I Will Go And Do

[Guest lt]

There is a great video out for kids, it helps them to find excitement in reading the scriptures.....

It's called( I will go and Do) You can read about it or purchase it at this site. My kids loved it, and the music is funny..

http://store.yahoo.com/ldsvideostore/lisci...ciwigoand1.html

[Guest Starsky]

Thanks Laurel...I just ordered.

[Guest lt]

Your welcome peace....There are several really good videos for family on this site.

I have

1.)Charley

2.)The RM

3.)Singles Ward

4.)The otherside of Heaven

5.)out of step

6.)Gods Army

7.)Brigham City (if you like suspense mixed with truth) very good....

I'm also on a waiting cycle for

1.)Pride and Prejudice

2.)Home Teachers

3.)Saints and Soldiers

This is the only site I have found good movings with a touch of the gospel...there great!

Laureltree

[Guest Starsky]

Now that I know this site exists, I will probably be ordering at least once a week for something the kids can watch on Sunday afternoons...

Thanks again Laurel. :)

[Guest curvette]

Before you go and pay the big bucks for these things, try half.com--I've found every dvd, video or cd I've ever wanted and paid only a fraction of the cost.

[Guest Starsky]

Well I will try anything once. Thanks Curvette.

[Guest lt]

curvette.....these are lds movies and are only sold through lds distributers..I tried other places...this is practicly it... except the producers page and they are more and every 6 video or dvd you get one free from there free list.

[Guest Starsky]

That is what I discovered...there were no LDS movies on that site...

[Guest lt]

Yea... Thats why when I found this site I stuck with it..They have about 7-10 more movies that will be released between 4 months and next year...Lds have never had such a wide variety of wholesome films.....Thats only because they are more excepted now, and not only by lds alone......

[Guest Starsky]

I am totally excited about this because Sundays during the winter is really hard for my kids...nothing to do that doesn't break the sabath...but these kinds of movies give them something to look forward to.

Thanks again Laurel.

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by LaurelTree@Feb 19 2004, 12:00 PM

curvette.....these are lds movies and are only sold through lds distributers..I tried other places...this is practicly it... except the producers page and they are more and every 6 video or dvd you get one free from there free list.

Wrongo. I found The other side of Heaven for $8.50 on DVD, Singles Ward for $1.00, and God's Army for $4.99. Go to www.half.com to the DVD section and type in the title. It's easy!

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by Peace@Feb 19 2004, 02:37 PM

That is what I discovered...there were no LDS movies on that site...

Try it again if you want to save some big bucks. The inventory changes constantly. The only one I couldn't find on there was "Charly" and maybe I spelled it wrong.

[Snow]

Originally posted by curvette@Feb 20 2004, 04:26 PM

Try it again if you want to save some big bucks.

[Or, if you are not interested in saving big bucks, but still want to find something fun and interesting Try this:

Take a 12 foot lenght of barbwire; string it up one nostril, through and down the other nostril. Take the ends and tie them around the waist of an 800 lbs mountain gorilla. (I prefer a silverback) Then take a loud snare drum and beat on it like a wild banchee.

Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!

[Guest lt]

I did find the other side of heaven, and singles ward was sold on ebay for $1.00....But that was it....

However something I want to remind people....The only reason lds film making is booming right now is because people are standing firm and supporting them......I would rather spend the extra buck and keep production going than to save a few.....This is the only reason we have Lds films avaliable to us......So for those of us who can PLEASE support our lds site and pay full price.......Those site help make it possiable to produce more films......We have several new ones coming out...Here's a list.

If you would like to be an extra in an ldsfilm, they are always looking for hep guys....it doesnt pay but its great fun!

