Boundless Love-The Journey to Bethlehem
Lindon, Utah | Film Feature
Romance, Sci-Fi
A temporal physicist travels to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve to witness the first Christmas. A faith-based science fiction film — and the love story that makes it sacred. Based on the novel Sacred Boundaries. Filming Spring 2026.
Boundless Love-The Journey to Bethlehem
Lindon, Utah | Film Feature
Romance, Sci-Fi
0 Campaigns | Idaho, United States
A temporal physicist travels to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve to witness the first Christmas. A faith-based science fiction film — and the love story that makes it sacred. Based on the novel Sacred Boundaries. Filming Spring 2026.
About The Project
- The Story
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Mission Statement
The Story
The Journey to Bethlehem is a faith-based science fiction romance that asks one of the most profound questions imaginable: what if you could witness the birth of Christ — not as a matter of belief, but as a matter of physics? On Christmas Eve, Dr. Diego Montalvo, a physicist whose 1990 racing accident awakened extraordinary abilities, makes a breakthrough in his calculations. Guided by Elena’s grandfather Eduardo — a man who has walked between worlds — Diego and his wife Elena attempt the most ambitious temporal navigation in history. What begins as scientific ambition becomes something far greater: a sacred journey that strips away everything unnecessary and reveals what truly matters.
This is not science fiction pretending to be real. It is reality wrapped in an accessible and deeply human story. The Journey to Bethlehem blends humor with reverence, romance with faith, and intimate human moments with the cosmic and eternal. Directed by Garrett Batty (The Saratov Approach, Freetown) and filmed at Wadley Farms Castle in Lindon, Utah, this is the entry point to the Boundless Love franchise — a multi-season universe six years in the making, built on a foundation of authentic Spanish heritage, LDS theology, and the idea that love, like light, has no boundaries.
Wishlist
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Cast — Featured Performers
Costs $10,000
Performance fees for the featured cast bringing The Journey to Bethlehem to life, including Elena, Mary, Eduardo, and supporting roles.
Camera & Lens Package
Costs $8,000
The camera body, lens kit, and camera support package for principal photography at Wadley Farms Castle and the Alpine Nativity location.
Lighting & Grip
Costs $6,000
The lighting and grip package that shapes every scene — interior apartment work, the Angel sequence, the Nativity night exterior.
Production Sound
Costs $3,500
Location sound recording for the full shoot — boom and lavalier capture of every scene.
Production Crew (key roles)
Costs $7,000
Compensation for the key crew positions that hold a production together — assistant director, script supervisor, production coordinator.
Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe
Costs $4,000
Hair and makeup artistry for the cast, plus wardrobe for the principal characters and the Nativity sequence.
Post-Production: Editing & Color
Costs $7,500
The editorial work that turns weeks of footage into a film, plus the color grading that gives The Journey to Bethlehem its visual identity.
Music & Sound Design
Costs $4,000
The original musical score composed by Donald Rekow, produced and arranged by Meridian Music and Arts, plus the sound design and final mix.
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About This Team
Donald Alan Rekow — Creator, Writer, Producer, Lead Actor (as Don Rico)
Donald is the creator of the Boundless Love franchise, six years in development. He spent 21 years living in Spain with his wife Rosa, a Girona native, giving this story its cultural authenticity. He brings deep knowledge of LDS theology, quantum physics, and narrative architecture that forms the foundation of the entire franchise.
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Garrett Batty — Director
Garrett is the director of *The Saratov Approach*, *Freetown*, and *Out of Liberty* — faith-based films that consistently deliver compelling storytelling at independent budgets with production quality that competes with studio releases. He brings proven experience turning spiritually grounded material into cinema that moves audiences.
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GiGi Erneta — Consultant Producer
With 40 years of industry experience, GiGi coaches Donald on all aspects of production — talent, logistics, scheduling, and creative execution. Her decades of experience ensure the producer/creator’s vision is realized on schedule and on budget.
