Comments for Life of Kyle Prohaska

Comment on Trouble Writing Stories For The Christian Market by Paul Munger

Paul Munger — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing those thoughts, Kyle. We’ve kinda talked about some of this stuff over on Christianfilmmakers.org, but I think you’ve put it all together quite well here. I want you to know that I’m praying for you. I too, am looking for those stories that will resonate but be different than the normal, stories that don’t necessarily have a salvation message. Consider things like Pendragon or Ace Wonder, these are films that tell a unique and interesting story and go around the “salvation scene” while giving us the gospel lived out. God will make it clear to you, take heart!

Comment on Trouble Writing Stories For The Christian Market by Mrhbm

Mrhbm — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:33:30 +0000

As a Christian film reviewer I have seen what you have written about. So many of the movies, especially by newcomers are so bland and predictable that for a real film lover they are boring.
Occasionally you find one, every so often, that breaks the mold and tells a real life story, with believable characters in a unique way. These are like a breath of fresh are in an otherwise polluted city.
If only you had an unlimited budget to make what you wanted, what you felt called to make, not worried about if it moves 100 units or 100,000. Sadly, that’s not the case and you do have investors and the concern of the most critical market in the industry.
May God grant you strength and wisdom as you move toward project #2.

Comment on Trouble Writing Stories For The Christian Market by Nate

Nate — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:46:37 +0000

Great post Kyle, and a nice summary of some points we’ve discussed. Keep sharing!

Comment on Trouble Writing Stories For The Christian Market by Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:11:47 +0000

I think you missed the point of my post. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do. If you don’t know what they’re already getting, how will you know what they’re missing? BUT, there’s always a need for a healthy mix of business and art…it’s impossible to escape from the bottom level directors to the top.

Comment on Trouble Writing Stories For The Christian Market by anthony t. carter

anthony t. carter — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:05:20 +0000

Kyle, I’m going to tell you something that my father told me. He said “Make the films you want to see…” Now here is the thing about our art, usually we are concerned about financials I.e. budget or market value. In our case WE have the Lord on our side. He if it is His will give us the open doors. You can’t keep thinking, is this going to market well or how am I going to…just write the film you want to be up there. Filmmakers and writers are born when the audience member…you/me said “hey I have a story to tell”…Kyle tell the story and if God wills, it will happen. Plus the more scripts you write the better you get at it. It’s good to think of your audiences but sometimes you need to susprise them and show them what they’re missing.

Comment on A Recap Of The Last Few Years… by Gene

Gene — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:43:18 +0000

So Kyle … what do you think? It’s been over a month since the last post. I follow you on Twitter. Is that enough? If you don’t intend to continue this blog, please let me know.

Comment on Catching Fire by Suzanne M. Smith

Suzanne M. Smith — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:04:46 +0000

We will pray for your project, Denise and the baby. But as I sit here reading your blog, I cannot help but laugh in joy because your mind set seems so much like mine in this filmmaking process… somewhat confused, anxious and a host of other emotions. But yet in this terrible trial I and my kids are going through – God’s love is sooooo blessing us and filling us with His love and peace- and still showing us that each step we take toward Filmmaking- even the mistakes and confusions are “the School of Education” in the Heavenly Kingdom. He is so proud that we are His children, not sitting on the Church Pew wishing for glory and complaining about “why hasn’t He fulfilled His will for me yet?” But we are children who are stepping forward and trying with all our heart, soul and mind to obey Him. Even when we fall and stumble and make mistakes as we learn to have Hinds Feet on High Places- He thinks we are adorable, because we are not sitting, we are hearing His voice and following Him… so keep on talking to Him about everything, listening and walking with Him… that’s all He asks.

Comment on Getting It Right by Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:48:43 +0000

Thank you Gene! I appreciate the feedback

Comment on Getting It Right by Gene

Gene — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:57:21 +0000

Quick follow up, Kyle … I watched “Standing Firm” last night with my wife of 37 years, our youngest son Jesse, 28 and my 89-year old widowed father who lives with us. Each of us enjoyed the film in our own, special way. You did a great job, and we’re all looking forward to your next effort.

Comment on Getting It Right by Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:06:49 +0000

Hopefully you can handle the movie Started shooting it at 18 and finished the film and got it on a shelf a little after my 22nd birthday. Quite the ordeal, and the first thing I’ve ever written, shot, directed, etc. I hope you enjoy! One can only hope, LOL