"Even beyond its typically religious expressions, true art has a close affinity with the world of faith, so that, even in situations where culture and the Church are far apart, art remains a kind of bridge to religious experience. In so far as it seeks the beautiful, fruit of an imagination which rises above the everyday, art is by its nature a kind of appeal to the mystery. Even when they explore the darkest depths of the soul or the most unsettling aspects of evil, artists give voice in a way to the universal desire for redemption." (St. Pope John Paul II, Letter to Artists, 1999).
Film... Artist? ... yes! Two of them! Mark Westin and Peter Gonzalez are men of many talents in the art of film - I couldn't squeeze their time into one topic! Mark Westin, winning Best Cinematographer in the JPCatholic Winter Film Festival and co-writing the screenplay, "No Reception" that was just chosen to be produced as JPCatholic's second feature film, talks about his successful journey as a screenwriter and cinematographer, his roots in photography and his future goals to further develop his skills as a director. Check out his work: https://www.mpjwestin.com/ Peter Gonzalez shares his knowledge in producing, screenwriting and directing, coming off of his win as Best Director in the JPCatholic Winter Film Festival. With a love for storytelling and a background in journalism, Peter took a turn toward the world of creative narratives and finds himself exploring the dark night of the soul in his works. Both men share powerful insights about the snippet from the Letter to Artists encyclical... you'll want to hear it yourself...play to listen!
