Faith Film Fan

What does it take to bring one of the Bible’s most powerful stories to the big screen? On this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, Rick Altizer sits down with brothers Daniel and Matthew Kooman, the writers and directors of DANIEL & THE FIERY FURNACE, to go behind the scenes of the new biblical epic. The Kooman Brothers share what it was like filming on location in India, working with hundreds of cast and crew, and tackling the massive scale of bringing ancient Babylon to life. They al...

In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, Rick Altizer sits down with Bob Hartman and John Schlitt of Petra to talk about the new film BEYOND BELIEF and the band's connection to the story. Set in the 1980s, BEYOND BELIEF follows a young Christian who is navigating faith, friendships, family, and the challenges of growing up. Petra's music plays an important role in the film, and Bob and John share what it was like to see their music and the band's story brought to life on screen. Rick al...

In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, Rick Altizer talks with filmmaker Kevin Sepe about ELIJAH PEEL, a powerful new Christian movie inspired by his true story of addiction, redemption, and finding hope through Jesus Christ. Discover the heart behind this faith-based film, the journey of bringing it to theaters, and the message of God's transforming grace. ELIJAH PEEL opens in theaters August 14. Visit Faith Film Fan for movie showtimes, trailers, reviews, and the latest news about t...

In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer sits down with filmmaker Chris Dowling, director of the upcoming film Bad Counselors, to talk about creating authentic, meaningful stories for today’s teens and families. Chris shares the heart behind the film, why character-driven storytelling matters, and how Bad Counselors combines comedy, camp nostalgia, and faith to create a movie experience that connects with audiences of all ages. Go behind the scenes as Chris discusses t...

What shaped the young George Washington before he became America's first president? In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer sits down with YOUNG WASHINGTON writer Diederik Hoogstraten to discuss Angel Studios and Wonder Project's new film. Together, they explore the true story behind the movie, the historical research that inspired it, and the themes of faith, resilience, and servant leadership that helped shape one of history's most influential leaders. YOUNG WASHING...