Every great film starts with a blank page.

In this episode, we’re talking about the foundation of every powerful story — the screenplay.

If you’ve ever said, “I have a story, but I don’t know how to structure it,” this conversation is for you.

We break down:

• How to move from idea to outline • Why structure matters more than inspiration • The difference between a concept and a screenplay • And how to start writing with confidence

Your film doesn’t begin on set. It begins on paper.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start writing.

Listen now and begin your screenplay the right way.

Newbie Filmmaking Podcast: Marketing & Distribution

You created the film. Now what?

This episode is for emerging filmmakers who need clarity on how to market their projects and position them for proper distribution. We break down practical strategies to help you move from finished film to visible film — without confusion, desperation, or wasted energy.

Because making it is one level. Getting it seen is another.

Builders, leaders, visionaries — this one is for you.

Sometimes elevation doesn’t look like elevation. Sometimes it looks like silence, slowdown, or a season that no longer moves the way it once did. And if you’re not careful, you’ll think you’ve been demoted — or that you failed.

But what if it’s not failure?

What if it’s completion?

In this episode of Faith for Creators, we’re speaking to the visionaries who built platforms, cultivated spaces, and carried an assignment faithfully for years. When one season finishes, it’s not loss — it’s promotion.

You’ve built it. You’ve stewarded it. You’ve completed it.

Now there is grace for the next assignment.

You’re not starting over. You’re advancing.

Welcome to your next level.

At The Newbie Film Academy, everyone is a winner—because every project is a step forward.

This courtesy video was created to support and encourage all filmmakers who submitted their work. Whether selected or not, your courage to create, finish, and share your story matters. Growth is part of the journey, and every film teaches us something new.

Our mission is to equip, uplift, and strengthen emerging filmmakers by sharing insights that help you improve your craft and prepare for even greater opportunities ahead.

Keep creating. Keep learning. Keep going.

The Newbie Film Academy – Where filmmakers are developed, empowered, and prepared for what’s next.

How many celebrities have we seen start off boldly declaring their love for God… only for something to change over time?

Their voice shifts. Their message feels different. And now we’re left wondering—did fame elevate them, or did it slowly reshape them?

In this episode of Faith for Creators, we confront a truth many filmmakers, writers, and creators must understand: Jesus never chased fame. He protected His obedience.

This episode will challenge you to rethink visibility, popularity, and purpose. Because sometimes the very reason you are not as visible as you think you should be… is because God is protecting your soul, your identity, and your calling.

Jesus spoke in parables to awaken hearts, and as creators, our storytelling carries that same responsibility—to reflect truth, not chase attention.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, hidden, or questioned your path as a creator, this message will remind you why obedience—not fame—is the true calling.

This is Faith for Creators.

She called from the bathroom floor—pregnant, abandoned, and afraid. But in her darkest moment, heaven answered. This episode reminds every broken heart that God never leaves, and purpose is still alive inside you.

#KingdomStoriesHotline #FaithOverFear #UnexpectedPregnancy #GodIsNear #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #FaithForWomen

Audio Excerpt: Not every relationship is meant to last forever — but every relationship is meant to serve a purpose.

In this powerful episode of Faith for Filmmakers, fulfillment coach and faith-based director Joan Montreuil explores how leaders, creatives, and believers can learn to discern seasons in purposeful relationships without guilt, bitterness, or confusion.

From creative collaborations to ministry connections, Joan unpacks:

• Why some relationships shift unexpectedly

• How to tell the difference between abandonment and discernment

• What healthy leadership looks like when seasons change

• How to release people with honor while protecting your peace

• And why endings don’t always mean failure

This episode is for filmmakers, creatives, and purpose-driven leaders who want to grow in wisdom, emotional maturity, and spiritual clarity — without losing their heart for people.

🎬 If you have a story to tell, visit TheNewbieFilmAcademy.org

Your story deserves to be seen — and we’re here to help you tell it.

Kingdom Stories – Runaway Teenager

Some nights are longer than others.

In this episode of Kingdom Stories, we share a story shaped by real experiences surrounding a runaway teenager—and the quiet fear, waiting, and prayer of the ones left behind. When a young person runs, it is often rooted in pain, confusion, and the need to be seen.

This episode is shared with care and compassion, to encourage understanding, empathy, and hope for families and individuals facing difficult seasons. Kingdom Stories exists to offer space for reflection and to remind listeners that support and healing are possible.

“You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” — Psalm 91:5

Listener Note: This episode includes emotionally sensitive themes. Please listen in a way that feels appropriate for you.

Support Resources: If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, help is available. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If you are outside the U.S., local crisis resources are available in many countries.

Kingdom Stories – Veterans in Crisis

This is Kingdom Stories.

This story reflects real emotional battles faced by veterans. Please listen in a way that feels safe for you.

Some battles don’t end when the uniform comes off.

For many veterans, a sound, a memory, or a moment can reopen wounds no one else can see. When a veteran is triggered, it can feel sudden, overwhelming, and isolating.

But even in those moments—there is help, there is hope, and there is someone who understands.

Scripture reminds us: “You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”

These stories give voice to veterans in crisis, reminding them they are not weak, not forgotten, and not alone. Help is closer than it feels—and healing is possible, one breath, one step, one voice at a time.

For veterans in crisis, call

988 and select 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line (available 24/7, free, and confidential). This service connects veterans, service members, and their loved ones with qualified responders. You can also text 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

Key Resources:

• Call: 988, then press 1.
• Text: 838255.
• Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
• TTY: 711, then 988.
• Eligibility: No VA enrollment or health care registration is required to use this service.
• Support: Available for veterans, National G

Faith for Filmmakers is a faith-based podcast for creatives who are called to tell stories with purpose.

Hosted by filmmaker, author, and fulfillment coach Joan Montreuil, this podcast empowers filmmakers, writers, actors, and content creators to walk boldly in their calling while staying rooted in God.

Each episode blends faith, storytelling, and real-world creative wisdom — covering topics like purpose, obedience, hidden seasons, spiritual resilience, creative identity, and building God-honoring careers in film and media.

Whether you’re just starting out or rebuilding after setbacks, Faith for Filmmakers exists to remind you that your gift is not just talent — it’s a calling.

🎬 Faith. Film. Fulfillment.

Welcome to Faith for Filmmakers.