I studied film production at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. After producing several student films, I moved to Los Angeles and focused my attention on screenwriting. The opportunity to work in the field of video production presented itself in 2008 producing many of the promotional videos as well as in-house slide shows for Pacific Camps Family Resources Inc. In 2010, I was hired as the head of the video ministry at Calvary Chapel Oxnard. I formed RLT Pictures with Isaac Meeks to produce our first feature film, Redemption of the Heart and a documentary on the life of the silver medal olympian, Jim Ryun. I desire to tell a good story through the lens of my Christian faith in my writing and filmmaking that shows the love of Jesus to those who don't know the gospel and encourage those who do. I truly believe that through the stories of the parables Jesus would teach the character of God to those who had ears to hear and eyes to see. Moviemaking isn't any different.
Redemption of the Heart
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Film
by RLT Pictures
Writer/Director/Producer Alex Montoya is a man who has fallen away from the Christian faith. He finds himself in a destructive relationship and in financial debt, which causes him to become involved in various con jobs. Jacob, a wise and loving Christian man, offers Alex a better way to live his life in hopes of allowing Alex to change his ways and reconnect with God.
Best Historical Screenplay - Faith and Family Screenwriting Awards
(2024)
Best Script - Festival for Drama Film & Writing Festival
(2023)
Best Screenplay - Beyond Entertainment Family Film Festival
(2023)
Orange Coast College Department of Film
(1988-1991)