Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble explain why it’s so vital to have an entertainment like this out right now.
There are a number of movies in theaters right now, offering a variety of entertainment such as horror, science fiction, comedy and adventure. That said, there seems to be a shortage of a certain kind of movie – Christian themed dramas.
While there have been notable releases over the years, such as I Still Believe, they are too few and far between. And that motivated co-writers/directors Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble to make Running the Bases, a new drama that talks about a baseball coach finding conflict with his Christianity as he attempts to lead a high school team to victory.
With the movie, Marty and Jimmy hoped to strike a tone with audiences, motivating them with true themes while, at the same time, delivering an entertainment that’s a joy for the whole family. They join us now to discuss the film, and why its arrival in theaters – especially at this point in time – is an important one.
Q&A:
- First off, what motivated the creation of the film? As first time co-writers/directors, what approach did you make to get it into production and in theaters?
- What drove you story-wise? Did you watch other Christian-based movies to get an idea of where to begin, but then take your own direction with how you wanted it to be told? Tell us about your process.
- How hard was it to find the proper tone with this film, with dramatic elements laced with humor and heart?
- Why do you think it’s important for a film such as Running the Bases to be in theaters? Do you believe other movies are missing that crucial element that can get their audiences involved?
- Do you think it’s important for Christian viewers and community members to continue applauding works such as this so they can continue to be made in Hollywood?
- What advice would you have for up-and-coming filmmakers that want to make a movie surrounding Christian themes?
- Now that you’ve completed work on Running the Bases, what’s next for you two? Take a break, or perhaps work on another movie?
- Where can people learn more about the film and where they’ll be able to see it?
- You can watch the trailer and visit runningthebasesmovie.com to find out where the movie is playing near you.
GUESTS: Marty Roberts or Jimmy Womble. AVAILABILITY: Immediate
MARTY ROBERTS – Executive Producer / Director / Writer
Marty Roberts, a co-founder of UP2U Films, is the recipient of multiple Telly Awards and Communicator Awards for his high-quality productions. He’s worked with PBS, CBS, NBC, and Fox Sports. His artistic video worksharness the turmoil of life’s journey to shine new light into a dark world and plant seeds of grace in households across the nation.
As one of the directors of the 2022 feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas, this North Dallas native longs to leave a legacy of healing and draws on his deep spirituality to inspire his work.
Learn more at Marty’s IMDb site: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3827693/?ref_=nv_sr_2
JIMMY WOMBLE – Director / Writer
In 1989, Jimmy Womble began a 20-year career in the mail room of corporate giant Electronic Data Systems (EDS). He soon worked his way up to working in the EDS broadcast studio, learning how to produce, direct and edit video. He honed his skills to the point where he worked directly with the CEO. Jimmy’s ability to evoke emotion often left clients in tears, puzzling some of his co-workers.
In 2009, Jimmy founded his company, Womble Media Productions, producing marketing and training videos for Fortune 500 companies, as well as producing motorsports content. He has received numerous awards as a producer, director, writer, and editor.
Jimmy Womble is a writer/director of the feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas.
(Screener available upon request.)
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