Moving Forward

Dear Supporters,

Thanks for all you help and prayers over the past year. We could not be happier to announce that through your help, the Lord has opened a door for us to walk through.

Last fall, our team determined that June 15th, 2012 was the last possible deadline for securing the production budget to film Beyond the Mask. By that time, we needed to see 26 units of financing committed to the project. By late May (after six months of great effort), we had raised just 15 units…and now had only three weeks to go. Over the course of the next two weeks, we saw five more units come in. However, it was Tuesday morning, and we were still 6 units short for Friday’s deadline. We knew that it was beyond our own power to make this happen. We needed a miracle. …And a miracle is what we got. As we were preparing contingency plans for shutting down the project, the 6 units came in – with the last one arriving at 9:30pm on the evening of June 15th! To our team this was a clear signal – the Lord is in this work and He has called us to move forward. We expect many challenges in the days to come, but we believe firmly that He has called us to this task and that He will be glorified through it.

Thanks to your prayer and encouragement, and the Lord’s clear leading, the financing for the tools to make this film are now in place. Now, as we move forward, we are looking to stretch every dollar so that the finished film can have the maximum possible impact.

We would like you to please carefully consider three categories where you could be involved. First, we are looking for volunteers; check out a number of categories here. Second, we are seeking odds and ends that you might have in your garage or might find at a yard sale. We’d love to have your help finding these items. Third, in a couple of days, we’ll have sponsorship opportunities for folks to help us obtain sets, costume, props, and specialty equipment that will help push the film to the next level.

Thanks for standing with us as we move forward with the creation of  an action/adventure film with a Christ centered message.

In Him,

Aaron, Chad, and the Beyond the Mask Team

Dedication

On the evening of Oct 22^nd, we invited our Kickstarter sponsors, volunteers, and friends from Pendragon to join us on set for a dedication.

The purpose of this dedication was to thank the Lord for his provision of three major items: first, the 24K raised through Kickstarter that allowed us to begin set construction, second, the volunteers who have been helping so much with this effort, and third, Hillside Bible Church for their donation of the property where we are constructing the sets.

At the dedication ceremony, Director Dr. Chad Burns spoke about the theme of Beyond the Mask, which is finding our personal identity in Christ. Chad also shared an important prayer request – please pray that the Lord will open doors for the production fundraising. Producer Aaron Burns led a time of worship and then several men offered prayers of thanks. About 130 people attended the event. It was great to re-connect with old friends and make new ones.

We are so excited about what the Lord is doing and thank you all for your prayers and support.