Upcoming Films By and About Latter-day Saints

The Best Two Years: based on Scott S. Anderson's stage play The Best Two Years of My Life, which was based on the true-life story of 4 missionaries in Holland; directed by Anderson; produced by actor Michael Flynn; starring fabulous megastar Kirby Heyborne, Hollywood movie actor K.C. Clyde, and unknown actors Cameron Hopkin and David Nibley; D.P.: Gordon Lonsdale; music by Michael McLean; month-long shoot began April 28, 2003 in Holland, and finished in Alpine, Utah; filmed in 35mm; budget just over $400,000; theatrically distributed by HaleStorm Entertainment; was shown in Aug. 2003 at LDSBA convention; theatrical release February 20, 2004

Saints and Soldiers: feature film; previously titled "The Saints of War"; director and director of photography: Ryan Little ("Out of Step"); produced by Adam Abel and Ryan Little; edited by Wynn Hougaard; inspired by Saints at War by Freeman and Wright; executive producer: Charles Chan; starring Corbin Allred, Larry Bagby III, Kirby Heyborne; $900,000 budget; filmed in January/February 2003; now being shown in multiple prestigious film festivals nationwide; Winner of Audience Choice for Best Film award at San Diego Film festival and many other major film festivals; filmmakers are hoping a national distributor will pick it up; theatrical release planned early 2004, probably March

Mean Creek: non-LDS actor Rory Culkin stars as "Sam", a Latter-day Saint teenager who leads a group of friends that decide to play a prank on the school bully. When their plan goes awry, they must deal with the moral and legal consequences of their actions. Written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes (relig. affil: unknown); debuted in January 2004 at the Sundance Film Festival; future distribution not yet known

Hoops: short film (approx. 25 minutes) written and directed by John Lyde ("The Field is White", "In the Service of God", "The Collectors"); direct-to-video/DVD release planned for LDS market; about two brothers (played by pouplar LDS Cinema stars Kirby Heyborne and Michael Birkeland) who have always been close until the older brother didn't go on a mission and the younger brother did. Now that the younger brother has returned home he tries to fellowship his brother and help him go on a mission; Kirby's son Maxwell Heyborne and the director's son Ethan Lyde also have small parts

Eat, Drink & Get Married: adaptation of Robert Farrell Smith's hilarious LDS novel Baptists At Our Barbecue; tired of being being harrassed for being 29 and single, forest ranger Tartan Jones moves from Provo, Utah to the middle of nowhere: the tiny New Mexico town of Longfellow, which is equally divided between 262 Latter-day Saints and 262 Baptists engaged in a bitter (but very funny) decades-old feud; directed by critically acclaimed Latter-day Saint Austrian filmmaker Christian Vuissa; starring Heather Beers ("Charly") and Dan Merkley ("The Work and the Story"); co-starring Frank Gerrish, Jan Broberg Felt, Duane Stephens, Steve Anderson; $400,000 budget; now in post-production; late 2004 (possibly September) release planned

Sons of Provo: a comedy mockumentary about the hit pop group "boy band" called "Everclean", consisting of 3 Latter-day Saint returned missionaries from Provo, Utah; starring Kirby Heyborne and Will Swenson (the lead male actors from "The Singles Ward" and "The R.M."), co-starring newcomer Danny Taresevich; written and directed by Will Swenson; director of photography: John Lyde; a HaleStorm production; soundtrack CD already on sale; now in production; $200,000 budget; shot on digital in Utah County; 2004 release planned

God's Army 2: States of Grace: sequel to "God's Army" written and directed by Richard Dutcher; shooting in Los Angeles beginning January 2004; theatrical release in 2004; starring a newcomer in the central part as a Hispanic missionary called to Los Angeles; funded largely by Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller; budget considerably under $1 million; story: a missionary's checkererd past past catches up with him as he and his companion are drawn against their will into an L.A. gang war; religious groups other than Latter-day Saints factor prominently into the storyline, and are positively portrayed; filming began January 15th, 2004; late 2004 release planned

The Land of Nephi: documentary produced by David C. Asay ("Lehi's Land of First Inheritance"; "In Search of Ancient Cumorah"); starring Sharlene Wells Hawkes; musical score by Thomas C. Baggaley; filmed in Guatemala beginning in Dec. 2002; possible early 2004 release

The Eleventh Hour Laborers: documentary directed by Richard Dutcher and produced by Robert Foster; about the 1978 revelation allowing the priesthood to go to African-Americans; executive producer: Wayne L. Lee; now seeking additional supporters willing to make a donation in any amount to support the creation of this film; now in production

