Ah yes, Christmas is when we’re all reminded that God impregnated a virgin (a minor, no less), so he could take on human form and later be sacrificed to himself so that he can forgive our misdeeds.
Precious! Such a simple, but profound, message to us all at this time of year. The moment when the child opens the door and sees the light is simply stunning. I will send this to everyone I know. Thank you and bless you for this wonderful film.
We were very well paid at the company I retired from. When people would get fed up - and you had to work 25 years to get your pension - they referred to their golden handcuffs. There is a cash and carry plan now so if people are dissatisfied or want something more, it's a much easier decision to leave.
Christ’s atonement is there for all to partake to free us of the bonds of sin and heartache etc just take the key the gift he’s given and do it walk away and don’t look back
Can I get permission to show this to our church tomorrow? I'm looking for short films for a couple of hours now, and this is the only one I really like.
I'm from Africa :Ethiopia🇪🇹.I really like and appreaciate your vidio God bless you🙏...now I am going to expand this idea to be more detailed to do on church for chirstmas program..please any suggestion everyone
This was a beautiful film. I have always wanted to make films but I can't decide what camera to start with. I know that there isn't a perfect camera but there are so many different choices. Do you have any recommendations? I am thinking about a DSLR. Thanks for any help you can give me. Keep up the awesome work!
Hey so sorry for the late reply! The best camera to start with is a smart phone. I have a whole course that teaches the entire process. Then I'd move onto a Gh4, Gh5, or an old Canon rebel.
Sure! But film is art and can be interpreted in ways to the individual. When I wrote the script, it was basically that the world presents all of these things that seemingly bring happiness and fulfillment. But it is all hollow and empty. The unknown, out the door, is true life and happiness. Honestly I'd like to make it a full feature film to dive deeper into the nuances.
Sharon Kaufmann > The short film is full of ambiguous symbols and imperfect metaphors that can be decoded by individuals who deeply cherish their chosen belief in a particular religious inculcation and indoctrination into specific dogma and doctrines. "The Gift" is not for individuals who think independently, use critical thinking skills and reasonable, rational, logical thinking, and use their natural, free mind for guidance without recourse to man-made dogmas.
It's a story about the world offering much, but it all results in unfulfillment. The true fulfillment, the true gift... Is on the unknown and requires giving up everything.
I absolutely love your video. I believe so many more people need to see it. A very powerful and spirit filled message. Can I have your permission to use this before my church service to show my congregation?
I appreciate that very much! There is a licensed version on worship house media.com. but if budget is an issue, please feel free to use this RUclips version!
@@DeanneM1726 true. A metaphor isn't perfect, haha. The child represents the child like faith aspect. I guess you could say him choosing to use the key is like us choosing to accept Christ and live for Him fully.
@@pfcaleb I don't see it as "works", Caleb. I think that's a matter of the heart. When I got saved, Jesus offered the key of His forgiveness for my sin. It was up to me to receive it. That gift of forgiveness opened a whole new world to me! It opened my heart to great love I had never known before! Thank you for making this short film! I can't wait to meet you in glory!!!
Some people have grown to love their chains, but the freedom that Jesus offers us is worth more than anything!
Merry Christmas and happy Jesus season!
Ah yes, Christmas is when we’re all reminded that God impregnated a virgin (a minor, no less), so he could take on human form and later be sacrificed to himself so that he can forgive our misdeeds.
This film shows that some metaphors don’t hit home no matter how heavy handed they are.
Precious! Such a simple, but profound, message to us all at this time of year. The moment when the child opens the door and sees the light is simply stunning. I will send this to everyone I know. Thank you and bless you for this wonderful film.
Well thank you very much! That's exactly what I was trying to convey
@@calebpriceproductions2412 Great job! Thank you for this, and have a blessed Christmas.
@@harrietbryant7772 You as well! Please share with your friends and family
There’ definitely more to life than possessions, much as we like them. God😊 is calling. There is no greater treasure for you than Him!
Hard pass.
THIS DESERVES MORE VIEWS !
I appreciate that!
Really and it was so beautiful
This is fantastic! It's so well done in every way! You're very talented. Thank you for doing God's work.
Very appropriate and timely demonstration of the condition in which so many of us live. Well done.
Mhm, the symbolism of the chains that hold us captive. Damn chains!
And yet so often we willingly put the chains on day after day
@@calebpriceproductions2412 Haha fantastic - only 11 month for the answer :-) Cool dude! Have a nice day
This is beautiful. God bless you.
in todays world, this is indeed very thought provoking...what we believe are the "best" things in life, are actually the worse.
Straight forward and amazing. 🙌💝
Wow! Stunning!
I appreciate it
Darkness to light. Thank you.
So true.. So touching.. Thank you!
lovely story telling....
Well thank you very much! Let me know what you think of the other films
God bless you for making this wonderful video. I think it needs something to point to Jesus as the Light. 👍🏻Merry Christmas!
I appreciate it! It's a film that summarizes my personal walk with Jesus.
Wow and wow!!!
