Feb 06, 2026

Why FABIOLA Must Be Unapologetically Catholic

Cardinal Wiseman wrote FABIOLA in response to a seriously anti-Catholic book that had been written attacking the early Church. We feel that the film should carry this same message.

And so when we were crafting the script we were dedicated to making sure that it was unapologetically Catholic in its portrayal of the Church of the catacombs. When speaking with Protestants, I often get this "Well, of course you would make a movie with Constantine being the hero in the end. He did establish your Church after all."

FABIOLA is a quiet refute against this claim, showing that the early Christians practiced the Catholic Faith long before Constantine legalized it. He didn't establish the Catholic Church - he was baptized by an Arian on his deathbed for crying out loud.

In FABIOLA, you will see the martyrs you know well in a whole new light. The lives of Saint Agnes, Saint Sebastian, Saint Pancratius, and Saint Tarcisius intersect in a religious drama telling a story of sacrifice for the rights of God and His Church. This is the sacrifice which echoes through all ages and always preserves the true Faith. It's the call responded to by the Japanese martyrs, the Vendeans, the Cristeros, and the Catholics all over the world being persecuted today. Let us not let their stories go unheard and the great sacrifice they made be forgotten.

Visit LifeFunder.com to give to FABIOLA today.

Feb 05, 2026

🌟 He's Back! Actor Spotlight: Becket Bowen Returns! 🎬

After taking a break from the spotlight, Becket Bowen is back — and he’s stepping into another unforgettable role! Many will remember Becket as the childhood star of Outlaws of Ravenhurst, and now he returns to the screen as none other than the infamous Wild West outlaw, Billy the Kid. 🤠

We’re thrilled to see Becket bring his talent and charisma to this powerful new short film. You won’t want to miss his performance!

Learn more about this film series here!

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Feb 04, 2026

Merry Anne Bright Returns: Preparing to Film the Next Chapter

After the success of my short film Merry Anne Bright, I decided to script another film with the same character. My end goal is to make a series of this story, possibly seven 15-minute films to make a little season.

For this year's short film, I wanted to make sure that the weather cooperated. Strange thing about where we are in Idaho: It doesn't look like winter until after Christmas typically. Sure it's cold and we get a few freezes, but snow and frost don't appear until January.

All of that being said, the second Merry Anne Bright will be being filmed very soon. In fact, all we need is $100 to begin production. That covers all the costumes (I'll be reusing one of them from the last film), props and getting to sets (mostly exterior).

So, I'm getting excited to begin that! If you would like to support the film and help us take that step toward production, please visit our crowdfunding page and contribute there. ($40 buys all the props!)

#MerryAnneBright #CatholicMovies #ChristmasMovies #FaithFilm #CatholicFaith #PositiveEntertainment #RebuildChristianArt #SantaClaus

Feb 03, 2026

The Gofers Want A Mascot

In this week's episode of Gofers Get a Grip, they share news about the new St. Valentine shirt and a special discount on the Grisel Greasell book.

The discussion turns to animals—why a hamster or guinea pig won’t work as a gopher mascot, how farm animals begin feeling spring, and why caretakers need to watch their six.

They also touch on previous movie characters including Billy the Kid, Cid and Samuel, Cyprian and Justina, and Marry Anne Bright, exploring themes of history, faith, and storytelling.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the podcast.

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Feb 02, 2026

The Power of a Child Martyr

Saint Agnes plays a pivotal role in the FABIOLA story. As Fabiola's Christian cousin, her example is what makes all the difference when Fabiola is on the brink of conversion.

Times being dangerous, Agnes has concealed her Faith from Fabiola. All Fabiola sees is the outward beauty and virtue of Agnes' life, never knowing Where it stems from. Although much younger than Fabiola, Agnes is her cousin's role model. Fabiola only wishes that she could aspire to the young girl's sanctity.

When Agnes is eventually turned in for being a Christian, her quiet willingness to give even her life rather than abandon her Faith strikes Fabiola. This is the moment Fabiola asks herself the crucial question: Why is Christianity so powerful that a child would give her life rather than abandon it?

