Byron M. Jones
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Byron M. Jones is a Christian film
producer and managing partner of Pure Flix Entertainment
.
to the forefront of the industry (LEFT BEHIND was the #1 selling video in America its first week of release, beating out Toy Story 2
and The Green Mile
)
Byron began his career in marketing at Cloud Ten Pictures
in 1997, where he headed up the sales and marketing departments during the release of the best selling Christian films such as Apocalypse, Revelation
, Tribulation
and Judgment
, helping to develop international recognition and demand for quality Christian Movies. Byron maintained this position until January 2002
While with Cloud Ten, Billboard Magazine
quoted Byron as saying "There are 170 Million Americans who go to church every Sunday, most of these people want to see an edgy action movie
without all the other stuff".
Canada "Our plan is not to bring Christianity to Hollywood, but to bring Hollywood-quality productions to the church," explains Byron Jones, president of Garden City Pictures. It was with Garden City that Byron would bring aboard an Oscar award-winning, special effect
s supervisor and director to work on their first feature "Home Beyond the Sun
" a Christian film that examines contemporary China’s dilemma of unwanted daughters in an overpopulated land of more than a billion souls. It is inspired by the true story of one of the children, the “found forsaken,” finding familial love.
Willowcreek is also responsible for the marketing and distribution of such film titles as ;an multi-award winning documentary film be the Erwin Brothers about the events of 9/11/2001.
. Byron along with musician Randy Travis
, actor David A.R. White
, Michael Scott, and Russell Wolfe. Pure Flix is known for producing and distributing movies such as The Wager
, Hidden Secrets, and Sarah's Choice
.
Christian film
The Christian film industry is an umbrella term for films containing a Christian -themed message or moral, produced by openly Christian filmmakers to a Christian audience....
producer and managing partner of Pure Flix Entertainment
Pure Flix Entertainment
Pure Flix Entertainment is a Christian film production company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company produces, distributes, acquires and markets Christian and family-friendly films...
.
Cloud Ted
Jones started his career as Cloud Ten's VP of Entertainment, bringing movies such as Left BehindLeft Behind: The Movie
Left Behind is a Christian based film released in 2000 and starring Kirk Cameron, Brad Johnson, Gordon Currie and Clarence Gilyard. It was directed by Vic Sarin. Left Behind was proclaimed by its creators as the biggest and most ambitious Christian film ever made...
to the forefront of the industry (LEFT BEHIND was the #1 selling video in America its first week of release, beating out Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2 is a 1999 American computer animated film directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon. It is the sequel to the 1995 film Toy Story, released by Walt Disney Pictures and the third film to be produced by Pixar...
and The Green Mile
The Green Mile (film)
The Green Mile is a 1999 American drama film directed by Frank Darabont and adapted by him from the 1996 Stephen King novel of the same name...
)
Byron began his career in marketing at Cloud Ten Pictures
Cloud Ten Pictures
Cloud Ten Pictures is a film production and distribution company located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, specializing in Christian-themed films.- Overview :Cloud Ten was formed by brothers Peter LaLonde and Paul LaLonde in 1994...
in 1997, where he headed up the sales and marketing departments during the release of the best selling Christian films such as Apocalypse, Revelation
Apocalypse II: Revelation
Apocalypse II: Revelation is a 1999 Christian/thriller and sequel to Apocalypse by Cloud Ten Pictures.Three months have passed since the events of the previous film. Franco Macalousso has convinced many of those left behind that he is the true Messiah. But is he?Counter-terrorism expert Thorold...
, Tribulation
Apocalypse III: Tribulation
Apocalypse III: Tribulation is a 2000 thriller film by Cloud Ten Pictures, starring Gary Busey, Howie Mandel, Nick Mancuso, and Margot Kidder...
and Judgment
Apocalypse IV: Judgment
Apocalypse IV: Judgment is a 2000 Christian/Thriller film released by Cloud Ten Pictures.It is the imminent future. The world follows one government and one man. It is a world of peace, yet some doubt the authorities and seek to dethrone them....
, helping to develop international recognition and demand for quality Christian Movies. Byron maintained this position until January 2002
While with Cloud Ten, Billboard Magazine
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
quoted Byron as saying "There are 170 Million Americans who go to church every Sunday, most of these people want to see an edgy action movie
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
without all the other stuff".