Helmuth Hubener biopic: critically acclaimed filmmakers Ethan Vincent and Matthew Fackrell (recent graduates of BYU film school) are working on a feature film biopic about Helmuth Hubener, the German Latter-day Saint teenager who opposed Adolf Hitler during World War II; Fackrell made the fascinating documentary about Hubener, Truth and Conviction (available on video/DVD); more information to follow

See also: LDS-Themed Films Not Yet in Pre-Production

Other Upcoming Films by Latter-day Saints

Napoleon Dynamite: writer/director Jared Hess' feature-length comedy, a sequel to his award-winning short film "Peluca"; produced by BYU alumni Jeremy Coon and Chris Wyatt, as well as their partner Sean Covel; co-written by Jerusha Hess; starring Jonathan Heder and Aaron Ruell; cinematographer: Munn Powell; production designer: Cory Lorenzen; the quirky story of a high schooler in a small Idaho town who marches to the beat of his own drummer; currently casting; filming begins 8 July 2003 in Preston, Idaho; accepted into 2004 Sundance Film Festival and will debut there Jan. 2004

The Celebration of Flight: IMAX doc under development by Jeff T. Miller for Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Henry Ford Museum and National Geographic; to premiere December 25, 2003

Mariah's Prayer: short (approx. 15-minutes) film written and directed by John Lyde ("In the Service of God", "The Field is White", "The Collectors"); March 2004 direct-to-video/DVD release to LDS Christian and general Christian markets, on a double-feature DVD with "Thy Will Be Done"; musical score by Thomas C. Baggaley; stars Lynne Carr ("The Field is White", "God's Army"), Richard Pratt, Maranda Christiansen, Ashley Christiansen, Abby Christiansen; Plot synopsis: "Mariah has always been afraid of the monster under the bed. She learns that with the help of God she has nothing to be afraid of."

Thy Will Be Done: short (approx. 15-minutes) film written and directed by John Lyde; March 2004 direct-to-video/DVD release to LDS Christian and general Christian markets, on a double-feature DVD with "Mariah's Prayer"; stars Tyson Downey (star of Lyde's "The Field is White") and Jonny Taylor; about a young man whose wife recently passed away and his struggles with his faith in God

Chiaroscuro: A Fackrell Brothers film; a short film directed by Nate Fackrell and Matt Fackrell; "Chiaroscuro" is a dark thriller starring Emmy Award-winning actor Adam Smoot, and co-starring Tara Smith and Jaron Briggs; to be completed January 2004

The United States of Leland: starring Ryan Gosling in title role as a sensitive juvenile who kills an autistic child; shown at Sundance Film Festival in Jan. 2003; to be distributed by Paramount Classics; limited release March 2004

Hairy Tale: family film starring Matthew Modine as a man who teaches karate to chimpanzees; co-starring Roma Downey; Warner Bros.; going direct to video or cable premiere; release date TBA

Jonah, A Great Fish Story: based on the art of legendary Latter-day Saint fantasy painter James C. Christensen; written by Platte Clark; produced and directed by Chris and Nathan Smith of Ageless Animation; 20-minute stop-motion animation film; now in post-production; planning a direct-to-video/DVD release in December 2003

Screen Door Jesus: dramatic comedy directed by Kirk Davis; starring Alaina Kalanj in the lead role; based on short stories by Christopher Cook about how religion impacts the lives of small-town people diverse in race and social class; filmed in Austin, Texas; shown at South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX; 1 August 2003 theatrical release announced

The Good Samaritan: 30-min. film based on the New Testament parable, but set in modern times; produced and directed by Cary Derbidge ("Out of Step"); starring Shawn Stevens and Al Lampkin; direct-to-video/DVD release Easter 2004

Fly Boys: fast-paced adventure film featuring young protagonists -- sort of a cross between "Stand By Me" and "North By Northwest" - a coming-of-age action film; shot in 35mm; produced and directed by Rocco DeVilliers ("Pure Race", "Only Once"); written by Jason DeVilliers and Rocco Devilliers, with additional writing by Richard Dutcher; stars Tom Sizemore ("Saving Private Ryan"), Stephen Baldwin ("The Usual Suspects"), Jesse James ("As Good As It Gets"), Reiley McClendon ("Pearl Harbor") and Harrison Young ("Saving Private Ryan"); filmed in St. George, Utah in October and November 2002; 2004 theatrical release