That was a very sad Christmas story I saw😢😢😢😢
We were very well paid at the company I retired from. When people would get fed up - and you had to work 25 years to get your pension - they referred to their golden handcuffs. There is a cash and carry plan now so if people are dissatisfied or want something more, it's a much easier decision to leave.
Very interesting and thought-provoking.
That was Great...!
beautiful.
But the piano is beautifully in tune!!!! From a Steinway technician
Thanks for this helped a lot I've shared it to a lot of people
I'm so glad you found it! Share with whomever you wish. More short films coming!
Christ’s atonement is there for all to partake to free us of the bonds of sin and heartache etc just take the key the gift he’s given and do it walk away and don’t look back
HE is THE GIFT
Beautiful
This is so meaningful and touching.
Them being trapped in the house confused me. But I guess it's saying that an unsaved life traps you in one place and can't have true life there.
Yes! You nailed it. Life without Christ is the true prison.
@@pfcaleb 👍🙂
It's a life full of material comforts and false excuses that hold them (us) back from a real life in Christ. And a little child shall lead them...
La Inocencia de un niño. Su pureza.
El niño interior.....
Can I get permission to show this to our church tomorrow? I'm looking for short films for a couple of hours now, and this is the only one I really like.
Considering these times we live in,this is a very poignant story.
So true
Well Said.
And change can be great
This needs to be a twisted movie somehow
this is great
I'm from Africa :Ethiopia🇪🇹.I really like and appreaciate your vidio God bless you🙏...now I am going to expand this idea to be more detailed to do on church for chirstmas program..please any suggestion everyone
This was a beautiful film. I have always wanted to make films but I can't decide what camera to start with. I know that there isn't a perfect camera but there are so many different choices. Do you have any recommendations? I am thinking about a DSLR. Thanks for any help you can give me. Keep up the awesome work!
Hey so sorry for the late reply! The best camera to start with is a smart phone. I have a whole course that teaches the entire process. Then I'd move onto a Gh4, Gh5, or an old Canon rebel.
Hi. Permission to use this wonderful video for our church presentation. Thank you and God bless
😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤ I am so blessed! I love this!
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The child could understand what none of the adults could, it’s very simple to break your chains, just follow Jesus
And a child shall lead them....
I like it
Thank you!
My idea of what this represented might not be close. Could l get the true definition? Powerful either way.
Sure! But film is art and can be interpreted in ways to the individual. When I wrote the script, it was basically that the world presents all of these things that seemingly bring happiness and fulfillment. But it is all hollow and empty. The unknown, out the door, is true life and happiness. Honestly I'd like to make it a full feature film to dive deeper into the nuances.
can i host this video on my youtube channel by giving due credits to the original production house?
No that would create a copyright issue. You can direct people to the video though.
Nice little Christian parable.
Is it possible to use this film on Facebook as a sermon presentation.
It’s a little heavy-handed (lol), but a timely message and powerful symbolism. Well done!
Too heavy for me to understand. Or am I just too dense? 🤔😔
Sharon Kaufmann > The short film is full of ambiguous symbols and imperfect metaphors that can be decoded by individuals who deeply cherish their chosen belief in a particular religious inculcation and indoctrination into specific dogma and doctrines. "The Gift" is not for individuals who think independently, use critical thinking skills and reasonable, rational, logical thinking, and use their natural, free mind for guidance without recourse to man-made dogmas.
It's a story about the world offering much, but it all results in unfulfillment. The true fulfillment, the true gift... Is on the unknown and requires giving up everything.
wow
Waah
I absolutely love your video. I believe so many more people need to see it. A very powerful and spirit filled message. Can I have your permission to use this before my church service to show my congregation?
I appreciate that very much! There is a licensed version on worship house media.com. but if budget is an issue, please feel free to use this RUclips version!
Reminds me of the Kardashian for some reason lol
whats the meaning behind this christmas short film "the gift"?
The gift is free, but you have to chose to take it for your freedom.
🙏😇👍❤️
What’s the point of this there is no mention of Jesus
It's a metaphor
Christ IS the light!
Very appropiate. Today the chains would represent the anticovid measures.
We need to make sure we don't see this as getting saved by works.
That's literally the message. You can't be saved by works or anything you physically do. It's a gift, but you must choose to receive the gift
Yes👍. it's just that he had to use the key so that is where it gets tricky by what I see.
@@DeanneM1726 true. A metaphor isn't perfect, haha. The child represents the child like faith aspect. I guess you could say him choosing to use the key is like us choosing to accept Christ and live for Him fully.
@@pfcaleb I guess you could.
@@pfcaleb
I don't see it as "works", Caleb. I think that's a matter of the heart. When I got saved, Jesus offered the key of His forgiveness for my sin. It was up to me to receive it. That gift of forgiveness opened a whole new world to me! It opened my heart to great love I had never known before!
Thank you for making this short film! I can't wait to meet you in glory!!!
What a poignant metaphor for Christians facing the prospect of leaving their comfort zone and joining reality.
a sort of siddhartha
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