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Dear Patrons,

We appeal to you to help sustain us and our families as we work in the Lord's garden of film. We can not provide a tax deductible receipt so this is what Mother Theresa would call -- pure heart money.

Currently we are fundraising for the following project:

Father Elijah

Through a genererous wave of benefaction we were able to raise $6500 in May, June, and July of 2011 to cover the cost of a re-write of the Father Elijah film script. That screenplay has now been completed and is being considered by various parties who can help us bring the project to the silver screen and international distribution. We thank you for the opportunity to continue our labours in this corner of the Lord's garden.

Update: August 18th, 2011

We are now in discussion with distributors, producers, directors and talent on both sides of the Atlantic to hammer out a viable game plan. Your continued support and prayers would  be greatly appreciated! So much more needs to be done, so much of our time devoted to this work that it can not be done without the help of many hands, in prayer and in offering.

To complete a great screenplay is only part of the equation. A most important part. But there is much more on the horizon: to secure distribution and financing, and the perfect talent behind and in front of the camera. It is a diffficult business and a complex art form. But when it works, by being a conveyor of authentic story it feeds the whole person and changes hearts, openning them wide to Christ.

If you can, please help us in this journey.

Donations can be made either by contacting us directly at the information below or via the Paypal donation box on this page. All monies collected will be used only for the Father Elijah project as we work to build alliances and head towards production.

Update: September 14th, 2011 | Another 3 donations totaling $2160.00 Thank you!

The new screenplay has been completed! And now we devote more time to negotiations with "allies" to bring production to the next level. That means securing finance deals, promises from distributors, and commitments from top talent -- especially a gifted director. In the current economic climate, things are moving like molasses but not without hope and certainly not without the graces for us to remain steadfast. Your donations help form that word, "yes".

Update:  October 25th, 2011 | Four more donations totaling $380.00!

The revision of a detailed budget is underway and a film treatment has been completed. Several readers and translators have offered to help us from across Canada, the US, and Italy. We are working to make contact with top-tier directors (on in Quebec and another in Germany) and acting talent for collaboration and endorsments to help us raise awareness and secure funding.

Update:  December 6th, 2011 | One large donation of  $1000.00!

Saint Nicholas came to visit us today. And, in so doing he reminded us of our need to have faith and keep sight of the goal -- to make the image and voice of Christ seen and heard in film through the telling of authentic stories. Work continues to connect with allies within the industry and to fine tune the projet budget.

A holy Advent and a blessed Christmas to you all.

May the babe of Bethlehem bless you for your generosity,

Recent Press:

Tom O'Tool's article on Renew America speculating that a Father Elijah film could leverage the upcoming American elections.

Yours in Christ,

Anton Casta
Mission2Films