The world of glitz and glamour, known as “Hollywood,” in actuality can be a harsh reality of the hard knock life. And more times than not, it’s not the first place where you hear the topic of faith being discussed. But Sony Executive,DeVon Franklin, tells a slightly different story in his new book “Produced By Faith: Enjoy Real Success Without Losing Your True Self.”
Starting off as an intern with Overbrook Entertainment under the guidance of Will Smith and James Lassiter,Franklin is now one of the youngest executives at Sony Pictures as VP of Production. Franklin is responsible for overseeing blockbuster hits such as; “Pursuit of Happyness,” “Hancock,” the remake of “Karate Kid,” “21” and now theBishop TD Jakes produced feature “Jumping the Broom.” What is most profound about Franklin’s meteoric rise is that he has managed to do so with integrity, an unapologetic moral conviction and unshakeable faith.
In his first nationally published book, DeVon Franklin reveals the movie making process in correlation to how God produces and manifests the successes in your career and life. But even more captivating and moving, is the theme of trusting God that resonates on every page. Franklin declares if you boldly stand for God and are committed to his purpose for your life, you will supersede your dreams and goals beyond what you ever thought imaginable.
As if making multi-million dollar pictures come to life on the big screen isn’t enough, DeVon “moonlights” as a motivational speaker and a preacher. Having witnessed Franklin from the pulpit myself, I can honestly say he has an uncanning ability to tap into the most basic human emotion and speak to the core of a person’s spirit. He moves congregations to not only make changes within themselves, but more importantly, reflect on how you can make a difference in the life of someone right next to you.
I strongly encourage everyone to go out and support this Man of God by purchasing this book. This is $23.00 that will be well spent!
