CEO of Echolight Studios
CEO of Echolight Studios, a new faith-based film company based in Dallas, Texas. He’s a former Republican Senator from Pennsylvania and a 2012 presidential candidate.
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Rick Santorum
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The Business
Rick Santorum The Business producer Darby Maloney talks with former Pennsylvania Senator and Presidential candidate, Rick Santorum on why he wants to get in on the movie business. He cites the value and power of storytellers in describing why he took the job as CEO of the faith-based film company EchoLight Studios. He laments that so often movies of faith are “awkward, “preachy” and “not entertaining.” He hopes to change that. He also compares being a politician to being a showman.
Which Way, L.A.?
Can Rick Santorum Make Christian Movies Popular? When he ran for president last year, Republican Senator Rick Santorum received little love from Hollywood filmmakers. Now, as the new CEO of a movie company, he says he’s ready to hear their pitches. Santorum will be here to talk about his new role.
To the Point
Can Rick Santorum Make Christian Movies Popular? When he ran for president last year, Republican Senator Rick Santorum received little love from Hollywood filmmakers. Now, as the new CEO of a movie company, he says he’s ready to hear their pitches. Santorum will be here to talk about his new role.
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