In The Shadow of Eden

A STORY OF FAITH, WILDERNESS, AND THE SACRED DUTY WE STILL CARRY.

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In the Shadow of Eden is a cinematic documentary that follows a hunter, a fisherman, a surfer, and a rancher, each living close to the land, as they wrestle with what it means to be caretakers of God’s creation in a world fractured by the fall. Through their stories, the film explores the Christian mandate of stewardship, offering a reverent and gritty reflection on dominion, responsibility, and worship in the wild.

Problem

The modern narrative often casts mankind as a destructive force against nature, at odds with the natural world. Meanwhile, Christian perspectives on stewardship — of ruling with love, care, and accountability — are rarely part of the public conversation.

Why This Film?

Solution

In the Shadow of Eden reclaims this conversation by telling the stories of four faithful men — a hunter, a fisherman, a farmer, and a surfer — each embracing their God-given role as caretakers of His creation. Through intimate interviews, immersive natural cinematography, and reflective narration, the film reveals the biblical vision for how we are called to engage with the natural world.

Film Structure & Characters

The Hunter: A lifelong hunter who believes harvesting from the land is an act of provision, respect, and responsibility before God.

The Farmer/Rancher: A rancher working sunup to sundown to steward soil, animals, and life itself, believing faith means tending the land, not exploiting it.

The Surfer: A surfer who finds worship in the power of the ocean, reading tides and chasing swells as a living prayer in motion.

The Fisherman: A fisherman chasing quiet waters and wild places, practicing a leave-no-trace ethic rooted in reverence for the Creator.

Key Themes

  • What does true biblical stewardship of land and sea look like today?

  • How can Christians exercise dominion with humility, honoring the Creator through wise and loving care of His creation?

  • What responsibility do Christians bear in setting a faithful example of environmental responsibility to a watching world?

  • How do we reclaim our biblical mandate to cultivate and keep the earth in a way that sustains, protects, and glorifies God?

  • How can faith enter the modern environmental conversation without compromise or politicization?

Reach Strategy

  • Church screenings

  • Festival run (faith-based + outdoor/adventure)

  • Faith-based streaming platforms

  • Digital & social media campaigns

Film Details

Locations (tentative): California coast, Rocky Mountains, Baja Mexico, Northern Florida, Central California farmland

Runtime: 45-60 minutes

Format: Feature-length documentary

Style: Immersive, soulful, and character-driven