What happens when filmmakers join forces across borders? This week, we explore faith, collaboration, and a surprising Brazilian remake.
Oct 11, 2026
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What comes after the first act? This week, we explore second chances, finding your voice, and what Year 2 of Plumb News is building toward.
Oct 4, 2026
Is a film ever really finished? This week, we explore what happens when filmmakers take another pass and create what audiences wanted all along.
Sep 27, 2026
What can God do with what you’ve been given? This week, we explore surrender, stewardship, and the unexpected reach of faithful work.
Sep 20, 2026
What makes an idea feel real? This week, we look at proof of concept and the different ways filmmakers can build interest before making the full movie.
Sep 13, 2026
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Why do some summer blockbusters stick with us? This week, we look at the moral ideas that give big movies something more.
Sep 6, 2026
Can rock and roll carry faith? This week, we explore Petra’s legacy, a new film inspired by their music, and a church-driven approach to distribution.
Aug 23, 2026
What does it really take to build something of your own? This week, we explore why indie filmmaking looks a lot like entrepreneurship, what ownership can mean for Christian creatives, and how to start with what’s already in your hands.
Aug 16, 2026
What happens when stories turn vertical? This week, we explore the rise of mobile dramas, the filmmakers entering the space, and what the format could make possible for Christian audiences.
Aug 9, 2026
What happens before an independent film breaks through? This week, we explore the early choices that help a project move beyond production and find its audience.
Jul 12, 2026
What makes a good dad joke? This week, we explore fatherhood, clean comedy, and the men being remade by the families who need them.
Jun 21, 2026
What happens when the internet becomes the new way into Hollywood? This week, we explore YouTube-born filmmaking, liminal stories, and the strange pull of the unexplained.
Jun 7, 2026
Who gets to shape the future of film? This week, we look at Letterboxd’s potential sale, the post-indie movement, and the communities helping films find their audience.
May 31, 2026
What happens when a wish comes true? This week, we explore answered prayers, human compassion, and darker bargains.
May 17, 2026
What actually changes when AI is used to make movies? This week, we explore generative AI and how filmmakers are choosing to use it responsibly.
Apr 19, 2026
What makes great science fiction stories stick with us? This week, we explore how "Project Hail Mary" invites bigger questions and lets meaning emerge.
Apr 12, 2026
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Why do we root for outsiders? This week, we explore redemption stories through the lens of this year’s Oscar nominees, including Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein."
Mar 15, 2026
What does it take to bet everything on a story you believe in? This week, we explore the risks behind great filmmaking — from stunt-driven action audiences can’t fake to a creator who sold his house to bring a movie to life.
Mar 8, 2026
7 min read
Is what we’re watching random... or part of something larger? This week, we explore filmmakers who wrestle with unseen forces, authorship, and what it means to hold the line inside a bigger story.
Mar 1, 2026
8 min read
Can faith-based storytelling stretch across audiences without losing its convictions? This week, we explore range, wisdom, and building stories that meet culture where it is.
Feb 22, 2026
What happens when the work comes before recognition? This week, we explore stories shaped in the long middle, where belief adds weight, patience is tested, and meaning forms before it’s affirmed.
Feb 8, 2026
What does time reveal about who we are, and what finally leads to real change? This week, we explore stories that bend time, test accountability, and slow life down long enough to matter.
Feb 1, 2026
