The Gift - Christmas Short Film

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
  • In a beautiful mansion, the inhabitants have everything they could ever want; food, wealth, and comfort. The catch is, iron shackles are fastened on their wrists, and they are not allowed to leave the mansion. One day packages arrive for each of them with a way out of the chains, but they must leave all the comforts they’ve grown accustomed to behind. Will they choose their chains or this new freedom?
    For a version to use at your church or assembly, go here: bit.ly/2JejBLS
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  • @buckbuchanan4902
    @buckbuchanan4902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Some people have grown to love their chains, but the freedom that Jesus offers us is worth more than anything!
    Merry Christmas and happy Jesus season!

  • @scottydoesntknoe
    @scottydoesntknoe ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This film shows that some metaphors don’t hit home no matter how heavy handed they are.

  • @harrietbryant7772
    @harrietbryant7772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Precious! Such a simple, but profound, message to us all at this time of year. The moment when the child opens the door and sees the light is simply stunning. I will send this to everyone I know. Thank you and bless you for this wonderful film.

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well thank you very much! That's exactly what I was trying to convey

    • @harrietbryant7772
      @harrietbryant7772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@calebpriceproductions2412 Great job! Thank you for this, and have a blessed Christmas.

    • @pfcaleb
      @pfcaleb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@harrietbryant7772 You as well! Please share with your friends and family

  • @JM-zk9ou
    @JM-zk9ou 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We were very well paid at the company I retired from. When people would get fed up - and you had to work 25 years to get your pension - they referred to their golden handcuffs. There is a cash and carry plan now so if people are dissatisfied or want something more, it's a much easier decision to leave.

  • @leelaural
    @leelaural 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    in todays world, this is indeed very thought provoking...what we believe are the "best" things in life, are actually the worse.

  • @loria7043
    @loria7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is fantastic! It's so well done in every way! You're very talented. Thank you for doing God's work.

  • @carolpountney7627
    @carolpountney7627 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’ definitely more to life than possessions, much as we like them. God😊 is calling. There is no greater treasure for you than Him!

  • @lukacsmarius356
    @lukacsmarius356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    THIS DESERVES MORE VIEWS !

  • @TheFireline
    @TheFireline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mhm, the symbolism of the chains that hold us captive. Damn chains!

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And yet so often we willingly put the chains on day after day

    • @TheFireline
      @TheFireline ปีที่แล้ว

      @@calebpriceproductions2412 Haha fantastic - only 11 month for the answer :-) Cool dude! Have a nice day

  • @deborahfigueroa9427
    @deborahfigueroa9427 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That was a very sad Christmas story I saw😢😢😢😢

  • @PrincessTheWAND-er.
    @PrincessTheWAND-er. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is beautiful. God bless you.

  • @AC-er2fz
    @AC-er2fz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God bless you for making this wonderful video. I think it needs something to point to Jesus as the Light. 👍🏻Merry Christmas!

  • @DeanneM1726
    @DeanneM1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Them being trapped in the house confused me. But I guess it's saying that an unsaved life traps you in one place and can't have true life there.

    • @pfcaleb
      @pfcaleb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes! You nailed it. Life without Christ is the true prison.

    • @DeanneM1726
      @DeanneM1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pfcaleb 👍🙂

    • @annarodriguez9868
      @annarodriguez9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a life full of material comforts and false excuses that hold them (us) back from a real life in Christ. And a little child shall lead them...

  • @garyleeheard3434
    @garyleeheard3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Said.
    And change can be great

  • @strawberryme08
    @strawberryme08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Christ’s atonement is there for all to partake to free us of the bonds of sin and heartache etc just take the key the gift he’s given and do it walk away and don’t look back

  • @Gracie-777
    @Gracie-777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Darkness to light. Thank you.

  • @sheenutijin3427
    @sheenutijin3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! Stunning!

  • @phyllispetras3369
    @phyllispetras3369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    But the piano is beautifully in tune!!!! From a Steinway technician

  • @VJ-kx5ms
    @VJ-kx5ms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    lovely story telling....

  • @chseylver4180
    @chseylver4180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Straight forward and amazing. 🙌💝

  • @elenimousiou5233
    @elenimousiou5233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So true.. So touching.. Thank you!

  • @yosefialim6474
    @yosefialim6474 ปีที่แล้ว

    HE is THE GIFT

  • @leni.1
    @leni.1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Africa :Ethiopia🇪🇹.I really like and appreaciate your vidio God bless you🙏...now I am going to expand this idea to be more detailed to do on church for chirstmas program..please any suggestion everyone

  • @Jesusmyhopeofglory
    @Jesusmyhopeofglory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow and wow!!!

  • @chrismaunder8679
    @chrismaunder8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this helped a lot I've shared it to a lot of people

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so glad you found it! Share with whomever you wish. More short films coming!

  • @janicemahan4772
    @janicemahan4772 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting and thought-provoking.

  • @genesisPiano
    @genesisPiano ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful.

  • @jente74
    @jente74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I get permission to show this to our church tomorrow? I'm looking for short films for a couple of hours now, and this is the only one I really like.

  • @jacoblawrence6580
    @jacoblawrence6580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was a beautiful film. I have always wanted to make films but I can't decide what camera to start with. I know that there isn't a perfect camera but there are so many different choices. Do you have any recommendations? I am thinking about a DSLR. Thanks for any help you can give me. Keep up the awesome work!

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey so sorry for the late reply! The best camera to start with is a smart phone. I have a whole course that teaches the entire process. Then I'd move onto a Gh4, Gh5, or an old Canon rebel.

  • @BibleStudyMalayalam
    @BibleStudyMalayalam ปีที่แล้ว

    can i host this video on my youtube channel by giving due credits to the original production house?

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  ปีที่แล้ว

      No that would create a copyright issue. You can direct people to the video though.

  • @lindacarter457
    @lindacarter457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was Great...!

  • @honeyannerodriguez3561
    @honeyannerodriguez3561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi. Permission to use this wonderful video for our church presentation. Thank you and God bless

  • @adrianazunino7131
    @adrianazunino7131 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    La Inocencia de un niño. Su pureza.
    El niño interior.....

  • @lydiasuesoff6079
    @lydiasuesoff6079 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to use this film on Facebook as a sermon presentation.

  • @sherilynmills6934
    @sherilynmills6934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My idea of what this represented might not be close. Could l get the true definition? Powerful either way.

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure! But film is art and can be interpreted in ways to the individual. When I wrote the script, it was basically that the world presents all of these things that seemingly bring happiness and fulfillment. But it is all hollow and empty. The unknown, out the door, is true life and happiness. Honestly I'd like to make it a full feature film to dive deeper into the nuances.

  • @crystallawrence2107
    @crystallawrence2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so meaningful and touching.

  • @annmercado4810
    @annmercado4810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @todd4god777
    @todd4god777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s a little heavy-handed (lol), but a timely message and powerful symbolism. Well done!

  • @richardmajuk6272
    @richardmajuk6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And a child shall lead them....

  • @safelpeterkin951
    @safelpeterkin951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is great

  • @dustinadolfelisan9846
    @dustinadolfelisan9846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats the meaning behind this christmas short film "the gift"?

  • @janepowell1303
    @janepowell1303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤💌

  • @mdinofilms
    @mdinofilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice little Christian parable.

  • @sharonkaufmann3992
    @sharonkaufmann3992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too heavy for me to understand. Or am I just too dense? 🤔😔

    • @jivanvasant
      @jivanvasant 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sharon Kaufmann > The short film is full of ambiguous symbols and imperfect metaphors that can be decoded by individuals who deeply cherish their chosen belief in a particular religious inculcation and indoctrination into specific dogma and doctrines. "The Gift" is not for individuals who think independently, use critical thinking skills and reasonable, rational, logical thinking, and use their natural, free mind for guidance without recourse to man-made dogmas.

    • @calebpriceproductions2412
      @calebpriceproductions2412  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a story about the world offering much, but it all results in unfulfillment. The true fulfillment, the true gift... Is on the unknown and requires giving up everything.

  • @kathierouse5306
    @kathierouse5306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤ I am so blessed! I love this!

  • @donggwanlee7900
    @donggwanlee7900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like it

  • @jt8658
    @jt8658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the point of this there is no mention of Jesus

  • @niveditadang6897
    @niveditadang6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow

  • @chrismaunder8679
    @chrismaunder8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminds me of the Kardashian for some reason lol

  • @pastored1489
    @pastored1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I absolutely love your video. I believe so many more people need to see it. A very powerful and spirit filled message. Can I have your permission to use this before my church service to show my congregation?

    • @pfcaleb
      @pfcaleb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate that very much! There is a licensed version on worship house media.com. but if budget is an issue, please feel free to use this TH-cam version!

  • @kanchangupta2038
    @kanchangupta2038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waah

  • @MrvlZmb
    @MrvlZmb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a poignant metaphor for Christians facing the prospect of leaving their comfort zone and joining reality.

  • @yeehelena2051
    @yeehelena2051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏😇👍❤️

  • @DeanneM1726
    @DeanneM1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need to make sure we don't see this as getting saved by works.

    • @pfcaleb
      @pfcaleb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's literally the message. You can't be saved by works or anything you physically do. It's a gift, but you must choose to receive the gift

    • @DeanneM1726
      @DeanneM1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes👍. it's just that he had to use the key so that is where it gets tricky by what I see.

    • @pfcaleb
      @pfcaleb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DeanneM1726 true. A metaphor isn't perfect, haha. The child represents the child like faith aspect. I guess you could say him choosing to use the key is like us choosing to accept Christ and live for Him fully.

    • @DeanneM1726
      @DeanneM1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pfcaleb I guess you could.

    • @kathierouse5306
      @kathierouse5306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pfcaleb
      I don't see it as "works", Caleb. I think that's a matter of the heart. When I got saved, Jesus offered the key of His forgiveness for my sin. It was up to me to receive it. That gift of forgiveness opened a whole new world to me! It opened my heart to great love I had never known before!
      Thank you for making this short film! I can't wait to meet you in glory!!!

  • @pablobordesnieto1944
    @pablobordesnieto1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very appropiate. Today the chains would represent the anticovid measures.

  • @peacerebelgirl
    @peacerebelgirl ปีที่แล้ว

    a sort of siddhartha

  • @reinerdykeman
    @reinerdykeman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❓❓❓🤔

  • @Anton-sx5bp
    @Anton-sx5bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    187 Luis stinkt