More Than Entertainment

Stories Shape Who We Become

Telling Good Stories at Industrious Family Films

Watching movies isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about watching something that strengthens your character.

Many people are conscientious about how they eat. They carefully count carbs, eat probiotics, and avoid junk food.

Stories are food for the soul. This food, like physical food, can have healthful or detrimental effects on those who consume it. Even if you are passively watching something, it is having an effect on you and your children.

If we are so careful about how we care for our bodies which are temporal, how much more care should we have for our souls which are, after all, eternal?

In a world where mainstream entertainment often undermines Catholic teaching on faith and morals, Industrious Family is dedicated to reclaiming the art of filmmaking for Christ and His Church.

Our mission is simple yet bold: to populate the movie industry with good, Catholic films that inspire, uplift, and ignite a love for truth and beauty. 

We help Catholic and other Christian families by producing good stories in film, by sourcing good films for our streaming service, and by reviewing and suggesting good mainstream films.

This is your go-to hub for films the whole family can enjoy whether they are Industrious Family originals, films made by independent filmmakers, or a list of the best films in every imaginable genre.

Since 2015, the team at Industrious Family Films has been honing in on Catholic filmmaking. This journey has taught us many skills such as acting, directing, and storytelling.

Each film we make is a great improvement upon the last and we continue to fine-tune our storytelling edge. 

But how did we get here? 

Glad you asked!

Let me tell you a story. I'm good at that.

Once Upon a Time...

In 2008, the Bowen family threw away the TV. We were moving and it was a perfect time to unplug and rely less on the TV for entertainment. We began to learn to entertain ourselves outside of movies, video games and television. 

This drastic decision made a drastic impact on us. Four years later, The War of the Vendee came out. This film lit a fire in our souls. It was the first time that we realized that a good story is all one needs to make a film.

Nice cameras, great actors, extensive sets--that helps when you are making a movie. 

But they are not necessary. All that is truly necessary is passion for a great story. The rest follows. 

By 2017, we had organized to make a first feature-length film, Outlaws of Ravenhurst.

And so it began...

Since that time, Industrious Family Films has made seven films. Each of our films is carefully crafted to celebrate Catholic heritage and virtues without being preachy.

We strive to make entertainment for your family's soul.

Telling Good Stories Through Catholic Film Is What We Do

Industrious Family Films exists to provide Catholic families with a trusted source for good entertainment. Over the course of our 10+ years of filmmaking, we have met many other independent Catholic filmmakers who share our mission of making film for the greater glory of God. 

We are proud to be able to share these filmmakers' films with you through our streaming service, Industrious Family Theater. This streaming platform gives you access to over 40 independent films with Catholic morals and virtues for just $24 a year. 

Although the majority are not suitable for family-viewing, there are many mainstream films that are decent enough for families to enjoy.

We acknowledge that at Industrious Family. That's why besides reviewing films from Angel Studios, we also have many reviews on our site of Hollywood films that are well worth watching. 

In addition to these resources, we are also very happy to provide our filmmaking guide for aspiring filmmakers!

We have been very blessed to have had mentors who helped us get to where we are and now we are happy to pay it forward by providing this step-by-step guide to those who want to also share their stories through film.

Great Stories & Great Films

Industrious Family has been praised for being hardworking, determined, optimistic, and undaunted, and we take these words seriously.

What does this mean for our audience?

It means that we will continue to work hard to make Catholic films with a cheerful outlook on the world. And we will never give up on serving the greatly underserved demographic of Catholic viewers.

Our films will never tear down the Faith. You will never hear bad language, cursing or even offensive slang in our films. And if it is bedroom content, we don't believe it should appear on the screen in your living room.

That's our promise to you.

Our films will continue to be made for years to come and our Catholic lifestyle will be reflected in the stories we tell. We go back to a time before films were a danger to enjoy.

No need to mute or fast forward. 

Stay in the Loop!

We are a family owned business where all of us contribute to telling good stories through film. Dad and Mom, Matt and Kathleen produce, sisters Mary and Faustina direct, and brothers, Becket, Patrick and Declan are the gofers. All pitch in everywhere and act when they are needed to tell the stories we love to tell. Meet the faces behind the camera and the company on our about us page!

If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to follow our journey and learn more about our current film by signing up for our weekly newsletter in which we share exclusive notes from our director Mary, behind-the-scenes about our filmmaking, articles we think you will enjoy, and new reviews posted on our website.

Industrious Family has hosted a film festival in 2023 and 2024. These events were a great time for Catholic independent filmmakers to celebrate each other's filmmaking feats and hone in our filmmaking. Read about the previous Industrious Family Film Festivals complete with workshops and awards!

If you have something you would like to share with us or even just to say hi, we love hearing from you. Visit our contact us page to send us a note, learn more about sponsoring the site, request to have a film added to our streaming service, or to stock our movies in your bookstore!

Do you want to keep up-to-date, but your inbox is full? Following on social media is another great way to keep in touch. We are active on LinkedIn, Instagram and X and these accounts are where we share all things filmmaking plus the new articles posted to our website and blog. Plus, our YouTube channel is where we share trailers and informational videos about our films!

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