Faith
Long Beach, California | Film Feature
Drama
Chris, a devout Evangelical Christian, struggles with his faith after someone close to him dies suddenly. Now, everything about his faith feels obsolete. But can he face the cold, ambivalent world without trusting that God is with him, every step of the way?
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Chris, a devout Evangelical Christian, struggles with his faith after someone close to him dies suddenly. Now, everything about his faith feels obsolete. But can he face the cold, ambivalent world without trusting that God is with him, every step of the way?
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Mission Statement
The Story
From our writer/director, Eli Daughdrill: I am fascinated by the notion of identity. How it is formed, how it changes, and the push-pull between its internal and external discourses. From this fascination, and my own background, I wrote “Faith,” a story about a man struggling against the thing he sees as his most defining characteristic: his unyielding belief in God.
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I grew up an Evangelical Christian but no longer am so this notion of changing, or shifting one’s central, governing ideology is naturally interesting to me. Things that I once thought of as absolute and foundational no longer have the power or meaning they once did. I’m approaching this story with an insider’s knowledge, but an outsider’s perspective. I understand the people, the place, the culture and its norms but now see it from a distance rather than as an active participant. However, I’m not interested in condescending to this community. Many people I love are still part of the Evangelical world and the film is not "above" them. My goal is to tell a specific and delicate story about this community and this particular character. In doing so, I'm hoping to say something real about being human, no matter what your religious beliefs.
Our Team
Writer/Director: Eli Daughdrill is a professor & filmmaker in Long Beach, Ca. His short films have played festivals throughout the world, been featured on PBS and on sites like Patheos, Hammer to Nail, & Shit Academics Say. His award-winning documentary JONAS is available through Amazon.com
Producer: Mike S Ryan is a veteran independent film producer whose films have garnered Academy Award nominations, Independent Spirit Award nominations, and multiple presigious film festival awards. His films include: JUNEBUG, THE TURIN HORSE, FREE IN DEED, MEEKS CUTOFF, OLD JOY, PALINDROMES and many others.
Producer: Sharri Hefner wrote for Gene Rhee’s THE TROUBLE WITH ROMANCE, which stars David Eigenberg (Sex and the City) and Jordan Belfi (Entourage). As a member of the independent production entity Hyphenate Films, Sharri line produced Joel Viertel’s STRICTLY SEXUAL and Guerilla marketed Mora Stephens’ CONVENTIONEERS. As a producer, Sharri has produced several award-winning shorts, including Nathan Butera’s BROTHER and Janet McIntyre’s BIRD IN HAND.
Cinematographer: Charles Swanson has served as cinematographer on the feature films CONTRADICTIONS OF THE HEART, THIS IS NOT A TEST and SMALL, BEAUTIFULLY MOVING PARTS, which screened at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW), as well as at the Mill Valley, New Orleans (NOLA), Denver, Hamptons and the Atlanta film festivals. Swanson also photographed the award-winning short films RAIN (aired on Showtime Network), I’d RATHER BE DANCING, DISTANT DRAGONS and TIA and MARCO, the latter of which was screened at the 2010 South-by-Southwest Film Festival. He is also currently the Chair of the Film Production program at Loyola Marymount University.
We're excited to announce our three leads now attached to FAITH.
Marc Menchaca-"Chris"
Marc Menchaca is featured in Netflix's new critically acclaimed series OZARK as Russ Langmore. He also had memorable turns on HOMELAND & David Simon's GENERATION KILL and starred in Anja Marquart's critically acclaimed SHE'S LOST CONTROL.
Nora-Jane Noone-"Carol"
Nora-Jane Noone was featured in John Crowley's BROOKLYN alongside Saoirse Ronan and recently starred in the independent romantic comedy I HATE THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT. She first gained notice in Peter Mullan's critically acclaimed THE MAGDALENE SISTERS.
Jason Butler Harner-"Pastor Vann"
Jason Butler Harner is a series regular in Netflix's new critically acclaimed series OZARK, playing conflicted FBI agent Roy Petty. He has appeared recently on television in a series of memorable arcs including RAY DONOVAN, SCANDAL, HOMELAND, THE BLACKLIST, and BETRAYAL. He was a series regular on Bad Robot’s ALCATRAZ with Sam Neill. Harner’s major film debut came with much fanfare as Gordon Northcott in ClintEastwood’s Oscar-nominated CHANGELING. Film work also includes Michael Mann’s BLACKHAT, Liam Neeson thriller NON-STOP, and THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3.
We couldn't be more thrilled to be working with these extremely talented folks.
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Lodging
Costs $10,000
We are traveling 300 miles from home to make this film, and it gets very expensive to lodge a cast and crew very quickly
Legal Expenses
Costs $5,000
We need to hire a lawyer to execute our contracts and agreements.
