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AREA 23A AND KEVIN MILLER XI PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “HELLBOUND?” DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY BEN EISNER EDITED BY SIMON TONDEUR ORIGINAL SCORE BY MARCUS ZUHR ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY ARI NEUFELD, CREMATORIA AND YUCA

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID KRYSKO PRODUCED BY DAVID REMPEL & KEVIN MILLER WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY KEVIN MILLERHELLBOUNDTHEMOVIE.COM

“substantive and even-handed” New York Times

“a brave and refreshing documentary capable of lasting impact” Huffington Post

“invades notoriously touchy territory” Shockya.com

“adds fuel to a smoldering corner of the culture wars” Arizona Republic

SYNOPSIS

Does hell exist? If so, who ends up there, and why? Featuring an eclectic group of authors, theologians, pastors, social commentators and musicians, Hellbound? is a provocative, feature-length documentary that will ensure you never look at hell the same way again.

DISTRIBUTION

Hellbound? began its theatrical run in Nashville on Sept. 12, 2012. To date, it has partnered with AMC, Regal, Cineplex Odeon and several other theater chains and independent cinemas to screen in over 40 cities across the United States and Canada.

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DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Throughout history, Christians have

disagreed about pretty much

everything. And whenever these

disagreements come up, certain

doctrines or beliefs become a sort

of litmus test to determine insiders

and outsiders: Are you one of us or

are you one of them? Are you our

kind of Christian or are you some

other kind of Christian, perhaps a

new kind of Christian, a Christian

whom we’re really not sure we can

trust? The current debate over hell

is a per fect example of this

dynamic at work.

Whenever I see the battle lines

being drawn like this, it piques my

interest, because I know there’s a

lot more going on behind the

scenes. On the surface, people are

arguing about theology. But underneath lurk all kinds of personal, political, religious and even

economic agendas.

HELLBOUND? is my attempt to get to the bottom of the current debate over hell. Why is it

happening? Why is it happening right now? And of all the doctrines we could be arguing about, why

are Christians so hot and bothered about hell?

Like any classic power struggle, this debate boils down to a scrappy group of underdogs seeking to

overturn the status quo. In this case, the underdogs are a growing number of Christians called

“Universalists” who argue that the Christian message should be reframed to include redemption for

anyone and everyone. Meanwhile, the establishment is holding the line on an exclusive Gospel,

where those who fail to pass the test of faith are condemned to an eternity of torment and isolation

from all that is good.

While hell is the current flashpoint, I believe this debate is merely a warning tremor signaling a

potential seismic shift in the religious landscape. As traditionalist pastor and writer Kevin DeYoung

recently wrote:

At the very heart of this controversy… we really do have two different Gods. The stakes are that

high… Both sides cannot be right. As much as some voices in evangelicalism will suggest that we

should all get along and learn from each other and listen for the Spirit speaking in our midst, the

fact is we have two irreconcilable views of God… Delight or deception, suffering or salvation—yes,

even heaven or hell—may hang in the balance.

How all of this shakes out is still an open question. HELLBOUND? certainly isn’t the last word on

hell, but it is a great starting point for anyone who has ever wondered—or worried—about their

eternal fate.

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FILMMAKERS

Kevin Miller

Writer/Director/Producer

Despite dwelling on hell for far longer than most would

recommend, Kevin maintains an optimistic outlook on life–and

death. Originally from Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Kevin always

dreamed of being in the movie business but never actually

believed he’d get there. So he’s as surprised as anyone to go

onto imdb.com and find all of those credits listed under his

name. Some of his most recent projects include spOILed, Sex

+Money, With God On Our Side and Expelled: No Intelligence

Allowed–not to mention a brief stint portraying Lex Luthor on Smallville. While he’s had a great time

working on so many varied and fascinating projects, there’s nothing like being in the driver’s seat of

his own film. When he’s not making films, Kevin can be found hanging out with his wife and four

children and occasionally sneaking away to play hockey, hike, fish or skateboard.

David Rempel

ProducerOriginally from Chilliwack, BC, David was inspired to get into

the film biz not by the films of Ingmar Bergman or Martin

Scorsese but by the TV series Chips. Since obtaining a BA in

film production at Biola University, David has spent the last

seven years working on the creative side of television and

feature film production. During that time, he has co-produced

or executive produced numerous made-for-television movies,

including Held Hostage, Storm Seekers, Tornado Valley, Come

Dance at my Wedding and Toxic Skies. While at Biola, David

interned at Phoenix Pictures and Mel Gibson’s Icon Productions, where they happened to be making a

little picture called The Passion of the Christ. Although you’d never guess it from his film credits,

David’s true passion is baseball. In fact, at one point he was actually invited to join the Pittsburgh

Pirates instructional league. Although David never made it to the big leagues, he’s still holding out

hope that one of his three sons might ultimately achieve that dream.

