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AREA 23A AND KEVIN MILLER XI PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “HELLBOUND?”
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY BEN EISNER EDITED BY SIMON TONDEUR ORIGINAL
SCORE BY MARCUS ZUHR ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY ARI NEUFELD, CREMATORIA
AND YUCA EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID KRYSKO PRODUCED BY DAVID REMPEL
& KEVIN MILLER WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY KEVIN MILLER
HELLBOUNDTHEMOVIE.COM
A PROVOCATIVE, FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY THAT WILL ENSURE YOU
NEVER LOOK AT HELL THE SAME WAY AGAIN!
EPK
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HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
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WRITER/DIRECTORKevin Miller - IMDb
PRESS
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THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
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FILM DESCRIPTION
Does hell exist? If so, who ends up there, and why? Featuring an
eclectic group of authors, theologians, pastors, social
commentators and musicians, HELLBOUND? is a provocative,
feature-length documentary that looks at why we are so bound to the
idea of hell and how our beliefs about hell affect the world we are
creating today.
FILM SUMMARY
In February 2011, Rob Bell—pastor of one of the largest and most
influential churches in America—released a two-minute trailer to
promote his new book Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell and the
Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. Immediately, a firestorm of
criticism erupted across the blogosphere, with p r o m i n e n t p
a s t o r J o h n P i p e r e f f e c t i v e l y excommunicating
Bell in his now infamous three-word tweet: “Farewell, Rob Bell.”
Others were quick to add their condemnation, even though no one had
read the book. Over the next several weeks, the controversy landed
Bell—and hell—on CNN, MSNBC, the cover of TIME magazine and
numerous other media platforms.
Why were people so upset? Because Bell—a prominent evangelical
“insider”—dared to raise questions about the traditional view of
hell as a place of eternal torment for the wicked. Oddly enough, no
one knew exactly where Bell stood on this issue. But for a large
group of Christians, merely questioning the traditional view was
crime enough.
While Bell’s questions put him on the hot seat, the dilemma he
was seeking to address is hardly new. For centuries, the
traditional view of hell has presented us with a dilemma: If God is
our pure, all-loving Creator, can he really allow (presumably)
billions of people to suffer in hell for eternity? If God is good,
he must find a way to deal with evil, but doesn’t the traditional
view of hell tip the scales of justice too far in the other
direction? To many people, it seems like we can have a good God or
we can have the traditional view of hell, but we can’t have
both…
Some people simply resign themselves to the mystery, hoping the
logic of damnation will be revealed in the life to come. Others
suggest alternate views, such as Annihilationism (the souls of the
damned are extinguished after the Day of Judgment) or Universalism
(everyone is eventually reconciled to God). Still others become so
frustrated that they finally walk away from Christianity
altogether.
Is it possible we’ve gotten hell wrong? Or are recent challenges
to the traditional view a vain attempt to avoid the inevitable?
Featuring an eclectic group of authors, theologians, pastors,
musicians and social commentators, HELLBOUND? is a feature-length
documentary that asks why we are so bound to the idea of hell and
what our view of hell reveals about how we perceive God, the Bible
and, ultimately, ourselves.
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DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Throughout history, Christians have disagreed about pretty much
everything. And whenever these disagreements come up, certain
doctrines or beliefs become a sort of litmus test to determine
insiders and outsiders: Are you one of us or are you one of them?
Are you our kind of Christian or are you some other kind of
Christian, perhaps a new kind of Christian, a Christian whom we’re
really not sure we can trust? The current debate over hell is a per
fect example of this dynamic at work.
Whenever I see the battle lines being drawn like this, it piques
my interest, because I know there’s a lot more going on behind the
scenes. On the surface, people are arguing about theology. But
underneath lurk all kinds of personal, political, religious and
even economic agendas.
HELLBOUND? is my attempt to get to the bottom of the current
debate over hell. Why is it happening? Why is it happening right
now? And of all the doctrines we could be arguing about, why are
Christians so hot and bothered about hell?
