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Crafting Stories with Faith and Impact, with Cheryl McKay
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Episode 25 - Crafting Stories with Faith and Impact, with Cheryl McKay
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Cheryl McKay, an accomplished screenwriter and producer known for her inspirational films and TV series. Cheryl shares her journey from aspiring actress to a successful writer, touching on the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her talent for writing and her path through education and practical experience, to her eventual move to Los Angeles. Facing a turning point after being released from an acting program, she redirected her path towards writing, fueled by a deep-rooted desire to impact the world positively through her work. She recounts her professional progression, including writing children’s audio dramas for Frank Peretti and screenplays for films like 'The Ultimate Gift.' McKay also discusses her venture into producing with Stone Impact Media, revealing the development of 'These Stones,' a TV series merging biblical characters with modern-day challenges. The episode delves into McKay’s philosophy on writing with a purpose, her desire to leave a positive legacy, and the importance of creating content that impacts the audience meaningfully.
- Welcome & Introduction to Cheryl McKay
- Cheryl’s Journey from Acting to Screenwriting
- Breaking into Professional Writing and Moving to LA
- The Importance of Connections in the Film Industry
- The Acting Background's Impact on Writing
- Creating 'These Stones': A Dream Project
- Navigating Creative Control
- Portraying God in Films
- Where to Buy Cheryl's Book: Never the Bride
- Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Writers
Since 1997, Cheryl McKay’s screenplays for television, cable, TV, new media, and inspirational feature films have attracted multiple awards, nominations, as well as top star talent like James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Abigail Breslin. Her first film produced was The Ulitmate Gift. She co-wrote the feature films, Indivisible and Extraordinary, and most recently served as the producer/showrunner for a 6 episode TV series she wrote called These Stones, starring Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie, Charlene Amoia, and Cameron Arnett. Her heart from the beginning has been to make an impact through words and change the world through writing. That’s the heart behind serving at the helm of the creative development for Stone Impact Media.
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