About this episode
On today’s show we chat with Nate and Jacob with the movie, Brave the Dark! BRAVE THE DARK - the next film from Angel Studios - will be hitting theaters on January 24. The film shares the true story of a hero teacher, Stan Deen, who discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown in jail. He decides to bail him out, and helps the student - Nate - confront his past before it leads to his destruction. Nathaniel Deen is a passionate filmmaker and advocate for the arts, residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with his wife Jessica. With over 30 years of diverse experience at Sight & Sound Theatres, Nathaniel has excelled in various roles such as Staff Photographer, Broadcast Producer, and Associate Film Producer. Currently self-employed as a film producer, Nathaniel has made significant contributions to the film industry, with two projects featured on IMDb. Notably, he served as the Associate Film Producer and Assistant Director for “I HEARD THE BELLS,” and took on dual roles as Writer (Original Screenplay) and Executive Producer for “BRAVE THE DARK.” This deeply personal film reflects Nathaniel's journey of overcoming adversity, highlighting the transformative influence of a devoted teacher, Mr. Stan Deen, who became a pivotal figure in his healing process. In a heartfelt tribute, Nathaniel and Jessica changed their last name to Deen in 2018 to honor Stan’s unwavering support and love. In addition to his filmmaking endeavors, Nathaniel founded The Stan Deen Foundation, whose mission is to ignite the transformative power of the Arts and Education to uplift and empower underprivileged children & teens. Through this foundation, he aims to inspire the next generation and create opportunities for those in need, embodying the very spirit of compassion and resilience that shaped his own life. JACOB YOFFEE IS... a Los Angeles based composer who collaborates with some of the most respected names in the TV & Film Industry. Since 2008 he has worked with hundreds of filmmakers on projects of all genres. angel.com/movies/brave-the-dark @bravethedarkfilm christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys