Posted by LaVonne on 04 14th, 2012

Posted by LaVonne on Oct 25, 2011 I used to have a poster on my wall that featured an alligator and declared, “Writing is the hardest job – besides wrestling alligators!” When I was a new novelist, that was cute. Now, as an experienced screenwriter, I realize how true it is. In our personal arcs as screenwriters we often seek the opinions of family and friends about our work. We need validation of our skill...

Posted by LaVonne on Oct 15, 2011 As I watched Machine Gun Preacher, what resonated with me the most was how God uses extremely flawed people to do great things.  Albeit, some people seem less likely candidates than others.  A case in point is Sam Childers, the angry, ex-dope fiend, gun toting, ex-con preacher, who is the subject of the movie. Childers, played by Gerard Butler, is an ex-biker who’s wife has a...

Posted by LaVonne on Jun 23, 2011 Trying to reach a secular movie audience without nudity, overt violence or massive bloodshed is a difficult proposition, but husband and wife team Trey and Venessa Ore were undaunted when they embarked on making their latest short film, My Name is Paul. The movie, a modern-day depiction of the Biblical story of Paul, was shot on a $25,000 budget. Directed by Trey Ore and written...

Posted by LaVonne on Apr 23, 2011 The screenplay is written by Cristobal Krusen of Messenger Films, whose credits include the award-winning drama Final Solution about apartheid in South Africa. he film’s narrative is told through the eyes of Saul. According to Berendes, the viewer follows Saul as he transforms from the “great persecutor to the great proclaimer.”