MERCY FORWARD

October 5, 2017 7:15 pm
Mercy Forward is a story about the awesome power of Christ’s mercy when it is manifest through His children. In this film, we watch as one unusual act of mercy sparks a domino effect causing even more merciful acts to follow until it comes full circle in a surprising way. Mercy Forward gives a final call to action by telling the audience to: “Pass it on.”

Contest: 2016 Share the Story Contest
Created By: Mark-Anthony  Jimenez
Location: Hanceville, Alabama, USA
Parish: NA
Diocese: NA
Experience Level: Moderate
Video Length: 7:00

Filmmaker Bio: Mark-Anthony Jimenez is a young independent filmmaker from Birmingham AL. Filmmaking is his passion, but it is also his way of sharing the Good News with those who may have never seen the awesome beauty of Christ portrayed in film. “It is my goal,” says Jimenez, “to continue to uplift audiences around the world with beautiful, purpose-driven entertainment that strikes down barriers and reaches the deepest crevices of the heart.”

Filmmaking Advice:

Mercy Forward was truly a growing experience for me, (Mark-Anthony Jimenez) both as a filmmaker and a Catholic. It was a challenge to complete, and it was only accomplished through the Grace of God. One of the important, and particularly challenging, aspects of this film is the fact that it is a silent film. It was important for me to convey this message of mercy by focusing on actions rather than words. I was very blessed to have a talented and patient cast who worked with me to bring this story to life with each of their incredible performances.

Credits:

Director- Mark-Anthony Jimenez

Unit Production Manager- Anisa Jimenez

Co-Producers- Gabriel Rodriguez and Patrick Jimenez

First AC- Dallas Stricklin

Production Assistants- Mary-Tarisa Jimenez, Therese Rodriguez, Joseph Jimenez, Katelyn Clapp

Still photographer- Angelica Rodriguez

VFX- Andrew Gil

Animal Trainer- Patrick Jimenez

Original Music Score- John Paul Aguirre

Executive Producer- Mark-Anthony Jimenez

Craft Services- Mary-Tarisa Jimenez

Caterer- Elisa Jimenez

Transpo- John-Anthony Jimenez

Screenplay- Mark-Anthony Jimenez

Cast
Woman- Clarisa Gaudet
Baby- Michael S. Hughes
Businessman- Ricky Jordan
Police officer- Gabriel Rodriguez
Thief- Nicholas Smith
Kid w/bicycle- Joseph Jimenez
Sick Child- Isabella Gaudet
Bully #1- Dallas Strickland
Bully #2- Isaac Galbreath
Husband- Ryan Gaudet

 

People’s Choice Award
Winner
Category: Films
About The Author
- Suzanne Haugh directs the charitable non-profit Goodness Reigns, Inc. and has worked as a Catholic journalist for over 13 years. She lives in Louisville, KY, with her husband of 20 years and their three children.
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