Finding Her Voice
for Christmas
An uplifting holiday drama about legacy, calling, family truth, and the courage to use the gift God gave you.
The Story
Joy Jones has inherited more than a love of music — she has inherited a calling. But when her parents resist her desire to pursue that gift, Joy begins asking questions that no one seems willing to answer.
Those questions lead her toward a long-buried family secret. What she uncovers could reshape her parents, her family, and her church — for better or for worse. And what she does with that truth will require more than courage. It will require faith, forgiveness, and the wisdom to know when to speak and when to wait.
Film Details
- Format
- Feature Film
- Genre
- Faith-Based Drama
- Adapted From
- Stage play Finding Her Voice, previously on Broadway On Demand
- Production
- Planned, Monterey, California
- Photography
- Planned Nov–Dec 2026
- Post-Production
- Early 2027
- Festivals
- Spring 2027
- Premieres
- Summer 2027
- Release
- November 2027
Key Creatives
- Writer / Director / ProducerCeola J. Griffinalso as Sis Theresa
- Co-DirectorDon "Dusty" Phelpsalso as Pastor Kingsley
- Co-Director · ProducerRick Irvinalso as Jordan Jones
- Music ComposerDreLovesGodalso as Tommy Adams
"From live stages to Broadway On Demand — this story has always belonged on the world's largest stage. The feature film is its natural next chapter."
A Story Destined for the World
Finding Her Voice for Christmas is the natural evolution of Ceola J. Griffin's acclaimed stage play of the same name — a production that captivated live audiences across multiple runs, then reached a global streaming audience on Broadway On Demand.
This full-length feature film adaptation brings the story to a worldwide audience through major streaming platforms, preserving the emotional authenticity, faith-centered message, and powerful performances that made the original production resonate.
What began on stage is taking its rightful place on screen — deepening its impact and proving that stories grounded in truth belong in the world's most powerful medium.
Meet Aunt Val & Gigi
Two of the most beloved characters in the Jones family — Aunt Val (Justin Cloud) and Gigi aka Mama Joyce (Chinwe Omani-Venable). Loud, loving, faithful, and unforgettable.
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What This Story Is Really About
Finding Her Voice for Christmas is a fictional story with themes that resonate deeply — calling, legacy, hidden truth, and the grace required when that truth finally comes to light.
Calling and Gift
Joy's God-given gift to sing — and the faith it takes to pursue it when the people you love are asking you not to.
The Weight of Unspoken Truth
Secrets held too long. What finally happens when they come to light.
Generational Legacy
How the choices, faith, and music of those before us shape who we become.
Forgiveness and Redemption
What grace requires when truth finally comes to light — and what it costs, and gives, to choose forgiveness.
Rediscovering Identity
Who you are when everything you thought defined you has changed.
Restoration and Hope
The enduring belief that what is broken, by grace, can still be made whole.
Music as a Living Force
In this film, music is not background — it is a character, a thread, and a vehicle for healing. Throughout the narrative, music represents generational connection, emotional expression, and the unspoken language of the human heart.
Original compositions and powerful vocal performances, crafted by composer and music producer DreLovesGod — a faith-driven artist and platinum award collaborator — create a score designed to move audiences to reflection, tears, and ultimately, healing.
Original Score by
DreLovesGod
Deandre Griffin
Composer · Music Producer · Artist
Platinum award collaborator · Latest single: "For Us"
drelovesgod.com ↗The Road to Release
A clear, professional path from production through global distribution.
Planned production in Monterey, California
Editing, color grading, score, and sound design
Festival circuit, press outreach, and early screenings
Premiere events and expanded press campaign
National advertising and audience development
Multi-platform streaming distribution launch
This Story Belongs to You
Finding Her Voice for Christmas positions alongside acclaimed titles in faith-based drama and redemption-centered storytelling — offering both substance and emotional depth.
- Faith-based audiences and Christian communities
- Families seeking meaningful, lasting holiday viewing
- Women navigating life transitions and searching for their voice
- Couples exploring relationship and family themes
- Viewers drawn to emotionally authentic, character-driven stories
- Anyone who has ever felt called to something — and needed the courage to pursue it
Distribution Vision
Strategic multi-platform placement designed for broad reach, sustainable streaming revenue, and long-term global audience impact.
Amazon Prime Video / Freevee
Mainstream faith audience reach
Tubi
Free, ad-supported broad distribution
Peacock
Premium streaming placement
Faith & Family Streaming Networks
Core faith-based audience targeting
Help Bring This Story to Life
Principal photography is planned for Monterey, California in late 2026. Your support funds the production, post-production, and global launch of a film built to reach hearts and change lives.
Indiegogo Campaign — Link Coming Soon