Father and Son Film Collaboration
Faith & Family Filmmakers · Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt
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Show Notes
Episode 151 - Father and Son Film Collaboration
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews novelist Dan Walsh in part two of their conversation. They discuss Dan's experiences with his books being adapted into movies, specifically focusing on a film project with his son Isaac. Dan shares the challenges and excitement of converting his novel 'The Unfinished Gift' into a film - set during World War II. He talks about the collaboration with Isaac and his team, the unique idea of a radio pitch for the film, and the plans for shooting and fundraising. They also explore the broader trend of storytelling in faith-based films and how believers can portray genuine, relatable experiences in crisis and everyday life.
Highlights Include:
- Welcome and Introduction
- Dan's Son and His Filmmaking Journey
- The Unfinished Gift: From Book to Movie
- Adapting the Script: Challenges and Successes
- Fundraising and Production Plans
- Involvement and Creative Control
- Legal Rights to Published Books
- Observations about Faith-Based Filmmaking
- How to Follow Dan Walsh
Bio:
Dan Walsh is a bestselling Christian fiction author, writing fulltime since 2010, with 29 novels on Amazon. His books have received over 65,000 reviews (4.7 Avg). Over 1.8 million copies are in print or downloaded. Two fan-favorites are now being made into faith-based films. His very first novel, a Christmas story set on the homefront during WW2, The Unfinished Gift, is in pre-production with his son's production team. The rights to another of his most popular books, The Reunion, have been bought by the producers of the hit movie, Reagan. The script is written, and it's currently in pre-production with them also.
Promo for Unfinished Gift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo3AhsClPv0
Editing by Michael Roth
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The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors.
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