THE FILM
Hope and a Future is a faith based film about finding redemption and God's path through trials and tribulations. It is based upon Jeremiah 29:11. Starring Omar Gooding and Juliana Hale.
Written by: Jenny Hale Woldt
CONCEPT
In a dark twist of the prodigal son story, Ariella, a talented and ambitious musician, leaves home to follow Jericho, an up-and-coming rock star, to Miami on his promise to further promote her career. But when things don’t go as planned, Ariella is caught trafficking narcotics into the US and is sent to prison where she must come to grips with her past, her present, and her eternal future.
MAIN CHARACTER
ARIELLA
Ariella is a girl who seemingly has it all; a good home, a loving family, and
more than her fair share of musical talent and a promising future. But when
she meets Jericho, she gambles what she has for what she wants and
follows him to Miami in order to bolster her own career.
But her trust in Jericho is quickly shaken when he neglects to follow through
on his promise of helping her and instead focuses solely on his own career.
Despite this, Ariella remains hopeful, even to the point of supporting them
financially with money from her trust fund.
But when Bella and Nick, Ariella’s parents, remove her from the trust fund,
this drives a wedge into the relationship and further alienates Ariella
from her parents. This alienation is further exacerbated when Ariella, now
imprisoned for drug trafficking to make ends meet, admits to having lost
her baby during an accidental overdose.
SYNOPSIS
As Ariella’s life continues to spiral out of control, she meets Patti, her
Christian cellmate and the embodiment of hope in a hopeless situation.
After Patti sacrifices herself to the prison bully for Ariella’s sake, Ariella
finally accepts the Lord and her life takes a drastic turn for the better.
In many regards, Ariella journey leads to the discovery of both the
Hope of a better life here on earth and the Future life in glory that all
Christians share.
Official Film Trailer
THE MISSION
Hope and a Future has a mission to inspire and uplift audiences through its message of hope and redemption. We believe that this movie has the power to change lives and bring people closer to God.
In a world where we have raised a generation to believe the only thing to aspire to is fame at all costs, we have created empty souls searching for fulfillment and vulnerable to Satan’s lures. These souls need to be reached with the hope that only God can provide and shown they have a future if only they will turn their eyes toward Him and His path for their lives. No matter how far we think we are from God, He promises he will put our sins as far as the East is from the West and forgive and forget them and gladly give us the gift of peace within on earth and eternal life.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11