Franklin Springs Family Media

Book/Television

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

On the New York Times Hard Cover Non-Fiction Bestseller List today, The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven comes in at #29.  Earlier this year, Tyndale Publishers hired the Franklin Films side of our business to produce an hour television special based on the book.  The show has been airing on TBN; the next prime time airing is on Labor Day, September 6th at 7:00 PST (9:00 CST).

The shoot in Columbus, Ohio was an adventurous one, and is often the case, it saw each of the crew numbers wearing several different hats.

While one young production assistant doubled as a stand-in, another production assistant stepped into the lighting department to man a reflector…

He then moved to the camera department, where he helped ready a 2nd unit camera before it went airborne…

He then hustled over to the cast side of the production, where he served as a stunt accident victim, being boarded in and out of ambulances and helicopters…

All in a day’s work for a young producer-in-training…

The Hunt Is On

Friday, August 20, 2010

It’s coming in September - The Family Heritage of Hunting.  Here’s the new trailer:

Check back for more updates soon.

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Within These Walls…

Monday, August 16, 2010

...and numerous others throughout a picturesque Southern town, unfolded a most remarkable story of struggle, hope, resilience, and triumph.  We look forward to sharing it with you.

P.S.  It’s not a documentary…

Anatomy of an HSB Shoot

Monday, August 9, 2010

We’re several days away from releasing Homestead Blessings:  The Art of Crafting. We’re eager to show you the finished product; here’s a quick look at the making of the latest installment in the Homestead Blessings series:

Early in the morning, Rod goes over the day’s schedule with Jasmine…

Props are gathered and put in place…

Make-up waits patiently while Cecelia makes script notes…

Dave Gullberg, fresh off the shoot of Courageous (the new film from Alex and Steven Kendrick), prepares to record audio…

TJ’s media capture workstation is readied…

Camera angles are reviewed in video village…

Dylan snaps stills for the DVD cover…

Hmmm…

Let’s try this…

Let the shooting begin…

As the sun went down, the cast and crew wrapped out a fun day of shooting.  Editors are sequestered away now, and within several days, we’ll make it available to you…

Homestead Blessings - The Art of Crafting - Trailer from Franklin Springs on Vimeo.

First Look at Crafting

Friday, August 6, 2010

Here’s the trailer for Homestead Blessings:  The Art of Crafting…

Coming Soon

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

From the set of last week’s shoot…

First Look at Family Works

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

It’s coming July 1: our new film Family Works: Inspiring Profiles of Family Business, hosted by Wade Myers.

Here’s a first look:

The Prequel

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

In many respects, our new film about family businesses is a prequel to The Venture Academy Entrepreneur Training Series.

The film examines the challenges and rewards of family-run businesses.  Today we gathered at the idyllic Lyric Springs Retreat Center above Leipers Fork to shoot Wade Myers’ host segments…

The make-up assistant doubled as a stand-in…

We were able to pull Mr. Myers away from his initial encounter with an iPad…

And we’ve had a rewarding day of shooting with our highly knowledgeable and inspiring host…

This exciting new film will be available in mid June.

Family Business…

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

...Montana style, with David Rasmussen (l) shooting the story of entrepreneur Bryce DeGroot (second from left).

A few eager production assistants are happy to be learning on the job today!

And the producer got an added bonus when he was invited to take the controls…

All in a day’s work…

Watch for the new series, hosted by Wade Myers, soon.

Homestead Blessings - On Location

Friday, April 16, 2010

Thanks to George and Cher at Chestnut Hill Ranch Bed & Breakfast for providing the excellent location for our newest Homestead Blessings title:  The Art of Quilting.  And thanks for extending superb hospitality…