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THIS PAGE IS UPDATED REGULARLY
MARCH 2023
3/3 Updates coming.
FEBRUARY 2023
2/3 Original video received via email from Sue Hasselbring for International Student Ministry project to edit.
2/11 International Student Ministry video completed and sent to Sue.
JANUARY 2023
1/4 Kristen records Lutheran podcast to promote projects including ACM videos.
1/7 "Bible Bea" promotion goes out on social media.
1/12 Word received from distributor that Pure Flix is looking at ACM cartoons, no word yet on inclusion on platform.
DECEMBER 2022
12/4 Writing Class (How to become a published author) discussed, planned for early 2023.
12/7 All background art completed and colored for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3.
12/9 Brief animation clip released online for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3.
12/13 Editing begins on "Bible Bea" cartoon.
12/14 Jesse Maina to record more faith messages at ACM studio.
12/15 Jesse and Brian shoot interview segment at GVSU and post it on Jesse's YouTube page.
NOVEMBER 2022
11/2 First video in "Unto Him Ministries" edited and link sent to Daniel Kinde for approval prior to release.
11/3 "Bible Bea" GoFundMe page seeking donations launched online and announced on over a dozen social media sites.
11/10 Meeting with Daniel and Linda Kinde training them in video editing and recommending software.
11/12 Script completed for first "Bible Bea" cartoon.
11/17 Segments shot in studio for Jesse Maina's planned podcast.
11/19 Scripts emailed out to players in "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3 cartoon "Rock of Ages."
11/25 "Bible Bea" donations reach $270.
OCTOBER 2022
10/1 Allan Sampao (International Student Ministry) booked for an interview on "Faith Forward." Will record it October 2nd.
10/2 Segment with Allan Sampao recorded at studio.
10/3 "Faith Forward" episode (2nd in series) featuring Allan Sampao released.
10/5 Interview with actor Burke Sage recorded at ACM Studio for 3rd episode of "Faith Forward."
10/18 It's announced Allan Sampao will be doing a video sermon series.
10/19 Writing begins on "Bible Bea," the new animated cartoon series.
10/22 "Faith Forward" episode with Burke Sage released.
10/23 Anna Cerchez agrees to be the voice of Beatrice the Bible Bea.
10/26 Video segments shot with Evangelists Daniel and Linda Kinde for their new "Unto Him Ministries" series.
10/30 Discussed with Allan Sampao his upcoming Worship Leader series he's preparing.
SEPTEMBER 2022
9/4 New GoFundMe page launched for "Tiny Ocean Tails" series.
9/4 First Anniversary of Allendale Christian Media, which launched on this day in 2021 with a public open house.
9/6 Contacts made to book guests for reboot "Faith Forward" interview series.
9/8 Story outline for new short film "Words" finalized.
9/16 "Bible Bea" animated cartoon series of shorts is announced.
9/17 "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2 released.
9/23 Character Bible Bea artwork finished; all models complete.
9/26 Actor Burke Sage ("Honest to God" movie) booked an interview for "Faith Forward." Shooting segment at Studio 10/5.
AUGUST 2022
8/4 Script sent to actors for second episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails."
8/6 Contract signed with C3 Entertainment (worldwide video distributor), which will include pitching "Tiny Ocean Tails" to major platforms.
8/8 Flyers and print materials created and delivered (to Sarah) for Campus Lutherans and Christain Community Celebration.
8/13 Video shot at Positive Options St. John's Concert/Picnic Event.
8/18 Positive Options video released highlighting St. John's Concert/Picnic Event.
8/22 More contacts made with agents to get ACM content on nationally recognized streaming platforms.
8/31 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" reaches 700 plays on YouTube.
JULY 2022
7/1 Editing begins on Jonah Lyon video, suspended over week of Jarod's wedding.
7/12 Editing completed on Jonah Lyon video, however, signatures for MI Abortion Proposal met (750,000) and video is placed on hold.
7/21 New background artwork created, and characters modeled for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2.
7/24 Editing begins on "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2.
7/2 Conversations with Jeff Ulicny on plans for making a Skylight Quartet music video,
JUNE 2022
6/1 Pentecost video completed, approved, and mp4 file sent to all Pastors involved.
6/3 Meeting at Church with Pastor Cerchez and Breann Bailey (new ACM team member) introducing ideas for AMC projects, including a podcast.
6/5 Pentecost video shown at St. John (and all participating area Lutheran churches) during Sunday Worship services.
6/13 Breann Bailey speaks with Pastor about putting Podcast on hold but advancing 'meet your neighbors' video series.
6/15 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" completed, Kevin speaks with Pastor about helping Breann Bailey with video editing.
6/17 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" released online, Facebook page for series goes online.
6/18 Flyer for Positive Options Outdoor Concert and Picnic created for committee to review at their next meeting June 23.
6/20 YouTube adds commercial to "Tiny Ocean Tails" video, meaning it is trending (300 plays in 3 days) and is now monetized.
6/26 Segment shot with Jonah Lyon for St. John/Positive Options Right to Life campaign.
6/29 Zoom Meeting (Pastor, Kevin, Robin, Kirk) with LCMS on Grant for Positive Options Sonogram.
MAY 2022
5/5 Editing completed for International Student Ministry video, and link sent to Marin Cerchez for approval.
5/6 Artie from Family Life Center comes to studio for video editing and photoshop training, borrows the GoPro.
5/7 Entire Skylight Quartet Concert recorded on video.
5/16 Skylight Quartet concert video released online by ACM.
5/17 International Student Ministry page launched on St. John website.
5/23 Gathering of area Lutheran Pastors (with Marin Cerchez) recorded at St. John for upcoming Pentecost video in the works.
5/23 Video trailer preview released online to promote upcoming "Tiny Ocean Tails" series.
APRIL 2022
4/29 Record video of Grace Moody for International Student Ministry recruitment presentation (they requested). Rev. Cerchez in video also.
4/25 Talks with Tricia Harmon about her right to life documentary - connecting her with Sandy Ohlman and Kirk and Robin White for project.
4/17 Call goes out for sign-up sheet for final voices to appear in "Tiny Ocean Tails" premiere episode.
4/08 Several emails sent to generate interviews for "Faith Forward" series, including Allendale Baptist Pastor.
4/08 Several emails sent to generate venues for "Out and About" series, including Revive Retail store and David's Garage auto repair.
4/1 Positive Options video approved by committee members. Campaign pitch ready to submit for grant.
MARCH 2022
3/2 Additional background art and background character art completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails."
3/4 ACM appears at St. John Lutheran School in Grand Haven for all grades teaching Photoshop and Animation.
3/6 Teleprompter, mobile tablet and other new tech items delivered to Studio.
3/7 New mobile tablet set up for use. New software ordered for ACM Jr. computer and studio back-up computer.
Kristen networks with Reallusion animation software heads and gets their interest in offering free software to Lutheran Schools.
Kristen updates Peter Slayton (Head of Social Media and Video production for Lutheran Synod) on ACM projects.
3/8 Major editing on first "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon - approx. half finished - should meet before-end-of-March release target.
3/11 Fourth video episode of "Animal Safari" puppet series titled "A New Kitten." released online.
3/21 Shoot video segment at St. John "Ukranian" art event of Tatiana Cerchez and paintings for upcoming "Faith Forward" episode.
3/21 Shoot video segment with Sandy Olhman at Positive Options for Pro-Life grant application.
3/23 Shoot video segment with Robin White at St. John for Positive Options for Pro-Life grant application.
3/24 Positive Options video completed and available to view by Pro-Life committee of Lutheran Churches, Sandy Ohlman and Robin White.
3/31 Final edits and revisions made to Positive Options video for grant and link to video distributed to committee members by Robin.
FEBRUARY 2022
2/2 "Tiny Ocean Tails" script completed.
2/4 Work continues on "Tiny Ocean Tails" opening "race" scene.
2/7 Spoke with Pastor Cerchez about Lent Services going online and a partnership with other Pastors to present them online.
2/7 A dozen undersea background illustrations completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails" opening race scene.
2/9 Meeting with Pastor Hoyer of Grace Lutheran Church (Coopersville) about their church forming studio modeled after ours/
Spoke to Pastor Woell of St. Luke Lutheran (Nunica) in regarding to shooting a video of his Lent Sermon.
2/14 Contacts and plans finalized for Bridgestone Media event this Friday the 18th.
2/16 Shot first episode of new talk series "Faith Forward" with guest Rev. Brennan Woell.
2/18 Shot the first edition of "Out and About," interviewing Dave Austin of Bridgestone Media Group in GR at Compass Film Academy.
2/19 First episode of "Faith Foward" featuring guest Pastor Brennan Woell released.
2/25 Shot Pastor Cerchez' two videos for the three Pastor Lent video series.
2/26 First edition of the new series "Out and About" released.