Fabiola accepts that it is more than a philosophy, but now she must decide for herself whether or not Christianity is something she wants to embrace.

Learn more about FABIOLA and contribute or express interest in investing today.

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Feb 02, 2026

Blessed Feast of Candlemas!

The feast of Candlemas recalls several things.

Although she need not undergo it, the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Although He did not need to be redeemed, The Presentation of Our Lord in the temple, and a sacrifice of two turtle doves was offered.

And finally, because of the prophecy of Simeon that this child would be the "light of revelation", candles are blessed on this day.

Many different customs are celebrated today all over the world, celebrating Christ, the light of the world, and echoed in the hope that Spring is coming soon, hence the tradition of groundhog day in the US. But don't forget, before it was called Groundhog day, it was called Candlemas.

“If Candlemas Day is clear and bright,Winter will have another bite.If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,Winter is gone and won’t come again."

Jan 30, 2026

The True Story of St. Valentine—Now on a T-Shirt

Saint Valentine's Day is just two weeks away! I'm not gonna lie, I have happy and sad feelings about this feast day. With Candlemas just a little before, to me Saint Valentine's Day means the ending of the winter festivities and celebrations. There is a great build up to Christmas, then we have New Year's and Epiphany. We often celebrate the Bard's birthday in January with a Scottish party and poetry. Then Saint Valentine's Day comes, bringing a close to all the celebrations and usually also heralding the season of Lent.

But this is also a joyous celebration with chocolate gifts and cards celebrating the great saint's love and charity in a time of persecution. Do you know why Saint Valentine is the patron of love?

During his time on this earth, the Roman emperor had forbidden all marriages. This was to make the army strong again by not distracting men by marriage and families. Saint Valentine knew that the Church lives on through the sacrament of matrimony and would not stop performing marriages.

Living in the time of the early Church, he died a martyr's death, showing the highest form of love: giving his life for his only love Christ's Church.

This year, share the true story of this feast with a Saint Valentine t-shirt.

Celebrate the true spirit of St. Valentine with this beautifully designed T-shirt featuring exclusive artwork from Saints Alive Studio. Bold, reverent, and full of heart, this design highlights St. Valentine as he truly was—a courageous priest who gave his life for the Faith.

Printed with vivid, high-quality inks on a soft, durable shirt, this piece is perfect for wearing throughout February or anytime you want to share a message of authentic, sacrificial love. Whether you’re gifting it or adding it to your own wardrobe, it’s a perfect way to express Catholic devotion with style.

Jan 29, 2026

From Pagan Rome to Christian Civilization: The Empire’s Fall and Its Legacy

In the time just before and several centuries after the life of Christ, the Romans were the superpower of the world. This civilization is what eventually gave birth to the greatest civilization in the world, the High Middle Ages. But, like a phoenix, it had to fall before this transformation could take place in the world. What was that fall like and can we learn anything from it?

In this article, Becket Bowen explores who the Romans were and the historic fall of the their empire.

Read the article here.

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Jan 28, 2026

Bringing FABIOLA to Life: How We Researched and Built the Characters

When it came time to research the FABIOLA characters, Mary and I went all in. We didn't just write the characters the way that they appeared in the book, saying verbatim what Cardinal Wiseman wrote. Instead, we delved into what was influencing the characters, what their personalities were, and how they would react to given situations.

We became friends with these characters, talked to them, and formed them. And we didn't just do this with the leads, we were also careful to learn more about the less glamorous and not as prominent characters as well. We learned a lot about all of them and can't wait to share them with you when they appear on the screen in the film!

Read all about our research on the FABIOLA characters now!

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Jan 27, 2026

Tired of Faith Films that Missed the Mark?

Want to see authentically Catholic films? Industrious Family Films is producing FABIOLA, a movie about the early Church martyrs—faithful to Catholic theology and history. Learn how supporting FABIOLA helps make high-quality Catholic films you can be proud of, whether through film funding, Catholic movie investing, or sharing the mission.

