Out of Reach

Synopsis: A young girl tries to persuade her father to let her play with his antique fire truck.
Runtime: 4 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Friend at Midnight
Scripture: Luke 11: 5-8

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: October 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes

a few weeks later

Synopsis: A recent widower is faced with the reality of his wife's belongings.
Runtime: 7 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Rich Fool
Scripture: Luke 12: 16-21

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: January 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes

The Good Shepherd

Synopsis: A young girl risks a big secret in order to help her older sister’s neglected hamsters.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Good Shepherd
Scripture: John 10: 11-18

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: May 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)

Buen Vecino

Synopsis: A hotel maintenance worker faces a problem he can’t solve on his own.
Runtime: 11 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Scripture: Luke 10: 30-37

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes

After Life

Synopsis: After a near death experience a middle aged woman must explain to her pastor she has traveled to hell, before she is sent back.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Scripture: Luke 16: 19-31

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: May 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)

Pray Watch Read Discuss Repeat

Use these five simple steps to get the most out of 36 Parables with your group.

Pray - ask the Lord to speak to during your time together

Watch - watch one of the short films

Read - give your group time to read the parable the short film is based on

Discuss - find points of connection between the short film and the original parable

Repeat - following your group’s initial discussion watch the short film again and see if there was anything you missed the first time around

Together

Synopsis: Gary, a middle-aged alcoholic, must choose to stay sober or live his old life when an attempt to keep his relationship with his daughter backfires.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds
Scripture: Matthew 13: 24-30

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: February 2010
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: RED ONE 4K & 2K, RED 18-50mm F2.8 CF LENS

Gnobody's Gnome

Synopsis: A middle-aged man must find the missing member of his gnome collection... or else.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Wicked Servant
Scripture: Matthew 18: 15-35

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)

The Music Box

Synopsis: A collector tries to persuade a reluctant antique shop owner to sell him a familiar old music box.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Treasure Buried in a Field
Scripture: Matthew 13: 44

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)

Beyond Beautiful

Synopsis: Amidst the hectic schedule of college life, Emma tries to persuade Charlie to go on a blind date with her new friend.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Two Sons
Scripture: Matthew 21: 28-32

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: January 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes

Charlie

Synopsis: A young jazz saxophonist struggles to make a living as an artist.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Scripture: Luke 13: 18–19, Mark 4: 30–32, Matt 13: 31-32

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: February 2010
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: RED ONE 4K & 2K, RED 18-50mm F2.8 CF LENS

Tractor Safety Tips

Synopsis: Moderate domestic disaster ensues when a man fails to understand the warning label on his cough medicine and decides to take his new riding lawn mower out for a joy ride.

Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Leafing Fig Tree
Scripture: Matthew 24: 30-33

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: May 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)

Wise/Foolish

Synopsis: A college girl who procrastinated all semester is forced to make a choice between cheating on her final paper or going on a date with her new boyfriend.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
Scripture: Matthew 7: 24-29, Luke 6: 46-49

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: February 2010
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: RED ONE 4K & 2K, RED 18-50mm F2.8 CF LENS

Found

Synopsis: A vagabond searches for his most prized possession.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Lost Coin
Scripture: Luke 15: 8-10

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A

Spilt Milk

Synopsis: A young boy discovers the practicality of sour milk.
Runtime: 3 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the New Wine in Old Wine Skins
Scripture: Mark 2: 22

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: January 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes

Buried Talent

Synopsis: A rich man hires three artists to paint for his wife.
Runtime: 12 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Talents
Scripture: Matthew 25: 14-30

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Super Speed Primes

The Car Lot

Synopsis: A car salesman is forced to think creatively in order to obtain a new job.
Runtime: 6 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
Scripture: Luke 16: 1-13

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: October 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes

Sean

Synopsis: A high school teacher fights for a student who is facing expulsion.
Runtime: 6 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Scripture: Luke 13: 6-9

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: October 2009
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: MiniDV, DVX100A, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes

Like Father Like Son

Synopsis: A troubled teenager, his proud father, and their unresolved issues can only be seen for what they really are by the teen's blind grandfather.
Runtime: 5 minutes

Based on: The Parable of the Two Debtors
Scripture: Luke 7: 36-48

Directed by: John Schimke
Director of Photography: Stewart H. Redwine
Produced by: Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke

Available: September 2008
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties

Technical Specs: HD, Varicam, P+S Technik Mini35 Adapter, Zeiss Standard Speed Primes, Angenieux Zoom (25-250mm)