2/28 Coordinating "Faith Focus" episode with owners of Revive Retail Store, a community outreach of Allendale Christian School.
JANUARY 2022
1/3 Idea discussed with Pastor Cerchez about creating a "Talk Show" featuring area Pastors and Personalities. Plans being drawn up.
1/7 Time being arranged for Family Life Center to work on student project.
1/10 Talked with videographer Jadon Fowler about creating special effects with green screen.
1/12 Met with Ardy and group of residents from Family Life Center about learning skills here.
1/14 Dave VanderVeen, publisher of West Michigan Christian News, stopped by office for several hour chat.
1/16 Sunday School Students shot majority of their next "Animal Safari" puppet show episode.
1/17 Kristen works on plans for Saturday, January 22nd ACM public event.
1/18 ACM Multi-Media event, Noon-3pm. Recognizes kids for animation voices. Multiple guests present and online.
1/31 "Tiny Ocean Tails" begins editing, opening "race scene" worked on.
DECEMBER 2021
12/1 Pastor Jim Manis contacts us about an opportunity to have films at Life Stream Church, partnering with Allendale Christan Media.
12/4 Go Fund Me campaign launched for "Tiny Ocean Tales"
12/9 Pastor Jim Manis of Life Stream contacted to set date for "Movie Night" events.
12/10 Animation frames completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
12/12 New puppet show recorded in studio.
12/14 Editing completed on third episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show. Release pending.
Test animation videos released for "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
12/15 Word received "The Color of Hope" does not make Concordia Seminary Film Fest four finalists.
12/17 Meeting with Pastor Jim Maness, Work begins an establishing a ACM/Life Stream Church "Family Movie Night."
12/18 More editing completed for "Braden's BibleBot."
12/26 Third episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show released on ACM video platforms.
12/28 Final edits and sound processing completed on "Braden's BibleBot," December 31 release scheduled.
12/31 "Braden's BibleBot" released.
NOVEMBER 2021
11/1 Audio tracks received from Brian Atkinson (voice of robot) in "Braden's BibleBot."
"Tiny Ocean Tails" merchandise (t-shirts/sweatshirts/hoodie) officially released for sale on Amazon and added to ACM website. ,
11/3 Some special effects prep work of "Braden's BibleBot" shoot for this coming Saturday.
Go Fund Me page goes online for "Braden's BibleBot" short film.
11/5 Second episode of "Animal Safari" completed, link to preview emailed to Tracy Scott.
Visit from Rochell Prahl and Theresa from Family LIFE Center maternity home to discuss what we can do for them.
11/7 Article about ACM by reporter Terry DeBoer published in West Michigan Christian News.
11/8 Rochell Prahl (Family Life Center) comes to Studio from video recording session.
11/9 Family Life Center video completed.
11/10 Rochell comes back into studio, her video uploaded to her Family Life Center YouTube channel. Other things done for Rochell.
Kristen continues to network to bring children in for classroom scene in Saturday film shoot of "Braden's BibleBot."
11/11 Set up mock classroom for "Braden's BibleBot" short film, create large cue cards with script.
11/13 Photographed the entire "Braden's BibleBot" film between noon and 2:00PM.
Discuss with Pastor Cerchez LifeStream's theater open to us, begin plans for ACM Film Festival and movie nights.
11/15 Begin editing "Baden's BibleBot." Some final art modeling completed for "Tiny Ocean Tales" cartoon.
11/18 Studio name change (from St. John Studio 3:16) commences, trademark filed for Allendale Christian Media.
11/19 All St. John media platforms (website/YouTube/Facebook) change over to "Allendale Christian Media."
11/22 Office of US Trademark approves "Allendale Christian Media" name.
11/27 "Braden's BibleBot" Go Fund Me surpasses goal and reaches $570.
OCTOBER 2021
10/1 Dave Vander Veen from Manna Media spends 2.5 hours visiting ACM offers to help promote our ministry.
Video of actor Burke Sage' visit to ACM released on social media.
10/2 Kristen Collier promotes studio via online livestream remote Christian Women in Film luncheon in based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kevin Collier announces on social media that he will be doing an online ACM Cartooning Class. Date and time to be determined.
10/3 "The Color of Hope" short film officially released on social media, YouTube, Vimeo, GodTube and Roku TV.
Sunday School students occupy ACM camera room to shoot test video of their first puppet show.
Some Sunday School students learn how to edit green screen video in Adobe Premiere.
