Stewart H. Redwine and John Schimke began 36 Parables in 2005 and have collaborated as a creative team ever since. They are both passionate about utilizing the power of cinema to raise questions, challenge thinking, and encourage discussion.
John Schimke (Producer/Director) on left
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
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
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)
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
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