although i liked the story, i was not impressed with the movie. Apr 16, 2014 it filled with riveting dialogue and scenes depicting coltons astounding story of his trip to heaven and back. Mar 31, 2014 the producer who optioned heaven is for real and is producing the movie once upon a time was instrumental in getting prayer outlawed in public schools. A producer finds a chemistry that works and continues with the same people from project to project.
Sony hopes heaven is for real continues religious movie hot. The child is diagnosed with a rare disease that doesnt allow her body to digest food. There are communities around chrisitan movies, like christian filmmakers where you could pitch the idea for, get critique, get tips or find people who would be able to make an decent movie of it. This project is probably one of the few movies, which some may refer to as a faith based film, i dont like to label it i see it as. The producer of heaven is for real once helped get. Apr 15, 2014 its only fitting that the senior production exec for heaven is for real, devon franklin, is an ordained minister and one of the films producers, t. Sony hopes heaven is for real continues religious movie.
No longer a novelty, the faithbased film business is trying. The other side of heaven 2 continues the story of missionary john h. Christian films are the most watched religion movies. Does it mean that the producers, directors, actors, and distributors are christian themselves. Mar 21, 20 hollywood is the hub for movies and television programming. As one might expect from a christian film, miracles from heaven centers on faith and a major miracle but its also a decent family drama about a mothers tribulations in caring. So production company always try to make movies with positive message in them. In the weeks before the opening of sony pictures miracles from heaven, producer devon franklin flew to churches around the country to screen the inspirational jennifer garner film about a. Apr 30, 2015 following the success of heaven is for real, sony pictures is gearing up its next christian focused drama, tapping jennifer garner to star in miracles from heaven.
As it attracts a national audience this week, the hope of jesus christ has an opportunity to penetrate millions of hearts outside the walls of church buildings. The producers of christian drama heaven is for real hope that the film uplifts and challenges both christian and nonchristian audiences and opens doors for further faithbased movie productions. Its been likened to ghost meets heaven is for real, with a dash of gods not dead, sorbo said of the film. Many christianbased films suffer because of low production value, and if thats a concern, dont worry. Christian tv producer and author of over 30 books steve wohlberg argued that the movie promotes an unbiblical view of heaven by suggesting. The initial kingdom slate stretched from i still believe, another christian musician biopic that will star riverdales kj apa, to the first installment of a planned biblical drama trilogy about the apostles that producer kevin downes promised would do what marvel did with their cinematic universe. Mar 14, 2016 miracles from heaven is being hailed by critics across the board as a christian film that does everything right. Apr 14, 2014 its only fitting that the senior production exec for heaven is for real, devon franklin, is an ordained minister and one of the films producers, t. Devon franklin interview heaven is for real the movie youtube.