Like any classic power struggle, this debate boils down to a
scrappy group of underdogs seeking to overturn the status quo. In
this case, the underdogs are a growing number of Christians called
“Universalists” who argue that the Christian message should be
reframed to include redemption for anyone and everyone. Meanwhile,
the establishment is holding the line on an exclusive Gospel, where
those who fail to pass the test of faith are condemned to an
eternity of torment and isolation from all that is good.
While hell is the current flashpoint, I believe this debate is
merely a warning tremor signaling a potential seismic shift in the
religious landscape. As traditionalist pastor and writer Kevin
DeYoung recently wrote:
At the very heart of this controversy… we really do have two
different Gods. The stakes are that high… Both sides cannot be
right. As much as some voices in evangelicalism will suggest that
we should all get along and learn from each other and listen for
the Spirit speaking in our midst, the fact is we have two
irreconcilable views of God… Delight or deception, suffering or
salvation—yes, even heaven or hell—may hang in the balance.
How all of this shakes out is still an open question. HELLBOUND?
certainly isn’t the last word on hell, but it is a great starting
point for anyone who has ever wondered—or worried—about their
eternal fate.
HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
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969-9930Email: [email protected]
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FILMMAKERS
Kevin MillerWriter/Director/ProducerDespite dwelling on hell for
far longer than most would recommend, Kevin maintains an optimistic
outlook on life–and death. Originally from Foam Lake, Saskatchewan,
Kevin always dreamed of being in the movie business but never
actually believed he’d get there. So he’s as surprised as anyone to
go onto imdb.com and find all of those credits listed under his
name. Some of his most recent projects include spOILed, Sex+Money,
With God On Our Side and Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed–not to
mention a brief stint portraying Lex Luthor on Smallville. While
he’s had a great time working on so many varied and fascinating
projects, there’s nothing like being in the driver’s seat of his
own film. It’s a great opportunity to apply everything he’s learned
over the years and see if he really knows what he’s doing. Looks
like we’ll all find out this September when HELLBOUND? hits
theaters. When he’s not making films, Kevin can be found hanging
out with his wife and four children and occasionally sneaking away
to play hockey, hike, fish or skateboard.
David RempelProducerOriginally from Chilliwack, BC, David was
inspired to get into the film biz not by the films of Ingmar
Bergman or Martin Scorsese but by the TV series Chips. Since
obtaining a BA in film production at Biola University, David has
spent the last seven years working on the creative side of
television and feature film production. During that time, he has
co-produced or executive produced numerous made-for-television
movies, including Held Hostage, Storm Seekers, Tornado Valley, Come
Dance at my Wedding and Toxic Skies. While at Biola, David interned
at Phoenix Pictures and Mel Gibson’s Icon Productions, where they
happened to be making a little picture called The Passion of the
Christ. Although you’d never guess it from his film credits,
David’s true passion is baseball. In fact, at one point he was
actually invited to join the Pittsburgh Pirates instructional
league. Although David never made it to the big leagues, he’s still
holding out hope that one of his three sons might ultimately
achieve that dream.
Dave KryskoExecutive ProducerDave Krysko began his career as a
musician, spending his early years touring across North America. In
the 1980s, he shifted into audio and video production and then web
site design and interactive online solutions for various high
profile companies. This eventually led him to co-found Club
Penguin, a hugely successful online virtual world for kids that has
had a huge impact on the children’s gaming industry. The Walt
Disney Company was so impressed with Club Penguin that in 2007, it
purchased the company from its founders. Upon leaving the Walt
Disney Company as a Senior Vice-President in 2010, Dave founded
Davara Enterprises, which invests in various culture-making
businesses. Dave is also a longtime philanthropist, having been
involved in humanitarian work in Canada, Mexico and Romania. He
co-founded the Karis Support Society, which assists women who are
struggling with addictions; created the Krysko Family Foundation,
which helps impoverished Canadian families; and spearheaded the
creation of the New Horizon Foundation, a charitable organization
committed to improving the lives of children and families around
the world. Most important of all, he funded the production of
HELLBOUND? And for that, Kevin and his team are eternally
grateful.
HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
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WRITER/DIRECTORKevin Miller - IMDb
PRESS
NEW YORKMurphy PRJohn Murphy
[email protected]
LOS ANGELESMPRM CommunicationsMark
[email protected] ext.4228
CANADAA. M. Public RelationsAnna Maria Muccilli Tel: (416)
969-9930Email: [email protected]
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
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Simon TondeurEditorWhen he isn’t passing the buck, you can
usually find Simon trying to pass himself off as an American.
Originally from London, Simon now lives in the Los Angeles area
with his wife and two boys. But he still insists on using that
nefarious form of artificial intelligence known as a “British
accent.” Simon and Kevin’s working relationship goes all the way
back to Kevin’s first feature, After…, a fact that Simon construes
as a license to mock Kevin’s every foible with merciless intensity.
Other Miller/Tondeur collaborations include Sex+Money, No Saints
for Sinners, Expelled and Hakani. After working together for so
long, Simon and Kevin have attained a certain degree of synergy.
You could even call them the dynamic duo. The only problem is, they
both think they’re Batman…
Ben EisnerDirector of Photography/Second Unit DirectorWhat do
coffee, cheese, Thomas Merton, Milwaukee and the Green Bay Packers
all have in common? Answer: Ben Eisner smells like all of them. And
that’s on a good day. On a slightly more serious note, when Ben
isn’t raving about how much better life is in Wisconsin, he’s
riding shotgun and helping us find our way to our next shoot–or our
next meal–on his handy GPS. Oh yeah, and every once in a while he
picks up a camera and knocks off some amazing shots. In addition to
his fantastic work on HELLBOUND?, Ben has directed numerous music
videos, television pilots and documentary projects for marquee
music companies like Capitol Records, Warner Brothers, Sony BMG and
EMI Music Group. He has also directed and served as director of
photography on commercials for such brands as GE, Verizon, Case IH,
Marquette University and Masterlock. And in case you aren’t
suitably impressed by that long list of household names, Ben also
plays a mean drum solo. So beat it.
HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
hellboundthemovie.com
WRITER/DIRECTORKevin Miller - IMDb
PRESS
NEW YORKMurphy PRJohn Murphy
[email protected]
LOS ANGELESMPRM CommunicationsMark
[email protected] ext.4228
CANADAA. M. Public RelationsAnna Maria Muccilli Tel: (416)
969-9930Email: [email protected]
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
Area23aKirt [email protected] 310.399.7937
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
CREWProduction Company: Kevin Miller XI Productions Inc.
Director: Kevin MillerExecutive Producer: Dave KryskoProducers:
David Rempel, Kevin Miller
Director of Photography: Ben EisnerSecond Unit Director: Ben
EisnerIsrael Unit Director: Porter Speakman, Jr.Second Unit
Producer: Kipp ZavadaEditor: Simon TondeurWritten by: Kevin
MillerOriginal Score: Marcus ZuhrAdditional Music by: Ari Neufeld,
Crematoria and YUCASound Designer: Murray StillerAssistant Sound
Editor: Jeremy TherrienRerecording Mixer: Murray StillerProduction
Assistants: Simeon Muller, Adam Wormald, Jonathan O’Brien, Huw
Miller CASTPrincipal cast members
William Paul Young – Author, The ShackBrian McLaren – Author,
The Last Word and the Word After ThatFrank Schaeffer – Author,
Crazy for GodMark Driscoll – Pastor, Mars Hill ChurchGregory A.
