COURAGEOUS

Tristar Pictures and Sherwood Pictures

Directed by: Alex Kendrick

Producer: Stephen Kendrick

Associate Producer: Larry Frenzel

Official Website: http://www.courageousthemovie.com

Distribution: Affirm Films and Provident Films

In Theaters: September 30, 2011

Synopsis:

As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the world can offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.

Courageous ... honor begins at home.

Birchwood Pictures has several feature film projects in various stages of development for production.

THE LIGHTKEEPERS

Cape Filmworks in association with Dreyfuss/James Productions

Starring: Louis Gossett, Jr., Lauren Holly, William Devane, Cedric Sanders

Directed by: Mark Young

Official Website: http://www.theleastamongyou.com

Distribution: Lions Gate Films  (DVD - North America)

Available on DVD

Synopsis:

Following his false arrest during the 1965 Watts riots, Richard Kelly (Cedric Sanders) must serve a probated sentence at an all-white seminary. The school’s progressive president, Alan Beckett (William Devane) welcomes the first black student of the seminary, but Richard later learns that Beckett wants black followers, not leaders. Richard finds a potential ally in former missionary, professor Kate Allison (Lauren Holly), as she seeks to heal her own inner wounds. The janitor, Samuel Benton (Lou Gossett, Jr.) becomes Richard’s guiding light. As Samuel guides Richard through the trials of racism and his personal demons, Richard must choose between his dreams and his destiny.

THE LEAST AMONG YOU

Witenucke, LLC & Rough Diamond Productions

METAMORPHOSIS

Illustra Media

Producer/Director: Lad Allen

Official Website: http://www.metamorphosisthefilm.com

Distribution & Licensing: Birchwood Pictures, LLC

Available on DVD and Blu-ray

Synopsis:

Throughout history, butterflies have fascinated artists and philosophers, scientists and schoolchildren with their profound mystery and beauty. In METAMORPHOSIS you will explore their remarkable world as few ever have before. Spectacular photography, computer animation and magnetic resonance imaging open once hidden doors to every stage of a butterfly’s life cycle.

Filmed in the rainforests of Ecuador, Mexico’s Transvolcanic Mountains, and leading research centers, it is an unforgettable documentary filled with the joys of discovery and wonder.

PRODUCTION

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Tom Wisdom, Blythe Danner, Mamie Gummer

Producers: Larry Frenzel & Penelope Foster

Official Website:  http://www.thelightkeepersmovie.com

Distribution: New Films International (Theatrical), Image Entertainment (DVD)

Available on DVD

Synopsis:

The Lightkeepers tells a charming and witty tale of a lighthouse keeper and his mysterious assistant, who have sworn off women, but must confront two attractive females who move into a nearby cottage for the summer.

GRACE UNPLUGGED

Coram Deo Studios in association with Birchwood Pictures

Writer/Director: Brad Silverman

Producers: Russ Rice, Larry Frenzel and Christopher Zarpas

Official Website: http://www.graceunplugged.com

Distribution: Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions

In Theaters: October 2013

Synopsis:

Grace Unplugged is a faith based movie about 18-year-old Christian singer/songwriter, Grace Trey. Beautiful, talented and restless, Grace is so far undiscovered outside church.  She performs each Sunday with her gifted father Johnny, the praise music director. A former rock star, Johnny Trey charted a Billboard top five single 20 years before. One day, without warning, Grace leaves for Los Angeles, prepared to walk away from her Christian faith and music to achieve her long-suppressed fantasy of Hollywood stardom.

Will she reject her faith or rediscover it?

DISTRIBUTION

IN DEVELOPMENT

ONE HEART

Eterné Films in association with Birchwood Pictures  

Directed by: Mark Ellis

Producers/Writers: Steve Riach & Larry Frenzel

Official Website: http://www.oneheartmovie.com

Synopsis:

Based on the real-life events surrounding a 2008 high school football game that captured national media attention, One Heart is the amazing story of the players and coaches from Grapevine Faith and Gainesville State School, two groups from diverse backgrounds whose paths cross to create life-changing hope and inspiration for both teams. Two Teams. Two Cultures. One Heart.