The Kiss: comedy/drama starring Eliza Dushku and non-LDS actors Terence Stamp, Francoise Surel and Billy Zane; directed by Gorman Bechad; premiered on 14 September 2003 at Boston Film Festival; theatrical or video release pending; synopsis: A newly promoted book editor discovers a potential best seller, although unfinished, manuscript buried in her predecessor's office. Moved by the passionate love story and drawing parallels to her own life, she embarks on a journey to find the author and the missing ending only to find an old loner who is still struggling to cope with the death of his wife twenty years prior. The two eventually form a close friendship, each drawing wisdom and strength from each other allowing him to write the final chapter on his romance with his wife before succumbing to cancer and inspiring her to find a lost love.

Very Mean Men: starring Matthew Modine in lead role, with non-LDS actors Martin Landau, Scott Baio, Charles Durning, Louise Fletcher; filmed in Los Angeles in 1999; currently seeking distribution; possible direct-to-video or cable release; Modine plays a bartender that tries to get a thrifty drinker (Landau) to leave him a decent tip by spinning an elaborate tale of two warring mobster families fighting over the San Fernando Valley

The Story Teller's Book of Fantastical Fables: Davie and Golimyr: first episode in a series of direct-to-DVD stop-motion animation films based on the artwork and world creation of legendary Latter-day Saint fantasy painter James C. Christensen; written by Platte Clark; produced and directed by Chris and Nathan Smith of Ageless Animation, along with non-LDS producer Darin McDaniel (formerly of MGM); 20-minute stop-motion animation film; now in post-production; planning a direct-to-video/DVD release in December 2003; currently in production

Suspect Zero: Aaron Eckhart stars as an FBI agent hunting a rogue agent (Ben Kingsley) suspected of killing serial killers; Carrie-Anne Moss co-stars; $27 million budget; Paramount; now in post-production; spring 2004 release

Anchorman: Brent White is the editor of this comedy, which stars Will Ferrell as a pompous newscaster in the 1970s who is matched with an ambitious female colleague (Christina Applegate) who is actually a talented journalist; theatrical release scheduled for 9 July 2004

untitled Pinewood Derby movie: has been known by the titles "The Derbs" and "Down and Derby"; directed by Eric Hendershot; a Pure Entertainment production; now in post-production; 4 dads cross over from friendly competition to maniacal obsession as they prepare their sons wooden cars to race in a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby; theatrical release planned, but distribution deal not yet in place; planning to have it largely complete and ready to show distributors in Feb. 2004; stars Lauren Holly ("Dumb and Dumber", "Any Given Sunday", "What Women Want"), Greg Germann ("Ali McBeal"), Pat Morita ("Karate Kid"), Hunter Tylo ("The Bold and the Beautiful"), comedian Ross Brockley, and Perry Anzilotti ("Air Bud")

Powerless: dramatic thriller made by British Latter-day Saints; filmed on location in Wales and England; When Sarah left her London home for a remote house in the Welsh mountains, she thought it would change her life. Little did she know it might just save her life. When a rogue terrorist attack renders Britain powerless, Sarah and her family are left alive, but alone. Using what resources they have they must learn to survive in a new and unfamiliar world. However they will soon find that their past is as uncertain as their future.; 2004 release

The Notebook: starring Ryan Gosling; written and directed by Nick Cassavetes (director of: Unhook the Stars; She's So Lovely; John Q; star of Blair Treu's "Just Like Dad"); follows a young couple (Rachel McAdams and Gosling) who meet in their teens and are reunited after World War II (same characters played by Gena Rowlands and James Garner); filming complete; in theaters 30 July 2004

Benji Returns: Rags to Riches: From the producers and director of the original "Benji" movie. Lost and alone on the streets of a small Mississippi town, Benji struggles to save her mom from a backyard puppy mill while trying to avoid a pair of bungling dog catchers. Lincoln Hoppe plays Donnie Madison, the bungling radio reporter who will go to any length to get the story for his adoring listeners. Filmed in Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah. Other Latter-day Saint actors in major roles include Christopher E. Kendrick, Nick Whitaker, Christy Summerhays and Duane V. Stephens. In post-production; Summer 2004 theatrical release.

