Unsung Hero Movie Releases Nationally on April 26
2024年4月24日 - 10:11PM
“
Unsung Hero” could be the next blockbuster
Christian movie of our time. The movie releases in theaters
nationwide on Friday, April 26, and is the story of the Smallbone
family, which gave rise to Christian recording artists Rebecca St.
James and For King and Country.A
Cedarville
University unsung hero connected with this movie is
Parker Adams, a 2014 alumnus, who provided the editing to this
upcoming movie. Adams has been editing some of the most
popular Christian movies during the past several years, including
“Ordinary Angels,” “I Still Believe” and “Unplanned.” As the
founder of 1520 Creative, a Nashville-based communication firm, he
is focused on helping movies tell positive, life-changing stories
through his work. Adams originally enrolled at Cedarville to
pursue a career in animation. It didn’t take him long, however, to
find his passion in editing films. “I had a visceral moment
with the Lord where I felt very clearly that I was called to make
movies with excellence,” said Adams. “When I learned of my calling,
my prayer was ‘Lord, I don’t have a way forward to become what
you’re asking me to be. So, I’m going to give you my best and let
you take care of the rest.’”What transpired after Adams embraced
the calling has been a remarkable journey that he never dreamed of
or imagined. Opportunities presented themselves to Adams in
the most remarkable ways. He recalls driving from Ohio to Nebraska
— and missing college classes in the process — in hopes of meeting
the Kendrick Brothers, producers of “Facing the Giants” and
“Fireproof.” His dedication and tenacity landed him a production
role in their next movie, “War Room.” And, since pushing
through that first open door, Adams has enjoyed success as an
editor, producer and screenwriter.With numerous movie credits to
his name Adams now serves on Cedarville
University's
broadcasting, digital media, and
journalism advisory board, helping
other creative-minded students find their passion in film.
“In the early stages it’s about going out and doing it as
much as possible without concern for what people are thinking;
ultimately, you just want the Lord’s fingerprint to show
through in your work,” said Adams. With “Unsung Hero” slated for
release, Adams is looking forward to his next project, the upcoming
Amazon series “House of David.”
Adams was a guest on the
Cedarville Stories Podcast with Mark D.
Weinstein in which he shared his passion for
filmmaking.
Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville
University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution
with an enrollment of 5,456 undergraduate, graduate, and
dual-enrolled high school students in more than 175 areas of
study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is one of the largest private
universities in Ohio, recognized nationally for its authentic
Christian community, rigorous academic programs, such as their
Broadcasting and Digital Media major, high graduation and retention
rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and
the #4 national ranking by the Wall Street Journal for student
engagement. For more information about the University,
visit cedarville.edu.
Written by Ella Smith
- Inside Movie-Making
- Cedarville Stories Podcast
Mark D. Weinstein
Cedarville University
937-532-6885
mweinstein@cedarville.edu