About Industrious Family Films

At Industrious Family Films, we believe storytelling has the power to shape souls. In a world where mainstream media often undermines faith and virtue, we are dedicated to reclaiming the art of filmmaking for Christ and His Church. Founded in 2017 by sixteen-year-old Mary Bowen, 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.

What began as a teenager’s dream has grown into a family-run studio committed to producing films of Golden Era Hollywood quality with Christian moral standards. Together, we strive to offer Catholic families wholesome entertainment they can trust — stories that reflect heroism, virtue, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over evil.

Mary Bowen, Creative Director

Mary first discovered her love for filmmaking after watching The War of the Vendée by Navis Pictures. Inspired by the beauty and craftsmanship she saw, she set her sights on one day contributing her own work to the world of Catholic cinema. After producing short films and music videos, she premiered her first full-length feature, Outlaws of Ravenhurst, in 2018. Since then, she has directed Max & Carlota (2020), Grisly Grisell (2022), and the short film Pelayo (2023). She is currently preparing her first full-budget film, Fabiola, with dreams of building a professional studio to expand future productions.

Faustina Bowen, Production Director

Faustina’s passion for acting breathes life into every project. She has starred as Mammy Able (Outlaws of Ravenhurst), Carlota (Max & Carlota), Lady Whitburn (Grisly Grisell), and Our Lady of Covadonga (Pelayo). Her talent extends offscreen as well — she assists with line rehearsals, dry runs, script management, and editing oversight. She is currently busy storyboarding and writing scripts for upcoming projects, most notably Fabiola.

Why We Do What We Do

The culture around us increasingly promotes confusion, vice, and despair. Industrious Family Films was founded to offer an alternative: a cinematic experience that promotes clarity, virtue, and hope.

Our goal is to rekindle the Catholic imagination through powerful storytelling — bringing to life the great tales of history, legend, and faith that have shaped civilization. We strive to remind audiences that true heroism, sacrificial love, and eternal truths still matter.

By crafting films rooted in Catholic values we hope to play a small part in the restoration of Christian culture — one story at a time.

Inspired by the lost standards of the 1929 Hays Code — a set of moral guidelines created by Catholic bishops and Jewish filmmakers — we work to produce movies anyone can watch without scandal. After the 1960s, when Hollywood abandoned these rules, films became riddled with immorality and anti-family messages, leaving Christian families searching for alternatives.

Industrious Family Films was founded to meet this urgent need. We specialize in creating wholesome film rooted in Catholic values, filling the void left by mainstream media.

Our Vision For the Future

We envision Industrious Family Films becoming a household name among traditional and conservative Catholic families. In order to better serve our growing audience, we have set bold goals:

• Full Budget Production: Moving beyond living room DVD pressing to partnering with professional production and distribution companies.
• Professional Equipment and Cast: Achieving true cinematic excellence through upgraded tools and experienced actors.
• Building a Studio: Constructing our own studio where we can create, store, and preserve sets, house costumes and props, and host premieres in a private theater.

With God’s help, we are committed to maintaining a steady rhythm of releasing a film every other year, each one advancing in quality, scope, and reach.

Our Journey So Far

• 2014 – IndustriousFamily.com website launched
• 2015 – First music video published
• 2017 – Began filming Outlaws of Ravenhurst
• 2018 – Premiered Outlaws of Ravenhurst
• 2020 – Premiered Max & Carlota
• 2022 – Premiered Grisly Grisell and rebuilt the website
• 2023 – Premiered short film Pelayo
• 2024 - Released a proof of concept scene for our first full budget film

We are excited for what lies ahead and grateful for the incredible support we’ve received from our audiences, friends, and families. Thank you for joining us on this journey as we work to build a brighter future for Catholic filmmaking! Reclaiming the art of filmmaking is a team effort, and we invite you to join us through your prayers and support.

Industriousfamily.com About: The Website That Predates The Movie Business

Before Industrious Family was a film company, it was a Catholic family fun website.

In the beginning, moviemaking was a topic we discussed, but as time went on and movies became the primary focus, the other topics formed the #RebuildChristianArt Blog. This blog serves as an aid for families and supports the reconstruction of the social fabric by sparking interest in Christian art and culture.

Suggestions for wonderful novels, fantastic films, lovely music, parties to host and Catholic customs that once were the focus of industriousfamily.com now fill the blog with a plethora of fun ideas for Christian families.  

These pages are continually being added to as we love sharing the stories of Catholic heroes, encouraging homeschool families, and discussing traditional foods that nourish both body and soul.

You can read all about how SBI! taught us not only how to build a website but also how to run an online business here.