The Princess and the Pea: animated; directed by Mark Swan; produced by Forrest S. Baker III and Don Judd; music: Alan Williams; budget: $10 million; completed, distribution pending

A Promise Kept: Latter-day Saint Texans Alaina Kalanj and Kelsey Edwards in supporting roles; police thriller about a vigilante is in Austin, Texas; 9-year-old Edwards plays an abducted child; written and directed by Daniel Millican; filmed in December 2002

Gabriella Sleeps: feature-length independent horror movie directed by Craig Nybo; previously titled "Haunted"; music by Larry Nybo; now in post-production

The Christmas Stockings: Joe Puente's short film being made in Mt. Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah; extras and background talent still needed; now in pre-production; filming scheduled for late October 2003; will be shown on television and have a direct-to-video release; synopsis: a story about a homeless man and his daughter who are helped by an older friend of the family, and the parishoner of the local church. They get a new home and the dad gets a job, all on Christmas Eve"

Where Rivers Meet: directed by Bill Shira; starring Jaelan Petrie ("Handcart"), Tayva Patch ("Brigham City", "Out of Step"), Rick Macy ("Brigham City", "Testaments", "Out of Step"), Marvin Payne ("Pure Race", "Saturday's Warrior"), Jan Felt (Disney's "Poof Point", "Little Secrets", "Everwood" Sariah in Gary Rogers' Book of Mormon movie), Bruce Newbold ("Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd", "How Rare a Possession", "The Lamb of God"), Connie Young ("The Singles Ward"), Julie West, and Joan Mullaney; cinematography by George Griner; music by Alan Williams; $750,000 budget; filmed in North Central Idaho; now in final post-production; late spring 2003 release

Bag of Bones: thriller by screenwriter David Veloz (Behind Enemy Lines; Natural Born Killers) based on the novel by Stephen King; directed by Peter Care (The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys); distributed by MGM Home Entertainment; in production; plot: recently widowed novelist Mike Noonan goes to his holiday home in Maine to overcome his writer's block, meets a woman in the middle of a child custody battle with her husband, a wealthy computer company owner, and haunted things start happening; 2004 release

Living in Neon Dreams: starring A.J. Cook in lead role as "Alice" in this warped take on "Alice in Wonderland"; now in production; probable 2004 release; co-starring non-LDS actors Nastassja Kinski, Thomas Kretschmann, John Rhys-Davies

Stay: Ryan Gosling stars as a student at Columbia University with Ewan McGregor as the psychology professor who trys to prevent Gosling's character from committing suicide; Naomi Watts co-stars; filming began Sept. 2003

Standing 8: Latest feature film from Shinebox Motion Pictures ("Missy", "Y2K", "Handcart"); written and directed by Elias Pate and Bryan Young; director of photography/producer: Paul Green; edited by Joel Petrie; first A.D.: Steven Greenstreet; starring Kristen Douglass, Ben Abbot, Dave Bunnell, Shade Anderson, Jolene Sayers, Kristen Hullinger, Warren Miles, Joel Petrie, Heidi Bennet, Adam Stewart, Levi Larson, Brooke Hess, Mike Jones, Josh Curtis and Jason Young; Plot: For the past 20 years, the youth of Liberty Meadows have gathered annually to the mountains in search of escape and adventure, developing an excursion referred to as "The Clash." The event is drawing an unprecedented level of controversy as it has developed into a more violent and imperialistic undertaking than ever before. The game begins smoothly, with the rules agreed upon by all participants, but in the authority-free environment, it soon degrades into a "Lord of the Flies" style nightmare in which the participants struggle to separate fantasy from reality; now in production

Hawking: IMAX film by Bruce Neibaur about astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his theories; producer: Diane Beam

