Episode 13 - Small Group Chronicles: From Script to Screen, With Matt Chastain

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Matt Chastain, the writer, director (and actor) of 'Small Group the Movie', which clinched the Best Picture award at the International Christian Film Festival. Matt shares his journey into filmmaking, detailing the creative process behind 'Small Group', including the challenges of writing and developing a screenplay, particularly emphasizing character development and the importance of subtext over exposition. The discussion delves into the broader landscape of Christian filmmaking, discussing how to authentically incorporate faith elements without being preachy, and the need to portray the complexities of life realistically within Christian storytelling. Additionally, the discussion touches on the industry's distribution aspects and concludes with a call to support the movie by visiting smallgroupmovie.com, alongside Matt's endorsement of the podcast as a valuable resource for aspiring Christian filmmakers.

• Introduction
• Matt's Appreciation for the Podcast and Its Impact
• Small Group, the Movie: From Concept to Screenplay
• The Rigorous Journey of Script Development
• The Art of Screenwriting: Learning Through Feedback
• Character Development and Avoiding Exposition in Storytelling
• Navigating the Challenges of Christian Filmmaking
• Final Thoughts and Where to Watch 'Small Group'

Matt Chastain is the writer / director and actor in Small Group the Movie, which won Best Picture at the International Christian Film Festival.

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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 Monday, 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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