
Brett Varvel
Directing
Biography
From the age of 5 Brett knew he wanted to be a filmmaker. The son of an internationally known cartoonist meant that Brett was constantly surrounded by storytelling. The love of the craft propelled him to chase his dreams from a young age. After graduating college at Ball State University Brett had already won a regional Emmy Award for directing and was also a two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. Brett went on to create his own production company, House of Grace Studios and is now a director, actor, and writer. Brett has the unique ability to excel both behind and in front of the camera.
Known For

With one paramedic opening, Dani Miller must set aside her recent heartbreak and prove herself worthy of the job while competing against the fire chief's impulsive son and an over-qualified rookie.
County Rescue

When a small-town baseball coach gets the offer of a lifetime from a larger 6A high school, he uproots his family and leaves the only home he's ever known. But as a man of faith, he soon faces extreme opposition to his coaching methods from the school superintendent.
Running the Bases

Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth Pastor tries to motivate his students to read God's Word and get serious about their faith.
Play the Flute

Inspired by the incredible true story of a woman who was abducted in the night, torn from her children, and sold into trafficking after her husband lost her in a night of gambling.
Pursuit of Freedom

The holiday spirit seems distant for the Boyce family until an unexpected visitor and miracle change everything on Christmas day.
Miracle on Christmas

THE WAR WITHIN is a unique fantasy that takes viewers to a world that only God can see; the world of the inner man. Michael Sinclair (Brett Varvel) is a syndicated cartoonist whose dream of a perfect life is upended when tragic events transform his dream into a nightmare. The result is a war that wages within his soul which is personified by six members; Mind, Memory, Emotion, Will, Conscience, and Heart. The ensuing battle for control adversely effects his relationship with his wife Amy (Rebecca Reid) and causes Michael to doubt his faith in God. But in the midst of this spiritual test, Michael discovers that victory is found in surrender. As viewers follow the quest for answers inside of Michael, they may discover their own war within.
The War Within

A reluctant leader heads up a team of seven Christians intent on smuggling Bibles to underground churches in a future America where the Bible is illegal and danger is around every corner.
Disciples in the Moonlight

Hardworking teenager Sean feels let down by life, but faces a crisis of character through a series of his own bad decisions.
Treasure Lies

A down-on-her-luck waitress witnesses a domestic disturbance and develops an unexpected relationship with the policeman investigating the case.
Princess Cut 3: Beauty from Ashes

After years of trying to start a family, Robert and Lauren Anderson are excited to be pregnant. They share the news with Robert's sister Grace who runs a small clinic with her husband Clint. Despite Grace's reassurances and motherly example, Lauren fears she can't maintain her athletic boutique and adequately raise a family. Modest success buoys her hopes, until the storms of life converge.
Princess Cut 2: Hearts on Fire

"Grief Share" centers around a diverse group of individuals who are brought together by their mutual desire to heal. Each member of the class has experienced a profound loss and each individual's story parallels the parables of Jesus.
Grief Share

A prestigious magician's association is baffled by an up and coming mentalist, The Great Dexter, in the early 1970's who can apparently read minds.
MindReader

An arrogant movie star is busted for speeding in a small southern town and sentenced to attend Mayberry Fest: a weeklong festival celebrating "The Andy Griffith Show." Immersed in a modern-day Mayberry, he’s given a chance to discover the true meaning of friendship and family.
Mayberry Man
Small town Americana and modern life collide when movie star Chris Stone falls in love with Mayberry's sweetheart.
Mayberry Man: The Series
After attending a lecture on human evolution at a Natural history museum, Christina, a young creationist, questions the lecturer and argues against the theory of evolution.
Genesis Impact

Two investigations collide, pulling Gary Travis's private investigation team into a web of digital deception and unexpected government attention.
Vindication: Search and Rescue

Foundations is a dramatic movie that illustrates walking through a young man's life in three different scenarios: the first one is atheistic, the second one liberal compromised Christianity, and the third one is a biblical worldview.
Foundations
An acquisitions executive who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiancé she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories, she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may still be the one meant for her.
The Trouble With Mistletoe

The inside story of one human soul, wrestling with the ultimate decision. A dilemma is posed and a battle ensues. One-by-one the power brokers of the soul Mind, Memory, Emotion, Heart, Will, and Conscience step forward to weigh in. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The outcome has consequences for eternity.