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The Fisherman

Jack harbors a strange secret that is hidden behind his love of fishing. Inspired by Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17.

  • Jake Bergen
    Director
    Run the North
  • Jake Bergen
    Writer
  • Michael Jantzen
    Writer
  • Jake Bergen
    Producer
  • Aaron Wheeler
    Key Cast
  • Emily Wheeler
    Key Cast
    The Magic Stocking, Girl Disappears
  • Andrew Abrahams
    Key Cast
  • Ken Wiebe
    Key Cast
  • Michael Jantzen
    Key Cast
  • Richard Szmutko
    Director of Photography
  • Justin Boissonault
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Faith-based
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 4, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Christian Life International Film Festival
    Thamesville, ON
    Canada
    May 27, 2017
    Award of Merit
  • International Christian Film Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    May 6, 2017
    Florida Premiere
    Nominee - Best Short Screenplay
  • Texas Christian Film Festival
    Houston
    United States
    February 18, 2017
    FINALIST - US Premiere
  • Break Forth Canada Film Festival
    Edmonton
    Canada
    January 27, 2017
    Canadian Premiere
  • The DOTS Christian Film Festival
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    December 17, 2016
    African Premiere
Director Biography - Jake Bergen

Jake Bergen is the Managing Producer of Power to Change Films, and freelances under Jake Bergen Films. Raised in a cult where the arts were taboo, he eventually got free and has been producing film & media content full time since the fall of 2012. 'The Fisherman' is his narrative short film directorial debut.

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Director Statement

This film is a somewhat experimental adaptation of a classic (apocryphal) sermon illustration. It was done for virtually no budget other than the cost of travel and feeding the volunteers, and turned out quite well! I am very grateful to the cast and crew who selflessly gave their time and effort to this project.