An Actor’s Path Through Film and Faith - with Stelio Savante

About this episode

Stelio Savante discusses his career in film, the impact of faith on his work, and the evolution of Christian filmmaking.

Episode 201 - An Actor’s Path Through Film and Faith - with Stelio Savante This interview is also published in video format. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/HLsbyCMOcpI?si=Be48471mJH3QXJ-E In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Matt Chastain interviews actor/producer Stelio Savante about his career (including The Chosen as Moses), moving from South Africa and changing his accent, and how faith shapes his work. Stelio discusses why higher-quality Christian films are reaching wider audiences, what he looks for in directors, and his path to working with Dallas Jenkins. He highlights Hazel’s Heart (now on Angel), explaining what drew him to the true survival story of Hazel Miner. Stelio also discusses indie distribution realities, the film’s partnership with Samuel Goldwyn and Angel, and shares practical advice on filmmaking, budgeting, distribution, and spiritual discernment. Highlights Include: From South Africa to Hollywood: Losing (and Finding) Accents Honoring Real-Life Stories on Screen Working Actor vs. Celebrity From Broken Home to Salvation Ministry Through Film Faith films are Finally Getting Good Why "Faith-Based" is Limiting What Makes a Great…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Chastain

Guest: Stelio Savante

Topics covered

• faith in filmmaking
• actor's journey
• Christian films
• indie distribution
• real-life stories
• filmmaking advice

Keywords

• Stelio Savante
• faith-based films
• filmmaking
• indie distribution
• Christian cinema
• Hazel Miner
• Dallas Jenkins
• The Chosen
• actor's path

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Jenkins, Samuel Goldwyn, Angel

Books & works: The Chosen, Hazel’s Heart

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