Kappa Studios, a post-production facility located in Burbank, California, has once again demonstrated its dedication to faith-based entertainment by earning six nominations for the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards. The nominations span a variety of projects, including the film ‘Reagan,’ starring Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid; the documentary ‘For the One’; and the popular television series ‘The Chosen,’ which has amassed over 600 million viewers worldwide.
Among the nominated television shows is ‘God. Family. Football.’,$ which is available at no cost on Fox Nation; the drama series ‘House of David,’ and the widely acclaimed series ‘The Chosen.’ Long, the president and founder of Kappa Studios, expressed his gratitude and spiritual perspective on the recognition, stating, ‘We are prayerfully asking God to bring us the people we can work for. I see this as just a grand answer for what God has done.’
The studio has maintained its focus on faith and family content since 2016, shifting its original secular focus to avoid any content that could be seen as disrespectful to the Bible. This shift has strengthened Kappa Studios’ reputation within the entertainment industry, as they now produce content that aligns with their core values. Silverman, the Chief Content Officer, remarked on the surprise of the nominations, likening it to the gradual growth of children, where daily changes are unrecognizable.
While the studio’s mission is to honor God through its work, they measure success beyond viewership numbers. Despite the immense reach of ‘The Chosen,’ the team does not focus on the exact count, instead acknowledging it is ‘north of 600 million.’ Their goal remains to deliver stories rooted in historically accurate biblical accounts, which they believe offer hope and spiritual fulfillment to a wide audience.
Long and Silverman emphasize that their work not only serves God but also brings hope to a world where they feel there’s a lack of it. They believe that through faith-based storytelling, they can guide people toward spiritual truth and offer a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Their commitment to their mission, even at the cost of turning down paying customers, reflects their deep-seated belief in their work’s importance and impact on the culture.
Despite the challenges, Kappa Studios continues to attract directors, writers, and filmmakers who share their vision for faith-based content. The studio’s dedication to its mission, combined with the success of its projects, positions it well in the growing market of faith-themed entertainment, which is gaining more attention and interest from both audiences and industry professionals.