Inspiring Films, LLC

02/22/2022

Inspiring Films, LLC is an international motional picture development company dedicated to creating and producing world class film and television productions with purpose, faith, and redeeming value.

02/16/2022

717 Drone Guys clip in Super Bowl Mercedes commercial, WGAL interview

Congratulations to our Lancaster, PA friends at 717 Drone Guys for their skillful aerial drone videography clip being used in a Mercedes Super Bowl commercial this last weekend. Lancaster is becoming a hub for film production and we are excited for the future.

02/08/2022

The Reluctant King

Jared Harris is well known for his memorable portrayal of King George VI in the award winning Netflix series The Crown. Jared's dedication to the integrity of the characters he portrays is clear in his work. We cannot wait for you to see his faithful portrayal in the lead role of Stan Deen in our upcoming film Brave The Dark, expected to release in Fall 2022.

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01/26/2022

Behind the Scenes on Brave the Dark | On Location Lighting

How does the movie magic happen when you need to film indoor night scenes when daylight is shining in from the outside? Our crew works wonders! Check it out! 🎥

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01/11/2022

Behind the Scenes on Brave the Dark | Classic Cars on Set

A friend and I were just discussing our car "stars" who took lead and supportive roles with Brave The Dark. Just as it was good to see these period cars on the set, it will be good to see them in the film again upon release in late 2022! 🏁

12/31/2021

IT’S A WRAP! 🎬

This New Year’s Eve when we look back on the last few years, we are grateful for perspective and the blessings which stand out amidst the challenges. We look ahead to 2022 with the anticipated release of Brave the Dark and inspired hope for the future.

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12/25/2021

12/21/2021

Show your excitement for Brave the Dark. Get your official Brave the Dark T-Shirt! Great gift idea, too!

Get your Brave The Dark shirt order in before Thursday at noon to avoid delayed shipping! Shop now at shopmakefilms.cc.

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12/21/2021

Behind the Scenes on Brave the Dark | Like Father, Like Son

Shout out to Brave The Dark's amazing father-son duo, Julio Macat, Director of Photography, and Max Macat, Camera Operator. Happy Holidays! 🎉 🎥 🎄

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12/14/2021

Behind the Scenes on Brave the Dark | EXTRAS!

We have some video from the Brave The Dark Track Meet day with our wonderful extras who came out to support us. Thank you and enjoy!!!! We can't wait to see the film!

12/06/2021

Behind the Scenes on Brave the Dark | The Real Nate Deen

We love how this LNP + LancasterOnline article captured the heart of Nathaniel Deen. Thanks for sharing this clip, Brave The Dark! ❤

12/06/2021

'Brave the Dark' starring Jared Harris and Nicholas Hamilton wraps up filming

Thank you LNP + LancasterOnline for continued coverage of our film Brave The Dark, featured on the front page of the Living Section in the Sunday paper today. LNP Journalist Mike Andrelczyk shares heartfelt perspectives from two of our Co-Producers Nathaniel Deen and Derek Dienner (MAKE / FILMS) about working on the film set and what's up next after wrap of principal photography.

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After 26 days of shooting in and around Lancaster County, feature film about Stan Deen gets another step closer to seeing the light of day

12/02/2021

We loved watching Jared Harris on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jared shares about his character, Hari Seldon, in the Apple TV SciFi series Foundation, and references his role in our upcoming Brave The Dark film, in which he works with both his brothers, Damian and Jamie. We think you will enjoy this fun interview with Jared Harris!

11/19/2021

Inspiring Films, LLC extends congratulations to the cast and crew of Calf Rope, which won the People’s Choice Award from the Red Rose Film Festival! Calf Rope is an inspiring film created here in rural Pennsylvania and produced by Lancaster PA’s Bradley Hawkins and Sarah Hawkins of Dadley Productions. Lancaster PA is quickly becoming a hub for outstanding film production with many companies working together to foster a community supporting the film industry. Several of the crew from Calf Rope also worked on our film Brave The Dark, which is co-produced with MAKE / FILMS and entering post-production. Congratulations to all!

11/18/2021

Shout out to our Dialect Coach, Susanne Sulby! She truly made a positive impact on our Brave The Dark cast and crew. Her inquisitive mind is always interested in learning new things about the people and world around her. Thanks for being a bright spot, Susanne!

With impressive credits including working with Kate Winslet on "Mare of Easttown" and Bradley Cooper on "Silver Linings Playbook," we we're blessed to have Susanne Sulby join us as our dialect coach on the set of "Brave The Dark." Thank you Susanne for your expert guidance and positive energy!

📸: Joseph Gidjunis

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11/05/2021

Nate Deen, the vision behind Brave The Dark. The love, respect, and gratitude he has for Stan is clear in his humble desire for others to know about Stan's life. Thank you for sharing your story with us. ❤

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Let's talk about this guy right here. Nate Deen.

For those of you who don't know, Brave The Dark tells the inspirational and shocking true story of a homeless teen struggling to find his purpose and the courage to confront the darkness of his past. That teen was Nate.

Nate showed up everyday to set, cheering on the cast and crew who worked to tell his story. Even when filming scenes depicting the hardest moments of his life, Nate's kindness and bravery shined through.

Thank you for being brave enough to share your story with the world. We know Stan would be so proud of all you've accomplished and all that you are.

Photo by Joseph Gidjunis

#bravethedark #MakeFilms #InspiringFilms #damianharris #juliomacat #jaredharris #nicholashamilton #makesomethingmeaningful #standeen #natedeen Nathaniel Deen

11/03/2021

The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis | In Theaters Nov 3 2021

Opening today nationwide, an inspiring film produced by Fellowship for the Performing Arts. Synopsis from their website: "Written for the screen and directed by two-time Emmy and BAFTA winner Norman Stone (BBC’s Shadowlands), The Most Reluctant Convert brings to life the spiritual evolution of one the 20th century’s sharpest minds and keenest wits...The Most Reluctant Convert features award-winning actor Max McLean as the older Lewis and Nicholas Ralph – breakout star of PBS Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small – as young Lewis. Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford this engaging biopic follows the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine years old, through his strained relationship with his father, to the nightmare of the trenches of World War I to Oxford University, where friends like J.R.R. Tolkien challenge his unbelief."

Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis on the official site. In theaters November 03 2021 brought to you by Fellowship for Performing Arts, 1A Productions, Trafalgar Releasing. Directed by: Norman Stone. Starring: Max McLean,....

11/02/2021

Adding to this FUN FACT: Inspiring Film's Bradley brothers, Dale & Grant, join the list of members of the same family working together on Brave The Dark. Producers Dale & Grant have worked with Nate Deen since the early stages of Brave the Dark’s development, believed in Stan & Nate’s redemptive story, promoted the film to investors, worked alongside cast and crew, and will continue to work on its post-production until the release of the final film, along with Co-Producer Derek Dienner of MAKE / FILMS.

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11/01/2021

Inspiring Films, sharing in a Shout Out to Brave The Dark's Director, Damian Harris, who was drawn to Stan & Nate Deen's redemptive story. His attention to detail and passion to see the story portrayed with excellence in production was clear.

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11/01/2021

A shout out to our Co-Producer Derek Dienner of MAKE / FILMS and his supportive family. We are so thankful for this partnership on Brave The Dark!

MAKE / FILMS wants to give a HUGE shoutout to this family right here. The force behind Brave The Dark. Without the support of Ashley and their amazing kids, Derek would never have been able to make this film a reality (his words!). The Dienners lead our team with love and grace and we are so thankful for them.

Read Derek's post about his family and support system below:

"My family!!! ❤️ All good things start with desire and belief!! However it’s important to have people around you that have that same belief in you and in what you’re doing. That is my family! I’ve been working so much on @bravethedarkfilm for the past 3-6 months, and their support has been incredible. Ash has been by my side producing this movie with me! Makayla has Ashley’s strength and she texts me pictures like this a lot and is always there to cheer me on!! I wouldn’t be here without the support of them, my parents, Merv and Kathy and so many other supporters. I’m so thankful! #makesomethingmeaningful"

Photo by Joseph Gidjunis.

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11/01/2021

Shout out to Brave The Dark Key Grip, Kenneth Morton! We love Kenny!

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10/30/2021

Wrap message from Nicholas Hamilton, our actor portraying Nate in Brave The Dark. ❤️🎥

Repost from Nicholas Hamilton on Instagram (@nicholas.hamilton):

well isn’t it just a wrap!? wow Brave The Dark.

the cast & crew on this movie are all stuuuuupid good people and imma miss em all heavily. proper special movie this. can’t wait for you all to see it ❤️

Photo by Joseph Gidjunis.

10/30/2021

Wrap message from our Brave The Dark Director, Damian Harris ❤️🎬

Repost from Damian Harris on Instagram (@damian.d.harris):

That’s a wrap on Brave The Dark. Best experience ever. Thank you all who made this powerful story possible.

#Bravethedark #jaredharris #standeen #natedeen #nathandeen

Photo by Joseph Gidjunis.

10/26/2021

Brave The Dark Cast & Crew joined in a group photo at the Wrap Party over the weekend. We are grateful to everyone who had a part in this production. We worked hard since we believe in the message of the film, and it was fun to celebrate together. We look forward to its premiere, projected for next year. Continue to follow Inspiring Films, LLC, Brave The Dark, and MAKE / FILMS as we go into Post-Production.

That's a wrap! Thank you to every single person involved in the production of "Brave The Dark." We could not have done it without each of your incredible talents. On Friday we celebrated with the cast and crew at the Holiday Inn Lancaster with Bill Coder Entertainment and a whole lot of karaoke. You better believe we partied like it was 1985!

Continue following "Brave the Dark" on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on what's next for the film!

Photo captured by Joseph Gidjunis.

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10/22/2021

A round of applause for our AWESOME art department on Brave The Dark!!! 👏👏👏

Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to the Brave The Dark Art Department! These rock stars have dressed every set to perfection, transporting us back in time with their beautiful detailed sets.

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10/20/2021

On our final day of principal photography for Brave The Dark, we look back and remark again how thankful we are for everything and everyone who contributed to make this meaningful and inspiring film. Thank you to our Co-Producer MAKE / FILMS, cast, crew, vendors, and locations.

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10/16/2021

Blazin J's feeds 'Brave the Dark' film crew, posts pic with actor Nicholas Hamilton

Thank you Blazin' J's for spicing it up by serving us an excellent Chicken Dinner on set for Brave The Dark.

Blazin' J's served their signature spicy chicken sandwich to the cast and crew of "Brave the Dark" in Akron.

10/15/2021

We had lots of fun with Lickity Split Ice Cream on the Brave the Dark set. Thanks! So good! 😋❤️🍨

10/15/2021

We are 80% of the way through production! Only 5 more days of filming to go.

We want to thank every single person who has helped us get to this point. We couldn't have done it without you!

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10/13/2021

This On Set Carlitos Catering team is AMAZING! Jonas, Blanca, Gabriel & Jose serve up delicious food with friendly conversation and grace. What will we do when we have to go back to surviving on our own? Thank you!!!

We are incredibly grateful to have Jonas and his crew from On Set Carlitos Catering feeding our Brave The Dark cast and crew! If you've had the pleasure of being on set and enjoying their food you know just how lucky we are.

Thank you Nathaniel Deen for the photo!

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10/10/2021

Take a little peek at some behind the scenes drone work with aerial photography on the set of Brave the Dark.

10/09/2021

An inspired family reunion of the Harris brothers (Jared, Damian, & Jamie), working together on 'Brave the Dark.'

It's been such an honor having all three Harris brothers on set!

This photo was shared by Damian Harris on Instagram with the caption: "Filming with the brothers, on the set of Brave The Dark. Last time the three of us worked together was The Rachel Papers. Next time will be sooner."

Original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsVAjlJm3J/

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10/07/2021

What beautiful architecture we were able to use as the backdrop for Brave the Dark with scenes on the film set at the York County Court House and Downtown York. First photo: Jared Harris (Stan), Damian Harris (Director), Nicholas Hamilton (Nate) and Joe McDougall (1st AD).

10/06/2021

Extras fill McCaskey High School stands for filming of 'Brave the Dark'

We are sending a huge THANK YOU to all the extras, actors, and crew who came out last weekend for our track meet scenes for our Brave the Dark film. We also enjoyed a visit with the City of Lancaster Mayor, Danene Sorace and Lancaster's Newspaper, LNP. Check out their photo story.

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