Biblical Filmmaking & Faith: Chris Bowden & Lee Dickerson on "Shema" & Upcoming Feature "Talitha"
"We were inspired by Dallas Jenkins and The Chosen—taking a single sentence from the Bible and bringing flesh to the Word." Independent filmmakers Chris Bowden and Lee Dickerson join CatholicTV to share the behind-the-scenes journey of their short film, Shema. How do you produce a high-stakes biblical drama with limited resources, a volunteer crew, and pure faith? Filmmaker Chris Bowden and lead actor/producer Lee Dickerson step into the living room on This Is the Day to unpack the making of Shammah ahead of its broadcast premiere on CatholicTV. Chris and Lee reveal how the grassroots origin of The Chosen inspired them to put their video gear to work, launching a Kickstarter campaign that more than doubled its initial funding goal. They share candid stories from the trenches of indie production—from directing massive arrest scenes with dozens of actors and crew to navigating last-minute medical emergencies on set through spontaneous community prayer. The duo also tease their next major project: Talitha, an upcoming 90-minute feature film shot between Texas and New England that reimagines the story of Jairus’s daughter, bringing hope, cinematic storytelling, and biblical imagination to the reality of Christ’s power over death. Key Highlights: -The Spark of Inspiration: Following the example of Dallas Jenkins to create high-quality, story-driven Christian cinema. -Solo Crew to Thriving Community: How writing, directing, lighting, and editing turned into a nationwide volunteer collaboration. -Spiritual Warfare & Set Miracles: Stopping production to pray during emergencies and pushing through setbacks on set. -From Short to Feature: Announcing Talitha, a feature-length exploration of Jairus's daughter and Jesus' victory over death. -CatholicTV Broadcast Schedule: Tune in for the premiere of Shema on CatholicTV Presents (September 28 at 5:30 PM, September 30 at 4:30 PM, and October 3 at 8:00 PM). Join the Community & Follow Future Films: Connect with the team at Refocus Creative | Rejected Stone Studios
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