"I THINK THE GREATER MIRACLE IS THAT (GOD) TOOK A MAN WHO WAS FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AND MADE HIM CONTENT IN A WHEELCHAIR."

BOB'S STORY

37 years ago, Bob was in a terrible car accident one week into his year-long mission in Lagos, Nigeria. The accident left him a quadriplegic. This is a story of his grief and perseverance.

To the right Bob is pictured with his beautiful family. This photo was taken at his daughters wedding in 2017.

My favorite thing Bob says - "Sometimes we do need to weep, sometimes we do need to grieve, sometimes just the guttural part of us has to come out as part of our healing. There has been many times when I cried...there have been many times where my heart has hurt. But then the sun always comes out...and I find ways to move forward."

Credits

Krista Sorrels - Producer
Clint Kirby - Audio Mix + Master
Financial Supporters

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nearly two years ago i entered a season of transition . the majority of the plants in these images have died due to icepocalypces or neglect , and in a way the woman here has died too . i took these photos to remember one of my favorite homes and im

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probably mid thought about how lucky i am to do cool shit . on set/boat with @heidiburkey for salt sisters 🎥

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the mermaid descends into the abyss into its mystery and beauty. on #35mm #cinestill800t .

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at some point i'll stop posting film scans. but not today.

different season , same gig . last fall with my work-wife @heidiburkey
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light, camera , passion .

a little behind the scenes as director @heidiburkey preps. shot on film by me with @leica_camera

missing these ladies , the east coast , and the folk album we were about to drop .
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DocumentaryApril KirbyNovember 27, 2017Comment

"THERE MUST BE MORE PEOPLE WHO SHARE THE SAME VIEW. THEY JUST NEED TO BE ENCOURAGED."

illumiNations: Singapore

Singapore is a beautiful but tiny island in Southeast Asia home to several cultures and people groups. Because of its wealth and influence it is a perfect hub for illumiNations Asia an organization that seeks to translate the bible into every heart language in Asia.

Credits

The Seed Company
Hannah Lineros // Production Assist
Clint Kirby // Audio Mix

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Documentary, Travel, Non-ProfitApril KirbyOctober 30, 2017 Comment

"EVERY CITY. EVERY VILLAGE. EVERY TRIBE."

illumiNations: Ghana

This video was produced for the illumiNations Gathering in 2017. The purpose was to show the ownership that this organization has taken in Bible translation throughout Ghana.

Credits

GILLBT
Hannah Lineros // Production Assist
Clint Kirby // Audio Mix

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Travel, Non-Profit, DocumentaryApril KirbyOctober 23, 2017Comment

"IT HAS COUNTED US AMONG THE CHILDREN OF GOD."

Rise Up

The Nawuri Chief shares his story of how the translation of the Bible into their mother-tongue counted his tribe among the children of God. Before he felt unknown by God, because he didn't not speak his language. This video was produced in part to share with the people of Ghana to gain support for translation efforts throughout the country.

This was such a privilege to capture and I am forever changed by the moments I shared with this man!

Credits

GILLBT
The Seed Company
Clint Kirby // Audio Mix

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Non-Profit, Travel, DocumentaryApril KirbySeptember 30, 2017Comment

"WE'RE BOTH BRAVE ENOUGH TO HAVE DREAMS."

The Freedom Story | Thailand

Produced for The Freedom Story in Chiang Rai, Thailand in conjunction with Heidi Burkey Films. This is the story of two brothers, Surachat and Surachai, who are stateless and orphans. They feared they would be homeless without support.

Credits

The Freedom Story
April Kirby // Director of Photography, Editor, Co-Director
Heidi Burkey // Producer, Co-Director
Justin Wright // Score
Sean Hines // Sound Design
Danny Beard // Color

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Non-Profit, Documentary, TravelApril KirbyJanuary 2, 2017 Comment