10/4 Concept for "ACM Jr." floated via emails between Tracy Scott and Colliers, providing a computer station for Sunday School students.
Connection established with Rev. John Diner, from Grand Rapids Lutheran High School, possibly using ACM to help the school ministry.
Tracy Scott learns Adobe Premiere and edits test footage of the Sunday School puppet show project.
10/6 HP All-In-One Computer donated to establish "ACM Jr." for Sunday School. Computer tablet also donated.
PayPal "button" for church placed on websites. Go Fund Me now linked church bank account.
10/10 Tracy Scott and Sunday School students shoot first puppet show.
10/11 Preliminary editing of first "Animal Safari" puppet show begins.
Two more short films, "Words" and "Braden's BibleBot," announced on ACM website.
10/12 PayPal donation button added to ACM website.
10/14 Sunday School Class puppet series show "Animal Safari" announced on ACM website homepage.
10/15 Editing on first episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show completed.
All robot segments for upcoming short film "Braden's BibleBot" shot greenscreen and clips filed.
10/17 Test video for second "Animal Safari" shot in camera room.
10/18 Kristen spoke with reporter Terry DeDoer on phone updating info for ACM article in West Michigan Christian News.
Approval from Christian News Journal to proceed with an article containing commentary with Pastor Cerchez.
Reply sent to Pastor Afzal Masih concerning making videos at ACM.
10/20 Promotional poster for the first episode of "Animal Safari" circulated on social media.
Some animation effects applied to robot video shot for "Braden's BibleBot."
Final approval on first episode of "Animal Safari." File exported to mp4 at 1080 and 4k and placed on thumb drive for Pastor.
10/22 Kristen interviews Pastor Cerchez for an article in "Christian News Journal."
More special effects added to robot video for "Braden's BibleBot."
Script completed for "Braden's BibleBot," copies emailed to Tricia Harmon and Brian Atkinson.
10/24 Video for second "Animal Safari" shot in camera room.
10/25 Pastor Afzal Masih books camera room for Friday, October 29 for video shoot.
Confirmed via phone Tricia Harmon for Oct. 6 "Braden's BibleBot" short film shoot.
"Braden's BibleBot" official poster completed.
10/27 Production begins on "Tiny Ocean Tails" animated cartoon. All characters drawn, colored, and script completed for first episode.
Reporter Terry DeBoer updated on "Tiny Ocean Tails" information.
10/28 "Tiny Ocean Tails" poster released, posted and announced on social media, IMDb, and article placed on ACM website homepage.
"Braden's BibleBot" poster released, posted and announced on social media, IMDb, and article placed on ACM website homepage.
Copy of "Braden's BibleBot" script emailed to Pastor Cerchez for Daniel.
10/29 Sneak peek video released of "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
SEPTEMBER 2021
9/4 ACM Public Open House Event.
9/9 Monday, Wednesday and Friday office hours begins: 10-5. ACM website online with email address and cell phone number.
9/12 Shot “The Color of Hope” short film in Rycenga Park, Ottawa County, MI.
Released poster for "The Color of Hope" on social media.
9/14 Created web page for "The Color of Hope" with sponsor information.
9/17 Shot and premiered first in-studio show “Testify to Faith," featuring Beth Dykhouse.
9/18 "The Color of Hope" film trailer released on social media.
9/18 Behind the scenes "The Color of Hope" film page added to ACM website.
9/19 Go Fund Me fundraiser created for "The Color of Hope."
9/20 Teaching 8 year old and 3 year old to use animation software in studio after church.12
9/22 Go Fund Me goal of $500 reached and surpassed.
9/22 Kevin Collier promotes ACM as a guest on live remote talk show “Simply Felicity.”
9/23 Joshua Schmitz contacts studio about making a movie here, contact going.
Go Fund Me reaches $725 mark.
9/24 Beth Dykhouse testimony update video produced and released on social media.
ACM Animation Class livestreamed on Facebook Live, edited version put on 3:16 YouTube channel.
9/25 Go Fund Me reaches $975, and campaign officially ends.
9/28 Final edit completed on "The Color of Hope" short film.
9/29 Kristen Collier promotes ACM as a guest on live remote talk show “Simply Felicity.”
Actor Burke Sage drops by Studio, video shot of his chat.
"The Color of Hope" submitted to Concordia Seminary Film Festival
9/30 Life Stream Church donates $400 to ACM.
ACM PayPal account officially initiated.
A second film trailer for "The Color of Hope" released on social media.
3/3 Updates coming.
FEBRUARY 2023
2/3 Original video received via email from Sue Hasselbring for International Student Ministry project to edit.
2/11 International Student Ministry video completed and sent to Sue.
JANUARY 2023
1/4 Kristen records Lutheran podcast to promote projects including ACM videos.
1/7 "Bible Bea" promotion goes out on social media.
1/12 Word received from distributor that Pure Flix is looking at ACM cartoons, no word yet on inclusion on platform.
DECEMBER 2022
12/4 Writing Class (How to become a published author) discussed, planned for early 2023.
12/7 All background art completed and colored for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3.
12/9 Brief animation clip released online for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3.
12/13 Editing begins on "Bible Bea" cartoon.
12/14 Jesse Maina to record more faith messages at ACM studio.
12/15 Jesse and Brian shoot interview segment at GVSU and post it on Jesse's YouTube page.
NOVEMBER 2022
11/2 First video in "Unto Him Ministries" edited and link sent to Daniel Kinde for approval prior to release.
11/3 "Bible Bea" GoFundMe page seeking donations launched online and announced on over a dozen social media sites.
11/10 Meeting with Daniel and Linda Kinde training them in video editing and recommending software.
11/12 Script completed for first "Bible Bea" cartoon.
11/17 Segments shot in studio for Jesse Maina's planned podcast.
11/19 Scripts emailed out to players in "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 3 cartoon "Rock of Ages."
11/25 "Bible Bea" donations reach $270.
OCTOBER 2022
10/1 Allan Sampao (International Student Ministry) booked for an interview on "Faith Forward." Will record it October 2nd.
10/2 Segment with Allan Sampao recorded at studio.
10/3 "Faith Forward" episode (2nd in series) featuring Allan Sampao released.
10/5 Interview with actor Burke Sage recorded at ACM Studio for 3rd episode of "Faith Forward."
10/18 It's announced Allan Sampao will be doing a video sermon series.
10/19 Writing begins on "Bible Bea," the new animated cartoon series.
10/22 "Faith Forward" episode with Burke Sage released.
10/23 Anna Cerchez agrees to be the voice of Beatrice the Bible Bea.
10/26 Video segments shot with Evangelists Daniel and Linda Kinde for their new "Unto Him Ministries" series.
10/30 Discussed with Allan Sampao his upcoming Worship Leader series he's preparing.
SEPTEMBER 2022
9/4 New GoFundMe page launched for "Tiny Ocean Tails" series.
9/4 First Anniversary of Allendale Christian Media, which launched on this day in 2021 with a public open house.
9/6 Contacts made to book guests for reboot "Faith Forward" interview series.
9/8 Story outline for new short film "Words" finalized.
9/16 "Bible Bea" animated cartoon series of shorts is announced.
9/17 "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2 released.
9/23 Character Bible Bea artwork finished; all models complete.
9/26 Actor Burke Sage ("Honest to God" movie) booked an interview for "Faith Forward." Shooting segment at Studio 10/5.
AUGUST 2022
8/4 Script sent to actors for second episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails."
8/6 Contract signed with C3 Entertainment (worldwide video distributor), which will include pitching "Tiny Ocean Tails" to major platforms.
8/8 Flyers and print materials created and delivered (to Sarah) for Campus Lutherans and Christain Community Celebration.
8/13 Video shot at Positive Options St. John's Concert/Picnic Event.
8/18 Positive Options video released highlighting St. John's Concert/Picnic Event.
8/22 More contacts made with agents to get ACM content on nationally recognized streaming platforms.
8/31 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" reaches 700 plays on YouTube.
JULY 2022
7/1 Editing begins on Jonah Lyon video, suspended over week of Jarod's wedding.
7/12 Editing completed on Jonah Lyon video, however, signatures for MI Abortion Proposal met (750,000) and video is placed on hold.
7/21 New background artwork created, and characters modeled for "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2.
7/24 Editing begins on "Tiny Ocean Tails" episode 2.
7/2 Conversations with Jeff Ulicny on plans for making a Skylight Quartet music video,
JUNE 2022
6/1 Pentecost video completed, approved, and mp4 file sent to all Pastors involved.
6/3 Meeting at Church with Pastor Cerchez and Breann Bailey (new ACM team member) introducing ideas for AMC projects, including a podcast.
6/5 Pentecost video shown at St. John (and all participating area Lutheran churches) during Sunday Worship services.
6/13 Breann Bailey speaks with Pastor about putting Podcast on hold but advancing 'meet your neighbors' video series.
