Jesusfreaks documentary showings:
May 7th in Oakhurst
7:00pm at Sierra Pines Church
• May 9th at Peoples Church
7:00pm at Peoples Church in Ground Zero
I know it is last minute, but John Murphy and his family drove out to California from Denver due to a tragedy at their church in Oakhurst. They are taking the opportunity to share the documentary all around California, and we were lucky enough to get a two showings right in the Fresno area. I created a Facebook event for the Peoples showing, so even if you are not going, but you happened to have seen it already, could you take a moment to toss up some comments to let people know what you thought.
As far as news concerning the documentary, I have only heard things through the grapevine, but it just keeps getting better. John Murphy and the executive producers flew out to the main YWAM base in Kona, Hawaii. They showed it to the head YWAM leaders from around the world and it ended with an altar call by John Murphy and a standing ovation. David L. Cunningham, a director from Hollywood (and a hero of mine) saw it and was so excited, he took it back to LA and it landed on the desk of Sony and made the cut of 12 films out of hundreds they were considering. But things always change in that fickle town so prayer is always needed regarding distribution.
So, as for my life outside that realm, it has been anything but idle. Freelance video and web has exploded as I continue to do new work for new clients. Also, in pursuit of a dream since high school, I got a job at Best Buy. Yep, and I love it! I am always being asked to help people shop for cameras, computers, tv and other electric toys so I figured I might as well get paid for it. I have also really enjoyed biking and Caleb and I headed to San Francisco which made for one of the most memorable days of my life.
How long will I be in Fresno? Not sure. The two projects that were possibly going to take me away are continually being postponed. One thing I have learned this last year is that no matter how hard or stale life gets, it is never time wasted if you are constantly seeking God and gleaning everything He has for you from each and every experience.
Your Brother in Christ,
Josiah Thiesen
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
February Update
What a year. What a project. What a God.
Last I wrote, I was in Israel filming a documentary, and were on our way to meet the other team in Bosnia. Since then, Drew Strobridge and I got the opportunity to add to our roles as directors and cameramen, by returning to Denver and edit "Jesusfreaks" for Circle of Belief productions. God totally hooked us up with a phenomenal design firm to do the motion graphics called Spillt, based in Denver. This was just one of the many ways we saw God's hand throughout the post-production process.
We two screeners of the film, prior to picture lock. One at the very liberal Colorado University, and one at Biola. The five agnostics and atheists film students that saw it at CU, felt it was not preachy but were extremely impressed by the school leader's passion. They gave it 7 out of 10 stars. The film students at Biola were thrilled and commented it was so real and the first Christian film to portray the the God they serve. They gave it 8.5 out of 10 stars.
The premiere was held in Denver on December 9th, and now the Executive Producers (Charles and Katherine Cobb) are running the film around to film festivals. The next step is to get distribution. Distribution is what happens when a film is completed and now a distributor will come along and buy it to get it shown in theaters, home video, TV or whatever they decide is best for the project. Last I heard, the people that distributed the Christian filmFireproof were talking with the Execs about getting a worldwide premiere on HBO set up. This would certainly be something to pray for.
As for now, I just got the clearance, from the Executive Producers, to do a Fresno showing. It will be at Valley Christian Center in the Revolution Room at 7:00pm. The film is 96 minutes long, and shows the 5-month transformation adventure these snow board YWAM students experienced. I would love to see you there and if you know anyone who may want to see it, feel free to invite them as well.
I have a few opportunities on the horizon, but one that seems to be right in line with what I feel God has placed on my heart for this time in my life. It would a one year commitment with an LA based non-profit organization being formed by a group of businessmen who are setting aside the next 7 to 11 years of their lives to end world hunger. As crazy as this sounds, from what I have heard through some research, this is not an impossible desire, and these men have the means to do so. So I would move to LA and work at the headquarters down there. My role in this project is to work with the head of the media department in filming and editing video shorts documenting the formation of this organization and the works they are involved in. But like with everything in my life, nothing seems to be for sure until I see the seatbelt light come on and feel the ground leave as I take off in a plane.
As always, I am excited for what God has next. But for now, I think that is all.
Last I wrote, I was in Israel filming a documentary, and were on our way to meet the other team in Bosnia. Since then, Drew Strobridge and I got the opportunity to add to our roles as directors and cameramen, by returning to Denver and edit "Jesusfreaks" for Circle of Belief productions. God totally hooked us up with a phenomenal design firm to do the motion graphics called Spillt, based in Denver. This was just one of the many ways we saw God's hand throughout the post-production process.
We two screeners of the film, prior to picture lock. One at the very liberal Colorado University, and one at Biola. The five agnostics and atheists film students that saw it at CU, felt it was not preachy but were extremely impressed by the school leader's passion. They gave it 7 out of 10 stars. The film students at Biola were thrilled and commented it was so real and the first Christian film to portray the the God they serve. They gave it 8.5 out of 10 stars.
The premiere was held in Denver on December 9th, and now the Executive Producers (Charles and Katherine Cobb) are running the film around to film festivals. The next step is to get distribution. Distribution is what happens when a film is completed and now a distributor will come along and buy it to get it shown in theaters, home video, TV or whatever they decide is best for the project. Last I heard, the people that distributed the Christian filmFireproof were talking with the Execs about getting a worldwide premiere on HBO set up. This would certainly be something to pray for.
As for now, I just got the clearance, from the Executive Producers, to do a Fresno showing. It will be at Valley Christian Center in the Revolution Room at 7:00pm. The film is 96 minutes long, and shows the 5-month transformation adventure these snow board YWAM students experienced. I would love to see you there and if you know anyone who may want to see it, feel free to invite them as well.
I have a few opportunities on the horizon, but one that seems to be right in line with what I feel God has placed on my heart for this time in my life. It would a one year commitment with an LA based non-profit organization being formed by a group of businessmen who are setting aside the next 7 to 11 years of their lives to end world hunger. As crazy as this sounds, from what I have heard through some research, this is not an impossible desire, and these men have the means to do so. So I would move to LA and work at the headquarters down there. My role in this project is to work with the head of the media department in filming and editing video shorts documenting the formation of this organization and the works they are involved in. But like with everything in my life, nothing seems to be for sure until I see the seatbelt light come on and feel the ground leave as I take off in a plane.
As always, I am excited for what God has next. But for now, I think that is all.
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