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July 11, 2008

Post-Production Update

As mentioned in previous posts, we are full swing into post-production work. Roughly, there are 6 major stages we have identified for the project:

  • Raw footage review
  • Final edits done and video "locked"
  • Background music written and reviewed
  • Computer graphics generated
  • Determine practical applications
  • Packaging/Fulfillment

This week the team had the first screening of "Abraham and Isaac." During the screening, we had iChat/Video conference sessions with The Erwin Brothers. The main focus of the screening was to discuss what the group liked and how emotionally impactful the film was. Also, edits and changes to the film were also discussed. The same process will be repeated for each of the remaining films.

Here are a few photos from the screening:

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Pictured L to R: Jim Armstrong (Creative Services Manger), Amanda Johnson (Director of Web Media), Ben LeVan (VP Human Resources)

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Pictured L to R: Amanda Johnson (Director of Web Media), Ben LeVan (VP Human Resources), VJ Demsky (Information Security Officer)

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Chancy Burrell (Director of Management Information Systems)

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John Erwin (From The Erwin Brothers) on iChat

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Pictured L to R: John Erwin on iChat, John Smith (VP of Content & Project Management)

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Pictured L to R: Mark Nunnally (Multi-Media Specialist), Kevin Light (Director of U.S. Project Management)

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Pictured L to R: Megan Pacheco (Director of Alliances), Curtis Schwartz (Sales Manager)

What a lively bunch, huh?

July 08, 2008

Poster Mockups

A great film has to have a great "coming soon" poster, right? Check out these poster mockups of the upcoming Short Film series.

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NOTE: These are only mockups and will likely change between now and when the finished product is released.

July 01, 2008

Dean Jones Interview on MoneyLife

Today on MoneyLife, actor Dean Jones reflects on his life journey and involvement in the Short Films project. Click the play button below to hear the interview:

If this is your first time visiting the Short Films blog or have missed any of the previous posts, don't skip out on watching the video journal below. Dean was filming on set when something miraculous happened...

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June 19, 2008

Executive Producer Photo Set

Here are some photo's pulled directly from the personal camera of Executive Producer, Chuck Bentley, while he was on set. Can you say multitasking?

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Click here to view the entire Executive Producer photo set.

June 17, 2008

Video Journal #9 From Utah

Tuesday, June 10th, marked the final production day for our short film series. In today's video journal Executive Producer, Chuck Bentley, reflects on all that happened over the six days of filming.

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As we transition into the post-production phase, we have a lot of special updates planned. So be sure to check back often!

June 11, 2008

Day 6 Photo's From Utah

After 6 long days, filming of the 5 short film scripts wrapped up yesterday. Please pray for the production and operations teams as they return home today.

And most importantly, pray for those around the globe that will ultimately be touched by these films. Here are some highlights of the action that happened yesterday:

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Click here to view the entire day 6 photo set.

June 10, 2008

Video Journal #8 From Utah

As filming ended yesterday, it brought us one day closer to wrapping up in Utah. We shot one of the most important scenes: "Lifted Up" which is a presentation of the Gospel in John 3 when Nicodemus seeks out Jesus to ask if he is the Messiah.

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Day 5 Photo's From Utah

What an exciting day of filming yesterday. We shot the scene "Lifted Up." Check out these pictures!

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Click here to view the entire day 5 photo set.

Cast and Extras Blog From Utah Day 5

Yesterday's filming had to be one of the toughest days for the cast and extras. Not because of the heat from the Utah desert, but because of the live snakes on set!

My favorite part was when I was pretending to sleep and the snake was like, right next to me.

- Talon Ackerman, Benjamin, young boy in Jewish Camp

I really savor playing a Biblical “shero”.  I did learn – through mistake however – that bonding with the serpent before pummeling it is not prudent.  Also Talon and I connected through sharing emotional trigger stories (favorite pets dying – Sharky the fish and Boo my golden retriever). Great/Superb crew, director and producers!!!! Thank you!!!

- Renee Casati, Snake-bit mother in Jewish Camp

Click here to read the full list of day 5 posts from the cast and extras.

June 08, 2008

Video Journal #7 From Utah

We shot the “Hell Scene” with the Rich Man as he pleads with Abraham to free him and spare his brothers. This scene will be cut together with the “Heaven Scene” we shot on the green screen in the studio earlier this week.

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