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The Purpose of Storms

We all have mountains to climb, rivers to ford, & oceans to cross. How do you respond to life’s greatest challenges?
Grab your flyrod & pack your kayak to discover the purpose of life’s storms with fisherman Josiah Pleasant as he narrates his journey to overcoming chaos & calamity through purpose beyond & through the storms that threaten to leave us capsized & stranded. The result of storms is often a beauty beyond what we know how to ask for, a beauty beyond our control. See the fishing results of typhoon Fehi in New Zealand & journey along one man’s desire to understand & embrace the purpose of storms.

  • Josiah Pleasant
    Director
    My Backyard Adventure, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9TElPy8X7Q
  • Josiah Pleasant
    Writer
    My Backyard Adventure, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9TElPy8X7Q
  • Josiah Pleasant
    Producer
    https://www.wavesfordevelopment.org/philippines-adventure-by-josiah-pleasant/
  • Jacob McCall
    Producer
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS4LB9L3hfw
  • Martin Fraser
    Producer
  • Josiah Pleasant
    Key Cast
    "Josiah"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9TElPy8X7Q
  • Martin Fraser
    Key Cast
    "Martin"
  • Josiah Pleasant
    Logistics
  • Martin Fraser
    Logistics
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short
  • Genres:
    Outdoor Adventure, Paddling, Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Fishing, Wilderness Experience, Recovery
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 25, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes

  • United States
    November 1, 2018
Director Biography - Josiah Pleasant

Josiah seeks opportunities to understand & embrace what it means to be in community & to find "home" - living to the fullest where we truly belong. Whether on the water or serving vocationally, Josiah strives to share hope & purpose through what he does.

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Director Statement

The Purpose of Storms is a snapshot into a time of recovery in my life after a life changing diagnosis & surgeries. This film is about getting out, finding , & living out the purpose of our lives.