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We are a network of filmmakers engaging advocacy and promoting change by creating call-to-action films. Watch our work via the link below.

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Celebrating seven years of impact! 🎉

Rising Act Films is a collaboration of artists, creatives, philanthropists, technicians, and storytellers. Our purpose is to educate and inspire through informative and story-driven films about the work of people and organizations worldwide doing everything in their power to make a difference.

We need your support, and they need ours. Help us help them by shining a light on what they do with a gift that keeps on giving.

There are more good news stories in the world than bad. Together we can tell them in the way they deserve to be told.

Share about the work we do and consider donating now at risingactfilms.org. Donation Link in Bio.

#risingactfilms #nonprofitfilmmaking #goodnewsstories #donatenow🙏 by @risingactfilms

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Part two of an ad-campaign for The American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlefields.

It's peaceful here. Quiet. But it wasn't always. Here the past isn't confined to textbooks or museums. It's in the soil. A pulse within the earth. Here we walk in step with history where others once marched towards the unknown. The land never forgets the stride of the weary or the reach of the hopeful. The past is never really behind us. It's here, under our feet.

Client: American Battlefield Trust
Agency: Moore
Production Company: Rising Act Films
Writer/Director: Daniel Stine @danielstine
Producer: Michelle Wheeler @michellecwheeler
Producers: Rachel Hendrix, Mike Stine
Starring: Reece Calhoun beece.123 and Maya Love
Voiced by: Daniel Stine
Cinematography: Chris Calnin @chriscalnin
Edited by: Timothy Moore @tim_films
Post Sound: Alex Thompson @alex.j.thompson
Colorist: Chris Calnin
Music By: Vence Ray (New Beginnings)
Production Manager: Zack Torres @_zacharytorres
Assistant Director: Ty Ussery @tyussery
Additional Cast: Bob Weltner, Evan Weltner, Slade Parker, Matthew Tucker, Taylor Runyons, James Stephens, Wiley Stephens, Grayson Stephens, Derrick Beauchamp, Joseph Burton, Reid Hodges, Rolan Doherr, Chris Clark, Eric Davisher, Justin Stone, Joshua Lawson, Dayden McConaky, Ronin Molaschi, Jordan Jones, Cooper Wheeler, Maile Hyun, Grayson Hood, Lily Wingler
2nd AD: John Cole
1st AC: Joshua Hall @joshua.camera
2nd AC: Zach Whiteside @zachwhiteside
Steadicam: Op Hudson Stafford @hudsonstafford
B Cam Op: Timothy Moore
DIT: David Tolentino dit_tino
Photographer: Rachel Hendrix
Gaffer: Raymond Benthall @throwing_lightning
Key Grip: Steve Lang
BBE: Davie Dodd
BBG: Adrienne Brown
Sound Mixer: Jaz Dixon
Props/Set Dec: Mike Platarote
Props PA: Jesus Garcia
SFX Supervisor: Ray Bivins
SFX Lead: Dustin Miller
SFX Tech: Tyler Messick
SFX Tech: Steven Greer
Wardrobe Stylist: Lile Sizemore
HMU: Ashleigh Chavis
Craft Service: Keith Sweeney
PA: Nicole Story
PA: Jason Miller
PA: Owen Pruitt
PA: (Monday) Daure Stinson
Medic: Rich Bellina
Shot on Location at Historic Brattonsville - Gear @charlottefilmrentals by @risingactfilms

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Part one of an ad-campaign for The American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlefields.

It's peaceful here. Quiet. But it wasn't always. Here the past isn't confined to textbooks or museums. It's in the soil. A pulse within the earth. Here we walk in step with history where others once marched towards the unknown. The land never forgets the stride of the weary or the reach of the hopeful. The past is never really behind us. It's here, under our feet.

