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Episode 1: "The First Jerusalem Council" from "One New Man, A TJCII Documentary Series."

This docuseries explores a groundbreaking initiative that has been working towards unifying Jews and Christians in the body of Messiah around the world, even moving entire nations and nation leaders to repentance for atrocities done to the Jewish people during the Holocaust. This episode investigates the history of the first Jerusalem council of Jewish apostles and disciples that made an important decision that opened the floodgates to salvation around the world. The following episodes explore the rejection of Israel by the church, the reemergence of Messianic Judaism, and to the current day initiative that is moving to a second Jerusalem council of world Christian denominational leaders to make a decision of great prophetic importance. Subtitles available in English and Spanish.

  • Cole Dempsey
    Producer
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Producer
  • Cole Dempsey
    Director
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Production Designer
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Writer
  • Cole Dempsey
    Writer
  • AZ Alverez
    Key Cast
    "Pharisee"
    The Chosen, Fear the Walking Dead, Dawn at Dominion
  • Daniel Cole
    Key Cast
    "Jewish Council Member 3"
  • Kevin Green
    Key Cast
    "Jewish Council Member 5"
  • Mike Haralson
    Key Cast
    "Jewish Council Member 4"
  • David Lotfy
    Key Cast
    "Barnabas"
  • Ruben Gary Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Jewish Council Member 1"
    The Chosen, Washington's Armor, Philemon, Vindication
  • Daniel Mavridis
    Key Cast
    "Apostle Peter"
    The Chosen
  • Leon Mavridis
    Key Cast
    "Apostle Andrew"
    The Chosen
  • David Pyles
    Key Cast
    "Pharisee"
  • Victor Rios
    Key Cast
    "Jewish Council Member 2"
  • Brad Stalkfleet
    Key Cast
    "Apostle James"
    The Chosen, Washington's Armor
  • Larry Woods
    Key Cast
    "Apostle Paul"
  • Doug Beacham
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Johannes Fichtenbauer
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Ann Friemel
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Olen Griffing
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Nic Lesmeister
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Avi Mizrachi
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Dave Pyles
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Raquel Pyles
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Andrea Simonyi
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Pavol Strezo
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Marty Waldman
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Wayne Wilks, Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Jared Lane
    Composer
    Encounters, Stealing the Show, Wide Open the Andre Rison Story, Starbright
  • Cole Dempsey
    Cinematography
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Cinematography
  • Betty Keim
    Script Supervisor
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Graphic Designer
  • Christian Kraemer
    Production Assistants
    The Chosen, It's Christmas Again, Bringing Back Christmas, The Ballad of Jane,
  • Elisheva Pyles
    Production Assistants
  • Zoe Dempsey
    Production Assistants
  • Hannah Elliff Dempsey
    Motion Graphics
  • Cole Dempsey
    Motion Graphics
  • Radek Krizanovsky
    Concert Master
  • Marie Dvorska
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Midori Hayashi
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Vaclav Zajic
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Eva Brummelova
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Stanislav Rada
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Pavel Kutman
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Roman Konecny
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Takeru Tawaratani
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Pavel Ciprys
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Dominik Travnicek
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Anezka Jirackova
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Rene Vacha
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Pavel Verner
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Alzbeta Vlckova
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Petr Malisek
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Martin Havelik
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Martin Cech
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Jan Brabec
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Jindrich Vachamatej Vlk
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Svetlana Pechouskova
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Jiri Kohoutek
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Jiri Skoda
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Jarmila Hadrabova
    Prague Metropolitan Orchestra Musicians
  • Nikki Eoute
    Vocalists
  • Jared Lane
    Vocalists
    Encounters, Stealing the Show, Wide Open the Andre Rison Story, Starbright
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television
  • Genres:
    Historical, Episodic, Religous, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 11, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria, Israel, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Blackmagic Design
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Christian World Arts Festival for Stage and Film
    Taylors
    United States
    March 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Nieves International Christian Film Festival
    Cape Coral, FL
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    WINNER - TV SERIES / WEB SERIES
  • Nieves International Christian Film Festival
    Cape Coral, FL
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    NOMINEE - BEST DIRECTOR
  • Nieves International Christian Film Festival
    Cape Coral, FL
    United States
    February 25, 2023
    WINNER - People Choice: Best TV SERIES / WEB SERIES
  • International Christian Film & Music Festival
    Orlando, Florida
    United States
    May 3, 2023
    NOMINEE - BEST DIRECTOR
  • International Christian Film & Music Festival
    Orlando, Florida
    United States
    May 3, 2023
    NOMINEE - MOST CREATIVE
Director Biography - Cole Dempsey

Married to Hannah Elliff Dempsey, Cole was born in West German to a military family, Cole spent the majority of his childhood in a small town outside Abilene, TX. Cole Dempsey has acted in short films and in theatre performances like "The Princess Bride" as Inigo Montoya, and "The Diary of Anne Frank" as Mr. Düssel. Cole has written, produced, and directed several student short films and small business and non-profit commercials. Cole Dempsey graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in Digital Cinematography as Salutatorian and earned the Advanced Achievement Award.

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Director Statement

This series is still in post-production, but we are so proud to be able to finally share the first episode of this docuseries!