Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Christians in the TV & Film Industry (with Tom Halleen)
Jan 21, 2025
Tom Halleen, Dean of Biola's Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts and former AMC Networks executive, shares insights from over 30 years in the entertainment industry. He discusses how Christians can navigate Hollywood with integrity and purpose, and reflects on the moral complexities in popular shows like 'Breaking Bad.' Halleen emphasizes the importance of community and character in filmmaking while exploring the balance between faith-driven storytelling and secular influences, urging thoughtful media consumption.
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- Christians in the entertainment industry can effectively communicate their faith by embodying virtues like love and kindness rather than confronting opposing views directly.
- Aspiring filmmakers should prioritize character and integrity alongside professional ambition, fostering relationships that reflect their faith and values.
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The Power of Media and Faith Representation
Media serves as a powerful form of communication and significantly impacts how faith is represented in society. The industry often depicts faith as a weakness, misunderstanding its complexity, which compels individuals within the faith community to demonstrate Christian principles through their work. By portraying faith as a strength and engaging with the industry from an insider perspective, Christians can promote a more nuanced understanding of their beliefs. Effective communication of faith is achieved not through direct confrontation but by embodying the virtues of love, joy, and kindness within the media narrative.
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