"It may take four or five years to get over this..."

<p>Writer, Actor, and Producer Jake McEntire joins the show to discuss the decade-long journey of writing and producing the film <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Run-Race-Tanner-Stine/dp/B07RP1QFT9/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RUN THE RACE</a> as it nears its 5-year anniversary.</p><p>Jake's love of filmmaking started when he was young, watching the power of a beautiful story unfold on a screen, giving hope and joy to his family in difficult times. He started working on a script in college that snowballed into a remarkable rollercoaster ride that led to making a movie with Tim Tebow, walking the red carpet, and more.</p><p>But what happened next may surprise you. Jake shares about an unexpected <em>dark night of the soul</em> after the credits rolled and how he has navigated the aftermath of achieving a lifelong goal.</p><p>This episode hits on persevering to fulfill a calling, the essential role of a community in creating, the power of imitating masters of the craft, and the challenges you confront after you've realized a dream.</p><p>Links From The Show:</p><p><a href="https://www.uphe.com/movies/run-the-race" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Watch RUN THE RACE</a></p><p><a href="https://risinglightridge.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rising Light Ridge - Tim Tebow Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jake_mcentire/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Jake On Instagram</a></p><p>00:03 Introduction and Welcome</p><p>00:46 Guest Introduction: Jake McEntire</p><p>01:42 What Movie Scene Would You Choose To Relive?</p><p>04:10 Jake's Turning Point</p><p>08:08 Origins of 'Run the Race'</p><p>10:26 Challenges in Making 'Run the Race'</p><p>22:02 Pivotal Meeting with Tim Tebow</p><p>24:40 Reflections on the Journey</p><p>26:43 The Calling of Creativity</p><p>27:14 The Race of Life and the Power of Community</p><p>29:00 The Journey of Making a Film</p><p>30:03 The Challenges of Film Distribution</p><p>30:47 The Unexpected Costs of Sharing a Film</p><p>34:10 The Joy and Struggles of Film Success</p><p>35:18 The Aftermath of Achieving a Dream</p><p>38:07 The Reality of Creative Success</p><p>41:04 Creative Projects On The Horizon</p><p>51:08 The Struggles of Balancing Creativity and Life</p><p>53:57 The Power of Perseverance in Creativity</p> <br /><br />Get full access to Story Script at <a href="https://kentstudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">kentstudio.substack.com/subscribe</a>