Dallas Jenkins

Dallas Lawrence Jenkins (born July 25, 1975) produced the $2 million independent Hometown Legend at the age of 25, ultimately guiding it to Warner Bros. for distribution. Jenkins made his directing debut with the short film Cliché, which FilmThreat called "Fast and funny...ingenious," and his next short film, Midnight Clear, starring Stephen Baldwin, won a Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival and was the opening night selection of the San Diego Film Festival. In 2006, he served as co-executive producer of Though None Go with Me, based on his father's book that aired on The Hallmark Channel. His feature directing debut, also called Midnight Clear, was based on his short film and was featured in over a dozen film festivals, including winning the Cinequest Film Festival award for "Best First Feature" and the "Audience Choice" award at the Kansas Int'l Film Festival. In 2010, Jenkins directed his second feature, entitled What If..., starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger, and Debby Ryan. Jenkins is currently Director of Media at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. In 2017, working through his production company, Vertical Church Films, Jenkins released The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, which didn't perform to the studio's expectations. While working to determine his next project, Jenkins began binge-watching different television shows and realized there had never been a multi-season show about Jesus that could be watched in the same way. The Chosen, which debuted in 2017, is the first multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Primarily set in 1st century Judaea and Galilee, the series depicts Jesus's life through the eyes of those who interacted with him, including His apostles and disciples, Jewish religious leaders, Roman government and military officials, and ordinary citizens. It has received critical acclaim, with recent seasons premiering theatrically. In 2024, in association with Kingdom Story Productions, Jenkins directed a feature adaptation of Barbara Robinson's children's book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Lauren Graham. It was critically and commercially successful, grossing over $40 million.

Works

What if...

Fifteen years ago, Ben Walker made a decision to leave his college sweetheart and ultimately his faith, in order to pursue a lucrative business opportunity. Now with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his calling.

Release Date2010-08-20

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Gas Station Attendant

Vote Count77

Cliché

Jack Lichec is a cop who plays by his own rules, until a mistake costs him his partner's life. Now, he's got 24 hours to solve the case and win back the love of his life...this time, it's personal.

Release Date2003-09-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Annoying Cop

Hometown Legend

A teenage drifter finds an opportunity to turn his life around when he joins a high-school football program with a hard-nosed coach.

Release Date2002-01-25

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Jack Schuler

Vote Count8

Jonathan & Jesus

To play the role of 'Jesus' on TV (and survive the experience), actor Jonathan Roumie must seek out who Jesus really was, and discover his impact on the world today.

Release Date2024-01-04

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Self

Episode Count4

Vote Count2

The Chosen

The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him called The Chosen.

Release Date2019-04-21

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count40

Vote Count564

Halloween Ends

Four years after the events of Halloween in 2018, Laurie has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

Release Date2022-10-12

DepartmentCamera

JobGrip

Vote Count1858

Last Seen Alive

After Will Spann's wife suddenly vanishes at a gas station, his desperate search to find her leads him down a dark path that forces him to run from authorities and take the law into his own hands.

Release Date2022-05-12

DepartmentCamera

JobGrip

Vote Count1002

The Chosen: Last Supper

Jesus rides into the holy city as king, but finds His Father’s house has been turned from a place of prayer into a corrupt market. As the Jewish High Priest schemes against the would-be Messiah, Jesus strikes first—turning the tables on religious corruption.

Release Date2025-03-27

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count7

The Chosen Adventures

9-year-old Abby and her friend Joshua meet Jesus in Capernaum, circa 30 CE. Abby is full of questions, seeking answers. Their encounter with Jesus could change everything.

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count14

The Chosen: Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2

After Jesus delivers His pivotal Sermon on the Mount, word continues to spread about His ministry, gaining more attention from His followers and provoking the watchful eye of Roman authorities, who aren’t quite united in their approach. Jesus’ disciples and closest friends open their arms to His newest follower, Judas, while learning to live and work with and do two-by-two ministry with one another. Thomas and Ramah’s relationship continues to grow while Simon and Eden discuss how their future family life can coincide with his ministry commitments.

Release Date2022-11-18

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count5

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Herdman kids are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they're taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.

Release Date2024-11-07

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count83

The Shift

Following a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man is banished to a parallel, tyrannical, liberal Earth, where he fights to get back the woman he loves.

Release Date2023-11-30

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count66

Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night

A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean". Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes in this blend of "The Messengers" and "The Shepherd" into one special remastered and re-scored story.

Release Date2023-12-12

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

Vote Count3

The Chosen: Season 4

Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus' growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable—ally with their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus' message turns violent, he's left with no alternative but demand his followers rise up.

Release Date2024-02-01

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

Vote Count8

The Chosen: Season 3 Finale

The latest chapter of "The Chosen" comes to a stunning conclusion in this made-for-the-big-screen event. Simon and Eden face marital crisis, Matthew’s faith takes a turn, and the thousands of people following Jesus grow restless ... until a boy brings some loaves and fishes.

Release Date2023-02-02

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count6

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch and pretends to be Christian so he can land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.

Release Date2017-01-20

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count29

Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers

A theatrical event combining a Christmas special episode of The Chosen titled, “The Messengers,” and a night of music and Christmas celebration with some of CCM’s biggest names.

Release Date2021-12-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count4

Though None Go with Me

Elizabeth Leroy devotes her life to serving God but her faith is tested over the years as she has to overcome many hardships and sorrows.

Release Date2006-04-08

DepartmentProduction

JobCo-Executive Producer

Vote Count7

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1

Jesus rides into the holy city as king, but finds his Father’s house has been turned from a place of prayer into a corrupt market. As the Jewish High Priest schemes against the would-be Messiah, Jesus strikes first—turning the tables on religious corruption.

Release Date2025-03-27

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

The Ride

The lives of a bored, disengaged taxi driver and a troubled passenger are changed forever during a long ride on Christmas Eve.

Release Date2012-12-07

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count2

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2

As Jesus speaks to a massive crowd, the religious leaders attempt to trap him in his own words. Afraid of public outcry—and further embarrassment—Caiaphas resolves to arrest Jesus quietly at night. Only one problem: no one knows how to find him…but they may know someone who can help.

Release Date2025-04-03

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

Midnight Clear

On Christmas Eve in the Arizona desert, a middle-aged man and an old woman contemplate suicide. But through chance run-ins with strangers and perhaps some divine intervention, they cross paths and change each other's lives forever.

Release Date2006-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count15

The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3

As Jesus' followers gather for the Passover meal, his enemies assemble for a man hunt. And on the same night Jesus establishes his new covenant, Judas closes his biggest deal.

Release Date2025-04-10

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

The Chosen: Season 6 Finale

The sixth season of the popular Biblical television series, following Jesus' arrest and trial leading up to His crucifixion. The first six episodes are planned to be theatrically released in 2026, with the last two sometime later.

Release Date2027-03-12

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Midnight Clear

A middle-aged loser and a lonely old woman separately contemplate suicide on Christmas Eve. After several strangers inadvertently interrupt their attempts, they cross paths in a surprising and dramatic way and change each other's lives forever.

Release Date2005-11-20

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

The Chosen: Season 7 Premiere

The seventh and final season of the popular Biblical television series, following Jesus' crucifixion and His Resurrection. It will be theatrically released in 2028.

Release Date2028-03-31

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

The Two Thieves

The story of an influential event 2000 years ago from the viewpoint of two people who had a unique perspective.

Release Date2014-04-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

The Shepherd

The story of the first Christmas, told from the perspective of a shepherd.

Release Date2017-12-24

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count2

The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls

Follows Grylls as he takes the cast of The Chosen, as well as Jenkins, on adventures in the wilderness.

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count1

Unfiltered: Gen Z Reacts to The Chosen

Nine strangers – most of whom have no particular spiritual affiliation – were asked to binge-watch "an international hit TV show", unaware it was a series about Jesus.

Release Date2022-07-17

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count3

Creature

A newly wedded husband and wife try to repair their already struggling relationship, while battling an unknown evil that is hunting them down from within their home.

Release Date2019-11-24

DepartmentCamera

JobGrip

Journey to the Sermon on the Mount

Five individuals relate their life stories and struggles as they journey to participate in the filming of The Chosen's "Sermon on the Mount" scene.

Release Date2021-08-22

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Joseph of Egypt

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Takeaways with Kirk Cameron

In today’s world we’ve been bombarded with opinions, opposing headlines, reasons to be afraid and to be angry— at the expense of thoughtful, respectful conversations to help inform our minds and know how to take action. As a result, we feel confusion and frustration, not knowing what to believe or how to help. Can you relate? Join Kirk Cameron to discuss pressing issues Christians are facing with compassionate, well-informed guests, and together, find actionable takeaways that we can use today, this week, and this month to bring more of Heaven to Earth.

Release Date2021-11-02

Episode Count2