Husband and wife creative team Jae and Andrew Huff recently discussed their faith-based film “Dot Conner: Webtective” with ChurchLeaders.
Following the success of having a hit YouTube series, the Huffs aim to introduce kids to deeper biblical topics through entertaining detective stories. They transitioned from short episodes to a feature film to expand their reach, particularly through theaters.
The Huffs emphasized the importance of creating good, faith-based media for pre-teens, as traditional entertainment often has negative influences as it targets children.
As a married couple, they collaborate effectively, with Andrew as the creative lead and Jae handling logistics.
A synopsis for the film reads:
Internet sleuth (or “webtective”) Dot Conner receives a frantic phone call from her father on the eve of her first day of high school, plunging her into an adventure she never expected to face. As Dot navigates the rocky start of her high school life, she uncovers the first of many cryptic clues her father has left behind, setting her on an urban treasure hunt with friends Makayla and Alex. Their quest leads them through the city, crossing paths with dangerous Russian thugs as they go. What begins as a search for her father quickly unravels into a much larger mystery, revealing his deep involvement in a world of espionage. Amid the chaos, Dot discovers an inner strength, learning to lean on her faith to overcome the daunting challenges ahead, proving that even in the darkest times, faith can light the way.
Jae and Andrew encourage families to support their independently produced film in order to counteract negative media influences and promote family values.
“How can we change culture if we don’t change the content that culture is taking in?” Jae told ChurchLeaders. “If [Christians] are just watching the same content that the world is watching, how do we expect our children to see good family values?”
She continued, “How do we expect them to see mom and dad or grandma talking about the Bible, loving the Bible, and enjoying the Bible?”
