An in-depth exclusive conversation between film critic debbie elias and director VINCENT MASCIALE talking all things FAITH BA$ED.
Take a listen as Vincent runs the gamut from script to screen as he talks about, among others, casting Lance Reddick (in one of the most unexpected and funny roles of his career), David Koechner, Jason Alexander, and the rest of this stellar cast, working with cinematographer Will Stone, production designers Andrew Kim and Frida Oliva, the importance of Dustin Morgan’s score as well as the humor that comes with the film’s signature single, “I Hung a Cross for Jesus” and others, creating a film within a film and revealing some “movie magic” to the audience, finding the tonal balance between funny and parody and the importance of “not crossing the line”, and of course, working in collaboration with Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason.
Directed by VINCENT MASCIALE and written by Luke Barnett, FAITH BA$ED is laugh out loud funny, filled with friendship, positivity, and fun.
Starring Luke Barnett, Tanner Thomason, Lance Reddick, Jason Alexander, Margaret Cho, David Koechner, Danny Woodburn, and Richard Riehle, FAITH BA$ED is the story of two friends, Luke and Tanner, who set out to make some easy money by making their own faith-based movie. Needless to say, their efforts make for hilarious comedic fodder.
Driven by the real-life friendship and filmmaking collaboration of Luke and Tanner and Vincent, FAITH BA$ED very keenly uses the core tenants and philosophies of Christianity and turns it on its head with a personal examination and journey of individuals, of groups, of people coming together. There is no preaching or religious exposition. Philosophies of kindness and charity and fun are infused into the characters and into the story while poking fun at the trappings of religion, through music, through really good coffee and cookies, and more.
by debbie elias, exclusive interview 10/1/2020
