Artist bio

I am Deron Douglas. A believer of Jesus Christ and a Jamaican filmmaker and photographer. I am a firm believer in using art as a voice and I aspire always to spread the gospel and righteous living through film and photography. My team for this project was extremely small. I literally had three persons working with including myself. Deron Douglas- Father of Zariah. Also the Director, Cinematographer and editor of the film. Zariah Pinnock- She is 6 years old and plays the role of Zariah in this film. Very talented actor who is also my neighbor. This is my second film having her as a lead role in it. She is always exceptional and excited about being in front of the camera and making films with me. Chris-Ann Johnson- She is a praise dancer that plays the role of Mother in this film. She is also very gifted and enjoys working alongside me as this film also makes our second production together. Chris-Ann also plays the role of camera assistant whenever I have to be in front of the camera.

Title

Child Armor

Medium/Genre

Drama

Artist Statement

This film was aimed at capturing the story of a child's understanding of the popular Ephesians scripture labelled the "Armor of God". The child in this film used all that she had to clothe herself like a Spiritual warrior.

The film shows us that a child's understanding of the scriptures may be in some case different but they too need to learn the word of the Lord. This is my first film that is based on the scriptures however with my process in creating it I am encourages to produce more of this kind to aid in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

How it fits into contest

This film "Child Armor" depicts how a child perceived the Ephesian 6 scripture. Her understanding being limited to the physical realm saw her use of local equipment to arm herself for warfare.

This film is relevant to Ephesians 6:10-20 in that it includes how children too can use the word of God as they grow to empower themselves. It is true that our battles are not fought in the physical realm but the effects of the spiritual warfare manifest in the physical realm also and explaining this little much to our children can help them to understand that God is our defense and that once we equip ourselves with the righteous weapons then we are ready to fight with God by our sides.

Credits

Actors:
Deron Douglas
Chris-Ann Johnson
Zariah Pinnock

Narrator:
KJV Audio Bible

Camera Assistant:
Chris-Ann Johnson

Director Editor and Cinematographer:
Deron Douglas

Sound Track Licence:
Filmstro: https://filmstro.com/music

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Other Goods & Services Available from this Artist

Commercials
Weddings Films
Photography
Filmmaking

Transcript / Lyrics

FADE IN:
INT. HOUSE- CAR- DAY
(ZARIAH PLAYS WITH TOYS ON THE FLOOR)
(FATHER PARKS IN THE GARAGE, EXITS THE VEHICLE, ENTERS THE HOUSE AND CLOSES THE DOOR)
(FATHER TRIPS ON ZARIAH’S TOYS THAT ARE LEFT ON THE FLOOR)
(MOTHER IS ALERTED BY THE COMOTION AND LOOKS BEHIND HER TO SEE WHAT IT WAS)
FATHER:
Zariah, come here now!
(ZARIAH RUNS TO HER FATHER’S SUMMONING)
How much time do I have to tell you about the toys and putting them away?
How much time do I have to tell you about putting away the toys?
(MOTHER CLOSELY OBSERVES INTERACTION BETWEEN ZARIAH AND FATHER)
How much time do I have to tell you to put away the toys?
ZARIAH:
I’m sorry daddy.
FATHER:
How much time?
Go to your room.
ZARIAH
Hmm.
FADE OUT:
INT. HOUSE- BEDROOM #1- DAY
(ZARIAH WALKS OFF TO HER ROOM CRYING. AS SHE FALLS ON THE FLOOR, ZARIAH PICKS UP A BIBLE THAT HAS EPHESIANS 6:10-20 HIGHLIGHTED IN IT)
(ZARIAH WIPES AWAY HER TEARS AS SHE TRIES TO DECIPHER THE HIGHLIGHTED VERSES)

MUSIC FADES IN:
MOTHER:
Zariah?
ZARIAH:
(Sniffles)
(MOTHER CONSOLES ZARIAH AS SHE HELPS HER TO READ EPHESIANS 6:10-20 KJV)
NARRATOR:
(READS EPHESIANS 6:10-20)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
(AS FATHER PASSES THE ROOM HE STOPS AND SEES MOTHER READING TO ZARIAH. HE SHAKES HIS IN DISAPPOINTMENT OF HIS ACTIONS)
FADE OUT:
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
FADE IN:
INT. HOUSE- BEDROOM #2- DAY
(FATHER KNEELS DOWN PRAYING AND CRYING OUT TO GOD THEN MOTHER JOINS HIM AT HIS BED SIDE)
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
(FATHER REFLECTS ON HIS EARLIER ACTIONS. AS HE PRAYS THE THOUGHTS KEEP REPLAYING IN HIS MIND)
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

MUSIC FADES IN:
FADE OUT:
INT. HOUSE- CLOSET- DAY
(ZARIAH GATHERS DIFFERENT PIECES GARMENT TO PUT ON AS IF SHE WERE ARMORING HERSELF FOR A WARFARE)
(ZARIAH WALKS AND ENTERS INTO PARENTS ROOM)
ZARIAH:
Mommy!
FADE OUT:
The End

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