Behind the Scenes - Journey to Bethlehem: Filmmaker's Experience

Published 2023-12-21

On this episode of Bella Media's podcast, we dive into the intricate process of making the musical film, 'Journey to Bethlehem'. Follow our Director of operations, Jonathan Daniel, as he shares his unique experience working on the film and takes listeners on a tour behind the scenes of the production process. Discover details about the incredible set designs, the talented cast including Antonio Banderas, Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim and Joel Smallbone, and director Adam Anders' vision for retelling the iconic Nativity story in a brand new musical format. Jonathan also highlights Bella Media's role in creating the film's featurettes and marketing content and shares funny anecdotes and personal reflections on the joy of movie making. Tune in for exclusive insights, fun facts and a whole lot more

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start
00:21 Discussing the Movie Project: Journey to Bethlehem
02:15 Behind the Scenes: Filming Journey to Bethlehem
03:02 Experience on the Movie Set
05:10 Editing Process and Set Design
05:29 Arrival in Spain and Initial Impressions
06:08 The Challenges and Excitement of Filming a Musical
06:43 The Impact of Antonio Banderas' Performance
07:24 The Variety of Music Styles in the Film
07:43 The Impressive Set Design
10:35 The Filming Schedule and Work Environment
17:06 Role and Responsibilities on Set
21:07 Interview with Moriah and Joel Smallbone
23:33 Discussing the Set and Lighting
24:03 Reviewing the Final Cut
24:16 Exploring the Lighting Setup
25:35 Behind the Scenes of Milo's Interview
26:17 Meet Joseph Piece
26:52 Featurette with the Donkey
27:38 Interactions with Milo and Fiona
27:59 Favorite EPK: The Wise Men
31:08 On-Set Experiences and Locations
31:48 Behind the Scenes of Antonio's Music Piece
35:09 Inside the Mouth of the Lion
39:55 Reflections on the Project and Christmas