Patience in Production: Filmmaking with Brett Varvel

Faith & Family Filmmakers

Episode 58 - Patience in Production: Filmmaking with Brett Varvel

In this episode of Faith and Family Filmmakers, Hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt welcome Brett Varvel, a versatile filmmaker with a story rooted in faith and perseverance. Brett shares his journey from being inspired by his cartoonist father to founding House of Grace Studios. He discusses the significant moments and challenges in his career, including his passion project 'Disciples in the Moonlight,' a film that took ten years to bring to life and is set to release in theaters nationwide on July 17th. Brett also touches on the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of acting and directing simultaneously, emphasizing the importance of faith, trust in God's timing, and the impactful nature of storytelling. Here are the highlights:

• Welcome and Introduction
• Brett's Early Inspiration
• High School Catalyst
• Challenges in Filmmaking
• God's Provision and Faithfulness
• Past and Current Projects
• Disciples in the Moonlight: A Dream Realized
• The Importance of Music and Sound Design
• Patience and God's Timing
• Acting and Directing Simultaneously
• Disciples in the Moonlight Release Information

This enlightening conversation with Brett Varvel is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of storytelling. Brett's journey from a young filmmaker with a dream to a seasoned director with multiple projects under his belt serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to fuse their faith and talents. As Brett emphasizes, trust God's timing, stay faithful, and embrace the unique path laid out before you. Be sure to catch "Disciples in the Moonlight" in theaters and support this impactful film.

From the age of 5 Brett Varvel knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. The son of an internationally known cartoonist meant that Brett was constantly surrounded by storytelling. The love of the craft propelled him to chase his dreams from a young age. After graduating college at Ball State University Brett had already won a regional Emmy Award for directing and was also a two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. Brett went on to create his own production company, House of Grace Studios and is now a director, actor, and writer. Brett has the unique ability to excel both behind and in front of the camera.

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The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors.

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