Help Make an Authentically Catholic Movie

Jan 26, 2026

What If Movies Work Like Dreams?

I recently read that our dreams are an outlet where we relax and our minds process what happened the day before. This is partly why they vary in how odd and bizarre they are. (Don't tell me you don't have weird dreams. We all know that everyone does.)

I wonder how connected films are in keeping with the same psychology?

I mean really film is meant to bring the viewer to another place and time. Viewers live vicariously through films. That's what makes movies either hits or flops. If people can actually connect with the characters, the film will be a success.

Maybe this is why films are so powerful. Really they are like a manipulated dream where we experience things that would never happen to us but we get an outlet to experience ourselves differently. And I find that the characters we admire most in film aren't particularly the ones that are the most like us, but the ones who compliment us. That's because we really are imagining ourselves as being in the film.

The amount of enjoying a film (or any art form at this point) comes from where a person is at the time of their life. So today, instead of asking you to support FABIOLA, I want to invite you to do something different. Maybe you are at a time in your life where the FABIOLA story doesn't directly resonate with you. Maybe you want something lighter or something with more action and adventure.

That's totally based on your personality and where you are emotionally. So I wanna share a little secret with you: Industrious Family is currently working on 3 (and a 4th in the works!) films.

Check them out and see if one of them speaks to you on our crowdfunding page!

#CatholicMovies #RebuildChristianArt #CatholicFaith #FaithFilm #PositiveEntertainment #BillyTheKid #WesternShort #SisterBlandina #SistersofCharity #ChristmasMovies #KeepChristinChristmas #Christmas2026 #FabiolaMovie #MoviesAboutRomanHistory

Jan 22, 2026

Finding the Cave: The Unexpected Journey to Wilson Butte

When it came time to film the desert scene, we knew that it would be most cost effective if we also filmed the cave scene as these were the only two scenes that Joe McClane would be needed for. Flying him out once for two scenes instead of out twice for only one scene each time just didn't make sense.

So Mary Bowen began researching caves near the Saint Anthony sand dunes. Problem was most of the accessible caves were covered in graffiti.

That's when Mary Bowen found the Wilson Butte Cave. This beautiful cave was a rock formation caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. And...no graffiti.

So this cave became our plan.

Once we were in Saint Anthony's, Producer Matt Bowen looked at the route and began to doubt whether or not the bus could manage it. So a new plan was formed. We would travel in the rental cars we were using to shuttle the actors around.

It was a 3 hour drive to get to the cave and we traveled through the strangest terrain: the Craters of the Moon which looked like a picture out of a space age film. Getting closer to the cave, we left the paved road and entered an open range dirt road (with a few lava rocks sticking out of the road). There were a few times that I was sure we were going to high-center the cars we brought.

I think no one was comfortable enough with each other to dare suggest turning back, but when we finally got to the cave it was all worth it. The cave seemed untouched by humanity and looked like just the sort of place Saint Hilarion may have stayed. A bit large, perhaps, but we were glad to have the space for the camera equipment and crew!

Learn more about FABIOLA and contribute or express interest in investing today.

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Jan 21, 2026

The Actor Who Captured Fulvius’ Transformation in FABIOLA

When we were making Outlaws of Ravenhurst back in 2017 (9 years ago already!), we were very fortunate to have Jonah Lawrence be one of the lead roles. Jonah commanded the frame by being unembarrassed and acting as though he were really in the situation.

When Kaleb McConner auditioned for FABIOLA, we were immediately impressed by the same presence. What stood out most about Kaleb McConner during his audition was how versatile he was. He auditioned for Sebastian, Fulvius and Emperor Maximian.

Each of these roles were distinct and believable, but the audition that blew us all away was when he auditioned as Fulvius in the beginning of the film and the transformed Fulvius at the end of the film. There was a change in his demeanor without a change in the character. It was this performance that landed Kaleb McConner in the lead role for FABIOLA.

