Filmmaking for Awareness: Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs

Episode 160 - Filmmaking for Awareness: Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs This special episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast is episode three of four in a short series on Impact and Awareness films.Your host, Geoffrey Whitt welcomes Rahn Springer, a former real estate professional turned executive producer. Rahn shares his journey from real estate to filmmaking and discusses his latest projects, including ‘Dogs on Duty, the Doguseries’ and “This Paws For You’ podcast. These projects aim to raise awareness about service, therapy, and working dogs. He delves into his inspiration, the development process, and the mission behind these initiatives. Rahn also talks about the importance of partnerships and the broader goals of his company, Springer Education Entertainment, aimed at training young people in media production and fostering family-friendly entertainment.Highlights Include:Award-Winning Short FilmsAvailability of Ron's FilmsJourney into FilmmakingThe Birth of 'Dogs on Duty'The Mission Behind Dogs on DutyExpanding the Scope: Service, Therapy, and Working DogsSpringer Education EntertainmentCrowdfunding and Future PlansBio:What do you do when you quit your day job? Of course, you produce a docuseries on medical alert service dogs! After 39 years in real estate, including commercial, investment, corporate and brokerage, it was time to use his gifts, talents, skills and resources to make a difference. In addition to working in real estate, Rahn worked in film, doing commercials, industrials, TV and voiceover through the years. Rahn asked, as a follower of Jesus Christ, what project can I use my gifts, talents, experience and resources to make a difference? The result, 'The Doguseries’ and ‘This Paw’s For You’ podcast. His first three short films out of the gate, as Executive Producer, ‘Zoomtime’, ‘Birthday Brash’ and 'Lifeless: A Musical Zomedy' have been award winning. Rahn and his wife, Holly, live in the Pacific Northwest and when not working on projects, enjoy the opportunity for various outdoor activities that the area has to offer and building their five and half-acre homestead project, church and ministry ventures. Dogs on Duty: https://thedoguseries.com‘This Paws for You’ Podcast: https://tpfypod.comSpringer Education Entertainment: https://springeree.comEditing 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