About 36

36 Parables helps you communicate Jesus’ words powerfully and creatively. Authentic, accurate, simply stated and profoundly moving, these short films connect in ways words alone cannot. Whether used as a part of a sermon or as a catalyst for discussion in study groups 36 Parables’ films are a cutting-edge teaching tool designed to Illuminate Understanding and provide fresh insight by presenting Jesus’ parables in modern settings.

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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

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)

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)

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)

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)