Our short fIlm is complete!

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David: A King's Calling is currently a 17 minute short film. This is a proof-of-concept for a feature film that started pre-production over two years ago. Now it is ready for you to watch! Will you consider supporting us as we launch our production company to make much of God. With stylistic and bold images, we aim to craft our own unique approach to the biblical stories we've all grown to love and know.

What is David: A King's Calling?

Synopsis: Samuel, troubled by the fate of God's people, seeks divine guidance through fasting and isolation in Bethlehem. A breathtaking encounter with God sets the course for Israel's future, culminating in the anointment of a new king, King David.

Important Notes

1. Where are we at?

This project is completed. Our hope is to submit this to festivals and distribution partners in effort to produce a biblical feature film that will honor God and bring christ-centered visuals to the world.

2. Biblical Accuracy

David: A King's Calling is a biblically accurate film that will take creative inspiration from your favorite faith-based shows such as "The Chosen". By infusing the story with plot-driven elements that help to bring the characters to life, the overall project can be elevated in it's narrative capabilities. We've consulted with a biblical scholar and are taking every step to ensure this is a well-produced and high-quality story.

Meet the Team

Kaleb Cook / Director - Writer - Co-Creator

Kyler Cook / Director - Writer - Co-Creator

Catherine Lidstone / Actress - Co-Producer

Steve Shermett / Actor - Producer

Our Story

Three years ago, Kaleb and Kyler Cook started their adventure into filmmaking. Though they had been working in marketing and film for over a decade, it was the first episode of The Chosen that really opened their eyes to how much impact faith-based storytelling really had.

The potential for life changing stories to impact and drive others closer to Christ became a new agenda as they fought to produce their first major story. First up, the wrote an entire episode of a series based on the life of a young David. The series was titled, "David A King's Calling". Shortly after, they both realized, it would be better to start small. Find a way to produce a little short film, and work their way up from there.

The Tenth short film was born. Out of desperation and excitement to create, they produced a 24 minute short film with just two days of production, and a little over three weeks of post-production. The entire budget was $5,000. The optimization of skills, resources and efficiency in planning really allowed for a finished project. That small short film would go on to receive two major awards at the International Christian Film Festival for "Best Actor in a Short" and garnishing third place for "Best Short Film". No small accomplishment for a little production shot in our pastor's barn!

A little while later, it became apparent that the focus HAD to be back on their original intention. This intention was to film a live-action episodic, epic tale of young David receiving his calling and anointing to become the second king of Israel. After over a year of pre-production, distributor meetings, counseling sessions, and MUCH MORE. We are here, asking for your support to make this humble project a possibility. With your help, we will continue to bridge the gap for new high-quality media in a television landscape that has so little to offer our next generation. We're ready to produce. Are you ready?

Kaleb and Kyler Cook

David: A King's Calling Short Film

Our short film is complete!

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