HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER/DIRECTOR DALLAS JENKINS is moving to the Chicago area shortly as director of creative media for northwest suburban Harvest Bible Church.
“I’ll be in charge of the production of the services on the film campuses, as well as the videos and ultimately the films we produce,” he told the Reel exclusively.
Jenkins directed the feature “What If ?” which stars Kristy Swanson, Kevin Sorbo and John Katzenberger, which being prepped for release this summer.
Earlier, he was co-executive producer of “Though None Go with Me,” based on a book by his father, the mega-famous author Jerry B. Jenkins of the phenomenal “Left Behind” series, that aired on the Hallmark Channel.
Harvest Bible Church is one of the area’s largest churches, with 12,000 parishioners attending Sunday services at Harvest campuses in Rolling Meadows, Niles, Crystal Lake, Elgin and Wicker Park.
A more detailed announcement about Jenkins’ arrival is expected in a few weeks.
TWO BIG PARTIES NEXT WEEK start off what is shaping up as a very activity-full month. On Thursday, March 4, Hootenanny Collective shows off its expanded space at 230 E. Ohio with an Open House drink and mingle and DJs Mister Joshua and Kid Color to add to the fun.
On Friday, March 5, Bridges Media holds a farewell party to wish good luck to SVP/creative producer Selina Hood, who departs Bridges after five years to join mega PR firm, Edelman Worldwide, as an executive producer.
JAKE GYLLENHAAL LEADS THE CAST of “Source Code,” a thriller sci-fi movie that will be shooting three days of background plates here, while principal photography will take place in Montreal and Quebec.
Directed by Duncan Jones, the story is about a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown commuter and is forced to live and relive a harrowing train bombing until he can determine who is responsible for it. INDIE FILMMAKERS who want to know all the details about SAG low budget film contracts are welcome to attend a free breakfast workshop March 2, presented by SAGIndie national director Darrien Gipson, who flies in from L.A. especially for the day.
The workshop will be held at SAG headquarters, 1 E. Erie, at 8:30 a.m. Reserve your space by Emailing
