about the show
Meet the characters, the crew, and learn more about the show.
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Since our own journey started, the sea has split a few times.
impact
10.5 million+ impressions
Since July 1, 2024, our pilot episode has gotten 95k+ likes and nearly 6,000 comments.
giving
Over $10k in donations
More 150 tribesmen helped beat our goal, donating on average $70 each, all in less than a year.
production
6 weeks of production
Almost 100 crew, 29 cast members, hundreds of background actors, and at least 26 animals worked together to make 6 episodes.
engagement
1 million total followers
Thousands of likes, comments, and shares from all of you make the algorithms happy.
Stats from your favorite characters
Who's in charge around here?
Mitch
Hudson
Writer/Director
After graduating with a film degree from Liberty University, Mitch directed an acclaimed feature film and several award-winning short films that have screened in film festivals nationwide.
Since 2019, Mitch has served as assistant director on the hit series The Chosen, directing thousands of background actors in some of the most iconic biblical scenes ever captured on film.
Mitch and his wife Maddy currently live in Atlanta with their cat Mia.
Richie
Johns
producer
Richie’s passion for filmmaking began as a senior in high school with his feature film Ruth: A Faithful Journey, which screened for six-weeks in his hometown theater.
Graduating from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Richie advanced as a First Assistant Director and gained experience both on set and in the Production Office of Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM.
Richie and his wife Bethany operate Studio 523, focusing on telling stories that inspire hope. Richie is making his directorial debut with Still Hope, a feature film about human trafficking survivors, set for theatrical release in 2026. Richie and Bethany live with their two corgis in Atlanta.
Our goal is to show that these biblical characters were just like us
Sure, they had bread falling from heaven and water spouting from a rock. And, yes, they followed pillars of cloud and fire through the desert…
But, they were basically ordinary people who tried their best, made mistakes, and learned how to live in peace. Well, eventually.
How one simple idea turned into a whole production
Fall 2021
The Big Idea
“What if Moses wasn’t larger than life? What if he was… like us?”
While working on The Chosen, Mitch Hudson began writing scripts for The Promised Land, bringing the humanity, humor, and awkward reality of Moses’ story to life.
Fall 2022
Scouting the Desert
Finding the right location meant finding the perfect mix of red rocks, desert sand, and just enough civilization to sustain a film set.
October 2023
Lights, Camera, Exodus
The pilot episode was filmed on location in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with a small and passionate cast and crew.
Between the dust, the heat, the rain, and the early mornings, the team captured the first chapter of this ancient story.
May – July 2024
40 Days & 40 Nights
Leading up to the pilot release, the team launched a 40-day long grassroots marketing campaign across social media to build anticipation and grow an early community of fans.
Pre-release screenings of the pilot at local Tennessee colleges sparked an early buzz.
July 7, 2024
The Pilot Goes Public
When the pilot launched on YouTube, it quickly attracted an audience.
Within weeks, thousands of new viewers were discovering The Promised Land and fans were (politely) demanding more.
Late 2024 – 2025
Season One in the Works
Encouraged by the response, the team headed to St. George, Utah with a full cast and expanded crew to film Season One.
Post-production is now underway, with new episodes coming soon.
now
More stories to tell. More awkward moments to film. More wandering ahead.
Thanks for being part of the journey!
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