Serving the Story - A Conversation with Andrew Huff and Chris McKechnie | CEPHAS Films | 2025

Описание: What does it really mean to serve a story?

For so many of us filmmakers, church leaders, and creatives, there's a deep desire to create things that are both excellent and true. Things that honor God and connect with people right where they are... without the cheese. But how do you actually do that?

In this very first episode of Serving the Story, Peter sits down with director Andrew Huff and DP Chris McKechnie, the creative minds behind the new feature film, Dot Connor: Webtective.

This isn't just a behind-the-scenes look at a movie. It's a deep, honest conversation about the heart of storytelling. We explore how to translate a profound spiritual truth—like the real meaning of Philippians 4:13—into every single choice you make, from the script to the lighting. If you've ever wanted to make your creative work a more faithful act of worship, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

The challenge of making a film for the "unchurched" that Christians can still love. (5:12)
The real story behind Dot Connor... and why it’s less about perfectionism and more about finding strength outside of ourselves. (11:30)
Andrew’s approach to protecting a nuanced biblical truth from becoming a simple platitude in the script. (18:45)
A deep dive into one of the film's key scenes: how a single conversation about Philippians 4:12-13 became the thesis for the entire movie. (25:01)
Chris’s practical process for translating a spiritual feeling into a visual language through camera and light. (32:17)
The tension of balancing a fun, action-packed plot with the quiet, internal heartbeat of the story. (41:55)
Practical advice for church leaders and ministry creatives on how to move from making announcements to telling stories that serve their people well. (52:10)

Watch the Dot Connor Film and Connect with Our Guests:

Dot Connor website: www.dotconner.com
Andrew Huff's social: www.facebook.com/andrewjohnhuff
Chris McKechnie's social: www.facebook.com/chris.mckechnie.9