THE SERIES
Help Justice Pictures and ComingSoonJesus.org bring this very special and poignant limited television series to life – one that communicates God’s heart for his very special creation – YOU! With the link below you can give tax deductible gifts to our account at NCF. If you’re a foundation, or have a large gift, please read below for other options.
You can also read below to find out about our plans for the series, season one, and how you can get involved through giving, sponsorship, investment, or simply as someone who wants to see more Kingdom content that changes the world.
OVERVIEW
Inspired by the short film from Justice Pictures, we are now partnering with ComingSoonJesus.org to create a new television series, one that takes a unique yet respectful approach to the Bible – inspiring conversation. Bookended by modern day situations most of the middle of the show spends time in the Word telling classic stories; Adam & Eve, Cain & Able, as well as Abraham & Isaac. These bookends are meant to help current day audiences relate to the Bible as well as hear and see the heart of God.
The series is a partnership between creator/actor/writer Scott Galbraith, actor Robert Shepherd, filmmaker Shawn Justice, and entrepreneur Duke White, Jr. of ComingSoonJesus.org. The initial distribution will be done through the GoodVue network. After this the episodes will be available on other networks that the partners have representing millions of viewers across the United States and the world.
The team is looking to fund the series through sponsorship partners, product placement, crowd funding sites (such as Angel Studios or TruCrowd), and in giving through the National Christian Foundation and The Impact Foundation. Please keep reading to see the outlines of the episodes, as well as how we plan to finance and distribute it.
SERIES SUMMARY
The six episodes of Season 1 takes a closer look and the mind of our loving creator, “God the Father” and his fallen angel “Lucifer” the prince of darkness. By the end of the first episode you will know where they stand in the world and with each other today. The following episodes will tell you how they got to where they are. Some dramatic licenses are taken but all of the series is true to the holy scripture the Bible. To bring into current day each episode starts and ends in a modern day location to keep the stories relatable with dynamic characters.
EPISODE LIST
Episode #1 “Lucifer & The Father” – In a modern day setting Yahweh comes face to face with his former angel and tells him they need to have a talk. A very deep and theological debate ensues.
Episode #2 “Adam & Eve” – Beginning on the Sixth Day when God created man and ending on the day Man and Woman were expelled from the Garden, this episode takes a closer look at the first Humans on earth, God walks in the Garden with them as well as Lucifer falling from heaven and orchestrating man’s fall.
Episode #3 “Cain & Abel” – Beginning on the day Abel was born and ending on the day God told Noah to build an Ark. This episode takes a closer look at earth’s first sibling and earth’s first sibling rivalry that leads to earth’s first murder.
Episode #4 “Abraham & Isaac” – Beginning on the day Jesus is crucified, Lucifer and the Father meet and continue a game of chess they have been playing for a long time. A flashback to their involvements on the day Abraham almost sacrificed Isaac reveals how the game got started.
Episode #5 “Jacob & Esau” – On the day of Jesus’s resurrection Lucifer agrees to meet with The Father thinking he’s won the game. But, a flashback of the story of Jacob and Esau reveals that Lucifer orchestrated Rebekah’s deception to get Jacob Esau’s birthright and played right into what God wanted. Thus revealing it has happened again and Jesus is alive and Lucifer has to admit defeat.
Episode #6 “Lucifer & The Son” – Having just admitted defeat after the resurrection of Jesus Lucifer wonders where he went wrong. He retraces his steps by recalling through flashing back to the 40 days and 40 nights he tempted Jesus in the wilderness.
Watch the first teaser trailer for the series.
Check out how we shot the short film that inspired the series.
PRODUCTION METHODS
The initial drafts of all six episodes have been written. The next step, with funding in place, will be to begin casting and location scouting. Efficiency is key to keep costs down, so if more than one location is used then most of the scenes from the various episodes will be shot there. This also keeps the same crew on the job, the synergy of working together and being efficient. Episodes will be shot with the professional RED Digital Cinema camera in 4K, providing a very film-like look and longevity to the project.
Shooting will be approximately six weeks in various locations. Since some will be modern day as we will choose communities to shoot in, while other locations will require remote places representing Biblical times. During this footage will be sent to our editor who will begin the edit process. The final programs will be scored and mixed down into 5.1 surround, then delivered to the various outlets.
At this time the production budget for each show is $100,000 for a total season budget of $600,000. Depending on how much is raised through the various methods proposed it could be slightly lower or even higher (increasing the production values). A complete budget is available upon request.
DISTRIBUTION METHODS
The current plan is to premiere the series through GoodVue, an ad-supported network. After each airing the series would appear on VOD (video on demand) platforms like Prime Video and Christian Cinema.
Once all episodes have aired the DVD/Blu-Ray disk set would be available for purchase on ComingSoonJesus.com. At about the same time the series would be available on various SVOD (Subscriber based Video on Demand), platforms such as PureFlix and Crossflix. Netflix is also known as this type.
