The Making and Mission of ‘Light of the World’ - with John Schafer

Episode 178 - The Making and Mission of ‘Light of the World’ - with John Schafer In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Matt welcomes back director John Schafer for a deep dive into the making of "Light of the World." John shares the extraordinary journey behind this ambitious animated feature, from the unique challenges of faith-based filmmaking and the miracle of funding, to the intentional design choices and collaborative spirit that brought the story to life. Together, Matt and John discuss the business realities of Christian filmmaking, the importance of ministry goals, and the lessons learned along the way. Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionThe Fairy Tale Funding StoryIntentional Design: Colors, Shapes, and Cultural ConnectionDirecting Animation vs. Live ActionThe Power of Collaboration in AnimationWorking With Non-Believing Crew MembersThe Business Reality of Christian FilmmakingMinistry Goals and Self-DistributionBalancing Money and MinistryThe Challenges of Theatrical Release TimingDefining a Christian FilmmakerWhere to Watch Light of the WorldBio:John Schafer is a seasoned television producer, VFX artist, and animator with over 33 years of experience in the entertainment industry. A recipient of multiple ADDY and TELLY Awards, he is best known for his three-time EMMY-nominated work on the Christian Broadcasting Network's acclaimed CG series ‘Superbook,’ where he produced 65 episodes that reached audiences in over 123 countries and were translated into more than 60 languages.Website: https://lightoftheworld.com/ Facebook: @LightoftheWorldMovieInstagram: @LightoftheWorldMovieX (formerly Twitter): @lotwmovieTikTok: @LightoftheWorldMovieFacebook: www.facebook.com/john.schaferInstagram: instagram.com/jj_schaferIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4094635/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/grafxboy68Editing by Geoffrey WhittFAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters 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-mentorship The 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-servicesProduced by Geoffrey Whitt for Faith and Family Filmmakers AssociationCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions