"Blessed Suffering" -- Faith-Based Short Film

A project in St. Paul, MN by Zach Jansen
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A film about Servant of God Sister Annella Zervas, a Benedictine nun who may become the first saint from Minnesota
Narrative Film
Backers: 5
Average Pledge Per Backer: $219

Funded: $1,094 of $3,500
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 1st (30 days)
Project By: Zach Jansen
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Latest News

Screenplay Recognition

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Received notifications last night that my feature about Blessed James Miller (Santiago) is a Quarter-Finalist and the short screenplay for this very project is an Honorable Mention in for the Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship. This is great news and... (Read More)

A New, Unique (and Ongoing) Reward

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Because this short film is intended to be a proof-of-concept for a feature film about Sister Annella, one of the offered rewards is a printed, professionally bound copy of the feature screenplay.  By supporting this project, you not only support the... (Read More)

Cause Investigation Anniversary (April 9)

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Six months ago today (April 9, 2026) on October 9, 2025, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston celebrated the Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that officially opened the investigation into the cause for canonization for... (Read More)

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