Other streaming platforms are coming online all of the time. The recent rise in popularity of AVOD (Advertiser based Video on Demand) networks such as Tubi and Roku have solidified its place in the market. YouTube is another form of AVOD. Justice Pictures also has relationships with several movie channels on YouTube such as Christian Movies.
The exposure of the Lucifer and the Father on these various networks is in the hundreds of millions if not billions across the world. For those that opt to support through product placement this is an enormous opportunity. The model for revenue in the past was a large amount from one network. Now it is smaller amounts from multiple networks and various methods to achieve profitability.
FUNDING METHODS
Funding a television series like Lucifer and the Father can be accomplished through single source investors or networks, or can take a hybrid approach. The current plan to raise the $600K to produce the six episodes is to negotiate product placement agreements with various companies. Although much of the series takes place in Biblical times the introduction and completion of each show will be done with current day characters and settings.
The second set of funds will come through a crowd investing platform. We are currently exploring connections with Angel Studios and TruCrowd. Each of these organizations are registered with the SEC to conduct special equity investment events. Generally there is a time window to invest, much like Kickstarter and IndieGogo does with their crowd funding campaigns.
With this method ‘investors’ receive their principal investment and then share in the profits if they are achieved through the sales and revenue based on the distribution paths.
Finally, there are newer tax deductible methods to help get the series made. Smaller donations can be given through our account with the National Christian Foundation. The funds raised will be moved into The Impact Foundation as needed. Additionally, larger donations through individuals and/or family foundations will be able to create their own account at the Impact Foundation, or if they already have one, they can choose to invest or grant funds to the series.
Whatever the source the final amount raised for each episode our partners and investors can count on the series impacting the world with the Kingdom message though unique storytelling the series offers.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED/CALL TO ACTION
You can support LUCIFER AND THE FATHER through our giving link to the right at the National Christian Foundation. If you are interested in investing through our crowd investing platform once we are setup please email us using the address below. You can also become a sponsor of episodes or do product placement in episodes. If you are a foundation or larger donor that would like to give/invest through the Impact Foundation please contact us and we will be happy to work with you, walking you through the process.
SPONSOR AND DONATION REWARDS/BENEFITS
Please check out the rewards and benefits we offer for your support of the series. There are some GREAT options! Contact us directly to sponsor one or more of the shows. As a donor you can use the Donate button above or contact us directly if you’d like to give a general gift. If the donation is through an organization and/or gift $50K or larger we have you donate to our account at The Impact Foundation or help you establish an account there and direct the funds to invest or give through a conditional loan. Become a part of this incredible film. Use the form above to contact us.
| SPONSORSHIP | DONATIONS/GIFTING (tax deductible) |
| $1,000
-Company name in the end credits of all episodes $5,000 -Company logo in all media, including web site, T-Shirts and other merch, as well as promotion of company name at all events -Invites to VIP screenings and events $10,000 -Company logo in all media, including web site, T-Shirts and other merch, as well as promotion of company name at all events -Set visit invite for yourself (or someone in your place) -Invites to VIP screenings and events $25,000 -Company logo in all media, including web site, T-Shirts and other merch, as well as promotion of company name at all events -Set visit invite for yourself (or someone in your place) -Invites to VIP screenings and events -Company logo on the Key Sponsor banner of the site -Commercial produced for your business for use online or broadcast $50,000 -Company logo in all media, including web site, T-Shirts and other merch, as well as promotion of company name at all events -Company mentioned (non-exclusive) in the opening credits ‘presented by’ on one show -Set visit invite for you and 2 family members -Invites to VIP screenings and events -Company logo on the Key Sponsor banner of the site -Two commercials produced for your business for use online or broadcast $100,000 -Company logo in all media, including web site, T-Shirts and other merch, as well as promotion of company name at all events -Company mentioned (exclusive) in the opening credits ‘presented by’ on one show -Executive Producer Credit on a show -Set visit invite for you and 10 family members -Company logo on the Key Sponsor banner of the site |
$50
-Thank you with your name in the end credits of an episode $150 -Name in the credits of an episode -Signed cover-page of the pilot script by the Creator $300 -Name in the end credits of three episodes -Signed cover-page of the pilot script by the Director (mailed) $500 -Name in the end credits of three episodes -Exclusive “Lucifer and the Father” coffee mug $1,000 -Name in the end credits of all episodes -Exclusive “Lucifer and the Father” T-shirt $5,000 -Name in the end credits of all episodes -Exclusive “Lucifer and the Father” mug and T-shirt $10,000 -Name in the end credits of all episodes -Set visit invite for yourself (or someone in your place) $25,000 -Associate Producer credit on a show -Set visit invite for yourself (or someone in your place) $50,000 -Co-Executive credit on a show -Set visit invite for you and 2 family members $100,000 -Executive Producer Credit on a show -Set visit invite for you and 10 family members |
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