GRACE in the SHADOWS
SYNOPSIS
Grace in the Shadows -
A Groundbreaking Faith-Based Noir Film.
Grace in the Shadows is not just another faith-based movie—it’s a daring reimagining of Christian cinema. Shot in a striking noir style, this powerful film exposes the depths of human sin while revealing the unstoppable light of God’s grace in a way never before seen on screen.
Inspired by the true events chronicled in Murder in the Church, this story ventures where most Christian films refuse to go—into the raw, unfiltered darkness of deception, betrayal, and brokenness.
At its heart lies the personal testimony of Pastor Chris J. Schimel, who courageously shares the painful struggles within his own church community. Through shattered trust and spiritual warfare, his journey reveals a single, timeless truth: only the love of God can redeem what sin has destroyed.
Grace in the Shadows is more than a film—it’s a wake-up call, a testimony, and a cinematic experience that will challenge and inspire audiences to see God’s grace in places they never imagined.
Our professional team
Transformation Film Institute & Studio 7
7250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400, Plano, Texas 75024
(844) 834-5683
The Transformation Film Institute exists to empower the next generation of Christian filmmakers with the tools they need to incorporate Christian values into their work. We are a non-profit organization that is unapologetically Christ-centered in all our activities.
At TFI, we are committed to helping Christian film artists boldly connect their faith with their passion and use their platform to spread Christ's light in a dark world.
MEET the TEAM
We are honored to work with these experienced and gifted people.
Richard J. Polite, M.A.
Our Producer & Director
Mark Keuthan, Ph.D.
Our Screen Play Writer
Doug Miller, M.F.A.
Our Cinematographer
We have the very best working for us!
Introducing our Post Production Team
Kappa STUDIOS - serves faith & family friendly projects with the finest artists and engineers. Kappa has long established itself as the standard for all things post-production. At their 15,000 square ft. Burbank, California facility they work with color grading, sound packages, editing, creating trailers/promos, distribution and marketing. They have edited such films as THE CHOSEN, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, GOD’S NOT DEAD and many more. So excited to have the very best working for us! Read their story: https://www.kappastudios.com/our-story
Welcome our newest Team Members
Meg Parker Wilson
Our Casting Director
We are so excited to have Meg as our Director of Casting!
Meg Parker Wilson is an American artist raised in Brazil, with a diverse background in theatre and film. Meg has been writing, acting and directing for fifteen years.
Lori Suri
Our Script Supervisor
Lori Suri is a script supervisor based in San Diego who is dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers. Her goal is to ensure a high-quality production by applying her keen attention to detail.
MEET the AUTHOR
Grace in the Shadows is the film adaptation of the true story from the book Murder in the Church by author, Chris J. Schimel.
Murder in the Church was a book Pastor Chris Schimel wrote reluctantly. Finally, after two promptings from God and ten years after the event, God made it clear it was His desire that the story should be told. So, Chris obeyed. He wrote and published the book. But there would be more promptings. READ MORE
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Join our incredible team of donors and investors.
We want to express our gratitude to all of our donors and investors. Your generous contribution to this project has been an incredible blessing. Your support is invaluable in helping us in the mission of making this movie possible.​
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This is an investment-based opportunity. Most do not know that this is how movies are financed. We are still receiving tax deductible investments as we draw closer to the goal of our budget of $300,000.
If you desire to invest in the movie for a returnable profit, as well as a tax donation, here are the details please contact us by email and we will be happy to answer your questions and give you instructions. on how to proceed. Thank you!
