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E. Chandler as my character’s love interest was one of the main motivating factors of accepting the role. This marks the eighth project, Jim and I have worked on together (“Sinking Sand”, “The Colors of Emily”, TV pilot “Rod & Staff”, “The Reins Maker”, new TV series “Shelter”, “Unbridled”, “Saving Faith”, and a modeling campaign in China). We are trying to create a name for ourselves as a couple, so we can impact audiences lives together through the love we have for each other in movies. He is an amazing talent with a hard working servant heart work ethic. journey, as my life’s accomplishments would not be what they are if it wasn’t for God leading me. What are your plans for the future? My plans for the future include working on TV show Shelter as pink and purple haired, young mom who is a hot mess named Reba with Emmy-nominated actress Alicia Minshew. We hope to go into production this summer. Other plans include seeking leading lady work in romantic comedies, sports movies and bio-pics that are deemed of such excellence in storytelling to be nominated for What made you decide that the Academy Awards. The hope you wanted to become an with a larger platform includes actress? more lives touched with hope I wanted to be an actress to filled movies. bring light to a dark world. Playing protagonist roles who are I also just released my first book real people going through real called “Jesus as my Groom | stuff who hit real challenge and Healing from Divorce” find real answers. My heart is for people to relate to the char- What is your favorite Bible acter and say to themselves ... verse? I don’t want to live life like this My fav bible verse... To many anymore, I can find freedom like to name, though my all-time life xxx character did. I strive to do transformation for career calling movies that impact and inspire was based on this verse, Seek audiences globally. first the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added onto What was the first movie you you. acted in? My first movie I acted in was What special advice would HULK by Ang Lee. I had a small you like to leave our readers role as a waitress and got to with? work with Jennifer Connelly. Special advice... Life is too short to just let the day go by. You How old were you when you have been created with a special accepted Christ into your purpose, talent and passion... heart? Find it, ask God to reveal it, and I was 17 years old and I am so ATTACK the day doing what God appreciative to God for allow- called you to do. It’s not too late. ing my heart to draw close to Him at the beginning of my adult If you want to have me come to your church, conference or event as a public speaker, please contact inspiringaudiences@gmail. com I show one of my movies and use the movie’s storyline to inspire audiences to overcome life’s challenges like the character in the movie. Thank you for your time and may all your days be blessed! You can reach me on social media @ JennGOTZON and don’t forget about the special movie gift I’d like to send you, text INSPIRING to 22828. Thank you so much for your interview with Faith Filled Family Magazine. Jenn, I pray that you continue to remember all the precious advice that you so lovingly give to others. May the Lord continue to bless you in all that you do! Lisa Stillwell is a screenwriter and published author. She is also the Owner of C&S Christian Publishing. You can reach her on social media through Facebook @ LisaThorntonStillwell