Raegan and RJ in Space: First to Mars

'Raegan and RJ in Space: First to Mars' is an animated space adventure for Christian kids where Raegan, her little brother RJ, and 6 of their friends become the first humans on Mars. During this adventure they place an information satellite in Mars' orbit, deploy a terra-former machine, and leave a commemoration marker before returning to Earth. This story is based on an award winning-graphic novel of the same name. 'Raegan and RJ in Space' is an award-winning graphic novel series which tells the story of the first Christians to start their own space program and colonize Alpha Centauri. Attached in addition to the animated adventure are screenshots, the script, and the award-winning graphic novel that goes to this adventure! This animated adventure was produced by Jumping Frog Entertainment, one of the best animation companies in the world!

  • Cliff Dew
    Director
  • Samuel Rosette
    Director
  • Richard Collins
    Director
  • Christopher Retts
    Writer
  • Cliff Dew
    Writer
  • Richard Collins
    Writer
  • Richard Collins
    Producer
  • Paul Siegel
    Producer
  • Cliff Dew
    Producer
  • Samuel Rosette
    Producer
  • Jumping Frog Entertainment
    Producer
  • Lira Kellerman
    Key Cast
  • Dan Lawson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 29, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    12,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    3D Animation
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Faith Film Festival 2015
    MT Juliet, TN
    United States
    October 17, 2015
  • Christian Worldview Film Festival 2016
    San Antonio, TX
    United States
    March 14, 2016
  • Big Cross Christian Film Festival 2016
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    November 9, 2016
  • HIS Film Festival 2017
    FT Lauderhill, FL
    United States
    April 21, 2017
  • Christian Family Film Festival
    Ellington, NY
    United States
    August 5, 2017
    Best Animation Gold
  • Christian Cinemafest
    Ellington NY
    United States
    April 18, 2018
    Best Animation
  • Georgia Christian Online Film Festival

    United States
    December 31, 2021
    Best Animation Short
  • Georgia Christian Film Festival
    Augusta Georgia
    United States
    August 20, 2022
    Best Animation Series
Director Biography - Cliff Dew, Samuel Rosette, Richard Collins

Rich Collins retired from the Army after serving from 1984-2011. He is the creator of 'Raegan and RJ in Space' an award winning graphic novel series for Christian kids age 6-8 which tells the story of the first Christians to start their own space program and colonize Alpha Centauri! In the series the parents run the space program, starships, and colonies, leaving the kids to have adventures in their shuttle! The graphic novel series has won many book awards. He pitched R&RJiS to Disney at Kidscreen in Miami - it was there he met the owner of Jumping Frog Entertainment (JFE) who said they can 3D animate R&RJiS no problem - about 6 months later the cartoon you just watched was done which won 4 animation awards. Rich with JFE's help has also published 'Raegan and RJ's Space Adventure!' in 2019 which is a video game app FREE to download for the Android, iPhone, and iPad which gives kids level 1, and then there is a 99 cent upgrade to allow them to play levels 2-5. He is currently working with Orion8 a global distribution company and JFE subcontractor to have the first R&RJiS star wars type Action figure set made! 'Go Raegan and RJ in Space'! God Bless. Rich Collins

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