Deaf Missions Presents
A modern-day story of wandering, grace, and restoration.
Now funding · Story & Script Development
A special message
The vision God placed on our hearts
CEO Joseph Josselyn and CMO Michael Davis share why this film, and why now.
The story
Something powerful is beginning
Inspired by the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, The Prodigal explores the unrelenting love of a Father who welcomes His child back home. A story of redemption through faith and hope in unexpected places — and above all, the power of God's love and grace.
"But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."
Luke 15:20
Wandering · Grace · Restoration
The team behind The Prodigal
Who is making this film
The same team that brought JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film to the screen.
Joseph Josselyn
Executive Producer and Director
After serving as Producer and Director of JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film, Joseph continues at the directing helm for The Prodigal.
Michael Davis
Producer, Casting Director and Director of Photography
After key production roles on JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film, Michael takes on expanded leadership for The Prodigal.
Kimberly Davis
Producer and Screenplay Writer
CEO of GUM Vision Studio and Production Coordinator on JESUS, Kimberly steps into expanded creative leadership.
The road to release
From script to screen
Every film starts with the story. Pre-production is where it takes shape — research, screenwriting, and the planning that makes a feature film possible.
Phase 1 · Current need
Pre-Production
$120,000
Research and interviews · Screenwriting · Location scouting and visual development · Budgeting, scheduling and production planning
Phase 2 · 2027
Production Commitment
$500,000
Seeking visionary partners to commit to supporting the launch of principal photography and distribution.
Total production goal
Feature Film
$7.5 million
From development through global distribution.
Partner with the film
Your name belongs in this story
Designate your gift to The Prodigal / New Film. All past and future gifts to the project — one-time or recurring — count toward your cumulative giving level.
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Give nowProducer Circle
$100,000+
All previous benefits, plus special credit and red-carpet premiere access for you + 5 guests.
SelectExecutive Producer
$500,000+
All previous benefits, plus Executive Producer credit and red-carpet premiere access for you + 10 guests.
SelectBenefits remain available until the film is fully funded and completed.
Deaf Missions Presents
Help us bring this story to life.
Directed by Joseph Josselyn
Written by Kimberly Davis
Produced by Michael Davis · Kimberly Davis
Executive Producer Joseph Josselyn
Director of Photography Michael Davis
Casting to be announced
Now in development
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Casting news, behind-the-scenes, and premiere updates.