Franklin Springs Family Media

Texas, That Is

Monday, March 29, 2010

Yes, we were in Franklin today.  But the architecture was different than that which we enjoy on a regular basis in our Franklin.

No Starbucks in this Franklin?  No problem…

Just a quick stopover as we head further into Texas, where we’re continuing production this week on The Family Heritage of Hunting...

25% Off Coupon Code

Friday, March 26, 2010

We are pleased to offer an exclusive 25% off coupon code to our fans on Facebook that is good for orders of $40 or more. This offer is valid through March 29th.

Browse to our Facebook page now to get the coupon code.

A Journey Home - As You’ve Never Seen It

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

In 2005, we released our first Franklin Springs film:  A Journey Home.  The story of Tommy Waller and his determination to regain his family promptly won the Jubilee Award for Best Documentary at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, went on to win other film festival awards, and remains arguably our most influential film.

And now we are very pleased to be releasing a digitally remastered version of A Journey Home.  With enhanced visuals and audio, and now including a special update interview bonus feature with Tommy Waller, this new DVD provides an enriched viewing experience. 

Whether it’s adding this new version to your library or sharing this life-changing story with others, we invite you to enjoy the digitally remastered version of A Journey Home for a special introductory price of just $14.95 - available for one week only at this special price.

Order now for $14.95

Six for Sherry

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Congratulations to Sherry M. of Jasper, IN, the winner of our Homestead Blessings Gift Pack giveaway last weekend at SWIHE in Evansville, Indiana.  Enjoy!

Two Peas in a Pod

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

There’s never a dull moment in the adventure of six year old twins.  The festivities surrounding a big wedding in North Carolina last weekend brought perpetual grins…

                                                              - photo by Peter Serven

Five Years Later

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

March 31st will mark the five year anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo.

While the subject matter of our films is generally of an encouraging and uplifting nature, we are very happy to have had the opportunity to have told The Terri Schiavo Story through a collaboration with Joni Eareckson Tada, who serves as the film’s host.  While the topic is, yes, difficult, we believe that it’s critically important that families know the facts surrounding Terri’s life and death.  The film helps equip viewers with pertinent perspectives related to the battle on behalf of the sanctity of life.  And ultimately the film celebrates the value of life, and the valor of those who fight in its defense.  The film earned the Jubilee Award at last year’s San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, and if you haven’t already, we hope your family will add this film to your DVD library.

We’re running at special through the end of this month, making the film available for $10.95 through March 31st.

Watch a trailer for The Terri Schiavo Story, then order, and in so doing, we hope your family will stand stronger in the defense of life.

20% Off Coupon Code - This Weekend Only

Friday, March 19, 2010

We are pleased to offer an exclusive 20% off coupon code to our fans on Facebook that is good toward the purchase of any Franklin Springs film title. This offer is valid through the weekend and ends March 21st.

Browse to our Facebook page now to get the coupon code.

The Family That Works Together…

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Part of the Franklin Springs team traveled to Georgia yesterday and today to continue shooting on our upcoming Family Business film.  The film will be hosted by Wade Myers, who anchors our Venture Academy Entrepreneur Training program.  We shot today with the extended Davis family.

This segment will feature AgStrong, which operates a canola and sunflower processing plant (among other agricultural endeavors).

We shot in Bowersville, where the plant is providing new opportunities for local farmers, and helping to revitalize the community.

We also filmed in neighboring Lavonia.

Mark shot on the 500…

Dale joined us and shot with his 300…

And two production assistants always had the 200 ready for whoever could grab another shot…

We’re looking forward to releasing this inspiring new film later this year.

Called Into Duty

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

On some shoots, we have the budget to hire the extras needed to bring a scene to life.

Not always…

Knowing that the action called only for the hands and torso of a physician, we made due with a member of the production team.

This is as close as this extra will ever get to contributing in an emergency room.  He’s more disposed to surgery of the variety that occurs in an edit bay…

On The Lookout

Monday, March 15, 2010

One of our mantras when we’re out gathering footage for a story is to always be on the lookout for the unexpected.

We wrapped out of shooting at a hospital in Columbus the other day, and as we were loading gear on the fifth floor of the parking garage, one of our team members happened to turn around and observe that we were at the perfect vantage point to acquire the downtown establishing shot we knew we wanted to find.

Out came a camera and tripod…