VIDEO #4 and NEW FOOTAGE UPDATE!

And now for your viewing pleasure - a further lil' taste of some footage that "MIGHT" make it into the film!

...Oh, how sneaky I am. ;-)



God bless you richly!

-Jonathan Reichel

PS: So! Should I go with subtitles or voice overs?

VIDEO #3 "CONSTANT CONTACT"!

Hello again from the director's chair! Just wanted to keep you abreast of the situation as I further plunge into the depths of editing and crafting what I am confident will be a great glory to God!

Please keep prayin'!

God's richest blessings,
Jonathan Reichel ;-)
ReichelJon@gmail.com

VIDEO #2 "WORLDWIDE LOVE"!

I have just returned from a (extremely delayed) flight from Ohio, where I filmed a wedding of a pair of great friends, Ryan and Alicia Behm.

While I was there, I realized a few things about love that has a direct effect on this film, and how I will proceed. Watch this weeks video update, and see for your self!

Love, and God bless,
Jonathan ;-)

PS: What can I be praying for you for? Leave a comment!

THE DIRECTOR SPEAKS!

Time to hear from the Director!

I realized, of all the video clips I have uploaded about our upcoming film "Treasures of India -Miracles of God", we haven't had a chance to sit together and talk specifically how the film is progressing!

And that time is now. ;-)

I plan on meeting with you every Monday night to update you with progress, in this video series "TOI - Director's Update".

Ask questions, and I'll answer them, comment and I'll respond, keep the communication flowing!

God bless,
Jonathan Reichel ;-)
ReichelJon@gmail.com


"Treasures of India" - Coming Spring 2009!
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AND YOUR EYES OPENED...

WOW!

This past month has been a flurry of excitement, schedule adjustments, and LOTS of footage watching. I realized, that while I was having the joy of seeing the result of the actual footage shot, YOU my wonderful partners in this endeavor had not!

I have included in this, the first post-production (editing phase) blog update a small glimpse at some of the footage that might find its way into the final cut!

I plan on being much more active in updating this blog with my progress, now that my feet are firmly on the ground, and editing is clearly moving forward.

I praise God when I think of all that happened in India, and I am overwhelmed with joy to think of what God will do with this film as we continue to pray for its success for him.

Join me!

I long to hear how all of you are! Leave a comment, and I will leave you love ;-)

Much love, and God's richest blessings,
Jonathan ;-)

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE...

HOME. ;-)

As I sit here, back at the UCF library - I am reminded how quickly it seems life moves here in the US, and how quickly we can get caught back up in it all. New projects are assigned, old projects pile up, current projects become focus.

India was so much more than a place. And, really, looking back - I know it wasn't "INDIA" or any country specifically that has had such an effect on me.

It was, and is, a decision. I decided to separate myself from what I was used to. My old mindset, my old routines. I decided to seek for more. I decided to seek for a richer relationship to that which was true in my life. I my journey, I didn't just decide to seek, I decided to FIND.

And I found truth.

Pure, and simple truth.

God is HERE. God is there. God is willing to provide exactly what you need - NOW!

Just believe. Just believe.

What a simple and beautiful concept. Just believe.

And now - that's what I'll do.

I will believe for God to show me how my film is to be crafted going forward.

I will believe for God to show me how my carreer is to be crafted going forward.

I will believe for God to show me how ... my life is to be crafted going forward.

...and MAN! is it exciting. ;-)

Love now, and always

-Jonathan ;-)

(with new online videos coming soon - for real. ;-)

TIP OF THE ICEBERG

As I sit here at the London Gatwick airport, my heart and mind explode with many thoughts and feelings.



Physically, I am completely exhausted, and honestly, ready to sleep forever.



Mentally, I am completely frantic, thinking of how I could possibly edit down the current 30 hours of footage into a 15 minute shortfilm for UCF (hopefully a longer full-length cut after that)



Emotionally, I am completely conflicted - honestly wishing I could leave a copy of myself in India, for so many reasons.



yet...



Spiritually, I have never been so peaceful. Life just makes so much more sense now. It is strange to say, but eternity has never seemed so clear. The relationship God desires to have with you and I individually is one that is so simple and it is so deep. It is the relationship of a generous father and a beloved child. It is the relationship of pure, true, warm, genuine love. It is a relationship I deeply believe should be experienced by everyone on earth - for THEIR own benefit, now and for eternity.



I'm sure I will be writing much more, and posting MANY more videos on this site as I return home, and have access to consistent high speed Internet. So, in short, this production website is far from dead upon my arrival home. Stay with me. ;-)



In lieu of video (that I would love to show you if I could from here) I would like to share with you this small story among the hundreds I heard while on my journeys:



In a way, the recent terrorist activities in Mumbai have made their way into this film in the best possible way.



While on my journeys, a young man told me his testimony. Three years ago, his life was shattered and he was desperate for purpose. He was prepared to travel to Pakistan and pledge himself to the terrorist cause there. He though he would find purpose in Pakistan, in terrorism, in death.

As many of you know, the attack on Mumbai was launched from Pakistan, and there is some possibility that this man could have been directly linked to it...

BUT GOD...

had other plans. The love and care that God poured over him saved his life in so many ways. He was spiritually adopted by a new family of believers who shared with him the truth of God, and in accepting the gift Christ offers, this young man found his meaning and purpose.

Not in death, but in life.

He is currently a strong believer in the power of Christ to transform, and actively serves to share the love of Christ with the youth of Kanpur, India.

I have preserved this and many other practical examples of the miracles of God. I am excited to see what God will continue to do wish this project, and I am grateful for your support and love thus far.

God's richest blessings,

Jonathan ;-)