Threshold Films
Storytelling as a Bridge to Transformation, Truth, and the Gospel
Threshold Films is a collaborative initiative between film production teams, church leaders, and Global Horizons Inc., dedicated to bringing the life-giving hope of the Kingdom of God to global communities through the art of film. Nathan Phelps serves as the Project Director for Threshold Films.
Current Films in Production:
To the Unknown God
Film Bio
Once a feared witchdoctor, Paul Ai wielded power over spirits, performed supernatural rituals, and lived a life few dared to challenge. But when an encounter with an unseen force left his gods silent, his world was shaken to its core.
To the Unknown God is a gripping narrative documentary that follows Paul’s astonishing journey from darkness to an unrelenting search for truth. Set against a backdrop of mysticism, persecution, and redemption, his story defies expectations at every turn. As ancient spiritual forces collide with the power of the gospel, Paul is faced with a choice that will alter his destiny forever.
Through cinematic storytelling, this film invites audiences into a world of deep spiritual conflict and ultimate transformation. Some search for power—others, for truth—but few are ready for what they will find.
Purpose of the Film
1. Our mission is to share Paul’s story on a global scale, reaching people groups around the world with the power of the gospel.
2. Reveal to Christians there is a spiritual reality to their faith, and encourage them to fulfill the great commission.
Financial Goals
We are seeking a remaining $300,000 in funding to complete production, distribution, and outreach efforts to bring this film to international platforms where it can make the greatest impact.
By partnering with us, you will be directly investing in a high-quality cinematic project that will introduce unreached and resistant communities to the transformative message of Jesus Christ.
Visit the film's full website: To the Unknown God
Watch Film Sample
Film Collaborations
“To the Unknown God” is a project fully owned and funded by Christ Alive Church (Lead Pastor Mark Ivey), which holds all rights to the film and its distribution. Syncell Productions (led by Nathan Phelps), has been commissioned as the professional studio responsible for producing the film, executing the creative vision, and delivering the final project with cinematic excellence.
All financial contributions for the completion of the film are being handled through Global Horizons Inc. (GHI), a trusted non-profit organization providing financial oversight and accountability. GHI will receive, manage, and allocate all donations toward the production, distribution, and outreach efforts of the film.
This collaboration will ensure that your donation is used responsibly and directly supports the mission of bringing Paul Ai’s powerful story to unreached and spiritually resistant audiences across the globe with the gospel of Jesus.
Black Earth
Film Bio
The documentary, Black Earth, examines the very real and sustainable solutions to the ecological and economic decay we have helped create on a global scale. Though Black Earth begins with a stark picture of how failing human health, industrial agriculture, and ecological instability have resulted from our negligence and expediency as a culture — this is not another alarmist film adding yet another artifact to a culture of fear.
Instead, following the stories of people all over the world, supported by rigorous research, and highlighting the leading voices in the field of Permaculture, Black Earth provides audiences with a new, more hopeful narrative.
Purpose of the Film
1. To educate and inspire global audiences with real-life success stories of ecological restoration.
2. To challenge the dominant narrative that portrays our environmental crisis as hopeless.
3. To bridge the gap between scientific research, practical application, and cultural change.
4. To empower individuals, communities, and policymakers with a vision for a better way forward.
The future we envision through Black Earth is one where:
- Communities are equipped with knowledge to heal their land, provide food security, and restore broken systems.
- Individuals see themselves not as consumers, but as caretakers—stewards entrusted with God’s creation.
- The land itself flourishes, becoming a testimony of God’s abundance and grace.
The difference Black Earth will make extends beyond education—it’s about transformation. By sharing these stories, we’re not just advocating for ecological change but for spiritual renewal through stewardship and care for creation.
Watch Film Sample
This 7 minute sample is a compilation of content filmed during Phase 1, representing roughly 30-40% of total content needed for the entire film. It contains highlights of hundreds of pages of transcribed interviews, months of footage captured on location, and features 6 of the 12 planned destinations.
The goal of this video treatment is to convey a small preview of the concept, flow, look, and music of Black Earth. It is not meant to tell the entire story because the entire story has not been fully filmed, rather it showcases both what has been, and what could be…