Indeed, movies isn’t only meant for entertainment purposes .Rather, it is seen as a tool that shapes the culture, and thoughts patterns
The Legendary ” mount Zion movies ” has risen beyond every reasonable doubt to own this trophy it deserves by creating goldy pathways for many to follow using their thought-provoking story-telling selling point to their advantage.
The 90s can relate to this as parents used it as an instructive material for their children, while the Christian folks also used it as a reference point to strengthen their faith in God.
One thing that has made mount Zion movies outstanding is their track- record of consistency on what they stand for. Each movie, series, episodes and clips comes with its unique blend of scriptural Lessons to learn, aided by good relatable story telling skills. This has built their brand in the hearts of many as it contributed to the sound morals enjoyed by many even till date.
Despite all these known and agreed fact, there are some hidden truth that will amaze you about mount Zion films.
Mount Zion films was one of the first Nigerian studios to successfully transition from VHS – DVD -YOUTUBE.
Before the digital era, they dominated the video home system (VHS) space. when Digital video disc (DVD) came up, they also adopted even when others could not transition. And today, mount Zion films is one of the few Nigerian movie ministries with a global digital footprint.
As of today, their YouTube channel records over a million subscribers, proving that longevity comes from adaptability, and not just talents alone.
Poor modern equipment.
One thing that has kept this ministry going is the strong thread called consistency they hold on to. Most of their movies was shot using minimal equipment. even with this, they still pushed to deliver premium contents regardless.
This consistency thought the industry just two things:
- commitment can build legacy bigger than resources
- story will always matter more than equipment. starting with what you have is the driving force.
They trained many film makers who now dominate the Nollywood industry today.
Many top Nollywood actors and even directors quietly passed through Mount Zion’s drama. Their style, and patterns, had a great influence on many superstars of today.
Their unique pattern of memorizing long scripts and performing live dramas has shaped a lot of creatives today. This was the inspiration that fueled many rising stars.
There was no money to fund their dreams. just pure passion.
Before Nollywood of today became the giant in the entertainment industry, Mount Zion exhibited true creativity. T
They started with no money, no equipment, in fact they literally borrowed equipment to shoot their movies. It was just a group of young men who became united through shared vision and passion to make gospel dramas.
FACT:
The passion kept them going, their creativity built their relevance, and consistency aided their growth.
It is Impossible to stop a determined man.
Indeed, consistency pays!
