A Filmmakers Campaign to Save Lives

Episode 161 - A Filmmakers Campaign to Save Lives This special episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast is the fourth and final episode in a short series on Impact and Awareness films. Your host, Geoffrey Whitt interviews Aaron Schwartzbart, a rocket scientist, race car driver, and ordained minister, Aaron shares his transformation from a reckless street racer to a dedicated Christian using his passion for racing to promote safe driving. His organization, Motor Gospel Ministries, works with the LAPD to address issues like gangs, drugs, and illegal street racing. Aaron discusses his background, experiences, and the founding of Motor Gospel Ministries, which provides legal racing opportunities and awareness campaigns to reduce street racing incidents. Their documentary, 'Driving Fast and Saving Lives Since 2001,' compiles 20 years of their awareness work, now available on platforms like Tubi TV, Stash TV, and Taken TV. The episode highlights how filmmaking can be used to support and promote social causes.Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionAaron's BackstoryMotor Gospel Ministries OverviewAnti-Street Racing CampaignAwareness and Impact StoriesFilmmaking Journey BeginsCollaborations and SuccessPSAs and Docu-ShortsReaching out to Young PeopleFinal ThoughtsBio:An award-winning rocket scientist with degrees in physics and theology, Aaron Schwartzbart is a 5-time champion race car driver and an ordained minister. As seen on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, Sky News, LA Times, Daily News, OC Register, countless talk shows, crime drama Vindication and in movies with Dean Cain, Kevin Sorbo, Larry Wilcox and Rodney Allen Rippy, Schwartzbart has garnered dozens of laurels for this component of his ministry. Founded in 2001, MotorGospel Ministries works in partnership with the LAPD to address community issues such as gangs, drugs and illegal street racing.Ministry Website: motorgospel.orghttp://www.schwartzbartconsultinggroup.com/Aaron on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6546286/Editing by Michael RothContent Christian Media Conference: https://www.christianmediaconference.com/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsFAFF July Filmmakers Bootcamp: https://www.faffassociation.com/filmmakers-bootcampScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions