Episode 68 - The Passion Behind 24Flix and ICFF with Marty Jean Louis In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt welcome Marty Jean-Louis, the producer and CEO behind 24 Flicks, the International Christian Film Festival, and OnlineChannel.tv. Marty shares his journey from a childhood passion for photography and filmmaking to creating influential media aimed at uplifting and connecting people. He discusses his philosophy on productivity, the importance of time management, and how he integrates his faith into his work. Listeners also get insights into the origins of 24 Flix, the strategy behind its content, and Marty's innovative tech platform OnlineChannel.tv. He inspires listeners to  pursue their passion despite challenges, and talks about the new one-day Christian filmmaking events across the country.Highlights include:Marty's Background and Early Passion for MediaHigh School and Early Filmmaking ExperiencesCollege, Marine Corps, and Rediscovering FilmmakingStarting My Christian Films and Early ProductionThe Birth and Strategy of 24FlixOnlineChannel.TV: Building a Unique PlatformICFF One-Day Events and Community BuildingFinal Thoughts and EncouragementMarty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10008954144440024Flix Free Movies: https://24flix.tv/ICFF: https://internationalcff.org/OnlineChannel.tv https://www.onlinechannel.tv/Bio:Marty Jean-Louis, a dynamic producer and visionary, is the driving force behind 24 Flix, The International Christian Film Festival, and OnlineChannel.TV as their Founder and CEO. With his exceptional talent in production, Marty has directed and produced over 800 TV shows, documentaries, films, and commercials, garnering global viewership. His passion lies in using media as a tool to connect with and uplift those who are lost and broken, firmly believing that making a positive impact on even a single individual signifies success.Under his leadership for the past twelve years, the International Christian Film Festival has flourished, uniting filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world in a vibrant four-day event. Additionally, Marty is at the forefront of 24 Flix TV, a free streaming service dedicated to faith and family. This platform provides a wide range of movies, TV series, and documentaries that are safe for viewers of all ages, focusing on content that uplifts and aligns with family values, without any hidden agendas..Marty's commitment to his craft is unwavering; he's continuously involved in producing, writing, directing, and honing his skills. Marty resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and two sons, where he continues to inspire and innovate in the world of media.Content Christian media Conference Discount Code: 50FAFFJaclyn's Book, In the Beginning, Middle, and End https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VThe 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