6/15 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" completed, Kevin speaks with Pastor about helping Breann Bailey with video editing.
6/17 First episode of "Tiny Ocean Tails" released online, Facebook page for series goes online.
6/18 Flyer for Positive Options Outdoor Concert and Picnic created for committee to review at their next meeting June 23.
6/20 YouTube adds commercial to "Tiny Ocean Tails" video, meaning it is trending (300 plays in 3 days) and is now monetized.
6/26 Segment shot with Jonah Lyon for St. John/Positive Options Right to Life campaign.
6/29 Zoom Meeting (Pastor, Kevin, Robin, Kirk) with LCMS on Grant for Positive Options Sonogram.
MAY 2022
5/5 Editing completed for International Student Ministry video, and link sent to Marin Cerchez for approval.
5/6 Artie from Family Life Center comes to studio for video editing and photoshop training, borrows the GoPro.
5/7 Entire Skylight Quartet Concert recorded on video.
5/16 Skylight Quartet concert video released online by ACM.
5/17 International Student Ministry page launched on St. John website.
5/23 Gathering of area Lutheran Pastors (with Marin Cerchez) recorded at St. John for upcoming Pentecost video in the works.
5/23 Video trailer preview released online to promote upcoming "Tiny Ocean Tails" series.
APRIL 2022
4/29 Record video of Grace Moody for International Student Ministry recruitment presentation (they requested). Rev. Cerchez in video also.
4/25 Talks with Tricia Harmon about her right to life documentary - connecting her with Sandy Ohlman and Kirk and Robin White for project.
4/17 Call goes out for sign-up sheet for final voices to appear in "Tiny Ocean Tails" premiere episode.
4/08 Several emails sent to generate interviews for "Faith Forward" series, including Allendale Baptist Pastor.
4/08 Several emails sent to generate venues for "Out and About" series, including Revive Retail store and David's Garage auto repair.
4/1 Positive Options video approved by committee members. Campaign pitch ready to submit for grant.
MARCH 2022
3/2 Additional background art and background character art completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails."
3/4 ACM appears at St. John Lutheran School in Grand Haven for all grades teaching Photoshop and Animation.
3/6 Teleprompter, mobile tablet and other new tech items delivered to Studio.
3/7 New mobile tablet set up for use. New software ordered for ACM Jr. computer and studio back-up computer.
Kristen networks with Reallusion animation software heads and gets their interest in offering free software to Lutheran Schools.
Kristen updates Peter Slayton (Head of Social Media and Video production for Lutheran Synod) on ACM projects.
3/8 Major editing on first "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon - approx. half finished - should meet before-end-of-March release target.
3/11 Fourth video episode of "Animal Safari" puppet series titled "A New Kitten." released online.
3/21 Shoot video segment at St. John "Ukranian" art event of Tatiana Cerchez and paintings for upcoming "Faith Forward" episode.
3/21 Shoot video segment with Sandy Olhman at Positive Options for Pro-Life grant application.
3/23 Shoot video segment with Robin White at St. John for Positive Options for Pro-Life grant application.
3/24 Positive Options video completed and available to view by Pro-Life committee of Lutheran Churches, Sandy Ohlman and Robin White.
3/31 Final edits and revisions made to Positive Options video for grant and link to video distributed to committee members by Robin.
FEBRUARY 2022
2/2 "Tiny Ocean Tails" script completed.
2/4 Work continues on "Tiny Ocean Tails" opening "race" scene.
2/7 Spoke with Pastor Cerchez about Lent Services going online and a partnership with other Pastors to present them online.
2/7 A dozen undersea background illustrations completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails" opening race scene.
2/9 Meeting with Pastor Hoyer of Grace Lutheran Church (Coopersville) about their church forming studio modeled after ours/
Spoke to Pastor Woell of St. Luke Lutheran (Nunica) in regarding to shooting a video of his Lent Sermon.
2/14 Contacts and plans finalized for Bridgestone Media event this Friday the 18th.
2/16 Shot first episode of new talk series "Faith Forward" with guest Rev. Brennan Woell.
2/18 Shot the first edition of "Out and About," interviewing Dave Austin of Bridgestone Media Group in GR at Compass Film Academy.
2/19 First episode of "Faith Foward" featuring guest Pastor Brennan Woell released.
2/25 Shot Pastor Cerchez' two videos for the three Pastor Lent video series.
2/26 First edition of the new series "Out and About" released.
2/28 Coordinating "Faith Focus" episode with owners of Revive Retail Store, a community outreach of Allendale Christian School.
JANUARY 2022
1/3 Idea discussed with Pastor Cerchez about creating a "Talk Show" featuring area Pastors and Personalities. Plans being drawn up.
1/7 Time being arranged for Family Life Center to work on student project.
1/10 Talked with videographer Jadon Fowler about creating special effects with green screen.
1/12 Met with Ardy and group of residents from Family Life Center about learning skills here.
1/14 Dave VanderVeen, publisher of West Michigan Christian News, stopped by office for several hour chat.
1/16 Sunday School Students shot majority of their next "Animal Safari" puppet show episode.
1/17 Kristen works on plans for Saturday, January 22nd ACM public event.
1/18 ACM Multi-Media event, Noon-3pm. Recognizes kids for animation voices. Multiple guests present and online.
1/31 "Tiny Ocean Tails" begins editing, opening "race scene" worked on.
DECEMBER 2021
12/1 Pastor Jim Manis contacts us about an opportunity to have films at Life Stream Church, partnering with Allendale Christan Media.
12/4 Go Fund Me campaign launched for "Tiny Ocean Tales"
12/9 Pastor Jim Manis of Life Stream contacted to set date for "Movie Night" events.
12/10 Animation frames completed for "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
12/12 New puppet show recorded in studio.
12/14 Editing completed on third episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show. Release pending.
Test animation videos released for "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
12/15 Word received "The Color of Hope" does not make Concordia Seminary Film Fest four finalists.
12/17 Meeting with Pastor Jim Maness, Work begins an establishing a ACM/Life Stream Church "Family Movie Night."
12/18 More editing completed for "Braden's BibleBot."
12/26 Third episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show released on ACM video platforms.
12/28 Final edits and sound processing completed on "Braden's BibleBot," December 31 release scheduled.
12/31 "Braden's BibleBot" released.
NOVEMBER 2021
11/1 Audio tracks received from Brian Atkinson (voice of robot) in "Braden's BibleBot."
"Tiny Ocean Tails" merchandise (t-shirts/sweatshirts/hoodie) officially released for sale on Amazon and added to ACM website. ,
11/3 Some special effects prep work of "Braden's BibleBot" shoot for this coming Saturday.
Go Fund Me page goes online for "Braden's BibleBot" short film.
11/5 Second episode of "Animal Safari" completed, link to preview emailed to Tracy Scott.
Visit from Rochell Prahl and Theresa from Family LIFE Center maternity home to discuss what we can do for them.
11/7 Article about ACM by reporter Terry DeBoer published in West Michigan Christian News.
11/8 Rochell Prahl (Family Life Center) comes to Studio from video recording session.
11/9 Family Life Center video completed.
11/10 Rochell comes back into studio, her video uploaded to her Family Life Center YouTube channel. Other things done for Rochell.
Kristen continues to network to bring children in for classroom scene in Saturday film shoot of "Braden's BibleBot."
11/11 Set up mock classroom for "Braden's BibleBot" short film, create large cue cards with script.
11/13 Photographed the entire "Braden's BibleBot" film between noon and 2:00PM.
Discuss with Pastor Cerchez LifeStream's theater open to us, begin plans for ACM Film Festival and movie nights.
11/15 Begin editing "Baden's BibleBot." Some final art modeling completed for "Tiny Ocean Tales" cartoon.
11/18 Studio name change (from St. John Studio 3:16) commences, trademark filed for Allendale Christian Media.
11/19 All St. John media platforms (website/YouTube/Facebook) change over to "Allendale Christian Media."
11/22 Office of US Trademark approves "Allendale Christian Media" name.
11/27 "Braden's BibleBot" Go Fund Me surpasses goal and reaches $570.
OCTOBER 2021
10/1 Dave Vander Veen from Manna Media spends 2.5 hours visiting ACM offers to help promote our ministry.
Video of actor Burke Sage' visit to ACM released on social media.
10/2 Kristen Collier promotes studio via online livestream remote Christian Women in Film luncheon in based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Kevin Collier announces on social media that he will be doing an online ACM Cartooning Class. Date and time to be determined.
10/3 "The Color of Hope" short film officially released on social media, YouTube, Vimeo, GodTube and Roku TV.
Sunday School students occupy ACM camera room to shoot test video of their first puppet show.
Some Sunday School students learn how to edit green screen video in Adobe Premiere.
10/4 Concept for "ACM Jr." floated via emails between Tracy Scott and Colliers, providing a computer station for Sunday School students.
Connection established with Rev. John Diner, from Grand Rapids Lutheran High School, possibly using ACM to help the school ministry.
Tracy Scott learns Adobe Premiere and edits test footage of the Sunday School puppet show project.
10/6 HP All-In-One Computer donated to establish "ACM Jr." for Sunday School. Computer tablet also donated.
PayPal "button" for church placed on websites. Go Fund Me now linked church bank account.
10/10 Tracy Scott and Sunday School students shoot first puppet show.
10/11 Preliminary editing of first "Animal Safari" puppet show begins.
Two more short films, "Words" and "Braden's BibleBot," announced on ACM website.
10/12 PayPal donation button added to ACM website.
10/14 Sunday School Class puppet series show "Animal Safari" announced on ACM website homepage.
10/15 Editing on first episode of "Animal Safari" puppet show completed.
All robot segments for upcoming short film "Braden's BibleBot" shot greenscreen and clips filed.
10/17 Test video for second "Animal Safari" shot in camera room.
10/18 Kristen spoke with reporter Terry DeDoer on phone updating info for ACM article in West Michigan Christian News.
Approval from Christian News Journal to proceed with an article containing commentary with Pastor Cerchez.
Reply sent to Pastor Afzal Masih concerning making videos at ACM.
10/20 Promotional poster for the first episode of "Animal Safari" circulated on social media.
Some animation effects applied to robot video shot for "Braden's BibleBot."
Final approval on first episode of "Animal Safari." File exported to mp4 at 1080 and 4k and placed on thumb drive for Pastor.
10/22 Kristen interviews Pastor Cerchez for an article in "Christian News Journal."
More special effects added to robot video for "Braden's BibleBot."
Script completed for "Braden's BibleBot," copies emailed to Tricia Harmon and Brian Atkinson.
10/24 Video for second "Animal Safari" shot in camera room.
10/25 Pastor Afzal Masih books camera room for Friday, October 29 for video shoot.
Confirmed via phone Tricia Harmon for Oct. 6 "Braden's BibleBot" short film shoot.
"Braden's BibleBot" official poster completed.
10/27 Production begins on "Tiny Ocean Tails" animated cartoon. All characters drawn, colored, and script completed for first episode.
Reporter Terry DeBoer updated on "Tiny Ocean Tails" information.
10/28 "Tiny Ocean Tails" poster released, posted and announced on social media, IMDb, and article placed on ACM website homepage.
"Braden's BibleBot" poster released, posted and announced on social media, IMDb, and article placed on ACM website homepage.
Copy of "Braden's BibleBot" script emailed to Pastor Cerchez for Daniel.
10/29 Sneak peek video released of "Tiny Ocean Tails" cartoon.
SEPTEMBER 2021
9/4 ACM Public Open House Event.
9/9 Monday, Wednesday and Friday office hours begins: 10-5. ACM website online with email address and cell phone number.
9/12 Shot “The Color of Hope” short film in Rycenga Park, Ottawa County, MI.
Released poster for "The Color of Hope" on social media.
9/14 Created web page for "The Color of Hope" with sponsor information.
9/17 Shot and premiered first in-studio show “Testify to Faith," featuring Beth Dykhouse.
9/18 "The Color of Hope" film trailer released on social media.
9/18 Behind the scenes "The Color of Hope" film page added to ACM website.
9/19 Go Fund Me fundraiser created for "The Color of Hope."
9/20 Teaching 8 year old and 3 year old to use animation software in studio after church.12
9/22 Go Fund Me goal of $500 reached and surpassed.
9/22 Kevin Collier promotes ACM as a guest on live remote talk show “Simply Felicity.”
9/23 Joshua Schmitz contacts studio about making a movie here, contact going.
Go Fund Me reaches $725 mark.
9/24 Beth Dykhouse testimony update video produced and released on social media.
ACM Animation Class livestreamed on Facebook Live, edited version put on 3:16 YouTube channel.
9/25 Go Fund Me reaches $975, and campaign officially ends.
9/28 Final edit completed on "The Color of Hope" short film.
9/29 Kristen Collier promotes ACM as a guest on live remote talk show “Simply Felicity.”
Actor Burke Sage drops by Studio, video shot of his chat.
"The Color of Hope" submitted to Concordia Seminary Film Festival
9/30 Life Stream Church donates $400 to ACM.
ACM PayPal account officially initiated.
A second film trailer for "The Color of Hope" released on social media.