The Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to composers, talent agents, and distributors. Hear inspiring stories from the journeys of successful Christian Filmmakers. Find out what’s currently being written and produced. Learn about distribution and fundraising st ...
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Creating Faith-Based Animation with Brannon Hollingsworth
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Episode 55 - Creating Faith-Based Animation with Brannon Hollingsworth In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt welcome Brannon Hollingsworth, a multifaceted creator and chief operations officer at Brainy Pixel Productions. Brannon shares his journey from freelance writer to co-founding a dedicated…
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Building a Film Scoring Career with Zachary Horner
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Episode 53 - Building a Film Scoring Career with Zachary Horner In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt interview Zachary Horner, an American film composer known for his work on projects like 'Disciples in the Moonlight' and 'The Thorn'. Horner discusses his musical journey from early childhood, h…
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Beyond Entertainment: Musicals, Films and Festivals with Scott Michael Branan
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Episode 51 - Beyond Entertainment: Musicals, Films and Festivals with Scott Michael Branan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt interview Scott Michael Branan, a writer, producer, and festival director. Brannon discusses his screenwriting, founding Beyond Entertainment Studios, and running Beyo…
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For Prophet - Bonus Episode with Mark Stewart Iverson
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Episode 50 - For Prophet - Bonus Episode with Mark Stewart Iverson In this episode, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews filmmaker Mark Stewart Iverson to announce the theatrical release of his acclaimed faith-based movie, 'For Prophet,' on June 21st. They discuss the movie's unique storyline, where a struggling entrepreneur, guided by the Archangel Raphae…
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From Burnout to Filmmaking with Tara Massey
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Episode 48 - From Burnout to Filmmaking with Tara Massey In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Tara Massey, who, alongside her husband Jason, founded Dove Light Studios. The discussion covers Tara's journey from running a photography business to establishing a film studio and pro…
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Church People and Singing Zombies, with Christopher Shawn Shaw
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Episode 46 - Church People and Singing Zombies, with Christopher Shawn Shaw In this episode, host Geoffrey Whitt interviews filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw, delving into his journey from aspiring actor to accomplished director. Christopher discusses his start in filmmaking, initially inspired by a VHS camera gifted in college, and his evolution in…
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Makeup and Faith in Hollywood and Beyond, with Deborah Rutherford
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Episode 44 - Makeup and Faith in Hollywood and Beyond, with Deborah Rutherford In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome Debra Rutherford, an Emmy recipient makeup artist. Deborah’s credits include Hollywood blockbusters such as Planet of the Apes, Mission Impossible, Men in Black, Pir…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach
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Episode 43 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach The Final episode in our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of Empty Nets. Today, Host Geoffrey Whitt talks with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach about their filmmaking education, including their training under Nathan Blair, as well as the experienc…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray
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Episode 42 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray about The Art Department, Set Dressing, Production Assistants, Catering and more. Mykayla Ch…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with CJ Haynes and John Goad
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Episode 41 - On the Set of Empty Nets with CJ Haynes and John Goad We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks CJ Haynes and John Goad about life, acting, coaching and devotionals. CJ Haynes has always carried a love for the performing arts - primarily acting and dancing. When he chose t…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Samuel and Charity Zupan
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Episode 40 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Samuel and Charity Zupan This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Samuel and Charity Zupan about about their roles as Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip, and Script Supervisor. Samuel and Charity met on a film set, finding they had…
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On the Set of Empty Nets, with Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke
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Episode 39 - On the Set of Empty Nets, with Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke about wardrobe, hair and makeup. Ruby Rogers is a young makeup artist located in Denver Colorado. She …
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Annaliese Bauer
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Episode 38 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Annaliese Bauer This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with First Assistant Director, Annaliese Bauer. Annaliese Bauer spent her early life in pursuit of a musical theatre career on the stages of Atlanta, Georgia. After falling de…
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Episode 37 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Hailey Julia While many influencers' content revolves around fitness or lifestyle, Hailey Julia grew her social media by making videos about the last thing she thought would bring her notoriety - her faith. Hailey Julia downloaded TikTok in 2019, little did she know, her following would steadily grow to ov…