Garden City Pictures
Canadian Christianity ran a story on Jones talking about the new studio that he would start in Niagara FallsNiagara Falls
The Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world and has...
Canada "Our plan is not to bring Christianity to Hollywood, but to bring Hollywood-quality productions to the church," explains Byron Jones, president of Garden City Pictures. It was with Garden City that Byron would bring aboard an Oscar award-winning, special effect
Special effect
The illusions used in the film, television, theatre, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects ....
s supervisor and director to work on their first feature "Home Beyond the Sun
Home Beyond the Sun
Home Beyond the Sun is a 2004 film about a fight for freedom, and a search for truth.-Cast:*Melyssa Ade - Jenna*Stan Coles - Pastor Dan*Von Flores - Colonel Khan*Dana Ishiura - Ehr Neung*Molly Sayers - Chu Lee*Mung-Ling Tsui - Mei Ming...
" a Christian film that examines contemporary China’s dilemma of unwanted daughters in an overpopulated land of more than a billion souls. It is inspired by the true story of one of the children, the “found forsaken,” finding familial love.
Willowcreek Marketing And Distribution
With the connections that Byron had made in and throughout the industry and also founded Willowcreek Marketing and Distribution; a Christian marketing company which also is the official booking agency for the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (Formerly of World Wrestling Entertainment).Willowcreek is also responsible for the marketing and distribution of such film titles as ;an multi-award winning documentary film be the Erwin Brothers about the events of 9/11/2001.
Pure Flix Entertainment
Beginning in January 2007 Byron Jones became a Managing Partner with Pure Flix EntertainmentPure Flix Entertainment
Pure Flix Entertainment is a Christian film production company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company produces, distributes, acquires and markets Christian and family-friendly films...
. Byron along with musician Randy Travis
Randy Travis
Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
, actor David A.R. White
David A.R. White
David Andrew Roy White, also known as David White, is an American actor, screenwriter and producer. He grew up in a small farming town that was located outside of Dodge City, Kansas. He is a co-founder of Pure Flix Entertainment, a distribution and production company...
, Michael Scott, and Russell Wolfe. Pure Flix is known for producing and distributing movies such as The Wager
The Wager (2007 film)
The Wager is a 2007 Christian drama film, directed by Judson Pearce Morgan. It stars Randy Travis, Jude Ciccolella and Candace Cameron Bure. It was based on the novel The Wager by Bill Myers...
, Hidden Secrets, and Sarah's Choice
Sarah's Choice
Sarah's Choice is a 2009 Christian direct-to-video pro-life film directed by Chad Kapper. The film stars contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James as the title character, along with Logan White and Dick Van Patten. Christian comedian Brad Stine also appears in the film, along with...
.
Filmography
- Producer - Holyman UndercoverHolyman UndercoverHolyman Undercover is a 2010 Christian comedy film directed by David A.R. White. The film was featured at the Greater Boston Christian Film Festival, and stars David A.R. White, Fred Willard, Jennifer Lyons, John Schneider, Staci Keanan, Clint Howard, Gregg Binkley, among others.- Plot :Roy...
(2010) - Producer - Sarah's ChoiceSarah's ChoiceSarah's Choice is a 2009 Christian direct-to-video pro-life film directed by Chad Kapper. The film stars contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James as the title character, along with Logan White and Dick Van Patten. Christian comedian Brad Stine also appears in the film, along with...
(2009) - Producer - In the Blink of an EyeIn the Blink of an Eye (film)In the Blink of an Eye is a 2009 film about the Rapture directed by Michael Sinclair. The film stars David A.R. White, Eric Roberts and Andrea Logan White, and was released to DVD on November 17, 2009.- Cast :* David A.R. White as David...
(2009) - Producer - The WagerThe Wager (2007 film)The Wager is a 2007 Christian drama film, directed by Judson Pearce Morgan. It stars Randy Travis, Jude Ciccolella and Candace Cameron Bure. It was based on the novel The Wager by Bill Myers...
(2007) - Producer - Home Beyond the SunHome Beyond the SunHome Beyond the Sun is a 2004 film about a fight for freedom, and a search for truth.-Cast:*Melyssa Ade - Jenna*Stan Coles - Pastor Dan*Von Flores - Colonel Khan*Dana Ishiura - Ehr Neung*Molly Sayers - Chu Lee*Mung-Ling Tsui - Mei Ming...
(2004)