Since then, we have been impressed with Kaleb McConner's passion for the film and his many hours dedicated to promoting the film on his social medias while he waits for us to raise enough funding to move into full production.

So, if you want to see more of Kaleb McConner's acting skills as Fulvius, please consider supporting FABIOLA.

Learn more about FABIOLA and contribute or express interest in investing today.

#FabiolaMovie #CatholicMovies #MoviesAboutRomanHistory #FaithFilm #CatholicFaith #PositiveEntertainment #RebuildChristianArt #SaintSebastian #StAgnes

Jan 20, 2026

Gofers Get a YouTube Channel

It's official! The Gofers now have their own YouTube channel which is solely dedicated to their podcast: Gofers Get a Grip.

In their first episode the Gofers are back with a lively episode packed with wins and works-in-progress. From celebrating recent sales to talking scripts, books, and post-production updates, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next.

Head on over to their channel to watch the first episode. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes.

Jan 19, 2026

A Long-Awaited Trip to the Theater for David

We had such a blast going to the theater last week and watching Angel Studios new release, David. This was a film we had all been anticipating a lot and, let me tell you, it was well worth the wait!

While you may think that a film like this may have either too broad or too narrow of a scope, the filmmakers chose a perfect selection of King David’s life to tell in a satisfying story. I could go on and on about the things I feel like this film accomplished, but Mary has written a review of the film so let me step aside while she expounds on the film’s merits and gives her honest critiques in her full review.

Jan 16, 2026

An Overlooked Way to Invest in FABIOLA Without Straining Your Finances

We recently learned something that may end up being our key to success for FABIOLA! People can invest as individuals, which is what we have gotten so far in ways of investments. Another way people can invest is by using a self-directed IRA.

We know that there are a few accredited investors who are happy to support Catholic film, but hesitate to invest because they know that, especially with how things are in the economy right now, they may end up hamstringing themselves if they get their money tied up in an investment and then have a family emergency.

There are many other places that have higher demands on their finances than investing in film. And these things have every right to have more priority.

But what many of these people aren’t thinking about is that, with a self-directed IRA, they may have capital available to them that they don’t ever really think about. And a great use of that capital is investing in things that the holders truly believe in. It isn’t money that could ever be used in charitable giving or in family emergencies. So FABIOLA is the perfect cause to support with these funds.

Do you have an IRA that you are interested in turning into an investment in Catholic film? Learn more here.

Jan 16, 2026

An Unexpected Photo Shoot with Fabiola Actress Emily Hawk By Faustina

We had such a fun time having Emily Hawk come down last month to record the tap dance and get a few pictures of her as Fabiola! We worked together last winter and again this winter and I called her up and asked if she wanted to trek back home with me (3 hours south) the following weekend. I was excited and quite surprised at her adventurousness when she quickly said yes.

We had already planned on filming the tap dance for the Christmas Special, but the original plan was for me to film it alone. She adapted quickly to a new plan when I told her I'd rather have the whole crew and the only way that would happen is if we both came down to the studio.

But I had another surprise in store for her. Continue reading...

Jan 15, 2026

The Hardest Part of Raising Capital: The First "Yes"

A friend of mine when talking about investments once said "You can't get people to invest until you already have people invested".

Sounds like an oxymoron? No kidding.

What he was saying is that it is hard to get over the initial hump of starting at ground zero. People who are going to invest want to see that other people have found it worth their while to invest. So once you've gotten a certain amount of capital, the rest comes relatively easy.

That means the real struggle is getting the initial big investment. So far we have gotten a few sizable investments, but we aren't going to get that snowball effect until we have an investor at the executive producer or the co-executive producer level. I know that we will get there, but for now, I am going to be giving presentations to anyone I can schedule a meeting with. This is the first week of my real push, so we'll see how it goes!

Jan 15, 2026

What We’ve Learned About Funding Films (and Why It Works)

Something that has always worked is having launches in which we set aside a dedicated period of time just to talk about one thing that we are currently funding. This gives our audience more of a look at the big picture.

