English Corner: A Proof-of-Concept Short Film
A story of faith, courage, and light in a world searching for truth.
Join Us in Bringing This Story to Life
We are creating English Corner, a powerful short film that will serve as the proof of concept for a larger faith-based series. To make it happen, we need your help. Every dollar given goes directly toward making this vision a reality.
Your support doesn’t just fund a project—it helps spark conversations about faith, courage, and truth in a world that desperately needs them.
Donate today and be part of bringing this story to the screen.
The Story Behind the Story
What if your classroom became the place where faith and destiny collide?
In 2019, I arrived in Guangzhou, China, expecting to teach English. What unfolded was far more profound. “English Corner” became not just a gathering for language practice, but a space where hope was ignited, lives were touched, and truth was quietly shared.
Now, that real-life experience is inspiring a short film: English Corner. This proof-of-concept project is the first step toward a larger vision—a full mini-series designed to reach hearts hungry for meaning, faith, and authentic love.
Why This Film Matters
We live in a world saturated with media that entertains but rarely transforms. Too often, stories glorify what tears people down instead of what lifts them up.
English Corner is different.
It is a heartfelt drama that dares to ask deeper questions:
- What does it cost to stand for truth?
- Can love really break through fear?
- What happens when faith is tested in unexpected places?
This isn’t just about film. It’s about sparking conversations, planting seeds, and pointing people back to God’s greater story.
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“Our prayer should be that God will raise up more Christians in strategic spots, such as filmmakers who can fashion and frame the minds of the public.” – Pastor Charles Swindoll
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According to the Barna Group, a respected Christian research organization, 41% of adults in 2023 said they had seen a film in the past two years that stirred them to think more deeply about their faith.
It’s a powerful reminder that stories through film can awaken the soul and draw hearts closer to God.
The Vision
This short film is more than a one-time project. It is the proof of concept for something bigger. By creating a powerful, polished short, we will:
- Demonstrate the story’s potential to investors and partners
- Lay the foundation for a future mini-series that can reach audiences worldwide
- Share a message of hope in spaces where light is desperately needed
With Emmy Award–winning producer Mark Wiemers and other gifted creatives on board, we have the right team to make this vision a reality.
What Your Gift Supports
Creating a film requires many moving parts working together. Your donations will help cover essential needs, including:
- Cast & Crew Support: Travel, lodging, and meals for those bringing the story to life
- Equipment & Rentals: Professional cameras, lighting, sound, and gear for cinematic quality
- Post-Production: Editing, sound design, color grading, and subtitles to polish the final cut
- Licensing & Music: A powerful score and necessary rights to enrich the story
- Marketing & Distribution: Festival entries and outreach to share the film with the world
- Legal & Administrative: Contracts, permits, and insurance to ensure everything is done right
- Contingencies: A buffer for unexpected needs that arise during production
Every contribution, big or small, goes directly toward making this vision a reality.
Join the Mission
- Pray with us for God’s blessing and favor over every step
- Give as you feel led—every gift moves us closer to filming day
- Share this campaign with friends, churches, and anyone who loves stories that glorify God.
We believe God is calling us to shine light through storytelling. Will you help us answer that call?
Final Word
English Corner is more than a short film. It is a step of faith. It is a declaration that stories still matter, and that through film, God can stir hearts, challenge minds, and change lives.
Donate today and be part of bringing this vision to life. Together, we can tell a story that echoes beyond the screen.
Matthew Faye Terry
Writer/Director
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Organizer
Matthew Terry
Organizer
Chicago, IL