Client: American Battlefield Trust
Agency: Moore
Production Company: Rising Act Films
Writer/Director: Daniel Stine @danielstine
Producer: Michelle Wheeler @michellecwheeler
Producers: Rachel Hendrix, Mike Stine
Starring: Alexander McPherson, @aliksandyr Steven Roten
Voiced by: Daniel Stine
Cinematography: Chris Calnin @chriscalnin
Edited by: Timothy Moore @tim_films
Post Sound: Alex Thompson @alex.j.thompson
Colorist: Chris Calnin
Music By: Vence Ray
Production Manager: Zack Torres @_zacharytorres
Assistant Director: Ty Ussery @tyussery
Additional Cast: Brian Ballance, Robert Brewton Ryals, Rich Lyons, Stephen McKee, Dean Withers, Jake Soinski, Jamison Schrock, Ronin Molaschi, Nico Ford, Benton Reid, Erik Walker Neil, Lucas Ryan Tindall, Davie Wayne Drummond, Nicholas Paige, Samuel Roberts, Joshua Lawson, Eric Davisher, Justin Stone, Lynne Smith, Jim Brown, Emmy Gillespie, Kendall Kendrick, Adee O'Kelley, Scarlett Pate, Tiffany Pate, Ford Pate
2nd AD: John Cole
1st AC: Joshua Hall @joshua.camera
2nd AC: Zach Whiteside @zachwhiteside
Steadicam: Op Hudson Stafford @hudsonstafford
B Cam Op: Timothy Moore
DIT: David Tolentino dit_tino
Photographer: Rachel Hendrix
Gaffer: Raymond Benthall @throwing_lightning
Key Grip: Steve Lang
BBE: Davie Dodd
BBG: Adrienne Brown
Sound Mixer: Jaz Dixon
Props/Set Dec: Mike Platarote
Props PA: Jesus Garcia
SFX Supervisor: Ray Bivins
SFX Lead: Dustin Miller
SFX Tech: Tyler Messick
SFX Tech: Steven Greer
Wardrobe Stylist: Lile Sizemore
HMU: Ashleigh Chavis
Craft Service: Keith Sweeney
PA: Nicole Story
PA: Jason Miller
PA: Owen Pruitt
PA: (Monday) Daure Stinson
Medic: Rich Bellina
Shot on Location at Historic Brattonsville taken in Historic Brattonsville by @risingactfilms

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Today we release to you all our most recent film, “Into the Harvest: A Story of Loving Decisions”, a collaboration with Gordon Ministries located in Shizuoka, Japan. This one hit us deep, and it won’t take you long to see why.

For over forty years, Ricky and Sarah Gordon have dedicated their lives to serving and helping find loving, permanent homes for Japan’s displaced or disabled children. This is the story that shares how their work came to be and demonstrates the scriptural call of “setting the lonely in families”, reminding us that the ultimate healing for a displaced child is the gift of a permanent home.

Working on this project and telling their story gave us a unique opportunity to peek behind the curtain and truly immerse ourselves in the work the Gordons do on a daily basis - the work most people never see. We are grateful they let us in and trusted in us to tell their story, a gift we don’t take lightly.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their story and to our entire team of donors and creatives who made this possible. We cherish you.

Link to watch the film in our bio.

Director @danielstine
Producer Summer Moore
Co-Producer @racheldrix and Mike Stine
Cinematography and color grade @tim_films
Sound Mixer @jazhurricane
Post audio @michaelflowe
Editing by @hairylegg and @tim_films

#gordonministries #nonprofitfilms #ministryfilms #intotheharvest #lovingdecisionsfilm taken in Shizuoka, Japan by @risingactfilms

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Join me and my team (minus this cute blonde) tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET for a special screening of [b]REACH at Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival via @atlantafilmseries at @limelightatl (Limelight Theater) We are up for another award so come cheer us on if you’re able! @risingactfilms

All the BEST DRAMA nominees will play in a 90 min block with a Q&A time afterwards. Grateful for this film community and for the recognition @atlantafilmseries has given [b]REACH thus far. We are grateful. @cinemalifeorg by @risingactfilms

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[b]REACH walks away with a Sylvia Award for Best Georgia Short Film at @romefilm! We are so proud that our narrative film was selected for their lineup this year, and they were truly the kindest of hosts.