Instead of getting random Please support this. This is what we are doing right now that fluctuates with what direction we are going, our followers and fans are getting more constant information about one campaign.

This helps them enter into the story and really feel like they are there working alongside us.

This is when they give. And it's not because they feel nagged at and like they need to throw money at it to make it stop. No, the reason people follow filmmakers' stories is because they are living vicariously through reading those stories. They want the film or filmmaker to succeed because it feels like they are succeeding too.

For example, right now we are working on a funding round for FABIOLA. We have gotten a few contributions in the last couple of weeks, but I know that now that we are sharing more about the film—even if it is information we may think they already know—we are going to start seeing more steady contributions and investments.

Yes, we are dedicating more time chasing those contributions and investments, but really those reading the posts are feeling more involved and give as a result. This shows that our campaigns really work.

Coming up soon you are going to be hearing more about the FABIOLA story, why it's important and how we are doing during this campaign. Stay tuned!

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Jan 13, 2026

Here We Go: What It Will Take to Fund FABIOLA in 2026

We have a pretty ambitious goal for the opening few weeks of 2026. We plan on raising up to $200,000 on our FABIOLA funding. That's $150,000 total. In order to do this, we will have to raise $25,000 a week for six weeks.

It is doable, but means a lot of work. To possibly get to this number, I will need to probably give 10 presentations each week. Out of those ten presentations, I may end up with one or two investors who follow through, which is what I need.

I don't have a plethora of people to pitch to right now. So that means I'm going to have to really brainstorm every possible person I know who may be interested in investing and seeing if they would be open to hearing a presentation about FABIOLA. I'll also be needing people to express interest in investing.

Besides investments, we will also be depending on getting money from crowdfunding. We need people to crowdfund at all levels between $500 and $10. That means a lot of outreach on this front as well. Our website is the main place that we are receiving funds, but we are also raising funds on GiveSendGo and LifeFunder. All of these places have been reworked for a fresh look to catch attention from people who may be interested in supporting the film.

Here goes nothing, but I also feel like 2026 will be our year! I can feel it.

Jan 12, 2026

The Gofers Sing Opera

We have started 2026 with a bigger and better podcast! We have built a small studio especially for our podcast. This studio gives the Gofer Podcast a new look and more content coming to you more frequently.

Another 2026 change is we have launched our own YouTube channel! This episode is audio only, but the ones to follow will be both audio and video. They will be available to watch and listen on the podcast page of this website, and on our new channel. It is little right now but we hope to get more views and more content out to the world. A new channel is going to open this door to more action on our mission.

We have also changed the filming style to a more podcast look.

The content in this audio covered consists of dancing under the disco ball, barn raising, winter animal husbandry and our favorite opera plus some fun side conversations. So please take a look and subscribe.

Jan 07, 2026

2026 Begins: Help Us Take FABIOLA From Momentum to Full Production

Well, here we are—2026.

As I look back on 2025, I feel deeply proud of what we were able to accomplish with FABIOLA. Because of your support, we successfully filmed two scenes—a major milestone for this project.

Those scenes required flying Joe McClane in from Texas and Kaleb McConner from New York, then meeting in the epic sand dunes of southern Idaho. It was an unforgettable weekend, bringing to life some of the most pivotal, life-changing moments in Fulvius’ story.

These weren’t test scenes or concepts.They are the first completed scenes that will appear in the final film.

Just a few weeks ago, we also had the opportunity to photograph Emily Hawk in costume—giving us our first real glimpse of what Fabiola herself will look like on screen. Seeing her brought the vision even closer to reality and we are excited to share these pictures with you during this round of funding.

All of this progress in 2025 was exciting—but we are still far from finished.

Now comes the next, critical step.

To move into full production, we must finish funding the film. Our goal for the opening weeks of 2026 is to reach $200,000, which means raising $25,000 per week for the next six weeks.

That is an ambitious goal—but it’s one we believe is possible with your help.

We need support at every level:$10, $25, $50, $100, $500—and everywhere in between. Monthly giving makes an enormous difference, and if you’d like to set that up, just reach out and we’ll create a link for you.

