Dallas Jenkins

Where to watch Dallas Jenkins

• The ChosenTV Show · 2019

Biography

Dallas Lawrence Jenkins (born July 25, 1975) produced the $2 million independent Hometown Legend at the age of 25, ultimately guiding it to Warner Bros. for distribution. Jenkins made his directing debut with the short film Cliché, which FilmThreat called "Fast and funny...ingenious," and his next short film, Midnight Clear, starring Stephen Baldwin, won a Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival and was the opening night selection of the San Diego Film Festival. In 2006, he served as co-executive producer of Though None Go with Me, based on his father's book that aired on The Hallmark Channel. His feature directing debut, also called Midnight Clear, was based on his short film and was featured in over a dozen film festivals, including winning the Cinequest Film Festival award for "Best First Feature" and the "Audience Choice" award at the Kansas Int'l Film Festival. In 2010, Jenkins directed his second feature, entitled What If..., starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger, and Debby Ryan. Jenkins is currently Director of Media at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. In 2017, working through his production company, Vertical Church Films, Jenkins released The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, which didn't perform to the studio's expectations. While working to determine his next project, Jenkins began binge-watching different television shows and realized there had never been a multi-season show about Jesus that could be watched in the same way. The Chosen, which debuted in 2017, is the first multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Primarily set in 1st century Judaea and Galilee, the series depicts Jesus's life through the eyes of those who interacted with him, including His apostles and disciples, Jewish religious leaders, Roman government and military officials, and ordinary citizens. It has received critical acclaim, with recent seasons premiering theatrically. In 2024, in association with Kingdom Story Productions, Jenkins directed a feature adaptation of Barbara Robinson's children's book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Lauren Graham. It was critically and commercially successful, grossing over $40 million.

Filmography

1. 2028The Chosen: ResurrectionDirector · Writer · Executive producer
2. 2027The Chosen: CrucifixionDirector · Writer · Executive producer · Creator
3. 2026The Chosen in the Wild with Bear GryllsExecutive producer · Creator
4. 2025The Chosen AdventuresExecutive producer
5. 2025The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3Creator · Director
6. 2025The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2Director · Creator
7. 2025The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1Director · Creator
8. 2025The Chosen: Last SupperDirector · Creator · Writer · Executive producer
9. 2024The Best Christmas Pageant EverDirector · Executive producer
10. 2024The Chosen: Season 4Creator · Writer · Director · Executive producer
11. 2024Jonathan & Jesusas Self · 4 episodes · Executive producer
12. 2023Christmas with The Chosen: Holy NightCreator · Director · Writer
13. 2023The ShiftExecutive producer
14. 2023The Chosen: Season 3 FinaleWriter · Director
15. 2022The Chosen: Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2Director
16. 2022Unfiltered: Gen Z Reacts to The ChosenExecutive producer
17. 2021Christmas with The Chosen: The MessengersDirector
18. 2021Journey to the Sermon on the MountExecutive producer
19. 2019The ChosenDirector · Executive producer · Writer · Creator
20. 2017The ShepherdDirector · Screenplay
21. 2017The Resurrection of Gavin StoneDirector
22. 2014The Two ThievesDirector · Writer · Producer
23. 2012The RideDirector · Producer
24. 2010What if...as Gas Station Attendant · Director · Producer
25. 2006Midnight ClearDirector
26. 2005Midnight ClearDirector
27. 2003Clichéas Annoying Cop · Director · Producer
28. 2002Hometown Legendas Jack Schuler · Producer