Devon franklin, the producer of the faith based drama breakthrough, will produce daring to live, a film adaptation of sheri hunters novel. Listen to the oprahs supersoul conversations episode devon. Tyler perry after reading devon franklin s book, produced by faith, i thought it would have been a great guide for my early life, but its never too late for a book like this. Devon franklin is a bestselling author, spiritual success coach, and the ceo of franklin entertainment, a production company in conjunction with 20th century fox. Devon gives an insightful explanation into who he is and why he has written this book. Devon franklin, meagan goods premarital counseling. With a commitment to uplifting the masses through entertainment, franklin has quickly become a force in the media as well as a leading authority on faith, spiritual wellness and.
Its all about looking at life in context of it being a story, with setbacks and victories, high points and low points, conflicts and resolutions, just like any good movie. His new book is full of incredible stories of how movies get made, and dont. Devon franklin be wildly successful without losing your. Devon franklin, vice president of production for columbia pictures, shares how being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually worked in his favor to help him excel in a highprofile, fastpaced, competitive industry. The truth about men book by devon franklin official. Tv producer, bestselling author, renowned preacher, and spiritual success coach. Produced by faith book by devon franklin, tim vandehey. Recently, the hollywood exec sat down with to discuss his book, the culture in hollywood, and why his life reflects his faith is 24 hours a day7 days a week. See all books authored by devon franklin, including the wait. Beliefnet calls him one of the most influential christians under 40. Devon franklin is an awardwinning film and tv producer, new york times bestselling author, international speaker, and spiritual success coach. Beliefnet named him one of the most influential christians under 40. He is the vice president of production with columbia pictures and, yes, a devout christian.
In the book, he shares that being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious in his career has. Devon franklin, vice president of production for columbia pictures, shares how being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually. He says hes always had a strong supporting cast, and its about to get bigger. You will soon learn that all of his great work was produced by faith. With a commitment to uplifting the masses through entertainment, franklin has quickly become a force in the media as well as a leading authority on faith, spiritual wellness, and personal development.
Straight from hollywood comes a dynamic business model for building a thriving career without compromising your faith. Enjoy real success without losing your true self, and more on. Devon and his friend toure they are pastors at one church in l. Produced by faith parallels each step of the hollywood filmmaking process with the faith.
Hes also a seventhday adventist, and has recently written produced by faith, a book about maintaining a relationship with god while working in the entertainment industry. After reading devon franklins book, produced by faith, i thought it would have been a great guide for my early life, but its never too late for a book like this. I thought they were sweet at first but he started to date meagan. In his book, produced by faith, franklin describes his time at mgm as critical in reaffirming his passion for filmmaking thanks to the creative input his new role afforded him in helping contribute to projects like john travoltas 2005 crimecomedy be cool. Enjoy real success without losing your true self is for everyone employed, unemployed, student, or in the midst of making changes to ones career. Jun 05, 2012 devon franklin, vice president of production for columbia pictures, shares how being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually worked in his favor to help him excel in a highprofile, fastpaced, competitive industry. Produced by faith is a mustread for anyone seeking to strike that quintessential balance between faith and function. Devon franklin and meagan goods premarital counseling video. Daily inspirations for finding the love of your life and the life you love a daily devotional based on the new york times bestselling the wait, filled with inspiring readings about how having the patience to wait for gods bestinstead of grasping for what you want right nowcan transform your life in the wait, devon franklin and meagan good, shared the life. Devon franklin bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Devon franklin, an executive film producer in hollywood.
Produced by faith author devon franklin talks about how the spiritual career journey parallels the steps involved in bringing a movie from the initial idea. Enjoy real success without losing your true self 2011 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. He most recently produced the sony pictures film, miracles from heaven starring jennifer garner. I interviewed devon about his first book produced by faith. It takes faith to step out from obscurity into the glaring lights of hollywood particularly as a man of. He is the author of the new york times bestseller, the wait cowritten with his wife, awardwinning actress meagan good and produced by faith. Today, devon is ceo of his own production company, franklin entertainment. Preacherturnedproducer devon franklin reveals the secret to. Produced by faith author devon franklin talks about. Devon also discusses his book produced by faith, which uses the filmmaking process as a metaphor for finding direction, meaning and purpose. I decided to stop by on monday to hear someone talk about faith and hollywood. In the 20 years ive known devon, hes lived his life the same way he makes his movies. In produced by faith, franklin encourages people of faith to let god write their story and to build a thriving career without compromising their faith.
Devon franklin, vice president of production for columbia pictures, shares how being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually helped him to excel in a highprofile, fastpaced, competitive industry. Devon opens the flood gates to his personal life and struggles. It is an engaging and entertaining way to teach one how. Produced by faith by devon franklin devon franklin. Variety named devon one of the 10 producers to watch and beliefnet called him one of the most influential christians under 40. Produced by faith devon franklin paperback books online. He is the producer of the box office hit miracles from heaven and the animated film, the star. The themes of devon s book are great examples of how to pursue any career, not just within the movie business, and stay true to god. Nov 09, 2017 because the stories are good, says devon franklin, photographed oct. He wrote a book called produced by faith that was published in 2011.
A handsome, young brotha by the name of devon franklin talked to a few harlem residents about being a christian seventh day adventist preacher, to be exact in hollywood and a leading studio exec at columbia pictures. Finding an outlet devon didnt have the constant positive presence of his father growing up in california. Produced by faith is a wonderful gift from an insightful, inspiring man. Additionally, he produced the hit animated film the star and the hit film miracles from heaven.
Produced by faith by devon franklin the hugh hewitt show. Devon franklin is a growing force in entertainment and media. Devon franklin shares how being bold about his christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually worked in his favor to help him excel in a highprofile, fastpaced, competitive industry. Watch as he opens up about how they worked to create a solid foundation for their marriage with counseling from bishop t. In his book, produced by faith, devon franklin says the movie of your life has no story without great characters. Produced by faith author devon franklin discusses how to identify the vision of your career and your life. Moreover, he tells the reader that he will not compromise his godly values for a career in movie production, even though he was assigned as an executive director on countless projects. Franklin details his struggles to balance his christian faith and ambition in an industry replete with immoral excessesand the successes that hes achieved because hes steadfastly adhered to his religious beliefs. Produced by faith book by devon franklin, tim vandehey official. Produced by faith devon franklin discussion in book alley started by happenstance, sep 23, 2012. His new book, produced by faith, is a commentary on how faith interacts with life, through the lens of filmmaking. Devons first book, produced by faith, was also a bestseller, featured on oprahs super soul sunday, and explains how to build a thriving career without compromising your faith. He is the coauthor of the new york times bestseller, the wait, written with his wife, awardwinning actress meagan good and produced by faith.
A recognized authority on spirituality, faith and the entertainment business, franklin is committed to using the power of media as an inspirational tool. Jan 30, 2019 today, devon is ceo of his own production company, franklin entertainment. Enjoy real success without losing your true self by devon franklin 551 ratings, 4. Devon franklin born april, 1978 is an american hollywood producer, bestselling author, renowned preacher and motivational speaker. Devon franklin is a 32yearold vice president for columbia pictures and hes also a preacher in his uncles church. The truth about men what men and women need to know new york times bestselling author and hollywood producer devon franklin speaks out frankly and openly about why men behave the way they doand what everyonemen and women alike need to know about it. In the fifteen years ive known devon, hes lived his life the same after reading devon franklin s book, produced by faith, i thought it would have been a great.
Author devon franklin reveals the inspiration behind his new book produced by faith. Produced by faith does not run away from the struggle, or challenges devon encounters it embraces them. May 03, 2011 devon franklin is my guest in hour one today. Devon franklin book produced by faith after reading devon franklin s book, produced by faith, i thought it would have been a great guide for my early life, but its never too late for a book like this. By sharing my story and my testimony of how my faith has actually been the greatest asset in my advancement, i hope to inspire you to take a new view of gods role in your career. Devon franklin to produce daring to live movie for.
Devon franklin writes a timely, exemplary book that underlies his own life experiences and examples how he stayed focused, trusted god, and kept the faith. His parents were married young and, after quickly climbing the corporate ladder, the social aspects of the job started taking their toll on his father, donald. Hes the cohost of the tlc event series, this is life live. No one knows this better than devon franklin, a successful hollywood producer and a follower of jesus christ. Devon reveals details of his life as child, in addition to his journey to pursue a career in the movingmaking business, in hollywood, ca. Apr 27, 2011 devon gives an insightful explanation into who he is and why he has written this book. Ive written produced by faith to help you make that leap of faith. Devon franklin books list of books by author devon franklin.
Along with his work as a producer, franklin is the author of the truth about men, as well as the hollywood commandments, new york times bestseller the wait cowritten with his wife, awardwinning actress meagan good, and produced by faith. Devon believes we can all look at life as a movie, with god as our director. In his first book, produced by faith, he shares what hes learned about turning faith into a professional asset. Produced by faith uses the process of making a movie to encourage you to fight for your dreams and to never give up on your faith. He is best known for the films miracles from heaven, heaven is for real, and the new york times bestseller book the wait, 1 which he cowrote with his wife meagan good. He says hes always had a strong supporting cast, and its about to get bigger when he weds actress meagan good. Franklin, the author of produced by faith, is one of hollywoods fastest rising young executives, the vp of production at columbia pictures, and a seventh day adventist preacher. His new book, produced by faith, outlines how heand youcan be successful.
Along with his work as a producer, franklin is the author of the upcoming book the truth about men, to be published in february 2019, as well as the hollywood commandments, new york times bestseller the wait cowritten with his wife, awardwinning actress meagan good, and produced by faith. Devon franklin, vice president of production for columbia pictures, shares how being bold about his christian faith while being. Devon franklin audio books, best sellers, author bio. Watch devon franklin hollywood executive and author of produced by faith discusses his new book, faith, and his new film jumping the broom with the 700 club. Franklin described how movies like the color purple, rocky, and back to the future captivated him as a boy. Produced by faith by devon franklin, 9781451671964, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Produced by faith hollywood executive devon franklin shows readers how to live and work their faith from nine to five, not just after quitting time. Produced by faith is a compelling and uplifting look at how to conduct yourself as a person of sincere faith christian faith in the workplace, couched in the metaphor of our life being a movie being directed by christ. Enjoy real success without compromising your true self, which describes a dynamic business model for building a thriving career. Devon franklin speakers bureau and booking agent info. Look at your life as a movie, advises hollywood executive devon franklin. Description of produced by faith by devon franklin pdf produced by faith. Devon franklin be wildly successful without losing your faith. Produced by faith by devon franklin black enterprise.