Collective Development Inc.

A few short years ago film actor, writer, producer DJ Perry had an opportunity to present his unique take on a few little known moments taken from biblical history and mythology.

Whether filmmakers, actors, painters, writers, musicians, singers or those in a host of other creative/cultural endeavors, true artists have a first desire to exist in a limited, albeit subjective, realm during the production process.

The latest cinematic offering from award-winning, Lansing, Mich.-based production company Collective Development Inc.

There are two key elements that basically define the inner-workings of the entertainment world.

Collective Development Inc Earns 9 Nominations for Two Films at World's Largest 'Family/Faith' Festival

The wonderful thing with 'period piece' feature films is that they're timeless.

For those looking forward to Mel Gibson's "'The Passion of the Christ 2: Resurrection" another film about that event will release later this year.

American actor/writer/filmmaker DJ Perry's first newspaper exposure came when the semi-shy toddler with a cowboy hat refused an interview at some local Lansing event.

Life is full of firsts. And for three Michiganders, two of whom are high school students, taking their talents in the performing arts to the big screen for the first time, is certainly a milestone. No matter their future paths.

Owosso (Michigan's) Curran Jacobs and Fairmont (West Virginia's) Greg Mason share little in common. But the tie that binds the men is strong. They're both gentlemen and solid actors.