Are you passionate about Christian storytelling and dreaming of a career in faith-based filmmaking? Join media executive Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com and Ryan Grow, Executive Producer and Head of Lifeway Films, for a powerful and practical conversation that dives deep into the world of Christian movies and documentary filmmaking. From pitching your first project to navigating story structure and the unique challenges of faith-driven media, Ryan shares industry insights, personal stories, and what it truly takes to create films that impact both hearts and culture. Learn how filmmakers can bridge the gap between church and cinema—and what surrendering your dreams to God looks like in a creative career. 🎬 Want to Work in Faith-Based Film? This Conversation Is for You! 👉 Watch now and transform your creative career!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on creative leadership. Enjoying the content? 🌟 Show your support with a Super Thanks below! Your contribution helps me create more inspiring videos and podcasts for creative leaders like you. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is TickingPrint and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Lj9gNUAudio: https://amzn.to/3ywcINP 👉 New MasterclassesChurch on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: https://apple.co/2XbMgDL ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Living the Dream – Faith-Based Documentary Filmmaking with Ryan Grow | Lifeway Films Read more at Phil’s Blog: “The Explosion of Documentary Films” https://www.philcooke.com/the-explosion-of-documentary-films/ More about Ryan Grow, Executive Producer / Head of Lifeway FilmsWith a deep passion for conveying the gospel through storytelling and a people-first approach, Ryan has successfully led film/video projects across the globe. Starting off filming weddings and real estate videos he eventually started Grow Productions which led to docu-series, narrative features, reality shows, ministry & branded content. Ryan works for Lifeway Christian Resources and leads their cinema division, Lifeway Films. Connect with Ryan: Ryan Grow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangrow/ Ryan Grow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangrow85/ Website: www.growproductions.tv Find out more about Lifeway Films: https://lifewayfilms.com Lifeway Films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifewayFilms/ Lifeway Films Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewayfilms/# Lifeway Film X: https://x.com/lifewayfilms 00:00 Media Executive Phil Cooke introduces Ryan Grow, Executive Producer and Head of Lifeway Films to discuss faith based filmmaking01:31 Ryan’s journey from public speaking to storytelling and filmmaking02:25 Finding God’s calling for his life in the film industry05:06 Letting the dream die and how God resurrected it06:39 Lifeway Publishing history and expansion into faith-based films12:00 Lifeway Films and documentary filmmaking20:29 What filmmakers are not doing well23:18 Tips on producing faith based content and how to take notes to make your movie better26:09 Pitching a film and understanding story structure28:18 Short film and documentary filmmaking30:07 Outro by Phil Cooke (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from ...
