From Burnout to Filmmaking with Tara Massey

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 producing their first full feature film, 'Do Not Grow Weary', featuring Dean Cain. Tara shares experiences about working with JC Films, challenges faced, and how their faith has guided their creative endeavors. She also introduces her podcast, 'Movie Worthy Stories,' which aims to showcase true stories and potential film adaptations. Additionally, Tara discusses her background in acting, ultra-running, and the personal impact of creativity and storytelling on her life.

• Welcome and Introduction
• The Birth of Dove Light Studios
• Transition to Video Production
• The Turning Point: Burnout and Revival
• Creating 'Do Not Grow Weary'
• Current Projects at Dove Light Studios
• The Movie Worthy Stories Podcast
• The Power of Testimony
• Finding Purpose: Tara's Acting Journey
• Family Involvement
• Favorite Genre
• The Impact of Art
• The impact of Mark Hall and Casting Crowns
• Do not Grow Weary: Movie Details

Tara Masey is a mom of 2, a loving wife, and a child of God. She's also an actress and a producer. She and her husband founded Dovelight studios, She worked with Dean Cain on her most recent project, which she and her husband produced with their film club.

Dove Light Studios: https://www.dovelightphotography.com/

Tara on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=taraelizabethmassey

Tara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraelizabethmassey/

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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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