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Tashina Stoffel — Elena Vasquez Morrison
Tashina plays Elena, a brilliant mathematician and 17th-generation guardian whose faith and intellect anchor the entire story. She is under contract for both *The Journey to Bethlehem* and the *Boundless Love* pilot.
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Dimitrius Pulido — Eduardo Vasquez
Dimitrius plays Eduardo, the patriarch of the Vasquez guardian dynasty — a translated being who serves as cosmic teacher, loving grandfather, and the emotional heart of the franchise. He brings warmth, authority, and genuine presence to a character who has been part of this story for decades.
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TeJay Rogers — Music Producer & Arranger
TeJay leads music production through Meridian Music and Arts LLC, arranging and producing the original score and songs for the franchise including *Older Than I Expected*, *Among the Shepherds*, and *The Angelic Announcement*.
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Marc Rekow — Guitarist / Music
Marc performs original franchise music including *Toledo Nocturne*, contributing the Spanish cultural authenticity of the score through his own musical voice.
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Jeremy Rekow — Franchise Illustrator
Jeremy is the visual artist behind the franchise’s illustration work, including the children’s picture book *The Journey to Bethlehem: A Boundless Love Story for Young Readers*.
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Dr. Alan Colledge — Location Host / himself
Dr. Colledge owns Wadley Farms Castle in Lindon, Utah — the primary filming location — and plays himself in the franchise as part of the story’s world.
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Rosa Rekow — Cultural Authenticity Consultant
Rosa, a native of Girona, Spain, ensures the Spanish and Catalan cultural elements of the franchise are rendered with genuine accuracy and respect.
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Daxtyn Williams — The Angel
Daxtyn plays the angelic being who appears at the stable in Bethlehem — the figure who addresses Diego by name, teaches him the pattern of the true shepherd, and validates Elena’s role as anchor across two thousand years. It is the most sacred moment in the film, and one of the most significant in the entire franchise.
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Nick Mavrakis — Lt. Stavros
Nick plays Lieutenant Stavros of the Temporal Enforcement Agency. His appearance in the film’s closing moments is brief — and unforgettable.
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Bekah Carter — Sgt. Torres
Bekah plays Sergeant Torres, Lt. Stavros’s partner. What these two show up to do will have audiences talking long after the credits roll.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Journey to Bethlehem is a faith-based science fiction romance that asks one of the most profound questions imaginable: what if you could witness the birth of Christ — not as a matter of belief, but as a matter of physics? On Christmas Eve, Dr. Diego Montalvo, a physicist whose 1990 racing accident awakened extraordinary abilities, makes a breakthrough in his calculations. Guided by Elena’s grandfather Eduardo — a man who has walked between worlds — Diego and his wife Elena attempt the most ambitious temporal navigation in history. What begins as scientific ambition becomes something far greater: a sacred journey that strips away everything unnecessary and reveals what truly matters.
This is not science fiction pretending to be real. It is reality wrapped in an accessible and deeply human story. The Journey to Bethlehem blends humor with reverence, romance with faith, and intimate human moments with the cosmic and eternal. Directed by Garrett Batty (The Saratov Approach, Freetown) and filmed at Wadley Farms Castle in Lindon, Utah, this is the entry point to the Boundless Love franchise — a multi-season universe six years in the making, built on a foundation of authentic Spanish heritage, LDS theology, and the idea that love, like light, has no boundaries.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast — Featured Performers
Costs $10,000
Performance fees for the featured cast bringing The Journey to Bethlehem to life, including Elena, Mary, Eduardo, and supporting roles.
Camera & Lens Package
Costs $8,000
The camera body, lens kit, and camera support package for principal photography at Wadley Farms Castle and the Alpine Nativity location.
Lighting & Grip
Costs $6,000
The lighting and grip package that shapes every scene — interior apartment work, the Angel sequence, the Nativity night exterior.
