More than a film – Becoming Fools for Gabriela
Joel Van Dyke, our friend and mission partner in Guatemala sent us this update about a recent breakfast with organizations who serve the needs of street youth. This update does an incredible job of bridging Reparando and Becoming Fools and also explains how this project is so much more than a film. Update From Joel[divider […]
Clowns – Standing in the Gap Between Tragedy and Comedy
You can listen to this update from Director Scott Moore by clicking the icon below. Love them or hate them, most people have an emotional memory of clowns. Clowns are like the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus, except they’re more colorful …. and more real. Clowns are important to the story of Becoming Fools for […]
The 'Becoming Fools' Campaign Still Needs You
Thank you for all you’ve done so far to tell your friends and family about our campaign for our new film ‘Becoming Fools’ on Kickstarter.com. 129 people have said they want to help street kids in Guatemala by pledging your support, raising over $25,000! We are honored and blessed by this generosity. Help us reach $45,000 […]
LEGO awards Athentikos grant for La Limonada Art Camp
We are super excited to share this news with you: Athentikos received $4,000 from LEGO to support Art Camp in La Limonada the slum area featured in ‘Reparando.’ La Limonada is one of Latin America’s largest, most dangerous slums in Guatemala City, La Limonada. The LEGO headquarters in Denmark awarded Athentikos a $4,000 grant in […]
Walking Forward in Faith
I have used the phrase, “walking forward in faith” a few times recently to describe my current season of life. Its a phrase I have often heard. I might have even used it a few times myself. But, I don’t think I have ever understood the depth and meaning of those simple words strung together […]
Kickstarter Update – 02
Our partners are hard at work building relationships and serving needs. Fergie is a clown who volunteers with the organization At Risk No More. He spends time with the street kids every Thursday afternoon and takes kids interested in clowning to a local park or church building to train because he doesn’t have a facility. […]
Kickstarter Update – 01
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Big Week
After 3 months of preparation, we officially launched our Kickstarter Campaign on Tuesday to fund the documentary “Becoming Fools”. The first two days have been very encouraging! 5% of our goal has been funded and we have 48 days remaining. We are excited about the progress and very thankful for the 39 project backers who […]
Help Kickstart 'Becoming Fools!'
Our Kickstarter Campaign to fund the film ‘Becoming Fools’ is LIVE! Our fund raising goal is $150,000. We will have 50 days to raise this goal. August 16, 2011 – October 4, 2011 YOU CAN HELP TODAY It is sort of like an online “PBS telethon” … Pledge levels will start at $25, and […]
A Perfect God vs. Imperfect Nation
Story telling in film is difficult – not only because it takes enormous resources to produce, but also because when you are finished, everyone responds differently. Some people adore “the baby”. Others despise it … and some don’t even take the time to watch it. Being a passionate but contemplative man, I sometimes spend too […]