Inspiring Love. Hope. And Change… through film.
ONE Compelling Picture is dedicated to crafting transformative films that evoke feelings of love, hope, and positive change. Through the creation of compelling narratives that strike a chord with viewers from diverse backgrounds, ages, and beliefs, the studio aims to highlight the unconditional love that Christ embodies for all individuals. By sharing stories that resonate on a deep emotional level, ONE Compelling Picture seeks to inspire audiences to embrace compassion, unity, and understanding, fostering a sense of connection and empathy among viewers worldwide.
Upcoming Projects
The Taylor girls and their significant others take their annual Christmas vacation in the Gatlinburg TN. While they each appear to have the perfect life—great jobs, beautiful children and live in the best neighborhoods. However, beneath the surface, Teri the eldest sister is grappling with the painful reality of infidelity, while her husband, Jo’Hnauthor, is becoming increasingly bitter, unable to cope with the crumbling facade of their marriage.
Jamie’s miraculous recovery became a testament to their resilience. In a pivotal moment, when he wiggled his toes for the first time, the doctor’s skepticism only fueled Jamie’s determination. After extensive rehabilitation, he walked again, even if football seemed a distant dream. Instead, he found purpose in serving God, a calling that resonated deeply within him.
When 29-year-old Robin finds herself falsely accused of a crime, she makes a split-second decision to flee, leading her to seek refuge in a local bank just moments before closing time. Inside, she is met with three startled bank employees and five unsuspecting hostages, all caught in a tense and uncertain situation. As the tension mounts, Robin opens up about her troubled past and numerous struggles to make a better life for herself, drawing empathy and understanding from Deidra and Kevin. In a moment of desperation, they turn to their faith and call upon Jesus for intervention. When the authorities finally breach the bank's doors, they are met with an unexpected twist - the individual they were seeking is nowhere to be found. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, a bond is formed between Robin, the bank employees, and the hostages, as they navigate through a harrowing ordeal that will ultimately test their faith and resilience.
Set up by their friends, Marcus & Lavette start things on the wrong foot. With both of them eager to find love and really enter the dating life, they agree to give things another opportunity on a day trip that turns into eleven days stranded miles away from civilization and Carousel of falling out, making up, discovering and ultimately choosing love over their difference. Two strangers take advantage of an unplanned Kairos moment and find themselves ready to take the next step of faith together.
19-year-old Anthony Robinson’s little brother is in desperate need of surgery to remove a tumor on his lung that’s causing him not to be able to breath on his own. His mother passed away in 2020 from complications with Covid-19 and it’s just him and his little brother.
The elected officials of Morgan City, Georgia have forgotten what year it is. Stuck in the early sixties, the community suffers from racism and corruption. Since the beginning, Morgan has been governed by the Lockhart Family, passing the mayor’s position down from generation to generation, until a window of opportunity opens and the need for change is sensed amongst the community.
Past Projects
Athena Gracen finds herself in a nightmare scenario, trapped in a mangled and overturned vehicle, her heart racing as she tries to make sense of the chaos around her. In her moment of desperation, she reaches for her phone and calls 911, praying for a miracle. On the other end of the line; Cathy Willows, a calm and composed 911 dispatcher reassures Athena that help is on the way. As they wait for rescue to locate Athena, Athena begins to share her fears and regrets with Cathy, opening up about her struggles and doubts. But in the midst of the chaos, something miraculous happened. Athena's words of vulnerability and honesty touches Cathy's heart in a profound way. As the minutes tick by, Cathy finds herself drawn to Athena's strength and resilience in the face of adversity. And then, in a moment of divine intervention, Athena's last words to Cathy speak of faith and hope, of a love greater than any pain or suffering. In that final call, Athena's voice becomes a beacon of light in the darkness, a message of redemption and grace that touches Cathy's soul. As the rescue team finally arrives and pulls Athena from the wreckage, Cathy knows that this encounter was no mere coincidence. It was a divine appointment, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, God's love shines through. In that fleeting moment, Athena Grant becomes the messenger of hope, a vessel for the Love of Christ to shine bright into a broken world. And in that moment, a lost soul finds its way back to the arms of a loving God.
