"There is no reason why challenging themes and engaging stories have to be mutually exclusive - in fact, each can fuel the other. As a filmmaker, I want to entertain people ...if out of that comes a greater awareness and understanding of a time or a circumstance, then the hope is that change can happen." - Edward Zwick (Academy Award Winning Film Director/Producer)
The Road I Call Home
This is the 28 minute shortfilm that accompanies the The Road I Call Home photography exhibition that brings attention and empathy to our nations’ homeless population. The film and portraits emphasize the beauty, identity, and integrity of each person. The goal of this project is to bring awareness to our homeless community and convey one simple message – “That we’re all people and every single one of us matters.”
The Road I Call Home film and portraits have been exhibited at a multitude of museums and venues including Springfield Art Museum, Brick City Museum of Art at Missouri State University, Pool Center of Art at Drury University, PhotoCon in Oklahoma City, Photo Expo in Little Rock and Saybrook University's Annual Conference in Monterey CA
(I WILL NOT) ABANDON YOU.
Abandon. What a scary word. What a scary thought.
Some of us fear abandonment, and some of us have experienced it. Deeply. Personally. In times of abandonment, it’s hard not to ask why. Why do I deserve this? What have I done, that I would be left here? Alone.
Abandon shows how necessary it is for us to have someone to turn to when we have been abandoned. Really understanding abandonment means we need to love the abandoned.
Kevin and Petra are a homeless couple who struggle just to survive day-to-day. However, they realize that they must not give up on their dreams, hopes for a better future, steadfast love for each other and faith that God has the ultimate plan. They will not abandon each other and God will not desert us.
(This film is dedicated to the memory of PETRA HENSLER who tragically passed away January 30, 2016 from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle as she crossed a street with Kevin. You will forever be in our hearts.)
Film by Randy Bacon
Music "Walk with Me" by Moby, courtesy of mobygratis
SEVEN BILLION ONES - You Are One
Video by Randy Bacon
Music "Almost Home" by Moby with Damien Jurado, courtesy of mobygratis
TEACH ENGLISH IN GEORGIA
The video was filmed entirely in the country of Georgia, in Eastern Europe. The video centers around the "Teach English in Georgia" program, which is funded and sponsored by Georgia's government.
Client: Republic of Georgia in conjunction with Eurasia Northwest
Cinematography + Editing: Randy Bacon
Music: Plaid Dragon, "Dog Physics"
Cinematography: Jonathan Murphy
EMBRACE
Short film on the life of Pearl, as described by her mother, Charity. In her first year of life, Pearl was diagnosed with terminal cancer. However it the midst of this grave situation, Pearl and her family learned valuable lessons on how to truly live a joyous, meaningful life...minute-by-minute and day-by-day. To this day (several years later from initial diagnosis), Pearl is alive and doing well.
Pearl's story is part of the award winning, full-length documentary feature film "The Last Days of Extraordinary Lives". The film was created by Academy Award winning Earthworks Films and filmmaker Randy Bacon
FEBRUARY - Daniel's Story
Film by Randy Bacon
JUDGEMENT - KEVIN AND PETRA
"People look at us differently; it's like they think all the homeless people are bad." (Petra)
It is pretty much the "way of the world" to look at somebody and instantly make a judgement based on what we see externally - your clothes, car, job, physical looks, house, and much more. These quick assessments can lead us to wrong conclusions time-after-time...we fail to see the one-of-a-kind miracle creation each human is.
Here are Kevin's powerful words about being judged: "People look at us differently; it's like they think all the homeless people are bad. There's a lot of people who judge us, and I don't want to be judged. God is the only one who can judge me. It's not fair for people to treat you like a piece of dirt, whether you're out here on the street. No matter where you're at, you're a human being."
“This film is dedicated to the memory of PETRA HENSLER who tragically passed away January 30, 2016 from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle as she crossed a street with Kevin. You will forever be in our hearts.”
Film by Randy Bacon
TODAY
Sometimes things happen in the "today's" that affect our tomorrow.
It's important to remember that though today affects tomorrow, today is still here for a reason. So in these moments, these today's we are blessed with, we must cherish them and make the most of the time we have. In the here, in the now. In the "today."
Film by Randy Bacon
For: 7 Billion Ones
100 YEARS YOUNG - Pastor Ellen's Story
For many of us, our lives are affected by our experiences. Chances to learn and grow cultivate individuals to form a deep-rooted identity of who they are, what they care about, and the influence they want to leave - this is Pastor Ellen Blackwell's story about such. She has founded and helps run the Fellowship House Retreat Center in Israel. She has taken over 100 trips to the Holy Land, and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.
Film by Randy Bacon and Jonathan Murpy
FLOCK: SOAR TOGETHER
Trailer for short film series
Flock: Soar Together is a film-based experience that is a powerful and thought-provoking series of seven mini-documentaries. This short film series features stories from churches around the world that are led to reach out to their communities in unique and powerful ways.
Client: Influence Publishing
Film by Randy Bacon and Jonathan Murphy
DYING OUT LOUD
Trailer for short film
Dying Out Loud, a short film, is the story of Stan and his family and their dedication to follow God no matter what the cost. None of their adventures sharing the gospel with the people of Istanbul, Turkey, and the nomadic tribes in the Triangle of Terror would compare to where God led them next - a journey into Stage-4 colon cancer. Yet even there, they discovered peace, grace and new hope for the lost around them.
Producer-Client: Influence Publishing
Film by Randy Bacon
MY ONE SHIRT
One shirt. Thirty days. Take the challenge and raise awareness of The Human Right.
Film by Randy Bacon
Client: The Human Right
THIS SOFT EXISTENCE
A look at the city of Tallinn, Estonia.
Film by Randy Bacon and Jonathan Murphy
Client: Tallin Project
Music: "This Soft Existence" by Salim Nourallah from the album Snowing in My Heart
A TALK WITH MARK BATTERSON - NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
Shot in Ebenezer's Coffeehouse in Washington, D.C. with Mark Batterson, New York Times Bestseller of "The Circle Maker" and pastor of National Community Church.
Batterson encourages church leaders to consult with each other for support and to attend the international Global Church Planting Summit.
Client: Church Multiplication Network
Film by Randy Bacon and Jonathan Murphy
A VISION FOR CHICAGO
Shot on location in Chicago's Humboldt Park, which was previously one of United State's most dangerous communities. The video features best selling author and Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Pastor Wilfredo De Jesus, who was born and raised in Humboldt Park. De Jesus speaks on the transformative power of New Life's church building within the community of Humboldt Park.
Cinematography and editing: Randy Bacon
Cinematography: Jonathan Murphy
Client: AG Financial Solutions
THE CENTENNIAL
Promotional video to raise awareness of the international centennial for Assemblies of God.
Director of Photography: Randy Bacon
Cinematography and Editing: Jonathan Murphy
Client: Assemblies of God World Headquarters
COMPASSION
Compassion is not just a feeling of wanting to help someone who is lost, sick, hungry, troubled, or in need. Compassion requires action that demonstrates the true love that Christ Jesus showed us.
Video by Randy Bacon
Client: Speed The Light