And if you’ve ever considered investing in Catholic cinema, this is your opportunity. We are currently open for investments and would love to share the vision, the plan, and the path forward with you. Visit the FABIOLA round of financing page to learn more and schedule a presentation with our team.

Thank you for believing in this project, for joining this adventure with us, and for helping bring an authentically Catholic film to life.

We couldn’t do this without you—and we’re just getting started.

Give any amount to Fabiola now!

Jan 06, 2026

A Delightful French Christmas Short Now Streaming on Industrious Family Theater

We’re delighted to share a charming new Christmas short from a French Catholic filmmaking family! Funny Christmas in Beaujolais continues the delightful spirit of The Fabulous Adventures of Jean and Henri, blending old-world storytelling with wholesome family fun. First released as a part of Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special, this film is now available to stream by itself on Industrious Family Theater.

Set in the beautiful Beaujolais region of France, this playful Christmas short features Jean and Henri on a simple seasonal mission that turns into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Filmed in a style inspired by classic silent films, the story unfolds through expressive performances, visual humor, and a lively chase that will keep both children and adults smiling. The film concludes with the singing of a traditional French Christmas carol, making it a joyful and memorable celebration of Christmastide.

Funny Christmas in Beaujolais is now available to stream on Industrious Family Theater, where we curate faith-filled, family-friendly films you can feel good about sharing with your children. If you’re looking for a brief, cheerful Christmas short that combines laughter, tradition, and Catholic culture, this one is not to be missed.

Celebrate the 12th day of Christmas with good, old-fashioned comedy on Industrious Family Theater!

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristInChristmas #12DaysofChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm #epiphany

Jan 02, 2026

Happy New Year From The Bowens and The Industrious Family Team

The beginning of a new year often invites us to slow down and take stock. Some people set goals for their spiritual life, others for health, work, or family. Often, it’s simply a quiet desire to do a little better—and to make room for what truly matters.

One small but meaningful place this shows up is in what we watch together as a family.

At Industrious Family, our mission is to make it easier for families to enjoy entertainment that supports their faith, strengthens virtue, and alleviates the fear of having to second-guess the content. We do this by carefully reviewing films, producing our own movies, and partnering with other wholesome studios to make these films available on our streaming service, Industrious Family Theater.

As we look back on the past year, these were some of the most-watched films on the Theater—stories families returned to again and again:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Outlaws of Ravenhurst In 1641, in the wake of the bloody Protestant Revolt, Catholics in Scotland are denied the right to true worship of God and must find another way.

☘️ The Longford Fox When the Catholic Faith is outlawed in Ireland, one devoted priest continues to serve his flock—evading the law, risking his safety, and remaining faithful to his calling no matter the cost.

🌹 Grisly Grisell With chivalrous knights, storybook castles, and an undercurrent of innocent romance, this Catholic fairy tale reminds us that true beauty lies in virtue—and that goodness is always worth waiting for.

🗡️ The Martyrdoms of Saints Cyprian and Justina Once consecrated to the devil, the sorcerer Cyprian’s dramatic conversion and martyrdom alongside St. Justina stands as a powerful reminder that no soul is beyond God’s mercy.

🍞 Pop Goes the Toaster In a battle of life and death, one man discovers what it takes to find satisfaction in his ritualistic breakfast preparation.

If you’re hoping to make space this year for stories that uplift rather than erode, encourage rather than distract, we’d love to have you join Industrious Family Theater. It’s simply a place where families can press play and enjoy—together.

Here’s to a great 2026!The Industrious Family Team
Entertainment for Your Family’s Soul

Dec 31, 2025

Jordan Sax Returns with Music for Our 2025 Christmas Special

We were delighted to welcome Jordan Sax back to our Christmas Special this year, sharing once again his wonderful musical talents.

Jordan has been incredibly generous in allowing us to feature his music in several of our films at no cost, and we truly enjoy following his latest releases. His support has meant a great deal to our work.