Boyd – Pastor, Woodland Hills ChurchMike Bickle – Director,
International House of PrayerOderus Urungus – Vocalist,
GWARNecrobutcher – Bassist, MayhemGlen Benton – Vocalist,
DeicideDavid Vincent – Vocalist, Morbid AngelOle Luger La’Fay Walsh
– Vocalist, SolbrudHank Hanegraaff – Radio Host, “The Bible Answer
Man”Ray Comfort – Evangelist, Way of the MasterKevin DeYoung –
Pastor, University Reformed ChurchJustin Taylor – Blogger, Between
Two WorldsBrad Jersak – Author, Her Gates Will Never Be ShutRobin
Parry – Author, The Evangelical UniversalistKevin Miller –
FilmmakerJaime Clark-Soles – Theologian, Perkins Theological
SeminarySharon Baker – Author, Razing HellMichael Hardin – Founder,
Preaching PeaceDavid Bruce – Founder, Hollywoodjesus.comChad Holtz
– Former pastorBob Larson – ExorcistRobert McKee – Author,
StoryArchbishop Lazar Puhalo – Canadian Orthodox MonasteryPeter
Kreeft – Catholic ApologistJerry Walls – Author, Hell: The Logic of
DamnationJonathan & Margie Phelps – Westboro Baptist ChurchRon
Dart – Professor of World Religions, University College of the
Fraser Valley
HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
hellboundthemovie.com
WRITER/DIRECTORKevin Miller - IMDb
PRESS
NEW YORKMurphy PRJohn Murphy
[email protected]
LOS ANGELESMPRM CommunicationsMark
[email protected] ext.4228
CANADAA. M. Public RelationsAnna Maria Muccilli Tel: (416)
969-9930Email: [email protected]
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
Area23aKirt [email protected] 310.399.7937
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DISTRIBUTION
HELLBOUND? Is being distributed theatrically in the US by
Area23a, a bi-coastal, independently owned, event-based theatrical
distribution company, co-founded by distribution specialist Richard
Abramowitz and Ocule Films founder, Kirt Eftekhar. The
company focuses on event-driven films, providing value-added
distribution through alternative ways to reach audiences across the
country, releasing films in convention and community centers,
nightclubs, casinos, libraries, museums, and college campuses, in
addition to traditional venues like theaters and festivals. Area23a
has distributed numerous award-winning films, including, Bill
Guttentag and Dan Sturman’s Soundtrack for a
Revolution, Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst
Movie, Gerry Wurzburg’s Wretches &
Jabberers, Adrian Grenier’s Teenage Paparazzo and
most recently Chris Paine’s Revenge of the Electric
Car.
ENDORSEMENTS
“I am certain you are aware that the subject of ‘hell’ is
currently an intensely ‘hot’ topic not only within the community of
faiths, but beyond. Into this conversation enters Hellbound?, a
singularly important documentary, and frankly the best overall
presentation of the landscape of opinions that I have ever
witnessed.”William Paul Young, author of The Shack
“I expected Hellbound? to be good, but it far exceeded my
highest expectations. It is riveting, challenging, provocative,
respectful, funny in places, shocking in places, and artistic from
start to finish. This is what documentary film-making can be…
tackling a profound subject of ultimate importance, and doing so in
a way that grabs you and won’t let you go.”Brian McLaren,
author/speaker/activist
“Hellbound? confronts the great national ideological divide over
religion (and thus politics too) as never before. And I’m betting
that 5 years from now you’ll meet former evangelicals and other
former fundamentalist religious folks who trace their departure
from the religious right to seeing this movie. I’ve never seen the
argument made better against the angry retributive aspects of far
right ‘religion.’”Frank Schaeffer, author Crazy for God
“I applaud the courage it took to make this delightful
movie. Hellbound? is a movie that makes you think.
Beware, it may even transform you.”David Bruce - founder
hollywoodjesus.com
HELLBOUND?Running time: 85 minutes(not yet rated)
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WRITER/DIRECTORKevin Miller - IMDb
PRESS
NEW YORKMurphy PRJohn Murphy
[email protected]
LOS ANGELESMPRM CommunicationsMark
[email protected] ext.4228
CANADAA. M. Public RelationsAnna Maria Muccilli Tel: (416)
969-9930Email: [email protected]
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
Area23aKirt [email protected] 310.399.7937
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