A 2nd Century historical drama...inspired by a true story!
Dear Backers,
We did the hard work of getting Polycarp through production. Now we need to raise a minimum of $25,000 to get this feature film over the finish line! Please note that if we don't meet our fundraising goal by April 25, we won't receive a penny. Kickstarter is all or nothing. If we are not 100% successfully funded, all pledges will be cancelled.
Polycarp - The Story
Have you ever wondered what happened to the early Christians after the Book of Acts? What trials did they face and overcome? Polycarp is like a journey to the past, giving us a glimpse of that world.
It's the story of a young slave girl, Anna, who is rescued and adopted by Christians in 2nd Century Smyrna and befriended by their aged bishop, Polycarp. With the threat of persecution growing, Polycarp and the Christians must find courage to stand for their faith. Anna must come to grips with the truth and choose whom she is willing to live—and die—for.
The Purpose
Our number one goal is to make this a God-honoring movie. We have sought to make decisions prayerfully, and with good counsel. We believe the story will communicate an important message of being willing to sacrifice all for the sake of Christ. Our prayer is that the Lord would use Polycarp: Destroyer of Gods to touch many lives around the world!
Polycarp - Garry Nation (Indescribable) Anna - Eliya Hurt Germanicus - Rusty Martin (Courageous)
Read the full list of cast members at IMDb.
Where are we in the production process?
Producing a 2nd Century dramatic movie is a major undertaking! Many hands have contributed time and effort over the last couple of years to bring Polycarp: Destroyer of Gods to this point, and now we're in the final stage called post-production, the time when editing, sound effects, visual effects, and music come together to turn a rough film into a quality movie.
How will the money be used?
We need to hire an editor, visual effects artists, a sound designer, and composer to make the film as good as possible. Also, we are going to bring part of our cast and crew back to the studio to film pickups. Naturally, we also have to plan for various marketing and distribution expenses.
If we don't succeed with this fundraising campaign, it will be much harder to create a quality film and make as great an impact.
Germanicus (Rusty Martin) and Polycarp (Garry Nation)
Why support a movie?
The power of movies is the ability to reach a mass audience. Polycarp will challenge and inspire Christians—especially young people—to take their faith seriously and be completely yielded to the Lord.
Your pledges, large or small, can have a significant impact. Not only will each donation bring us closer to our goal, but your support also shows movie distributors that there's a market for this type of family-friendly, God-honoring movie! Please spread the word!
About the rewards
We are offering some great rewards that offer value for your money and show our thanks for your support! There are DVDs of Polycarp, a Backstage Pass with tons of valuable extras, the movie soundtrack, and much, much more!
Who is making this movie?
Joe and Jerica Henline
Polycarp is headed by the brother-sister team of Joe Henline (Director) and Jerica Henline (Screenwriter). Both Joe (age 19) and Jerica (age 21) have worked on multiple feature films, including Acts of God, Ace Wonder, and Beyond the Mask. Their previous short film, The Forgotten Martyr: Lady Jane Grey was the winner of multiple international awards. Polycarp is a giant leap as their first feature film.
Jerry Henline – Executive Producer
As Executive Producer and father of Joe and Jerica, Jerry brings his 30 years of entrepreneurship and business experience to the production team. He enjoys working closely with his family in Christian filmmaking opportunities, believing that God can be glorified in the product and the production process.
Scott Eash – Producer
A documentary film producer for over 10 years, Scott is thrilled to work alongside the Henlines to produce his first feature film. He considers it a privilege to be making films that honor God and promote a biblical worldview. Some of his past films include Act Like Men and IndoctriNation.
The 60+ cast and crew members on the team have combined experience working on dozens of feature films including Courageous, Hero, The Screenwriters, Indescribable, Beyond the Mask, Princess Cut, and Love Covers All.
Thank you!
We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Polycarp: Destroyer of Gods, and we hope you will consider helping us make this film succeed!
Links
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