#104: Faith-Based Filmmaker Hopes to Entertain with Bible Themed Stories

Award-winning movie director, writer and producer John K.D. Graham joins me to talk about how the Bible and storytelling leads him in the faith-based films he makes, the latest one being shot in the Columbus GA area called "The Greatest Inheritance," starring Jaleel White and Mena Suvari. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast! After a sneak peek at that film, for which he was the lead director, (5:20) we talk to this founder of Mustard Seed Entertainment about what it was like to make a movie in the midst of the COVID pandemic, how that "leap of faith" went and what they learned about safety for the future. He said God made a way! (10:25) There are stereotypes about faith-based movies, and Graham talks about that, how to get audiences to watch, especially with more places to stream like Pureflix where his movie "Switched" (starring Denise Richards and John Schneider) was voted a fan favorite. (17:25) He talks some too about working with bigger name actors and actresses, and why they may choose a Christian-based film, like Jaleel White and Suvari. (22:05) I also ask Graham about the infamous moment at the Oscars, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, which he said was extreme but indicative of the times. Our guest for the "Run The Race" podcast also enjoys helping future filmmakers like at his alma mater the Savannah College of Art and Design. His advice: Go do it! He also gets some fitness while shooting a movie. (30:05) In his writing and directing of movies. Graham talks about how faith and the Bible influences that storytelling, following God's lead. (34:49) He also talks about the branding of Mustard Seed Entertainment, providing family friendly things for people to watch. (44:25) Before my closing prayer, the segment "Food for Thought" is about the movie-like fairy tale run of the UNC Tar Heels in March Madness, including their new coach being candid about Jesus. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast! Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.