Last year, Jordan joined us with his song “Love Test.” This year, he returned with a performance of “Angels to the Rescue”.

To watch Jordan Sax’s segment—along with the full 2025 Christmas Special—you can access the replay with an active subscription to Industrious Family Theater.

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristInChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 30, 2025

Thank You for Celebrating Christmas With Us!

Our second annual Christmas Special premiered on Sunday, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us. Thank you for making the evening so special!

We are truly thankful to all who contributed their time, talent, and support to this year’s program. It was a joy to share it with our audience, and we’ve been encouraged by the feedback we’ve received. A few kind words from viewers:

“I absolutely loved this! Very well done. Emily was adorable! I really liked the little short films too...I liked how you guys had speaking points in between each dance, act, (and) song so the viewers knew what was going on.”

“This programming really takes me back to my childhood. I can see parents bonding with their children as they watch. Very nice!”

If you missed the premiere of Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special, you can still watch the full replay with an active subscription to Industrious Family Theater—along with many more films created to nourish your family’s soul.

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 27, 2025

A French Filmmaking Family Brings Old-World Charm to Our Christmas Special

Already almost two years ago now, we met a wonderful French filmmaking family. The Soodts make interesting time-travel films about the history of France, particularly the history of their region.

It has been so much fun getting to know this exciting, funny, and entertaining family. A personal favorite for me was the video they sent us of them dressed up as cowboys and having a pretend shootout while they wished Clint Eastwood a happy new year!

And now we are happy to have them contribute a segment to our Christmas Special! In this segment, we will be enjoying a silent film style short ending with a traditional French Christmas song.

Mark your calendar because you aren’t going to want to miss it:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? Don’t worry, the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 26, 2025

Radio Personality Joe McClane To Join Us For Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special!

We were so honored to have Joe McClane join us at last year’s Christmas special, lending his radio voice as he read St. Luke’s account of Christ’s birth. Since then, the talk show host has also come out to Southern Idaho to film a new scene for FABIOLA. We were so excited to have this comrade in arms be St. Hilarian in the scene that changes Fulvius’ life forever.

Now, Joe McClane is joining us again, this time reading a Christmas poem for the 2025 Christmas Special. The time is getting near so mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? Don’t worry, the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

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Dec 25, 2025

Merry Christmas from Industrious Family!

Christmas is here—and that means family time, laughter, music, and memories made together. If you’re looking for something joyful, wholesome, and genuinely fun to enjoy as a family, we have something special coming your way.

The Industrious Family Theater Christmas Special is almost here, and it’s packed with the kind of entertainment families rarely find anymore: fun, cheerful, and made with your family—and your souls—in mind.

This year’s Christmas Special brings together a variety of family-friendly segments designed to make everyone smile. You’ll see familiar favorites return, along with new performances that celebrate Christ's birth with humor and Christmas joy. From festive dances and fun moments to charming short films and musical surprises, this is the kind of program you can turn on without worry and enjoy together—from kids to grandparents.

It’s festive.It’s fun.And it’s made especially for families who want entertainment that they can watch with the Holy Family.

🎬 Join us for the premiere of the Industrious Family Theater Christmas Special:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎄 YouTube Premiere

Can’t make it to the premiere? No problem! The entire Christmas Special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater, where you’ll also find more shows, films, and specials created to support joyful, faith-filled family life all year long.

If you’re tired of sorting through content that isn’t made for Catholic viewership, Industrious Family Theater was built for you. Our mission is simple:

Entertainment for your family’s soul.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

Merry Christmas from Industrious Family! 🎄

Dec 24, 2025

A Touch of Tap and Christmas Joy: Emily Hawk Joins Our Christmas Special

We are delighted to welcome Emily Hawk to this year’s Christmas Special with a tap dance performance. Emily recently joined the FABIOLA cast as Fabiola, and we’re thrilled to showcase another facet of her talent this Christmastide.

This festive tap segment is just one of many beautiful moments planned for the evening—truly something you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? No worries—the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

👉 Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

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