Culture, criticism, politics... the film world isn’t neutral. Spiritual, mental and relational preparedness is essential.
What kind of tenacity does it take to chase a dream for nearly two decades—through rejection, setbacks, a global pandemic—and still hold fast to that vision? Now imagine your dream is bringing the life a movie of one of America’s most beloved presidents.
On this episode, The UPside steps behind the lens of the hit biographical film Reagan starring Dennis Quaid and Jon Voight to discover the untold story of its making. Marion’s guest is Mark Joseph, the visionary filmmaker who spent nearly two decades bringing Ronald Reagan’s story to life.
Born in Tokyo to missionary parents, now a Los Angeles-based multimedia trailblazer, Mark has challenged Hollywood’s narratives with truth-driven, faith-centered filmmaking long before it was fashionable. His new memoir, Making Reagan, is a testimony to perseverance, legacy, and the power of faith in media and culture.
Check out this illuminating conversation and be sure and stay till the end to receive a free checklist of Mark’s Top Ten Tips for Filmmakers from his book Making Reagan.
