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▶ OCTOBER 20, 2020 ☎ (616) 846-1155 ◄
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'FOR LOVE OF A FISH' MAKES WORLD PREMIERE ON CMN
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Creative Motion Network is honored to feature the world premiere of Liftoph Productions’ film, For Love of a Fish, a powerful look at a suicidal soldier whose heart has been decimated by war. Developed into a half hour short film, it is an unforgettable, artsy piece that stays with you, and ponders the unspoken question: does love really bear all things (1 Corinthians 13:7-9)? Written by Don S. Hutcheson, Michael Garvey, J. Mika Ackerman, Jenny Burch, For Love of a Fish features Gretchen Lodge (Criminal Minds), Josh Murray (The Reliant), Jerry Della Salla (Green Zone) and Paola Torres (Daily Bread). The film talks in a unique way about “emotional armor.”
SAG military advisor Della Salla, a decorated Iraq War veteran, told CM, "One of the unique aspects that attracted me to For Love of a Fish, was of course not just the focus it centered on with veteran's awareness in regards to the potential repercussions with unchecked PTSD, but just as important, the redemptive aspects of LOVE and support in trials. This, I believe, goes to the heart of our faith, too, and I saw that element throughout the script. Continue to rest of story |
"For Love of a Fish," from Liftoph Productions, premieres on CMN.
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DRAMEDY SERIES 'NUT'N BUT THE TRUTH' PREMIERES
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The faith-based dramedy series, "Nut'n But the Truth," is now a part of the CMN platform. Linda Jennings, a minister, former pastor and talk show host, created the series, which made its debut in 2017.
"Nut’n But The Truth" was born in response to the extensive amount of ungodly material on the internet and "as a way to entertain God’s people and give them Gospel messages at the same time," Linda explained. Her husband, Tom, a retired Navy and commercial pilot, committed to directing, filming and editing of the series, with Linda writing the scripts. Once agreeing to abandon retirement, The Holy Spirit did the rest, including finding the actors. The couple want church leaders to see what can be done as a means to get more people, especially youth, interested in becoming a part of the church. The series is effective for its evangelistic aspect, being screened in several jails, one prison and one transitional housing unit. "Most Departments of Corrections have no money for entertainment, so they are more than happy to accept DVDs," Linda said. Season three of "Nut’n But The Truth" will begin filming as soon as the Covid-19 limitations are lifted. |
"Nut'n But the Truth," the complete series, seasons one and two, are being rolled out incrementally Friday evenings until September 11.
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'OPEN VIBES' HOST CELEBRATES GOD's 'GREATER PLAN'
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CMN welcomes the multi-talented DenMica Eugene and her interview series "Open Vibes" to the station. The interview series began as a result of the Covid-19 quarantine in May streaming live on Facebook and YouTube and hasn't gone unnoticed.
"God impressed it upon my heart to share the beautiful gifts of others with the nation," DenMica told CMN. The recorded live-stream of "Open Vibes" appears on CMN. A lover of Jesus, wife and mother of "5 beautiful daughters," DenMica is gifted herself. She worked as a cosmetologist for over 20 years and as a licensed Cosmetology instructor for 7 years. Since she has departed that world to pursue a career in acting, modeling, and talk show host. "I want Open Vibes viewers to takeaway the fact that we all have unique gifts and talents that we are blessed by the Lord, with regardless of where we are or who we are," DenMica told CMN. "I want people to understand that all of our gifts work together in some way, shape, or form, for the purpose of Gods plan. We may not understand why we all do what we do, but we all must respect and understand that God has a greater plan than what we could ever think or imagine." |
"Open Vibes" host DenMica Eugene. Her first programs on CMN feature Honore Muyaka, Brooklynn Noel Romar, Tatianna Mott and Zipporah J. Gamble.
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THE MUSIC OF EVERCHANGED COMES TO CMN CHANNEL
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You may be forever changed after listening to the faith-directed band songwriter/musician/vocalist Justin Blom founded in 2017. Everchanged is the name of the band, and the reception to their quartet and compositions has changed their lives in both the natural and the spiritual.
Blom and the team were humbled to be on the Life Light Midwest Tour in 2018 sharing the stage with Artists such as Remedy Drive, Phil Joel, I am They, We are Messengers and more. EverChanged launched their debut full-length album entitled "The Calling" in 2019, which was recorded a year earlier in Nashville, TN. The album was created to "inspire others to grow in their faith." Creative Motion Network initially presents two songs by EverChanged, "Heaven" and "Coming Home." Both videos are audio tracks. Justin Blom’s life was "ever changed" after leading the life of an aspiring Entrepreneur nearly cost him his family. Blom offers Ezekiel 36:26 as a piece of scripture with impact. "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." |
EverChanged band, founded by Justin Blom, front and center.
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COMEDY IS NO JOKE AT CREATIVE MOTION NETWORK
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Making you laugh is one of our TOP priorities at Creative Motion Network. Why? Because if believers are too stressed to laugh, then certainly the world will feel even more lost than we do in these trying times. So we are stoked to bring you heavy-hitters in stand-up, like Kerri Pomarolli, who was on The Tonight Show 29 times, and who headlines our Comedy Presentations category.
“Kerri sparkes,” said CMN founder, Kevin Collier. “No matter what you’re going through, she makes you feel good.” Kerri’s stand-up, as well as dramedies (dramatic shorts), are featured on the station. We also have stand-up, and improv series, from: Mark Christopher Lawrence (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Chuck, Sleeper Agent), Scott Wood, whose Something Smells Funny cooking show with stand-up comics is being pitched to networks, Juanita Lolita ("Yes, that’s my real name!") who opened for Arsenio Hall and Shawn Wayans, Improv series His Line, featuring the Chicago-based Well Versed Comedy team. |
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SERIOUSLY - MORE LAUGHS COMING YOUR WAY
We plan on bringing you more from Kerri and the other wonderful comedians who’ve so generously allowed CMN to host their work. This is a mission for all of us, to brighten peoples’ day.
CMN is also pleased to announce we just landed comedian Bruce Bradford-Royle, founder of BBR Comedy - Funny WIth a Purpose, who’s opened for Christian musician Mark Schultz, and has a powerful testimony that will help many.
But stand-up is not the only laughter we’re bringing you - along with Kerri, there are talented people on the station who also do Comedic Short dramedies, such as: Ryan McChesney, who does dramatic shorts with Well Versed Comedy founder, Dave Ebert, the creator of PureFest: Chicago's Faith-Based Improv and Sketch Festival, Innovative filmmaker Matt Long, founder of Burning Bush Productions, has several short films that are comedies, along with dramatic features, trailers, and an inspirational documentary, on the channel, actor Justin Alvis’ dramedy Pastor Pete, about a pastor and his daily trials navigating work and life, is on the channel.
And that’s just the start. There is more comedy on the channel, and in the works. We’re working hard to bring you as much laughter as possible. To lift your spirits and help you be defiantly faithful no matter what’s going on in the world. Since Jesus reigns.
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CMN is also pleased to announce we just landed comedian Bruce Bradford-Royle, founder of BBR Comedy - Funny WIth a Purpose, who’s opened for Christian musician Mark Schultz, and has a powerful testimony that will help many.
But stand-up is not the only laughter we’re bringing you - along with Kerri, there are talented people on the station who also do Comedic Short dramedies, such as: Ryan McChesney, who does dramatic shorts with Well Versed Comedy founder, Dave Ebert, the creator of PureFest: Chicago's Faith-Based Improv and Sketch Festival, Innovative filmmaker Matt Long, founder of Burning Bush Productions, has several short films that are comedies, along with dramatic features, trailers, and an inspirational documentary, on the channel, actor Justin Alvis’ dramedy Pastor Pete, about a pastor and his daily trials navigating work and life, is on the channel.
And that’s just the start. There is more comedy on the channel, and in the works. We’re working hard to bring you as much laughter as possible. To lift your spirits and help you be defiantly faithful no matter what’s going on in the world. Since Jesus reigns.
To add Creative Motion Network on your Roku device, we're in the Channel Store. Or add here.
AARON ALLEN'S 'RED LETTERS' PREMIERES ON CMN
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The new faith-based film "Red Letters" made its public debut on the Creative Motion Network August 14th, becoming the station's first exclusive premiere of any work. The film had appeared in several film festivals winning awards.
The focus of the short film is a character named Ruth, who wrestles with her relationship with God. Ruth was becoming lukewarm in her faith, when she asked God to restore it to where it once was. When she receives a letter from Jesus telling her he is coming to visit her, something happens that restores her faith and helps several others as well. But how? The nearly 17-minute film features Brooke Singleton, Alicia Mone't Brown, Amber Browning and Tim Mason. It was written and directed by Aaron Allen and just released by Extreme Christian Entertainment/Holy Novak Films LLC. Aaron Allen is also known for the films Foster Home released in 2014 and Kidnapped Runaway, Win pre-production, about runaway named Logan who is kidnapped by his drug addict mother, escapes, and the escapade changes the lives of many. |
"Red Letters" made its debut on Creative Motion Network August 14.
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PHILLIPPI PROVIDES A GLIMPSE INTO HISTORICAL FILM
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A new video appearing in CMN's Announcements category, actor Dean Phillippi Sr. provides a historical glimpse into the upcoming "Of Myth & Legend" film coming from Quicksilver Productions, L.C.C. in 2021.
The project, written by Leon and Michelle Brumby, and directed by Sharlene Humm, takes viewers back to the wild West focusing on Billy the Kid. Phillippi is cast in the role of Luke L. Short. The official description of the film states: A young American outlaw made famous back East for his exploits who must return to his hometown to retrieve stolen loot. But as his infamy catches up with him he realizes all too late he cannot come home again. The film features Christopher Mitchum, Jeff Davis, Gregory Blair, Ben Kaplan, Steve Shermet and others. Phillippi, an award-winning actor recognized in the Christian film industry, also talks about several of his other roles including "Counter Intelligence," where he played the U. S. President, Captain Phillips in "Octagona," and Judge Beckon in "The Answer." Dean and his wife Linda reside in Jacksonville, Florida, |
Actor Dean Phillippi and the poster for "Of Myth & Legend"
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CREATIVE MOTION NETWORK GOES PUBLIC AugUST 12
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Creative Motion Network on Roku TV is now public. Go to Roku on your TV and enter "creative motion" in the search bar. The channel is a free subscription with a wide variety of content.
We are a non-profit media outreach ministry and do not accept donations nor do we run advertisements on the channel to generate revenue. We personally finance this venture. If you'd like to be a content provider, please check out the "Submissions" selection about for complete information. If you are a producer of faith-based works, film, music, print or television, you'll want to check out our "Announcements" selection in navigation. This allows you to directly reach the CM Network viewing audience with a message. We wish to thank all of our brothers and sisters in Christ for joining in to make 2020 the year indie faith-based entertainment becomes "the new mainstream." |
WHAT'S ON THE CM NETWORK
SHORT FILMS CATEGORY
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As of this post, Creative Motion Network's selection of short films keeps growing! Currently the titles include: The Hunger Pains, The Soliloquy, One Day, Two Roads, As I Saw Her, Immerse, Playin' Gangsters, Table Talk, Pushing Envelopes, Timmy Vision, The Bishop and The Beggar, The Birthday Wish, Morning Rift, Seri, On Either Side, Inseparable, Broken and Eight for Eight.
FEATURE FILMS CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's selection of feature-length films is slow-to-grow, but more selections are certainly on the way. Currently the titles include: 12:30PM, Coffee Kart, Choosing Mason and Weightier Matters.
SERIES PRODUCTIONS CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's selection of series productions offers a variety of ongoing titles spanning drama to comedy. Currently the series include: Behind the Scenes: A High School Story, Exposed, The Interview, The Rapture Chronicles, His Line, Haven, Pastor Pete, Leaving Eden, Fragment, Keeping Up with the Christians, Keeping Up Shoutout and Ryan McChesney Comedy Shorts.
COMEDY PRESENTATIONS CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's selection of comedians and stand-up comedy performances is no laughing matter. Currently, the growing category includes the talents of: Kerri Pomarolli, Scott Wood, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Juanita Lolita and Austin & LeB.
INSPIRATIONAL/MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's Inspirational and Motivational category will be adding new personalities as the station grows. Currently we feature the CMN original Acting on Faith, Skeeta Jenkins is Ready to Make a Difference, Christie Gaskins' Christian Vlog and Reverend Marin Cerchez in Finding Jesus.
EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's Educational and Informational category presents several series and personalities, and more titles are being added weekly! Current it features: Personal Powerhouse with Venus Monique, Jonathan Wessel's Actor Talk, The Bible Says series, Faith Filmmaking in Focus series, Christian Comics Connection series, Thomas Kinkade's Shadows and Light and filmmaker John Wayne Bosley.
MUSIC PRODUCTIONS CATEGORY
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Creative Motion Network's Music productions category presents all genres, from Christian Hip Hop to classical instrumental piano. Some are music videos, some are audio files in video format. Currently the category features the talents of: LiaiZon, Dray Hill, T-Hall, Anna Terry, Mark Lane, Crystal Lewis, Sidra Murray, Mr. Pickney, Corine Gatti, GIWonder?, Ashleigh Dillon, Josh Murray and Cowboy Montana.
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FILM TRAILERS CATEGORY |
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Creative Motion Network's Ministry and Bible Study category is growing slowly but we're keeping our eyes out to expand this ministry library. Currently we have a Bible Study series with Rev. Marin Cerchez and Show Me Your Bible.
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Creative Motion Network's collection of film and project trailers expands every day. Some of the titles include: Selfie Dad, Dry Places, Night Guard, Epiphany, Mattie: The Discover and Sleeper Agent.
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