IN PREPRODUCTION
I DREAMT I SAW THE MESSIAH
Faith Based Casting: Acting Auditions and Casting Calls
AUTHOR AWARDS
- David Library Award – Best Bi-Centennial Play (Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts);
- C. Brooks Fry Award – Best Bi-Centennial Play;
- International Christian Film Festival Nomination - Best Screen Play – 2024
REVIEWS
“....Amazing!!! The book is amazing! The mystery and suspense is excellent!
And it's so funny!” ~ Eileen Bakker, Sloatsburg, NY
“Compelling characters and unexpected comedy in an otherwise fraught portrayal of a man caught in a dilemma:
toe the line or be true to your vision.” ~ E. Kowles, St. Augustine, FL.
“…Action packed! A delightful story that reveals an eternal truth.” ~ Lois Colandrea, Spring Valley, NY
SUMMARY
Jacob, a young orthodox rabbi, who finds his life and family very ordinary, dreams one night - a once in a life time dream. He discovers, to his shock and consternation, that he has invited THE MESSIAH to his local synagogue. But when the Messiah appears at the synagogue’s bema, “shock and awe” are not adequate to describe Jacob’s response to the one messiah no Jew wants to admit to. He tries desperately to push down, drive back and otherwise forget the dream – but Bashert/Destiny will not allow him. The story of I Dreamt I Saw the Messiah is about the conflicts, mischiefs, adventures and sorrows a rabbi must endure to be true to his dream and his soul - who is also a character in the story, and always compels him to be true to himself – even if it makes you a “fool,” and an outcast. I Dreamt I Saw the Messiah is poignant, often funny and always compelling. It’s a good read!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A graduate of New York University and Alliance Theological Seminary, Rob DeMaggio has served as Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher for over 50 years. His credits also include Endgame – a prophetic book on the Last Days, Sons of Dissent, an award winning play, and LOST, a nominated film about to be released. Rob is presently the president of The Jonah Mission and director of Galilee Film Enterprises.
PRODUCED
LOST
Five disillusioned young people suddenly find themselves in an alternate universe where they discover the deep meaning of being "Lost", and what it means to be "found". They come upon the teachings of Yeshua/Jesus and his parables on the Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and the Lost Son - the prodigal. They eventually understand and come to the hope of a new life.
SEE TRAILER FOR LOST BELOW!
KEEP THE LIGHT
It’s a true story! About an old, meshuggah pastor who thinks that God is telling him to buy a church, a very old and dying church, smack in the middle of a potentially hostile, Jewish orthodox community! And the cost? A million dollars!
Keep The Light
SIGN OF JONAH
A dramatic presentation of the Book of Jonah that reveals what Yeshua/Jesus meant by his words: "There is only one sign that will be given to this generation, The Sign of Jonah", and challenges both the believer and the unbeliever to find God's salvation and to fully follow Him.
PLANNING STAGE
MERRY CHANUKAH
Merry Chanukah is a serious comedy about the connection between the Jewish feast of Chanukah and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Surprising and enlightening, this production is meant to explore the biblical roots of the Christian faith. This short movie is destined to gain serious attention at Christian film festivals around the country.
ISRAEL: SIGN OF THE LAST DAYS (Working Title)
Premised on the prophecy of Moses, Israel: Sign of the Last Days is a documentary film on the remnant of Israel – the return of the Jewish people from every nation in the world back to the land of their ancient heritage – today’s modern Israel.
*Film to be based on upcoming book ENDGAME