Blog categorized as Uncategorized

New Faith Based Film 'Beyond the Mask' Uses More Green Screen and CG Effects Than Any Other Christian Movie

And they pull it off well! I got to see Beyond the Mask with over 700 people in San Antonio at the Christian Worldview Film Festival. They all leapt to their feet as the credits rolled. After ...
03.19.15 06:23 PM - Comment(s)
Jeannie Ortega, who used to open for Rihanna, covered Beyond the Mask in BreatheCast:

Action Film 'Beyond the Mask' Set to Hit Theaters April 6 in NYC For Special Screening

I was grateful she highlighted my performance in the film and our NYC screening!

Now taking applications for the Rocky Mounta...
03.19.15 06:12 PM - Comment(s)
I was recently featured in Faith Flix, an online magazine: Rich Swingle--Actor.

Thankfully my interview got lost, and resubmitted it with information on the NYC screening of Beyond the Mask. Hopefully that helps us fill the 84 remaining seats to make it actually happen!

03.19.15 06:01 PM - Comment(s)

Beyond the Mask, in which I play Dr. Bonneville, is in theaters across America now! Thank you everyone who came out and supported the April screenings, which made this larger distribution possible. It more than doubled the previous record for the theatrical-on-demand model. Thanks to those that sup...
03.19.15 03:07 AM - Comment(s)
"Thank you for your gripping portrayal of everyone in Acts at Living Water yesterday. We appreciate you taking out time for us. It was awesome! Even my kids liked it. 
- Ralph Franco 
San Antonio, TX 
After viewing Rich's one-man play, The Acts
03.18.15 11:02 PM - Comment(s)
Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Romans 16:17-20. Opening prayer by Pastor Randy Solomon.

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceGivingAndPraying031515

This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTune...
03.15.15 10:52 PM - Comment(s)
Today I'm speaking at the Christian Worldview Guild about "Exploring the Spiritual Lives of Your Characters" as a part of their Acting Track.

Here are references and links to some of the things I mentioned:


Audience members who are highly transported often experience attitude and belief...
03.10.15 05:26 AM - Comment(s)
We've now seen Beyond the Mask and absolutely loved it! It looks like they spent many times more than they did! They're on target to become the most requested film through the theatrical on demand model, but we still need to fill 112 seats before it actually comes to NYC. Please remind your friends...
03.04.15 03:39 PM - Comment(s)
Joyce preached a special sermon on Psalm 126 this morning. Bill H. opened with thoughts on our first song, "My Soul Magnifies the Lord," and Psalm 66. Liz H. shared about a recent documentary on singing nuns.

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceStreamsInTheDesert030115

There are 114 tick...
03.01.15 10:20 PM - Comment(s)
You are invited to see the movie, Beyond the Mask!
View this email in your browser

You Are Invited!

Beyond the Mask  is a revolutionary new family film that brings history to life in a faith-filled adventure that celebrates grace, liberty, and true freedom that can only be found in Christ.
02.28.15 12:51 AM - Comment(s)
Joyce preaches on Romans 15:7-13. Pastor Jim Warren opens with a reading from Psalm 9 and shares announcements. He also prays for the Ukraine. Tim B., who led worship, prays for the families of the 20 Egyptian martyrs.

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceReceiveAll022215

Pastor Joyce mentions our denom...
02.22.15 10:40 PM - Comment(s)
With Mike with the van he never let me drive. I believe it's in front of his
parents' home.

Mike with our host in the depths
of Hexham Abbey
before my performance at
Queen's Hall.
I was just shocked to learn that Michael Day​, who managed my tour of A Clear Leading through England 14 years ago, just...
02.19.15 11:51 PM - Comment(s)
Our  Pastor, Jim Warren just launched WOHHStudios.com: The Word of God Visualized. His first offering is a pamphlet on The Armor of God. Here's the direct link.


Now taking applications for the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp and sign-ups for Engage Rio.

02.16.15 07:24 PM - Comment(s)
I clapped and cheered so loudly when I saw this trailer. We're heading out now to see it on Times Square...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/sMpEY67fqoQ?rel=0

We just loved it. I've been praying for a film like this for decades. It lays out the principles which helped Joyce and I build a fantastic mar...
02.15.15 07:12 PM - Comment(s)
Joyce saw a screening of the next film by the producers of God's Not Dead: Do You Believe? She shared her thoughts during this morning's service at our church, Westchester Chapel:

https://archive.org/embed/JoyceOnDoYouBelieve

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4qY21_X7sss?rel=0

Now taking applications fo...
02.15.15 06:50 PM - Comment(s)
Pastor Joyce Swingle finishes the Armor Series with one last look at Ephesians 6:10-20. Bill H. opens by reading parts of Psalm 146. Story and close by Liz H. Prayer and announcements by Pastor Randy Solomon.

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyce020815WalkingInTheArmor

This service is available for down...
02.08.15 08:58 PM - Comment(s)
Here are a couple of tweets that describe the fun we had with last night's Graceworks workshop in Paramus, NJ...



02.05.15 01:35 AM - Comment(s)
About a decade ago I taught at the Gospel Music Association's annual gathering in Nashville. While I was there Casting Crowns, who had just made a grand entrance to the recording industry with LifeSong, were featured in a concert of upcoming bands. They shared how they were still working with the yo...
01.30.15 06:40 PM - Comment(s)
John Forbes' performance of William Booth for a reading in an upcoming Broadway musical about how Booth began The Salvation Army was literally put on ice for the recent blizzard, but he was willing to take some time to talk with our students in the context of one of our teaching videos, addressing t...
01.29.15 08:30 PM - Comment(s)

Beverly Holloway has agreed to meet with students of the  Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp via video conference. She'll talk about her work as a casting director and then field questions from our students.  Beverly is known for her work on The Ultimate Gift (sta...
01.28.15 11:23 PM - Comment(s)

Tags