Mars: upcoming Scott Swofford IMAX film, made along with Walt Disney Productions

Vapor: screenwriter/director: Neil LaBute; budget just below $30 million; based on novel by Amanda Filipacchi; produced by Catch 23 Entertainment and Renaissance Films; starring Sandra Bullock and Ralph Fiennes; produced by Gail Mutrux; about an artist who helps an aspiring actress find success; shooting begins Sept. 2003; 2004 release planned

Collateral: Bountiful, Utah native Bryan H. Carroll is associate producer of this action thriller, directed by Michael Mann; Tom Cruise stars as a hit man who turns taxi cab driver Jamie Foxx into an unwitting accomplice; now filming; October 2004 release planned

The Heart of India: IMAX film produced by Scott Swofford; cinematography by Reed Smoot; Spring 2004 release

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by Snow+Feb 20 2004, 04:32 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Snow @ Feb 20 2004, 04:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--curvette@Feb 20 2004, 04:26 PM

Try it again if you want to save some big bucks.

[Or, if you are not interested in saving big bucks, but still want to find something fun and interesting Try this:

Take a 12 foot lenght of barbwire; string it up one nostril, through and down the other nostril. Take the ends and tie them around the waist of an 800 lbs mountain gorilla. (I prefer a silverback) Then take a loud snare drum and beat on it like a wild banchee.

Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!

You are so warped Snow!

Laurel: Did you read all of the movie descriptions you posted? Do you really think they all sound uplifting just because they are produced by LDS people? Serial killers, terrorists, child abduction, hit men, mafia, fantasy games...these sound like very worldly topics. I work in the entertainment business so none of this is shocking to me, but I think conservative LDS people are going to be very disappointed to see their favorite LDS actors and producers in some of these films.

[Snow]

Originally posted by curvette@Feb 21 2004, 12:01 PM

You are so warped Snow!

I don't know about that Curvette, but I do know this:

An ant can lift 50 times his own weight. If a 175 pound man were as strong, he could lift 4 tons - with his teeth.

Yeehaw!

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by Snow@Feb 21 2004, 04:06 PM

I don't know about that Curvette, but I do know this:

An ant can lift 50 times his own weight. If a 175 pound man were as strong, he could lift 4 tons - with his teeth.

Yeehaw!

You need a nap.

[elinz]

It's the way that dangerous topics are covered that matters.

You can't put your head in the sand, but you can hope that

the topics are handled in such a way that the outcome makes

a lesson... the right lesson.

If someone is doing somthing wrong he needs to be shown as

having consequences for his behavior.

[Guest lt]

Actually curvette the bottom ones are just lds producers

the top half are the ones I would recommend to others myself..

However because Im trying hard not to be rude to other on the board that might have a broader interest than I ....I simply put them all down...Thats allll

LaureLtree

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by elinz@Feb 21 2004, 04:13 PM

It's the way that dangerous topics are covered that matters.

You can't put your head in the sand, but you can hope that

the topics are handled in such a way that the outcome makes

a lesson... the right lesson.

If someone is doing somthing wrong he needs to be shown as

having consequences for his behavior.

I totally agree with you. A complete picture of good can't be told without telling the bad as well. Unfortunately, the entertainment industry has become so "realistic" that many people have become offended and want only fluff. They can't see a reasonable middleground. Most LDS productions are so sanitized that they lose much of their teaching value. But they can be great for light faith promotion. That has value as well.

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by LaurelTree@Feb 21 2004, 04:14 PM

However because Im trying hard not to be rude to other on the board that might have a broader interest than I ....I simply put them all down...Thats allll

LaureLtree

I know. You are a sweetheart. I do notice though that many people here have expectations of some of these LDS filmmakers will make only films that are in keeping with our values and that just doesn't usually happen.

Hey--I remember you posting that you live in Santa Clarita. Isn't that where they film a large part of the sequences for CSI? (my favorite show...)

[Guest lt]

Use to we moved to Utah in October...We are now trying to figure out if we are staying or hubby will commute...Talk about a hard choice.............

I use to watch CSI allot. some of there episodes are there and some in the valley.....I quit watching alot of tv.....even my ER which is wierd for me.....

I also use to watch crossing jordan....that is taped on the set at universal along with a few others...