Production Sound
Costs $3,500
Location sound recording for the full shoot — boom and lavalier capture of every scene.
Production Crew (key roles)
Costs $7,000
Compensation for the key crew positions that hold a production together — assistant director, script supervisor, production coordinator.
Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe
Costs $4,000
Hair and makeup artistry for the cast, plus wardrobe for the principal characters and the Nativity sequence.
Post-Production: Editing & Color
Costs $7,500
The editorial work that turns weeks of footage into a film, plus the color grading that gives The Journey to Bethlehem its visual identity.
Music & Sound Design
Costs $4,000
The original musical score composed by Donald Rekow, produced and arranged by Meridian Music and Arts, plus the sound design and final mix.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Donald Alan Rekow — Creator, Writer, Producer, Lead Actor (as Don Rico)
Donald is the creator of the Boundless Love franchise, six years in development. He spent 21 years living in Spain with his wife Rosa, a Girona native, giving this story its cultural authenticity. He brings deep knowledge of LDS theology, quantum physics, and narrative architecture that forms the foundation of the entire franchise.
-----
Garrett Batty — Director
Garrett is the director of *The Saratov Approach*, *Freetown*, and *Out of Liberty* — faith-based films that consistently deliver compelling storytelling at independent budgets with production quality that competes with studio releases. He brings proven experience turning spiritually grounded material into cinema that moves audiences.
-----
GiGi Erneta — Consultant Producer
With 40 years of industry experience, GiGi coaches Donald on all aspects of production — talent, logistics, scheduling, and creative execution. Her decades of experience ensure the producer/creator’s vision is realized on schedule and on budget.
-----
Tashina Stoffel — Elena Vasquez Morrison
Tashina plays Elena, a brilliant mathematician and 17th-generation guardian whose faith and intellect anchor the entire story. She is under contract for both *The Journey to Bethlehem* and the *Boundless Love* pilot.
-----
Dimitrius Pulido — Eduardo Vasquez
Dimitrius plays Eduardo, the patriarch of the Vasquez guardian dynasty — a translated being who serves as cosmic teacher, loving grandfather, and the emotional heart of the franchise. He brings warmth, authority, and genuine presence to a character who has been part of this story for decades.
-----
TeJay Rogers — Music Producer & Arranger
TeJay leads music production through Meridian Music and Arts LLC, arranging and producing the original score and songs for the franchise including *Older Than I Expected*, *Among the Shepherds*, and *The Angelic Announcement*.
-----
Marc Rekow — Guitarist / Music
Marc performs original franchise music including *Toledo Nocturne*, contributing the Spanish cultural authenticity of the score through his own musical voice.
-----
Jeremy Rekow — Franchise Illustrator
Jeremy is the visual artist behind the franchise’s illustration work, including the children’s picture book *The Journey to Bethlehem: A Boundless Love Story for Young Readers*.
-----
Dr. Alan Colledge — Location Host / himself
Dr. Colledge owns Wadley Farms Castle in Lindon, Utah — the primary filming location — and plays himself in the franchise as part of the story’s world.
-----
Rosa Rekow — Cultural Authenticity Consultant
Rosa, a native of Girona, Spain, ensures the Spanish and Catalan cultural elements of the franchise are rendered with genuine accuracy and respect.
-----
Daxtyn Williams — The Angel
Daxtyn plays the angelic being who appears at the stable in Bethlehem — the figure who addresses Diego by name, teaches him the pattern of the true shepherd, and validates Elena’s role as anchor across two thousand years. It is the most sacred moment in the film, and one of the most significant in the entire franchise.
-----
Nick Mavrakis — Lt. Stavros
Nick plays Lieutenant Stavros of the Temporal Enforcement Agency. His appearance in the film’s closing moments is brief — and unforgettable.
-----
Bekah Carter — Sgt. Torres
Bekah plays Sergeant Torres, Lt. Stavros’s partner. What these two show up to do will have audiences talking long after the credits roll.