Reclaiming Your Path: Faith, Film, and Family with Chevonne O'Shaughnessy

Episode • Oct 30, 2024 • 43m

In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Chevonne O'Shaughnessy, co-founder of American Cinema International and a leader in the faith-based film industry. With over 150 films to her credit, Chevonne’s journey from Italy to Hollywood is a testimony to faith, resilience, and creativity. Together, they explore how faith and family values can drive impactful storytelling and how divine guidance has shaped Chevonne's career in the film industry.

Key Topics Covered:

Chevonne’s unexpected start in the film industry and her journey from Italy to Hollywood
Balancing career, faith, and family while navigating the entertainment world
The evolution of faith-based films and their impact on global audiences
Lessons in perseverance and trusting divine guidance
Building content that reflects values of hope, faith, and love for diverse audiences

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Introduction to Chevonne O'Shaughnessy
[00:01:30] – Chevonne’s path from Italy to film production in the U.S.
[00:04:00] – Divine guidance that led her to the film industry
[00:07:15] – Challenges of entering Hollywood without formal training
[00:10:30] – Building success through learning and persistence
[00:14:00] – Shift to faith-based storytelling and partnering with Guideposts
[00:18:00] – Marketing strategies for faith-based films internationally
[00:21:00] – Growth of faith-based cinema and emerging trends
[00:27:30] – Upcoming projects including Sugar Creek and the Mercy Ships collaboration
[00:37:00] – Advice for aspiring filmmakers in faith and family genres
[00:41:00] – Closing thoughts and where to find Chevonne online

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Connect with Chevonne O'Shaughnessy:

Website: American Cinema International
YouTube: ACI On the Go (Free access to over 100 family-friendly movies)

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