April 2008

The Stand In

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Work continues on the “Joni and Friends” television show.  The initial order of 13 episodes are nearly complete, with editing being completed now on a special two part episode about Terri Schiavo and the circumstances surrounding her death by starvation and dehydration after the court ordered removal of her feeding tube.

Below, Cole stands in at the mark for Joni Eareckson Tada’s end point for one of her host segments for the show.  The gaffer (lighting director) uses a stand in to check the light levels at various points in a camera move.

Cole has had the benefit of learning both on the technical side of producing a television show, as well as the business side.  Below, he evidences having learned how to dress like the show’s executive producer…

Posted on 4/30 at 2:41 PM • Permalink

The Impact of Film

Friday, April 25, 2008

Well, we’re not really certain that we can attribute it to the film.  But after months of shuttling between edit rooms in Los Angeles and Nashville to edit Still Standing:  The Stonewall Jackson Story, and not too long after having masterfully cut together sequences that include scenes detailing Jackson’s fierce love for his family, Joel took for the East coast to take his own bride.

Below, Joel stands proudly next to Martha, his ‘esposita’ (Jackson’s moniker for his beloved Anna), surrounded by the children of the film’s director.  Next to Joel is his brother Graham, who has contributed his vast creative talents to A Journey Home and several other Franklin Springs projects.  These two home educated brothers are shining examples of young men flourishing in their giftings, having been afforded the freedom to develop career expertise at an early age.

The older children of the film’s director were eager to brave the New York chill of an April evening to savor Niagara Falls after the wedding reception…

The younger children of the film’s director were eager to brave the chill of Lake Ontario on their way home through Canada the following day…

The director of the film (and his wife) arrived home thankful for their family’s friendship with Joel and his family and his new bride.  May the Lord richly bless their new home!

Posted on 4/25 at 1:24 PM • Travel • Permalink

New Life at Vaughnshire

Monday, April 21, 2008

Many of you met Paul and Bethany Vaughn through our Inherit the Land DVD.  Their transition to farm life at Vaughshire has been an inspiration to many.  A return visit this weekend reveals that life is refreshingly dynamic, changing, and new at Vaughnshire…

New lambs:

New lessons:

New life:

Posted on 4/21 at 11:49 AM • Travel • Permalink

Life Changing Stories

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

On the Franklin Films side of our office, we are doing more projects for one of our valued clients, The Gideons.

Below is a shot of another man whose life was radically transformed when he was introduced to the Word of God - while he was in federal prison.

Here’s an excerpt from a recent piece we did for The Gideons.  We count it a great privilege to work alongside this life-changing organization…

(To view this video clip, you must have QuickTime 7 installed.)

Posted on 4/16 at 2:32 PM • Permalink

On the Homeschool Conference Trail…

Monday, April 7, 2008

We’re looking forward to meeting many of you face to face as we embark on a series of homeschool conventions across the country. Among other events, we’ll be at the following homeschool conventions in the coming months:

April 10-12
St. Louis, MO
GSLAHE

April 18-19
Duluth, MN
MACHE

May 2-3
Atlanta, GA
GHEA

May 9-10
Harrisburg, PA
CHAP

May 22-24
Orlando, FL
FPEA

June 12-14
Denver, CO
CHEC

July 10-12
Los Angeles, CA
CHEA

Posted on 4/7 at 1:55 PM • Permalink

Webisodes in the Pipeline…

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

We’re continuing production on our initial webisode series, “An Inside Look at Franklin Springs”, hosted by 16 year old Cole Carpenter.  We’ll begin to broadcast these short webisodes online soon.

Below, Nathan (left), Cole, and TJ are with Sherri Waller, whose family is featured in “A Journey Home”.  Several webisodes will provide updates on the Wallers, their family life, and their ongoing work in Israel.

Posted on 4/2 at 3:12 PM • Permalink
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