We sit down with Director, Writer and Producer Tanner Christensen to hear about the powerful true story behind Standout: The Ben KjarStory. From a lifelong editing career to his first turn in the director’s chair, Tanner reveals how he brought to life the inspiring journey of world-champion wrestler Ben Kjar—born with a rare craniofacial condition and told he’d never compete.

This episode explores faith, empathy, perseverance, and the miracles behind independent filmmaking, including a remarkable casting story and the film’s upcoming theatrical release. A conversation about embracing what makes us different—and using it to make a difference.

🎬 Standout: The Ben Kjar Story opens in theaters January 23, 2026. https://standoutfilm.com/

Show Notes:

Buy tickets- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/#tickets

Book a screening- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/

Follow Tanner on Social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanner.christensen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmanchrisun

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Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with Sound Designer, Writer and Director, J.R. Fountain. With over two decades of experience on 100+ films and series, his credits span a wide range of genres, such as PAW Patrol: The Movie, The Breadwinner, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the Netflix series Locke & Key.

In this episode we discuss J.R.'s career as a sound designer, his new film The Stranger and navigating film festivals and media events.

Show Notes:

Watch The Stranger online at https://thestrangermovie.ca/

J.R.'s company- https://bigroomsound.com/

CWVFF- https://cwvff.com/

ICVM-https://icvm.com/

Truly Independent podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/37FQTvGixzzxomLoo2mITh?si=51678d10934d4a0b

Dot Connor Webtective movie- https://www.dotconner.com/

Links:

Follow J.R. on Social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.r.fountain/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrfountain/

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Web: https://faithfilmfests.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfests

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfests

Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We talk with Writer and Director, Daric Gates (Director of Production at KLOVE) about his new film Virgin Birth which just premiered on KLOVE On Demand.

Show Notes:

Watch Virgin Birth on KLOVE On Demand at https://watch.klove.com/episode/Virgin-Birth-Movie

Follow Daric on Social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daricgates/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daric-gates-225419205/

Follow Faith Film Fests

Web: https://faithfilmfests.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfests

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfests

Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with filmmaker Emily Giuffré and talk about her upcoming movie Christkind Kommt.

Show Notes:

Watch Emily's short Kindred Spirits at https://youtu.be/PUldrS7m94w?si=Ultll7T9g_kx18d8

Learn more about Christkind Kommt and donate to the the production of the film at https://www.givesendgo.com/wwiishortfilm

Emily's IMDB- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7299459/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1