Episode 127 - Trusting God Through Cinematic Setbacks In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Jaclyn and Geoff interview Ricky Borba, a film director from the San Francisco Bay Area. Ricky shares his journey in the film industry, starting with his childhood fascination with Star Wars and moving through various challenges and achievements. He recounts pivotal moments, including a divine call to Tennessee, challenges he faced such as financial obstacles and deceitful investors, and miraculous moments that confirmed his calling to filmmaking.Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionRicky's Early InspirationFirst Steps into the Film IndustryPursuing Acting and DirectingBig Break and ChallengesHope for the Holidays: A Personal StorySubsequent Projects and Pandemic ImpactMoving to Tennessee: A Leap of FaithTrusting God: The BookProphetic Dreams and Miraculous ConfirmationConclusion and Next Episode TeaserRicky Borba is a film director, from the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been involved with film and television, for the last 30 years. His two theatrically released films; "My Brothers' Crossing" and "Hope for the Holidays" have won multiple Best-Picture awards at festivals across the country, as well as acting awards for the cast. "My Brother's Crossing" spent two weeks in the US Box office top ten when it debuted in 2020.In 2023, he directed two films, Christmas at Keestone and Wedding at Keestone.Ricky now resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, 4 daughters and son. He has a double major in Pastoral Ministries and Theology, and all of his animals are named after Star Wars characters.Ricky’s Website: www.rickyborbafilms.comRicky on IMDb: imdb.me/rickyborbaRicky on Facebook:  facebook.com/borbafettFAFF Association Meeting Schedule: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.