Dave KryskoExecutive Producer

Dave Krysko began his career as a musician, spending his

early years touring across North America. In the 1980s, he

shifted into audio and video production and then web site

design and interactive online solutions for various high profile

companies. This eventually led him to co-found Club Penguin,

a hugely successful online virtual world for kids that has had a

huge impact on the children’s gaming industry. The Walt

Disney Company was so impressed with Club Penguin that in

2007, it purchased the company from its founders. Upon

leaving the Walt Disney Company as a Senior Vice-President in

2010, Dave founded Davara Enterprises, which invests in various culture-making businesses. Dave is

also a longtime philanthropist, having been involved in humanitarian work in Canada, Mexico and

Romania. He co-founded the Karis Support Society, which assists women who are struggling with

addictions; created the Krysko Family Foundation, which helps impoverished Canadian families; and

spearheaded the creation of the New Horizon Foundation, a charitable organization committed to

improving the lives of children and families around the world. Most important of all, he funded the

production of HELLBOUND? And for that, Kevin and his team are eternally grateful.

Simon Tondeur

EditorWhen he isn’t passing the buck, you can usually find Simon

trying to pass himself off as an American. Originally from

London, Simon now lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife

and two boys. But he still insists on using that nefarious form of

artificial intelligence known as a “British accent.” Simon and

Kevin’s working relationship goes all the way back to Kevin’s

first feature, After…, a fact that Simon construes as a license

to mock Kevin’s every foible with merciless intensity. Other

Miller/Tondeur collaborations include Sex+Money, No Saints for Sinners, Expelled and Hakani.

After working together for so long, Simon and Kevin have attained a certain degree of synergy.

You could even call them the dynamic duo. The only problem is, they both think they’re

Batman…

Ben EisnerDirector of Photography/Second Unit Director

What do coffee, cheese, Thomas Merton, Milwaukee and the

Green Bay Packers all have in common? Answer: Ben Eisner

smells like all of them. And that’s on a good day. On a slightly

more serious note, when Ben isn’t raving about how much

better life is in Wisconsin, he’s riding shotgun and helping us

find our way to our next shoot–or our next meal–on his handy

GPS. Oh yeah, and every once in a while he picks up a camera

and knocks off some amazing shots. In addition to his fantastic work on HELLBOUND?, Ben has

directed numerous music videos, television pilots and documentary projects for marquee music

companies like Capitol Records, Warner Brothers, Sony BMG and EMI Music Group. He has also

directed and served as director of photography on commercials for such brands as GE, Verizon,

Case IH, Marquette University and Masterlock. And in case you aren’t suitably impressed by that

long list of household names, Ben also plays a mean drum solo. So beat it.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

CREWProduction Company: Kevin Miller XI Productions Inc.

Director: Kevin Miller

Executive Producer: Dave Krysko

Producers: Kevin Miller, David Rempel

Director of Photography: Ben Eisner

Second Unit Director: Ben Eisner

Israel Unit Director: Porter Speakman, Jr.

Second Unit Producer: Kipp Zavada

Editor: Simon Tondeur

Written by: Kevin Miller

Original Score: Marcus Zuhr

Additional Music by: Ari Neufeld, Crematoria and YUCA

Sound Designer: Murray Stiller

Assistant Sound Editor: Jeremy Therrien

Rerecording Mixer: Murray Stiller

Production Assistants: Simeon Muller, Adam Wormald, Jonathan O’Brien, Huw Miller

CAST

William Paul Young – Author, The Shack

Brian McLaren – Author, The Last Word and the Word After That

Frank Schaeffer – Author, Crazy for God

Mark Driscoll – Pastor, Mars Hill Church

Gregory A. Boyd – Pastor, Woodland Hills Church

Mike Bickle – Director, International House of Prayer

Oderus Urungus – Vocalist, GWAR

Necrobutcher – Bassist, Mayhem

Glen Benton – Vocalist, Deicide

David Vincent – Vocalist, Morbid Angel

Ole Luger La’Fay Walsh – Vocalist, Solbrud

Hank Hanegraaff – Radio Host, “The Bible Answer Man”

