In The Shadow of Eden
A STORY OF FAITH, WILDERNESS, AND THE SACRED DUTY WE STILL CARRY.
In the Shadow of Eden is a feature-length 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 . Through their stories, the film will explore the Christian mandate of stewardship, offering a reverent and gritty reflection on dominion, responsibility, and worship in the wild.
Why This Film?
The modern narrative often casts mankind as a destructive force against nature, at odds with the natural world. Meanwhile, the Christian view on stewardship, ruling with love, care, and accountability, are rarely part of the public conversation.
In the Shadow of Eden reclaims this conversation by telling the stories of four faithful men — a hunter, a fisherman, a surfer, and a rancher — 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 Fisherman
A fisherman chasing quiet waters and wild places, practicing a leave-no-trace ethic rooted in reverence for the Creator.
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 Rancher
A rancher working sunup to sundown to steward soil, animals, and life itself, believing faith means tending the land, not exploiting it.
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?
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
Reach Strategy
Church screenings
Festival run (faith-based + outdoor/adventure)
Faith-based streaming platforms
Digital & social media campaigns
Partner With Us
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
Make a tax-deductible donation via our fiscal sponsor
Sponsor a production trip or character story
Underwrite post-production, music, or distribution
This film will be made through the generosity, collaboration, and shared belief of this community.
CHURCHES & COMMUNITIES
Host a screening at your church, retreat, or men’s fellowship
Pre-order a screening license package for your church
Fund distribution and church screening campaigns
BRANDS & ORGANIZATIONS
Sponsor a production segment or festival run
Become a Presenting Partner with logo placement and film credits
Collaborate on social media campaigns and digital premieres
Join our Ambassador Team and help promote the film within your network
For aligned partners interested in deeper collaboration, investment opportunities may be available upon request.
From the Director:
The idea for this project started around a campfire on a fly fishing trip with a simple question: What does faithful stewardship actually look like?
God has kept that question on my heart for three years.
This film is my attempt to follow it.