Attorney Jake Lindsey has always prided himself on his logical mind and sharp reasoning. He has long ago dismissed the idea of a higher power or the existence of a guiding voice in the universe. But one fateful day, as he finds himself in the cockpit of a small plane with an incapacitated pilot, everything he thought he knew would be put to the test. Mid-flight, disaster strikes as Jake's pilot suddenly loses consciousness. Panic grips Jake's heart as he realizes they are now hurtling through the sky with no one at the controls but him. In that moment of sheer terror, it's his mayday call over the radio, cutting through the chaos and confusion that puts him in position to encounter the power of God. Jake finds himself following the instructions being given to him by an unknown man on the other end, calm and steady, guiding him to safety. A realization dawns on him - this voice, this guiding presence, was the lifeline he needed in that moment of crisis. It is the voice of a man he can not see, can not touch, doesn't know and furthermore a voice he had never heard that he has no choice to listen and obey or die leaning to his own understanding. Through the stormy skies and turbulent winds, Jake clings to that voice like a beacon of hope. And as the plane touches down safely on solid ground, Jake feels a sense of gratitude unlike anything he has ever experienced before. In that moment of vulnerability and desperation, he has learned the true value of listening, of trusting, of obeying and of believing in clearly hearing the voice of God.
A mother’s greatest fear is to get a visit from police officers with news of the murder of her child… that fear becomes the worst nightmare of her life when justice for her child slowly becomes unattainable; it’s that nightmare that pushes Marsha Thompson to seek God for His divine favor in bringing the men who hunted down her 17-year-old son and killed him for jogging in the wrong neighborhood, to justice.
Grace to Forgive explores the power of love in the face of hate and the grace to forgive even when dealing with the pain of loosing a love one. The film explores FBI's initial interview with David Rutledge and works through the details of his account of that night when twenty-seven strangers welcomed him into their place of worship; to them, this was a chance to introduce him to Christ.
Pastor Johnathan Roads (Frank Bussey) sets out on an exercise of faith; he believes anyone can be healed from any illness if they only believe God has the power to heal them. In this powerful film; Julius Boyd (Ronnie Graham Jr.) suffering from a mental disorder and multiple tumors finds the courage to trust God despite the end nearing… Will God heal him? Can God heal him? Will faith be his restoration or will death be his peace?
Surrender is feature film about a detective, Tracy, who experiences a tragedy that hits close to home. As Tracy struggles to cope with his trauma, he turns his back on God and finds himself consumed by his job. Tracy ultimately faces struggles that push him to seek God for answers. He must make a decision that could lead to the death of his daughter or the collapse of his law enforcement career. Will God provide an answer?
Leaders are always expected to think in terms of the bible principles implemented by the teachings of God's word. Leaders are always viewed as a mural painted by the perceptions of both those in the congregation and society. Leaders who slip into the grasp of controversy, because they too have flesh - are often looked upon as a disgrace to the Christian body... it's the actions one takes after their thoughts that distinguishes the difference in leaders and those who never recover.
Friends, acceptance, & happiness are all the aspects of life one desires... Even Carlie Drew.
Carlie Drew lives the life that every teenage female at some point has lived. Unfortunately, Carlie can't seem to escape, to get away from the pressure. In one day, Carlie is ejected from her comfort zone, and slammed into reality. Only the words of her mother comfort her and give her the strength to endure the pressure.
Everyday 160,000 students stay home as a result of bullying... overcoming the cares of others, and the pressure to fit in... one would find bullying as motivation to be different.
Sidney produced a small documentary on his Grandmother's life changing events in 2010 as his final project his senior year in college at Art Institute of Atlanta.
Hazel's story tells the miraculous power of God's anointing that healed her from paralysis of the lower extremities. After a tragic car accident in 2008 Hazel was left wheel chair bound until she attended a church Service in October of 2010... the power of God healed her that night and she gained strength in her legs for the first time in nearly 2 years.
Community Short Films
During the 2014-2015 school year Sidney Bryant taught Video Production at Flowery Branch High School in the Hall County Schools District and lead his students in producing this film over the course of two school years. The film celebrates school counselors and their impact on students. *THIS IS AN EXAGGERATION OF WHAT HAPPENS OVER TIME: THIS IS NOT A DIRECT REFLECTION OF THE TEACHERS AND STAFF AT FLOWERY BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL.
Friends, acceptance, & happiness are all the aspects of life one desires... Even Carlie Drew.
Carlie Drew lives the life that every teenage female at some point has lived. Unfortunately, Carlie can't seem to escape, to get away from the pressure. In one day, Carlie is ejected from her comfort zone, and slammed into reality. Only the words of her mother comfort her and give her the strength to endure the pressure.
Everyday 160,000 students stay home as a result of bullying... overcoming the cares of others, and the pressure to fit in... one would find bullying as motivation to be different.
On their journey; it’s in an old shotgun house, that Jesse experiences a profound encounter with God. In that sacred moment, he realizes that the search for Shekinah was never about a physical destination—rather, it was about the places they’ve created as altars in their lives. The revelation that God has always been present in their communal worship shatters his previous notions, and he understands that every moment spent inviting the God into their lives has been the manifestation of Shekinah itself.