Ray Comfort – Evangelist, Way of the Master

Kevin DeYoung – Pastor, University Reformed Church

Justin Taylor – Blogger, Between Two Worlds

Brad Jersak – Author, Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

Robin Parry – Author, The Evangelical Universalist

Kevin Miller – Filmmaker

Jaime Clark-Soles – Theologian, Perkins Theological Seminary

Sharon Baker – Author, Razing Hell

Michael Hardin – Founder, Preaching Peace

David Bruce – Founder, Hollywoodjesus.com

Chad Holtz – Former pastor

Bob Larson – Exorcist

Robert McKee – Author, Story

Archbishop Lazar Puhalo – Canadian Orthodox Monastery

Peter Kreeft – Catholic Apologist

Jerry Walls – Author, Hell: The Logic of Damnation

Jonathan & Margie Phelps – Westboro Baptist Church

Ron Dart – Professor of World Religions, University College of the Fraser Valley

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Hell Is (For) Other Peoplereligiondispatches.org

Hellbound?variety.com

Eternal Damnation: Idea or Destination?movies.nytimes.com

Hellbound?arkansasonline.com

Review: 'Hellbound?' sure to heat up the debatelatimes.com

'Hellbound?': Movie Questions Hell As Place Of Eternal Tormenthuffingtonpost.com

'Hellbound?' Wins the Debatehuffingtonpost.com

'Hellbound?' 4 starsazcentral.com

Hellbound? Movie Reviewshockya.com

Hellbound? is a thoughtful, wide-ranging documentarystraight.com

Filmmaker drags hell out of the closetvancouversun.com

Hellbound? Heated controversy over local filmtheprovince.com

Review: Hellbound?montrealgazette.com

Review: Hellbound? speaks of the Devilnationalpost.com

Hellbound? New Film Explores Ideas, Doctrine of Hellsojo.net

'Hellbound?' Filmmaker Hopes His Version of the 'Good News' Builds Bridgeschristianpost.com

Reviews

ENDORSEMENTS

“I am certain you are aware that the subject of ‘hell’ is currently an intensely ‘hot’ topic not only within the community of faiths, but beyond. Into this conversation enters Hellbound?, a singularly important documentary, and frankly the best overall presentation of the landscape of opinions that I have ever witnessed.”William Paul Young, author of The Shack

“I expected Hellbound? to be good, but it far exceeded my highest expectations. It is riveting, challenging, provocative, respectful, funny in places, shocking in places, and artistic from start to finish. This is what documentary film-making can be… tackling a profound subject of ultimate importance, and doing so in a way that grabs you and won’t let you go.”Brian McLaren, author/speaker/activist

“Hellbound? confronts the great national ideological divide over religion (and thus politics too) as never before. And I’m betting that 5 years from now you’ll meet former evangelicals and other former fundamentalist religious folks who trace their departure from the religious right to seeing this movie. I’ve never seen the argument made better against the angry retributive aspects of far right ‘religion.’”Frank Schaeffer, author Crazy for God

“I applaud the courage it took to make this delightful movie. Hellbound? is a movie that makes you think. Beware, it may even transform you.”David Bruce - founder hollywoodjesus.com

“Beautifully filmed and imagined, Kevin Miller’s ‘Hellbound?’ is as open, balanced, and accurate a presentation of the Christian concept(s) of Hell as anyone could ever hope to experience. It merits a “Highly Recommended” listing in every way.”Phyllis Tickle, author The Great Emergence

“There is no more important issue than the character of God. It is just this issue that is at the forefront of intelligent contemporary theological conversation. While not everyone may agree about the solution, Hellbound? is sure to provide grist for millions of conversations. Hellbound?… deserves serious attention from persons of every persuasion.”Michael Hardin, Executive Director, Preaching Peace

“Kevin Miller and his team are brilliant! Clothed in a movie ostensibly about hell is a profoundly thought-provoking investigation into the very character of God. After watching this film, every Christian should ask, ‘How could I believe such terrible things about the God we call love?’ After reading some of the criticisms of the film, I have to ask, ‘Why is the thought that God will welcome all people into heaven more abhorrent to Christians than the thought that God will send most people to hell for all eternity?’”Sharon Baker - Author of Razing Hell

“A timely and provocative investigation of the inflammatory issues surrounding hell. Whatever you think about damnation, this enlightening documentary is guaranteed to stimulate and shock you. Here is a film that should not be ignored.”Robin Parry, author The Evangelical Universalist

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