Metanoia, which means “conversion” in Greek, experienced great success with the critically acclaimed film “Bella.” The company is set to release another feature length film, “Little Boy,” later this year.
“The idea of this film is to inspire young people that after they see the film they leave not only entertained, but also inspired to ‘the list.’”
“The list” is the corporal works of mercy which the main character of the film, a young American boy, works through to grow in his faith while his father is overseas fighting in World War II.
Verastegui said he hopes that the film will “mobilize a big army of young people” to serve others through the corporal works of mercy.
Since Metanoia's success with “Bella,” Verastegui has been involved in making inspirational short films, a medium which he sees as having “the same potential to save life” as feature length films by making them more accessible to viewers on the Internet.
Verastegui showed the audience his latest short film “Crescendo,” which tells the story of a struggling mother contemplating aborting her child. The film will be available online later this year.
“We just want to send it to the whole world,” he said. “Short film has the same potential to save life because it is really artistic.”
He said Metanoia will make more short films based on true stories about choosing life.
“We're doing videos and just thinking about what else we can do to grow … anything I can do.”
Verastegui said he would like to come back to Denver for Lighthouse Pregnancy Center's opening and that he would “love to” share ideas and resources that have been helpful with the creation of his medical center.