expectationmedia 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 ExpectationMedia is filming an independent short documentary called “All-In Jesus: Faith and Poker” which will be part of a larger faith-based documentary DVD, “Faith Shall Be Sight” coming out this fall/winter. We are looking for three poker players competing in the World Series of Poker No-Limit Hold-Em Main Event, starting July 3rd at the Rio in Las Vegas. We would like to follow these players from start to finish, documenting their experience. You do not have to be a Christian to be part of this documentary, only a willingness to talk about faith, poker, and your views/experiences. The time commitment includes entry shots of you coming to Vegas/checking in, a 30 minute pre-tournament sit-down interview, 5-10 minute interviews after or before each day of the tournament, and a 20-30 sit-down after the tournament concludes. If you are interested, please contact Scott at scott@expectationmedia.com. Please include in the email name, age, city, cell phone number, date of arrival, and brief bio.Participation requires a signed media release (provided by EM). This is a non-paying role (we will not stake you) and no up-front money, though we will offer limited profit-sharing post production. Also, we are not michael moore and we will not take you, your words, or your experience out of context. ExpecationMedia is a small, independent Christian media company in Las Vegas. Link to post Share on other sites
GWCGWC 83 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 FCP, make sure you get a piece of the proceeds. I expect this is a for profit film and any participation by the poker players should be compensated.Also, expect the filmmakers to have an agenda. If you don't fit in whatever slant they are taking, be aware that your image and words may be edited to make you look like a douche. Link to post Share on other sites
Cappy37 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 "It is my faith that gives me the strength not to talk to hookers in casinos with walkie talkies." Link to post Share on other sites
Speedy Petey 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 FCP, make sure you get a piece of the proceeds. I expect this is a for profit film and any participation by the poker players should be compensated.Also, expect the filmmakers to have an agenda. If you don't fit in whatever slant they are taking, be aware that your image and words may be edited to make you look like a douche.Amen to that brother. Link to post Share on other sites
MrDanza 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Stake?answer the question Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 answer the questionsorry for the delay, i was swimming in my moneycome on man, stake you? no. But, literally,... we will buy you a steak if thats cool. we are operating a limited budget. we will profit share, but to be worked out with who ever wants to do it. no up front money. and we are not michael moore, we are not going to slice and dice and take out of context - this is straight, and we up front about the fact we are christians, but we are not here to embarass anybody, or anythng like that. Link to post Share on other sites
vonteego3 0 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 If Jerry Yang gets with these guys, he's gonna be unstoppable. Link to post Share on other sites
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Balloon guy 158 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 If I decide to go back and play I will email you.I'm a Christian and play pokerAlso lol at the heathen masses who act like this group is using the 'Christian's playing poker documentary' to make money...Only way to make money in documentaries is to lie about the environment Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 If I decide to go back and play I will email you.I'm a Christian and play pokerAlso lol at the heathen masses who act like this group is using the 'Christian's playing poker documentary' to make money...Only way to make money in documentaries is to lie about the environment Since last years winner was a Christian and really forward about it, we want to explore what people think about it, how people react to it, etc... and yea, there is little-to-no money it. Do you live in vegas? Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm a Christian and play poker Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Since last years winner was a Christian and really forward about it, we want to explore what people think about it, how people react to it, etc... and yea, there is little-to-no money it. Do you live in vegas?Wouldnt your ideal guy to target be Daniel??Since he is one of the most popular poker players and he is a devout Christian??Or was that your agenda by posting in FCP??Dont get me wrong cool idea though. Link to post Share on other sites
HubDub04 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Since last years winner was a Christian and really forward about it, we want to explore what people think about it, how people react to it, etc... and yea, there is little-to-no money it. Do you live in vegas?Mr. Balloon Guy lives wherever he pleases. Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Wouldnt your ideal guy to target be Daniel??Since he is one of the most popular poker players and he is a devout Christian??Or was that your agenda by posting in FCP??Dont get me wrong cool idea though.We'd love to get Daniel, but WSOP won't give us a press pass (for obvious reasons, and i get that its not neccesarily the group they want to highlight, so no hard feelings). We don't have any way to contact him directly, but yeah, it would be perfect. Him and Doyle, both Christians. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 We'd love to get Daniel, but WSOP won't give us a press pass (for obvious reasons, and i get that its not neccesarily the group they want to highlight, so no hard feelings). We don't have any way to contact him directly, but yeah, it would be perfect. Him and Doyle, both Christians.I think if you are serious , you can officially contact him through his agent and make him an offer..He is usually open to things as long as it doesnt take him away from his focus of winning tournaments. Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 May I ask one question?What is your ministry's view on Christian poker players? Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 May I ask one question?What is your ministry's view on Christian poker players? Well, one of the guys helping to film is a professional poker player, but it's kind of a self-serve to use him, and he's not playing the main event. So our view of poker is just like anything else: if it's addictive to you, don't do it, but poker is not inheriently bad.What's your view of Christians and poker? Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Well, one of the guys helping to film is a professional poker player, but it's kind of a self-serve to use him, and he's not playing the main event. So our view of poker is just like anything else: if it's addictive to you, don't do it, but poker is not inheriently bad.What's your view of Christians and poker?Well I'm a Christian and a youth pastor. So poker has always been something that I've struggled reconciling with my faith. I don't believe that there is anything specifically in the Bible that talks about gambling specifically, but the Bible does talk about being good stewards with our money.Bottome line: Some people go out to nice dinners and movies. Some go to sporting events and blow tons of money...for me, this is my outlet for entertainment. Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Well I'm a Christian and a youth pastor. So poker has always been something that I've struggled reconciling with my faith. I don't believe that there is anything specifically in the Bible that talks about gambling specifically, but the Bible does talk about being good stewards with our money.Bottome line: Some people go out to nice dinners and movies. Some go to sporting events and blow tons of money...for me, this is my outlet for entertainment.I'm a pastor too...and yeah, its hard to explain to old-timers, and usually isn't worth bringing up Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm a pastor too...and yeah, its hard to explain to old-timers, and usually isn't worth bringing upVery true...unless of course you have to go before the elder board, cause they already know everything anyway lol. Link to post Share on other sites
expectationmedia 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Very true...unless of course you have to go before the elder board, cause they already know everything anyway lol.i bet that was a hoot! i'd like to have been listening in. what city are you from? Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 i bet that was a hoot! i'd like to have been listening in. what city are you from?Dublin, CA Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Since last years winner was a Christian and really forward about it, we want to explore what people think about it, how people react to it, etc... and yea, there is little-to-no money it. Do you live in vegas?No, but only 3 and a half hours away. in Palm Springs CA. I am also not interested in the money as I am above material possesions, except really cool Bible's with lots of the 'right' verses highlighted to let everyone know how spiritual I am, obviously leather bound.But if you want an opinion about anything, I'm your man!Aren't Phil Ivey and Jennifer Harmon also both Christians? And Chip Reese was.(Didn't want to out them, but I thought they already were.)Really kind of surprisesd me to see so many top level players being Christians.Mainly because I have come to the conclusion that I personally could never become a cash game pro, I do not have it in me to take money from people that can't afford to lose it, and this would prevent me from being successful. Plus I'm terrible at cards, but I like the first excuse better. Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 i bet that was a hoot! i'd like to have been listening in. what city are you from?SCAMMER! Link to post Share on other sites
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