I realize that many of you don't know me as I'm new to the forum. I wanted to share something personal and something all of you know about. Its in reference to The Passion.
I am originally from Barcelona Spain. Though many people believe Spain and Italy are deeply religious countries, which they are in respect to other European nations, Christianity is in decay and mostly older people go to Mass. I, as a teenager loved the Lord and felt my calling was to the film industry, where I wanted to make Christian films.
Once I became of age, I moved to N.Y. and began to make my rounds at film schools in the city. As any filmmaker knows, NYU is the place to go, or so I thought when I was naive. I wrote a short story titled "Genitum Non Factum" about the atrocities commited by fascists and "reds" alike to clergy and laypeople during the Spanish Civil War. It was a simple story set during the late 30's amist a rise in European Fascism and Communism, two great threats to Christianity.
My grades were up to par, but I was turned down everytime because of the content of my story, not so much the writing itself.
Eventually, years later after meeting people, going to the places I was to go, and getting a close look at the industry, I produced my first short which was submitted to Sundance, etc.
I have become convinced that Hollywood is a place to closet your views and not let anyone know who you are without the risk of losing your career. I became disgusted with the industry so much so that now, at the age of 29, I don't know what to do with my life.
The reason I support Mel's "Passion" is because I know what he is doing and what he risks losing. I realize what he is up against all because he wants to honor God they way I did. Of course, his content is the most important thing. I too want to see what Christ went through and become transformed. That is the power and influence of motion pictures, the ability to move.
Please support this film, it will also open doors for Christians in the industry who are tired of hiding. For Christians who want to make movies about their faith.
Thanks for reading, thanks for listening.
You brother in Christ,
Rich
I am originally from Barcelona Spain. Though many people believe Spain and Italy are deeply religious countries, which they are in respect to other European nations, Christianity is in decay and mostly older people go to Mass. I, as a teenager loved the Lord and felt my calling was to the film industry, where I wanted to make Christian films.
Once I became of age, I moved to N.Y. and began to make my rounds at film schools in the city. As any filmmaker knows, NYU is the place to go, or so I thought when I was naive. I wrote a short story titled "Genitum Non Factum" about the atrocities commited by fascists and "reds" alike to clergy and laypeople during the Spanish Civil War. It was a simple story set during the late 30's amist a rise in European Fascism and Communism, two great threats to Christianity.
My grades were up to par, but I was turned down everytime because of the content of my story, not so much the writing itself.
Eventually, years later after meeting people, going to the places I was to go, and getting a close look at the industry, I produced my first short which was submitted to Sundance, etc.
I have become convinced that Hollywood is a place to closet your views and not let anyone know who you are without the risk of losing your career. I became disgusted with the industry so much so that now, at the age of 29, I don't know what to do with my life.
The reason I support Mel's "Passion" is because I know what he is doing and what he risks losing. I realize what he is up against all because he wants to honor God they way I did. Of course, his content is the most important thing. I too want to see what Christ went through and become transformed. That is the power and influence of motion pictures, the ability to move.
Please support this film, it will also open doors for Christians in the industry who are tired of hiding. For Christians who want to make movies about their faith.
Thanks for reading, thanks for listening.
You brother in Christ,
Rich
