Christmas movie believe teaches empathy to its familyfriendly audience. Oquinn is the star, playing a business owner trying to save the local christmas pageant after his business is unexpectedly shut down, and he is the reason why the film crew is in grundy. On the verge of losing her job and being completely on the outs with her. M atthew peyton ryan oquinn inherited the family business in grundy, virginia and the family tradition of putting on the town christmas pageant. Overall, however, believe has a wonderful message of trusting in god and doing the right thing. Believe movie and tv show licensing from swank motion pictures. Plodding evangelicalthemed movie features local businessman saving christmas, and his company, from striking workers. Mar 20, 2016 rhinehart, who first met the crew and oquinn during last years christmas parade, said, we certainly hope that this is a catalyst for more movies being filmed here. Hollywood actor ryan oquinn convinces director to shoot movie in grundy. Believe is a fantastic film, though it only had a small budget, the direction and production is excellent alongside some great acting from ryan oquinn, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore and issac ryan brown who plays the heartwarming and excitable clarence and.
Ryan o quinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet events at cal oaks with titan luxe. Its about a business man named matthew peyton ryan oquinn who somehow inherits the responsibility to fund the annual christmas pageant. Apr 11, 2017 in a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. Ryan oquinn, who plays the lead character in the film, has said in multiple interviews that he wants to make the kind of films parents want to take their kids to, because he is one. Rhinehart, who first met the crew and oquinn during last years christmas parade, said, we certainly hope that this is a catalyst for more movies being filmed here. It is generally accepted that the first christmas movie ever made was the 1898 short film. During tough economic times, smalltown business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles with his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. From left are princeton native kevin sizemore, grundy native ryan o. Believe pg in a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the r. That said, you cant fault the movie for its ambition or for its intended message. Believe is a 2016 american christmas drama film directed and written by billy dickson. Ryan o quinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet events at kapolei. They moved the story from rural pennsylvania to southwest virginia where oquinn grew up, using parades from his hometown grundy and nearby bristol to shoot scenes.
Believe has charisma, but little christmas spirit movie. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan o quinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual. Ryan oquinn, issac brown, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore, ryan brown, david deluise, billy dickson, kevin sizemore. Believe movie official trailer sonoma christian home. The film stars ryan oquinn, danielle nicolet, shawnee smith, and lance e. Filming of believe transforms grundy into a world of. Believe is a fantastic film, though it only had a small budget, the direction and production is excellent alongside some great acting from ryan oquinn, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore and issac ryan brown who plays the heartwarming and excitable clarence and a gripping storyline makes this a movie not to miss. But when matthew meets clarence isaac ryan brown, a joyful boy who. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan o quinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant.
In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. Believe is a movie thats a perfect fit for the holiday season. Believe movie official trailer believe is coming to theaters december 2nd. For years, the small town of grundy, virginia has relied on the peyton family to provide the highlight of the yearthe annual christmas pageant. This is a movie that has a good, strong heart that points viewers in the right direction. With ally walker, tom amandes, hayden panettiere, meredith mcgeachie. Believe, an oldfashioned christmas movie for a world so. Ryan oquinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet events at cal oaks with titan luxe. Wearing makeup, actor ryan o quinn looks over his lines during a break in filming believe tuesday afternoon on set in the l. Believe follows a smalltown business owner ryan o quinn, as he tries to save the local christmas pageant against all odds.
In a small town facing tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton. Fast forward several years and dickson cast oquinn in the lead role of a movie now called believe, scheduled for release on december 2 in theaters across the united states. Believe is a movie that an 8year old and 88yearold can attend together, a welcome treat in a long list of rrated holiday releases. Believe movie and tv show licensing from swank motion. Dec 09, 2016 there is good news for families heading to theaters for a holiday movie.
Ryan oquinn, shawnee smith and danielle nicolet believe official trailer 1 2016 ryan oquinn movie a smalltown business owner tries to save the local christmas pageant against all. Not only is his longstanding familyowned business on the verge of bankruptcy hes forced to lay off his workers before the holiday but, because hes out of money, hell have to cancel the town christmas pageant, which has always been funded by the peytons. Believe follows a smalltown business owner ryan oquinn, as he tries to save the local christmas pageant against all odds. When matthew meets clarence isaac ryan brown, a joyful boy who believes in miracles, he must. Ryan oquinn struggles with his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. Ryan oquinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet events at kapolei. Believe it movie about grundy now being filmed in downtown bristol bristol herald courier 2016228. One night, when matthew is attacked by angry workers, he is left for dead yet tended by a community of homeless people he never knew existed in the city. Life is hard, but an inspirational young man convinces him that thoughts and prayers will make everything work out in the end. Believe 2016 available now single event license required synopsis. Watch our little 2017 christmas video with ryan oquinn, kevin sizemore and issac brown. When matthew peyton inherits the family business, the responsibility of the christmas pageant also falls on his shoulders. Watch our little 2017 christmas video with ryan o quinn, kevin sizemore and issac brown.
