Uplifting Entertainment
| Company type | Production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Greg Robbins |
| Headquarters | Pennsylvania[where?] United States |
| Products | Film, Television |
| Website | UpliftingEntertainment.com |
Uplifting Entertainment is a Christian production company based in Pennsylvania.[where?][1] It was conceived by Greg Robbins in 1999, who portrays Pastor Greg, with the purpose of "informing with delight."[2] It was formally founded in Oregon in 2003 as a limited partnership between Robbins, director Calvin Kennedy, producer Roger Lounsbury, and writer/producer Ken Armstrong.[3] The 2009 film, C Me Dance, was the first film created by it.[4]
Notable productions included eight Christian entertainment series for Trinity Broadcasting Network, such as Sarah's Stories, Kid Fit, and Deputy Dingle;[5] and a feature film, Susie's Hope (2013), about an abused pit bull puppy who later became a certified therapy dog.[6]
References
- ^ Holley, Galen (March 28, 2009). "Christian Cinema". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
- ^ Schwendeman, Katie (November 14, 2009). "County students chosen to be on new game show". East Liverpool Review. Retrieved November 14, 2009.
- ^ "Oregon Business Registration".
- ^ Vitagliano, Ed (March 21, 2009). "Films solicit Christian support, fall short in Christian substance". OneNewsNow. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
- ^ Crompton, Janice (March 26, 2009). "Local religious film to premiere". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
- ^ "Susie, abused dog that inspired NC law, nominated for award". myfox8.com. June 24, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2014.