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On This Day In History

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Dr. George Washington Carver passed away on January 5, 1943. Learn what made his life so memorable in George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Way, releasing on February 1.

In the Hands of TJ Today

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

One of the things we love about filmmaking is its fusion of so many art forms.

Today, TJ Draper is bringing together images videotaped in high definition by director of photography Mark Schlicher (and others) and fluidly edited by Graham Fisher (and others) with the captivating narration of Voddie Baucham and the engaging original musical score by Tom Howard.

We’ll look forward to sharing the work of this team of filmmakers with you on February 1.

Good Call, Tracy

Monday, January 4, 2010

We offered a free copy of our new film to the first person who could accurately guess who would be the story’s narrator.

We flew to Houston today, where production personnel took their places in the recording studio control room…

The man with the golden voice took his place on the studio floor…

And Tracy Evans of Indiana, you picked correctly…

Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr. will be the voice that leads viewers through George Washington Carver:  An Uncommon Way, which releases on February 1.

The film’s producer/director heads back to Nashville today very pleased with the contribution made to the film by the uniquely gifted man behind the mic today…

Congratulations, Tracy.  Lots of other people picked Voddie, too.  But you were first!

Destination V.O.

Monday, January 4, 2010

We’re headed out this morning to record the voiceover narration for George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Way.

We’ll announce the winner of our guess-the-narrator contest later today. Many of our readers posited some interesting choices, including Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and James Earl Jones.

But we’re not flying to Los Angeles today. Or New York City. Our narrator of choice is located in the Lone Star State.

That’s a significant clue, isn’t it?

New to the Fork

Saturday, January 2, 2010

If you ever head through the Nashville area and venture out to picturesque Franklin, be sure to include a stop in the quaint Leipers Fork Historic District.  It’s a rare slice of Americana.  And now life in Leipers Fork just got a little better…

Their slogan is “The Small Town Bookshop With Uptown Books”.  But a stop at Yeoman’s in the Fork reveals a magnificently handsome antiquarian.  We’re not sure which we like better - the books and documents or the architectural appointments.

Outside Yeoman’s, children can make a historical connection.

We’re also pleased that Yeoman’s has been featuring author and historian Bill Potter in a lecture series.  Bill, who appears prominently in our Still Standing film, will be speaking on Stonewall Jackson at Yeoman’s in March.

We have a special fondness for Leipers Fork.  It’s where one Franklin Springs family pulled into a country grocery/restaurant on a Thursday night several years ago and made the acquaintance of a family selling produce in the Puckett’s parking lot.  That encounter in Leipers Fork led to the production of A Journey Home. 

Thanks to Mike Cotter and the nice people at Yeoman’s who are further enriching life in Leipers Fork…

Dairy Delights…

Friday, January 1, 2010

Here’s a scene from the soon-to-be released Homestead Blessings: The Art of Dairy Delights DVD. The film will be available to order starting next week!

He Brought His Friends, Too

Friday, January 1, 2010

The Venture Academy features the dynamic wisdom of Wade Myers.  Harvard MBA, former Army Ranger, Christian husband and father - Wade’s teaching on Entrepreneurship is in a league of its own.

But the excellent instruction and inspiration of The Venture Academy is augmented by a few sessions delivered by two very talented associates of Mr. Myers.

The Venture Academy is equipping families to approach entrepreneurial endeavors with a solid foundation.  Learn more about this unique program here.

Good Morning, ‘10

Friday, January 1, 2010

Yes, there were plenty of challenges in 2009.  But we can’t help but take inventory of yet another year filled with Providential blessing.  Production travel took us to many significant places, and allowed us to meet enriching people all along the way.

Watching the sunrise on the North Sea in St. Andrews, Scotland was a highlight of 2009.

As the sun rises on 2010, we look forward to what God has for all of us in the forthcoming year.