LOGLINE Set between the New World (Heaven) and the Old World (Earth) the story follows the life and afterlife of Jonathan Stone and all of those lives around him from his past, present and future.
SYNOPSIS Jonathan Stone is just your typical middle aged dad...he struggles with his job, his friends his family and those feelings that maybe one day it will all just work out the way he wants it to...the problem is that Jonathan Stone is already dead and his future is now no longer limited by time or space or job security or the fear of getting sick, old or well or anything else like that, now Jonathan must begin a new life, a life in eternity, in paradise, in Heaven. However along this journey Jonathan begins to look back and see how his life on earth was more than just a series of disappointments and shortcomings, he sees that God had a plan for his life all along and his afterlife and that all those around him were touched by his life more than he could have ever imagined…
STORY CINEMATIC VISUAL ‘LOOK BOOK’ THE OLD WORLD THE TONE - The joy of Hope The ‘OLD WORLD’ is the current world, earth, our rundown While the bleak visual and emotional portrayal of our characters struggling planet. To create visual ‘contrast’ to the ‘New World’ - dealing with a life overwhelmed by pain, loss and struggle on earth is HEAVEN, we will create a bleak environment, finding locations that vitally visually necessary in order to create contrast, there will of are visually overly run down such as inner city locations and course be moments when the joy of hope leaks into life on earth and polluted environments. The house where Jonathan lives will be old finally impacts the pinnacle breakthrough transition into the all- and rustic, not in a nice charming way...and we will be praying for encompassing divergence of the environment of HEAVEN. bad weather! THE ADVENTURE BEGINS THE NEW WORLD The story of Jonathan's journey in heaven will flash back and forth In contrast to the ‘Old World’ the ‘NEW WORLD’ - HEAVEN, will be between heaven and earth to show the trials of his humanity and light, bright and colorful. We will film in visually stunning locations how he affected those around him without even realizing it. The next using colors and lights and other cinematic elements to make the part of Jonathan’s journey will show the discovery of this new frontier New World epic, ethereal, beautiful and limitless along with adding known as ‘heaven’ and his realization that heaven isn't stereotypically some visual effects in the color grading process to fully express a place to play harps in white robes on clouds, but explores and the beauty of ‘Paradise’. reveals the scope and diversity of what heaven truly holds for us. THE TONE - The Struggles of Life HUMOR Showing the loneliness, pain and bleakness of real life trials and When dealing with serious issues such as life, death and the afterlife, tribulations that we all experience is paramount to the story, we it is important to find a way to cut thru the heaviness with humor. intend to focus visually on personal struggles and painful issues in There will be many ‘beats’ throughout the story on earth where life, the most obvious being death and loss. humor will be found naturally just like it is in life, plenty of humor and laughter will also be integrated throughout Jonathan's journey within the environment of heaven.
OLD WORLD
NEW WORLD
THE STRUGGLES OF LIFE
THE JOY OF HOPE
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
HUMOR
The concept of the film ‘HEAVEN’ will be unique and original in its production and one that has never truly been done before. The overall cinematic look of the film’s style and tone will come from the influence of a variety of films … THE MATRIX with its ‘duel worlds, ’ THE SHACK with the ‘new world’ interactions, LORD OF THE RINGS and NARNIA for the ‘hero’s journey into a new world ,’ WHAT DREAMS MAY COME for the intercut between the ‘ old world and the new ,’ along with THE GREEN MILE, HEAVEN IS FOR REAL and BREAKTHROUGH for the normality of regular life and spiritual interaction ‘ when God shows up ,’ and SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION for the process of the ‘ hero’s journey to finding hope. ’ CINEMATIC INFLUENCES The aforementioned films do not reflect the thematic or spiritual message, just the cinematic look and style for the proposed film.
The Adventure Begins FILM Our first step forward is the production of the feature film ‘HEAVEN: the adventure begins’ by Alan Duprey. The world has very little knowledge of what heaven is like, what we do have is minimal and very rarely expressed or depicted in film in a way that encompasses the hope, joy, love and eternal life that we believe waits for us. This film is a revelation of the hope and Joy that awaits us with God in heaven and it is so crucial for us to share and express this cinematically in an impacting way. Making a film like this will be such a powerful way to reach the lost, hopeless and hurting, our hope is that it can then also be shared and experienced in churches and ministries and by missionaries as an effective outreach aid across the globe. The vision for ‘HEAVEN’ will be to depict the realities of life here on earth, the struggles we all face and the loss we feel when we lose those we love, to then bring a message of hope to our audience that goes beyond this mortal earth, to show that life does indeed carry on for eternity in what Jesus promises…Paradise… The film will depict a revelation of what happens in heaven and the day to day of eternity. We will make this film locally in Massachusetts and will work side by side with local churches and local Christian filmmakers, actors etc. to not only help bring the film to fruition but also to raise up, support and bring out Christian filmmakers who might otherwise not have had a chance to be a part of a collaboration like this.
Networking, casting and hiring locally also helps keep production costs down, along with having the advantage of the amazing locations and state tax rebates Massachusetts has to offer for film production. In order to depict the environment of HEAVEN without spending hundreds of millions of dollars on VFX, we will split the story 50/50 with 50% in heaven and 50% on earth utilizing real locations in Massachusetts by depicting them artistically and as cinematically as we can. Along with talented actors and crew, we can make this a relatable, inspirational and captivating movie that can help believers and non-believers alike begin to understand the hope of HEAVEN. Upon completion we will have an exceptional film that will reach people’s hearts, spread hope and ultimately reveal God’s extravagant love for them as they see a glimpse into ‘HEAVEN.’ We look forward to you beginning this adventure with us on the feature film ‘HEAVEN,’ Angus Benfield.
MINISTRY Faith based films are driven not by stars or large budgets or over inflated marketing costs, but by the MESSAGE. If the message of the film is good and the ‘messengers’ (our key talent, cast, crew etc.) are of quality and integrity then the film will be a success.
TIMELINE FILM MAKING IN FIVE STAGES: 1- DEVELOPMENT 2-3 Months: This process has begun and during this time the script will be developed, budget secured, the team of cast and crew will start to come together and we will liaise with the local state departments and crew for locations and tax rebates etc. 2 - PRE-PRODUCTION 1 Month: This process carries on from development in which all the cast, crew, locations, props etc. are secured, locked down, contracts are drawn up along with a solid schedule. 3 - PRODUCTION 1 Month: This process is when the film is underway, has begun shooting and all the moving parts come together, over a period of 4 weeks. 4 - POST-PRODUCTION 3-4 Months: This process is where the film is edited, colour graded and the visual effects, sound editing and the score are added. 5 - DISTRIBUTION (and Marketing) 6 Months +: This is an ongoing process in which the film will be marketed and sold to distribution across the globe but it will also have a life beyond this, with ministry opportunities, church screenings, bible studies etc.
Heaven: The Adventure Begins “It’s more than a movie!” Film, book, audio book, study guide, Power Point, website, presentations and much more…
The Ministry Heaven Resource Center Heaven Resource Center is a website dedicated to open the eyes of our heart to see Heaven more clearly from a biblical prospective. To create a longing for eternal things and find great joy in learning about them. Colossians 3:1- 2 says, “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set www.heavenresourcecenter.com your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
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