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Episode 36 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Todd Terry This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actor Todd Terry. This is the forth interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 35 yea…
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Episode 35 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Olivia Maine This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actress Olivia Maine. This is the third interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Olivia Maine has been involved in the entertainment and fashion industry for over a de…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Leland Klassen
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Episode 34 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Leland Klassen This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with writer and lead Actor, Leland Klassen. This is the second in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Having toured all across North America for nearly two decades, Leland Klasse…
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On the Set of Empty Nets with Nathan Blair
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Episode 33 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Nathan Blair This week, Host Geoffrey Whitt is on location on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with the producer and director, Nathan Blair. This is the first in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Nathan Blair is the owner of Kingdom Sight Studios, the Executive Director of …
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The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde
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Episode 31 - The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with David Hyde, an award-winning screenwriter and script consultant, to discuss his journey into screenwriting, the process of working on different projects, and the special challeng…
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Navigating an Acting Career, With Sharonne Lanier
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Episode 29 - Navigating an Acting Career, With Sharonne Lanier In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt talks with actress Sharonne Lanier about her two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, and how her faith influences her career choices. Sharonne shares her journey, from discovering her passion …
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500 Short Films in 20 Years, with Brian Cates
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Episode 27 - 500 Short Films in 20 Years, with Brian Cates In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Emmy award-winning filmmaker Brian Cates. Brian shares his journey from being passionate about movies and competitive drama during his youth to becoming the director and co-writer of the Dove Award-nomi…
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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 wr…
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From Disdain to Destiny: Venus Monique’s Acting Journey
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Episode 23 - From Disdain to Destiny: Venus Monique’s Acting Journey In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Venus Monique, an actor, producer, and leader of a faith-based actor's group for women, known for her role as Detective Chris Tanner in the hit crime drama Vindication. Venu…
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Why You Need a Line Producer, With Jill Bugbee
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Episode 21 - Why You Need a Line Producer, With Jill Bugbee In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Jill Bugbee, co-founder of Blue Trail Productions. Jill shares her journey from having a background in biomedical engineering to embarking on a career in filmmaking with her husband, Eric. Despite init…
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Out of the Box, with Mark Stewart Iverson
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Episode 19 - Out of the Box, with Mark Stewart Iverson In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast Hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with Writer / Director / Producer Mark Stewart Iverson. Mark, a UCLA Film School graduate, shares his journey from making films in high school, to creating the hit comedy web series Dorm Life, …
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CWVFF Bonus episode with Festival Director, Phillip Telfer
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Episode 18 - CWVFF Bonus episode with Festival Director, Phillip Telfer Interview with Phillip Telfer, Founder and Director of the Christian Worldview Film Festival. The final part of a series of short bonus episodes from the 2024 festival. Christian Worldview Film Festival https://cwvff.com/ CWVFF on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cwvff CWVFF o…
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CWVFF Bonus Episode with Manager, Diego Calderon
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Episode 17 - CWVFF Bonus Episode with Manager, Diego Calderon Interview with Diego Calderon, on location at Christian Worldview Film Festival. What does a Manager do? Part of a series of short bonus episodes from the festival. Diego on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/diegoalecalderon The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who shar…
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CWVFF Bonus episode with Cameron and BJ Arnett
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Episode 16 - CWVFF Bonus episode with Cameron and BJ Arnett Interview with Cameron and BJ Arnett, on location at Christian Worldview Film Festival. Navigating Partnership and Marriage in the Film Industry. Part of a series of short bonus episodes from the festival. BJ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bjatoday/ BJ on Facebook https://www.faceb…
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CWVFF Bonus episode with Laura Mae from Christian Casting
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Episode 15 - CWVFF Bonus episode with Laura Mae from Christian Casting Interview with Laura Mae Poore of Christian Casting, on location at Christian Worldview Film Festival. Part of a series of short bonus episodes from the festival. Christian Casting https://www.christiancasting.com/ Christian Casting Community Facebook Group https://www.facebook.…
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Small Group Chronicles: From Script to Screen, With Matt Chastain
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Episode 13 - Small Group Chronicles: From Script to Screen, With Matt Chastain In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Matt Chastain, the writer, director (and actor) of 'Small Group the Movie', which clinched the Best Picture award at the International Christian Film Festival. Mat…
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A Songwriter’s path to Filmmaking, with Melissa Sheridan
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Episode 11 - A Songwriter’s path to Filmmaking, with Melissa Sheridan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast , Hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt have a discussion with Melissa Sheridan. They discuss her experience with songwriting and screenwriting, as well as collaborating in the film industry. Starting from a young age, Me…
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Don’t Put God in a Box, with Stephanie Parker
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Episode 9 - Don’t Put God in a Box, with Stephanie Parker In this episode of Faith and Family Filmmakers, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with actress Stephanie Parker, a wife and mother of two, who shares her journeys in faith and acting. Stephanie credits her faith and reliance on God's word for helping her through tough times, such as…
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Bonus: Avoiding Common Traps in Faith Based Storytelling, With Sean Gaffney
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Episode 8 - Bonus: Avoiding Common Traps in Faith Based Storytelling, With Sean Gaffney In this bonus, members only episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with screenwriter Sean Gaffney. They explore the intricacies of screenwriting for faith-based themes. Gaffney discourages the tendency for …
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Writing, Networking, and the Power of Serving, with Sean Gaffney
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Episode 7 - Writing, Networking, and the Power of Serving, with Sean Gaffney In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome special guest, Sean Gaffney, a prolific writer with a wide range of work spanning plays, features, videos, and animation projects. Gaffney talks about his work for Big…
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BONUS: Career Advice for Actors, with Jean Wenger
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Episode 6 - BONUS: Career Advice for Actors, with Jean Wenger In this bonus episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt go deeper in their discussion with Jean Wenger of Treasure Coast Talent. Jean talks about the ins and outs of getting into acting, and what is involved in working with an agent. They d…
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Unveiling the Path of a Talent Agent: Jean Wenger's Story
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Episode 5 - Unveiling the Path of a Talent Agent: Jean Wenger's Story In this episode of Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast with hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, Jean Selig Wenger, a licensed talent agent, shares her journey from helping her son in his acting career to establishing her own agency, Treasure Coast Talent. Jean delves into her …
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Bonus - Jared O'Flaherty: Philosophy, Production and Distribution Insights
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Episode 4 - Bonus - Jared O'Flaherty: Philosophy, Production and Distribution Insights In this bonus episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with Jared O'Flaherty of the hit, faith based show Vindication about his storytelling philosophy and the reputation of his productions. O'Flaherty talks a…
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From Hobby to Career: The Journey of Jared O'Flaherty
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Episode 3 - From Hobby to Career: The Journey of Jared O'Flaherty In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Jared O'Flaherty, director and producer of the award-winning, faith-based crime drama series, Vindication. Jared shares his journey from a career in IT, describing how filming …
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Bonus - Hooked in 10 Minutes: The Key to Engaging Your Audience, with Alexandra Boylan
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Episode 2 - Bonus - Hooked in 10 Minutes: The Key to Engaging Your Audience, with Alexandra Boylan In this exclusive, member’s only episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast with hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, Guest Alexandra shares her extensive experience as an independent filmmaker, revealing her knowledge and tactics on film di…
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Create Your Own Career in Hollywood (or anywhere), with Alexandra Boylan
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Episode 1 - Create Your Own Career in Hollywood (or anywhere), with Alexandra Boylan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview award-winning filmmaker, Alexandra Boylan. Boylan shares her personal journey of pursuing her dreams in Hollywood, from a struggling actress living in her ca…
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Trailer - Why You Should Listen to Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast
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Introduction to the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast The Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, aims to help Christian filmmakers stay in touch, informed, and inspired by interviewing experts from varying fields of film making. From writers, directors, actors, producers, to film scorers and distributors, …
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