A Future Outlook
Many more people have heard of our film, much more than I would’ve imagined. Through social networking and advertising using free resources, the people God has brought our way is astonishing. I’m asked on a regular basis “how’s the moving coming?” I figured it was only fair to answer that for all of you and let you know really where we are and what we need you to do.
We only have a few shooting days left (excluding any BTS (behind the scenes) Interviews or other things). We are very close to bagging the film. The edit is moving along nicely, and I can see the film starting to take shape. I’m praying that all our hard work will pay off and that the film flows together well when it is 100% complete. Some scenes need some elbow grease to get them where they need to be. I believe we will get there, God has brought us this far!
We have lots to do in a short period of time. ADR (Automated Dialog Replacement) is going to be very difficult I fear and the next major hurdle for all of us to jump. It will be much more relaxed as there wont be a camera pointed in our actors faces but getting ADR done properly will be a challenge. There isn’t that much to do but when none of us have ever tackled it before, the task becomes a bit unnerving. Please pray for this next step in the process. The edit will continue to be developed but the ADR is the very next step that we need to start very soon. Also one of our lead actors Eric Stevenson will be heading to Korea for a full year to teach so anything that might be needed with him must be completed as soon as possible. This might even include anything that in the end we realize just isn’t adequate that we need to shoot (hopefully not but it is possible and we are thankful to God to have that opportunity as long as actors are willing/available).
This has been a question mark from the very start for all of us. Nobody has acted on camera before, myself and my partner Kevin have never written a screenplay before, I’ve never shot a film before, planned a film, edited a film, done grassroots marketing for a film, recorded ADR for a film, and the list goes on. Every hurdle has approached and been defeated thus far and we don’t plan to stop anytime soon.
Things left on the list to complete the film are of the following (but aren’t limited to):
1) ADR
2) Foley/Sound Recording
3) Sound Mix
4) Finishing & Locking the Edit
5) Color Grading & Correction
etc.
There is much to do! Afterwards when the film is “completed” you then dive into the wonderful world of marketing/distribution. We need to find a company to pick up the film for DVD Distribution so all of you out there in the world can see it. This is a difficult and time consuming process. On top of that we plan on sending the film out to many folks we now know in the entertainment world to gather quotes, reviews, feedback, etc. to help with the marketing of the film. As a side note we do hope to premiere the film locally for people in our community although finances to do so will likely be low/extinct. We have a place in mind to premiere it that is big enough but we need a film in hand before we could approach the place to work with us. Pray for that as well!
When Can You See The Film? - This is the question we are asked the most frequently. When the film is actually complete there is much we need to do before it’ll actually get to your TV Screen (as you read above). Odds are the time frame is many months, so don’t get yourself too worked up just yet. We are all just as excited and anxious to get the film out to all of you. The best thing you can do is calm down and don’t loose that fire for the film! 
Don’t get yourself too excited then fizzle out when we need you the most! The film will come in God’s timing, and His timing is always perfect.
When Will A New/Better Trailer Be Released? - This is hard to say. We are much more concentrated on actually completing the film than releasing a trailer. The trailer we had in mind from months ago was denied a release because of budget problems. We were grieved about this and apologize to you all, especially those who donated to help with that cause. Your money went to a greater need. We thank all who helped us during that time, God used your donations for his purpose regardless so please know that! We do hope to release a new trailer sometime in the next few months though. We will need it to push the film anyways so plan on seeing one sooner or later. We’ll also have other videos for your viewing pleasure in the future, BTS interviews, etc. They are going to be excellent!
I thank you all for your support, from the deepest core of my heart. All the prayers and zeal for this movies completion is a Blessing beyond anything you all can understand. You have supported us from the very beginning and never faultered, and for that we are eternally grateful.
On a more personal note, creating this film is the hardest thing I’ve ever attempted in my life. It has brought more grief, stress, and heartache then I care to express. But at the same time it has brought me more joy, growth, and strength then anything in my life ever has. I’ll do anything and everything I can to make sure this film is completed. God has given me a burning fire for this project and for film as a whole. I pray that the film touches all of you in a big way and God uses it reach others for him. There is no greater joy then that first phone call/email/text message/etc. that we receive that says “thank you.” God has used this film to do so much in the hearts of those working on it, in the hearts of our church family and surrounding community, and many others on the internet who have diligently kept up with the updates from Day #1. Please pray for protection of all who are and might work on the film in the future. Pray for distribution, that the Lord would give us wisdom in choosing the right company. Pray for the technical hurdles that lie ahead and the financial burdens that may arise. Pray especially that God would continue to have his hand on our project and that we all would keep a humble spirit in offering our film for his use. Above all, pray that all who watch the film are impacted for the Kingdom and that many would come to Christ as a result of this film!
We WILL NOT fail…we WILL FINISH.
Blessings & Happy Resurrection Day!
Kyle Prohaska
Writer/Director