Dec 02, 2016 it runs 120 minutes and stars ryan o quinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet, david deluise, kevin sizemore and isaac ryan brown. Stars of the theatrical movie believe, which is now filming in grundy, pose for a photo on the set of the film friday. In the christian drama believe, a small business owner struggles with tough economic times while also trying to put on his small towns christmas pageant. Believe, an oldfashioned christmas movie for a world so in. Believe in your dreams, believe in peace, believe in miracles around you. After toying with the idea that he might become a lawyer at the wishes of his parents, he spent time on the legislative staff of senator chuck robb. Oquinn plays against type, eschewing the comedy hes known for to play the owner of a beleaguered auto plant, unable to afford to put on the towns. King manufacturing building in downtown bristol tennessee. A man considers selling his family business when the economy sours, despite the fact that doing so would mean canceling the towns beloved annual christmas pageant. With ryan oquinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore. Southwest virginia area scouted as site for new christmas movie, grundy native ryan oquinn to star bristol herald courier 2015912. Susan stone is definitely what youd call a modernday scrooge. But as financial hardships fall on the town, matthew finds himself overwhelmed.
Ryan o quinn, a grundy native, is the lead actor in the christmas film. It celebrates the ties between people and questions the commercialism of christmas. Ryan o quinn, shawnee smith and danielle nicolet believe official trailer 1 2016 ryan o quinn movie a smalltown business owner tries to save the local christmas pageant against all. Mar 27, 2017 in a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the r. Believe, an oldfashioned christmas movie for a world so in need of one. Buchanan county native turned hollywood actor ryan o quinn convinced the director of his latest work to shoot the movie in his. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual.
The film stars ryan o quinn, danielle nicolet, shawnee smith, and lance e. The movie revolves around two families from different walks of life who come together to save the annual christmas pageant. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with selfdoubt and has lost the passion and drive that defined her childhood persona. Hollywood actor ryan oquinn convinces director to shoot. In believe, christmas is coming to smalltown virginia, and matthew peyton ryan oquinn is in deep trouble. With ryan o quinn, shawnee smith, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore. Mar 05, 2016 oquinn is the star, playing a business owner trying to save the local christmas pageant after his business is unexpectedly shut down, and he is the reason why the film crew is in grundy. Believe official trailer 1 2016 ryan oquinn movie youtube. Like ive told ryan, you dont get a lot of films and opportunities like this. However, the movie sometimes seems like its supporting a gnostic prosperity gospel, of believing something you want and then making it happen. A little boys love and faith helps to change an entire town during the christmas season. Believe is an entertaining family movie to enjoy during the christmas holiday. Believe is a christian drama about a businessman who may have to shut down his business and stop supporting the annual christmas pageant in his town.
Believe stresses the importance of charity while lauding entrepreneurship and hard work. During tough economic times, smalltown business owner matthew peyton ryan o quinn struggles with his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. A smalltown business owner tries to save the local christmas pageant against all odds. Wearing makeup, actor ryan oquinn looks over his lines during a break in filming believe tuesday afternoon on set in the l. Ryan oquinn, who plays the lead character in the film, has said in multiple interviews that he wants to make the kind of films parents. When the economy takes a downturn and the business is in the red, matthew has no choice but to demand pay cuts and other losses to his employees. In believe, christmas is coming to smalltown virginia, and matthew peyton ryan o quinn is in deep trouble. As his business profits plummet and his workers begin to strike, matthew is forced to make a decision between selling the. The folks behind the new movie believe would sure would like to give it a try, though. The film chronicles the trials and tribulations of matthew peyton ryan oquinn, the owner of a small town. Ryan oquinn, danielle nicolet, kevin sizemore, david deluise and of course our brilliant writer billy dickson, the middle.
Believe has a strong christian worldview and is a good family movie for celebrating the christmas holiday. Filming of believe transforms grundy into a world of movie. Ryan oquinn, a grundy native, is the lead actor in the christmas film. Crew members from the movie believe set up a shot on state street monday morning. Dec 02, 2016 isaac ryan brown stars in touching christmas movie believe. Desperate business decisions ruin his popularity and angry employees seek their revenge. Swank makes it easy with licensing options to fit you. Ryan oquinn catches comedy virus, the malibu times 11 july 2007. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success. Movie details synopsis in a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan oquinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant. The movie, described as a cross between its a wonderful life and scrooge in southwest virginia, is based in grundy, virginia, the hometown of lead actor, ryan oquinn, but a number of scenes have been shot in and around bristol in recent weeks. Movie detail page cal oaks with titan luxe believe. When matthew peyton ryan oquinn inherits the family business, the responsibility of the christmas pageant also falls on his shoulders.
Isaac ryan brown stars in touching christmas movie believe. It was released theatrically by freestyle releasing and smith global media on december 2, 2016. Dec 01, 2016 believe movie official trailer believe is coming to theaters december 2nd. Movie details synopsis in a small town going through tough economic times, business owner matthew peyton ryan o quinn struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual christmas pageant.