Producer John Shepherd
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Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 46 - Interview with Producer, John Shepherd. John Shepherd is a 30-year veteran of indie & studio film. As a producer, John’s known for such films as Emanuel (2019), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) and The Ultimate Gift (2006). His latest film is Sarah’s Oil which is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted and whose faith is proven right. The film opens in theaters everywhere on November 7th. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 46 - Interview with Producer, John Shepherd. John Shepherd is a 30-year veteran of indie & studio film. As a producer, John’s known for such films as Emanuel (2019), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) and The Ultimate Gift (2006). His latest film is Sarah’s Oil which is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who...
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- 0:00 Opening Message On Calling
- 0:49 Host Introduction And Guest Bio
- 2:03 Why Tell Sarah Rector’s Story
- 4:39 Researching A Lost History
- 6:03 Hopeful Counterpoint To Dark Narratives
- 7:08 Availability Over Ability
- 9:20 From Lionsgate To Wonder: The Greenlight Journey
- 12:10 Production Chaos And Providence In Oklahoma
- 16:15 Heat, Horses, And Hard Lessons
- 18:03 Navigating Local Tensions And Unity
- 20:16 Casting Sarah: Finding Naya
- 22:03 Creek Freedmen, Oil, And Moral Complexity
- 24:09 Listening As A Filmmaker’s Superpower
- 26:10 From Actor To Producer: Early Career
- 28:01 Friday The 13th And Faith On Set
- 31:00 Seminary, Billy Graham Films, And Calling
- 34:06 Producing For Worldwide Pictures
- 36:22 Mainstream Reach Without Preaching
- 38:06 Unity And Excellence In Faith Film
- 40:13 DEN, Redemption High, And Early Streaming
- 43:35 Fame, Fragility, And True Treasure
- 46:12 Bobby Jones, Caviezel, And Tough Leadership
- 49:25 Perseverance, Faith, And Final Encouragement
- 51:15 Release Details And Closing Prayer
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