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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, to a spiritual transformation that led him to found MSI Films and direct his award-winning feature film, For Prophet. He currently serves as the creative producer for the docu-series Rivers Are Life on the Weather Channel. The discussion delves into Mark's film career, his transition into faith-based storytelling, the challenges of finding a niche within the faith genre, and the importance of storytelling that transcends traditional boundaries. Special emphasis is given to the innovative approach taken in For Prophet, the significance of festivals in gaining recognition, and the future of faith-based filmmaking. Additionally, Mark shares insights into the role of festivals in testing films, the evolving landscape of faith-based cinema, and the collaborative opportunities within the industry. They Discuss:

The Genesis of 'For Prophet' and Marks Journey into Independent Filmmaking
Navigating the Film Festival Circuit and Winning Awards
Breaking the Mold: Creating Unique Faith-Based Films
Expanding the Scope of Faith-Based Films
The Importance of Storytelling in Faith-Based Films
Looking Forward: The Future of Faith Storytelling and Final Thoughts

Upon graduating from UCLA Film School, Mark Stewart Iverson co created, co wrote, and co directed Hulu's former number one web series, Dorm Life. The hit comedy show racked up three Webby Awards, two Streamy nominations, and two W3 Gold Awards. After a spiritual transformation, Mark founded MSI Films with the production of his original screenplay, the award winning For Prophet, marking his feature directorial debut. Mark currently serves as the creative producer for the sustainability docu series, Rivers Are Life, on the Weather Channel, having produced 16 episodes in 8 countries across 5 continents.

For Prophet Website: https://forprophetfilm.com/

For Prophet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forprophetfilm

For Prophet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forprophetfilm/

MSI Films Website: https://msifilms.com/

MSI Films on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msifilms

MSI Films on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msifilms/

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