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About This Team
Eli Daughdrill is a professor and filmmaker in Long Beach, CA. He has written and directed several short films, including PROFESSOR, COSMETICS, & OPEN MY EYES, which have played at various festivals and been featured one sites like Hammer to Nail, Patheos, and Shit Academics Say. He also directed a documetary called JONAS, about his brother and his life with schizophrenia. He is currently a tenured professor and the head of the film program at Long Beach City College. He lives in Long Beach with is wife and their two sons. FAITH will be his first feature film.
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- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
From our writer/director, Eli Daughdrill: I am fascinated by the notion of identity. How it is formed, how it changes, and the push-pull between its internal and external discourses. From this fascination, and my own background, I wrote “Faith,” a story about a man struggling against the thing he sees as his most defining characteristic: his unyielding belief in God.
I grew up an Evangelical Christian but no longer am so this notion of changing, or shifting one’s central, governing ideology is naturally interesting to me. Things that I once thought of as absolute and foundational no longer have the power or meaning they once did. I’m approaching this story with an insider’s knowledge, but an outsider’s perspective. I understand the people, the place, the culture and its norms but now see it from a distance rather than as an active participant. However, I’m not interested in condescending to this community. Many people I love are still part of the Evangelical world and the film is not "above" them. My goal is to tell a specific and delicate story about this community and this particular character. In doing so, I'm hoping to say something real about being human, no matter what your religious beliefs.
Our Team
Writer/Director: Eli Daughdrill is a professor & filmmaker in Long Beach, Ca. His short films have played festivals throughout the world, been featured on PBS and on sites like Patheos, Hammer to Nail, & Shit Academics Say. His award-winning documentary JONAS is available through Amazon.com
Producer: Mike S Ryan is a veteran independent film producer whose films have garnered Academy Award nominations, Independent Spirit Award nominations, and multiple presigious film festival awards. His films include: JUNEBUG, THE TURIN HORSE, FREE IN DEED, MEEKS CUTOFF, OLD JOY, PALINDROMES and many others.
Producer: Sharri Hefner wrote for Gene Rhee’s THE TROUBLE WITH ROMANCE, which stars David Eigenberg (Sex and the City) and Jordan Belfi (Entourage). As a member of the independent production entity Hyphenate Films, Sharri line produced Joel Viertel’s STRICTLY SEXUAL and Guerilla marketed Mora Stephens’ CONVENTIONEERS. As a producer, Sharri has produced several award-winning shorts, including Nathan Butera’s BROTHER and Janet McIntyre’s BIRD IN HAND.
Cinematographer: Charles Swanson has served as cinematographer on the feature films CONTRADICTIONS OF THE HEART, THIS IS NOT A TEST and SMALL, BEAUTIFULLY MOVING PARTS, which screened at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW), as well as at the Mill Valley, New Orleans (NOLA), Denver, Hamptons and the Atlanta film festivals. Swanson also photographed the award-winning short films RAIN (aired on Showtime Network), I’d RATHER BE DANCING, DISTANT DRAGONS and TIA and MARCO, the latter of which was screened at the 2010 South-by-Southwest Film Festival. He is also currently the Chair of the Film Production program at Loyola Marymount University.
We're excited to announce our three leads now attached to FAITH.
Marc Menchaca-"Chris"
Marc Menchaca is featured in Netflix's new critically acclaimed series OZARK as Russ Langmore. He also had memorable turns on HOMELAND & David Simon's GENERATION KILL and starred in Anja Marquart's critically acclaimed SHE'S LOST CONTROL.
Nora-Jane Noone-"Carol"
Nora-Jane Noone was featured in John Crowley's BROOKLYN alongside Saoirse Ronan and recently starred in the independent romantic comedy I HATE THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT. She first gained notice in Peter Mullan's critically acclaimed THE MAGDALENE SISTERS.
Jason Butler Harner-"Pastor Vann"
Jason Butler Harner is a series regular in Netflix's new critically acclaimed series OZARK, playing conflicted FBI agent Roy Petty. He has appeared recently on television in a series of memorable arcs including RAY DONOVAN, SCANDAL, HOMELAND, THE BLACKLIST, and BETRAYAL. He was a series regular on Bad Robot’s ALCATRAZ with Sam Neill. Harner’s major film debut came with much fanfare as Gordon Northcott in ClintEastwood’s Oscar-nominated CHANGELING. Film work also includes Michael Mann’s BLACKHAT, Liam Neeson thriller NON-STOP, and THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3.
We couldn't be more thrilled to be working with these extremely talented folks.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Lodging
Costs $10,000
We are traveling 300 miles from home to make this film, and it gets very expensive to lodge a cast and crew very quickly
Legal Expenses
Costs $5,000
We need to hire a lawyer to execute our contracts and agreements.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Eli Daughdrill is a professor and filmmaker in Long Beach, CA. He has written and directed several short films, including PROFESSOR, COSMETICS, & OPEN MY EYES, which have played at various festivals and been featured one sites like Hammer to Nail, Patheos, and Shit Academics Say. He also directed a documetary called JONAS, about his brother and his life with schizophrenia. He is currently a tenured professor and the head of the film program at Long Beach City College. He lives in Long Beach with is wife and their two sons. FAITH will be his first feature film.