This recognition reinforces the value of the philanthropic work we do at Rising Act Films. It is a testament to our mission to raise awareness and advocate through storytelling—and to give a voice and humanity to issues that are not always at the forefront.

We look forward to sharing more exciting news about the film soon as she finishes her journey on the festival circuit. #philanthropicfilm #risingactfilms #filmsforchange #romegeorgiafilmfestival #breachshortfilm taken in Historic Desoto Theatre by @risingactfilms

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Cannes Indie Shorts Awards presents [b]REACH. The film is joining 150 semifinalists in a lineup this weekend, June 7-10 2025. Come enjoy one of the best short film festivals taking place in Cannes from the comfort of your own home.

We are grateful to our team, grateful to @cannesindieshortsawards and grateful to all those who helped make this film happen.

To all the mothers out there struggling with intrusive thoughts, we see you. You are not alone.

Link to stream in bio. Login details are here:

• Click on “Sign In”
• Enter the following credentials:

Email field: NewWaveCannes

Password field: NWACCESS!

#cannesindieshorts #semifinalist #cannesnewwave #postpartummentalhealth #postpartumfilm #motherhoodinfilm #risingactfilms #breachshortfilm by @risingactfilms

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READINESS IMPERATIVE - Now Streaming on Youtube and Vimeo.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA - an organization created years ago for Coasties by Coasties) celebrates 100 Years.

Link in Bio to watch the full campaign or check out RisingActFilms.org.

#nonprofit #coastguard #risingactfilms #coastguardmutualassistance #donorsupport #supportfilm #peoplehelpingpeople #filmswithimpact #linkinbio #fyp #thankyou #missionready #uscg by @risingactfilms

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HELPING OUR OWN - an ad-campaign celebrating 100 years of operations for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) serving the men and women of the USCG and their families.

Here's a one-minute glimpse of our unforgettable journey to tell their story in a powerful new way. The full 10-min documentary is available online now at MYCGMA.org.

For more information about how you can support our mission, click the link in our bio.

#uscg #cgma #nonprofitfilm #filminalaska #helpingourown #storiesforadvocacy #linkinbio #donatenow #risingactfilms by @risingactfilms

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We have some exciting news: [b]REACH, written, directed by, and starring our very own Rachel Hendrix, is premiering as part of the Short Film Showcase on Wednesday 2/12 at FIT (@fitnyc) D207 from 2:30-5pm at the Justice Film Festival in New York City.

A huge thank you to Justice Film Festival for including our film in your line up this year. We are honored to join other films that bring hope, compassion, and light to a world in need of inspiration.

#nonprofit #breach #shortfilm #justicefilmfestival #newyorkcity #postpartum #intrusivethoughts #love #support #risingactfilms taken in New York City by @risingactfilms

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From South Florida to the rugged Alaskan coastline, one of our recent films took us to the sea and the sky.

For more information on how you can help us tell more of these impactful stories, head on over to RisingActFilms.org to make a donation, inquire about jobs and volunteerism, and learn more about what we do.

#CoastGuardMutualAssistance #nonprofitfilmmaking #nonprofitfilms #alaska #florida #uscg #fyp #donate #thankyou #love #hope #nonprofit #photooftheday taken in Alaska by @risingactfilms

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Coming Soon: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance "Readiness Imperative"

This was a fun one. We are so grateful to have been a part of bringing CGMA's mission to the screen.

Every non-profit has different needs to bolster their media outreach. Rising Act Films teams with donors and other non-profits who serve as the sponsors/co-producers of our projects to create films and other visual media that tell impactful stories of their mission.

#nonprofit #coastguard #risingact #films #cgma #donor #support #people #helping #love #impact #sponsored #linkinbio #fyp #thankyou #mission #creative #uscg taken in Sitka, Alaska by @risingactfilms

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