- Sep
- 21
- 2008
whitestone presents: awake o’sleeper
5:59PM by Brandon McCormick | Cetagories: Film, Uncategorized
Ladies and gentlemen, we are very proud to present our latest short film “Awake O’Sleeper”
A Hero comes from the wilderness to cry out to the captives, pleading for them to awaken. This short film from Whitestone was in part inspired by “Plato’s Cave” and depicts the struggle of freeing the captives, whomever they may be. This film is set to the song by the same name originally written for this film by the talented Wright Brothers: Nicholas Kirk and Billy Wilkerson.
Do you hear the Lion roar?
Download the mp3 of the song here.
We’ve been asked to take down the downloads of this film while it is in competition, we’ll re-upload once the Doorpost Film Project has finished. Thanks for understanding!
Additional credit: Luanne Dietz: Still Photography and Assistant Color Grading.
We are working on a behind the scenes documentary of the making of Awake O’Sleeper, so be sure to check back for that soon.
Tags: awake, awake osleeper, captives, Film, o'sleeper, truck, warden, western
37 Responses to “whitestone presents: awake o’sleeper”
September 21st, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Great job guys. im privileged to say i know the creators of such a piece
September 21st, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Colors and tones turned out great Brandon! Awesome job man..
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
best one you’ve done. casting and song and everything is great. cheers.
September 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 am
Once again, I have to say some of the best work ever! Very good in all aspects.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 am
Wow you guys, that might be one of the best musical shorts I’ve seen in a while! I’m just floored. That was incredible!
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
This video was absolutely amazing! Will you end up posting the lyrics to the song up here?
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:07 am
Didn’t think about posting lyrics, but not a bad idea.
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 am
Wow, Brandon! Good job to you and your whole crew. The movie and the song ROCKS!
I’m downloading both so I can enjoy it on my Zune. Thanks for making those links available!
September 24th, 2008 at 10:19 am
From beginning to end it is inspirational!
Your hard work fully paid off.
Love it.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Absolutely incredible! Presenting old truth in compelling new expressions is a skillfull art.
September 28th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Wow..truly inspirational. There’s a touch of “old Hollywood” that makes this more than a video.. it’s a real work of art, very tasteful and classy.
September 28th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
…there are no precise words to describe the critique, creativity, and passion-driven work of “Awake O’Sleeper”. [I heard about the new video from my aunt who attends 12 Stone Church, although I do not reside in GA. I live in Nashville, TN and am a student at Belmont University.] I’ve been a supporter and fan of this film company for about a year now, so of course I was naturally interested in the new things that were happening. Ever since the first time I’ve watched this one, I have spread it around to all who I could like wildfire –> from my roommate to MySpace to Facebook to strangers alike. I LOVE what you all are doing at Whitestone and am proud to promote your unending, undying touch with the screen. Thank you for being an inspiration to me every morning. Because now, I go to class singing: “Let no man bring me harm. I bear the marks of Jesus.” and etc, with all seriousness–like the Hero in the video–as people pass me in confusion. *laughs*
God be with you always. :o)
September 30th, 2008 at 9:27 am
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October 9th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I can’t get enough of this video, ever since i saw it a few weeks ago at 12stone. Great work!
October 9th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I have been facebooking the link to dozens and just asking them the question ” Do You Hear It?
October 10th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Wow…great film! I knew the film would be good, but it looks even better than I could have ever imagined. Whitestone Motion Pictures truly did a wonderful job with this film and I am so happy that I was able to play a part in it. Continued success guys…
Side note: It’s been over a month since we shot the film and I’m still humming the “Awake O’Sleeper” song in my head…LOL.
October 10th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Absolutely amazing. No other words can sum that up!
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Awesome song and video! I can’t get enough of it!! Not only is it inspiring but it also pumps you up!!! Great job!
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Great gritty video. I blogged about how amazing it is…as well as my concerns with the last 10 seconds. Any responses here or there are welcome.
http://blog.hackingchristianity.net/2008/10/awake-o-sleeper-rise-from-death-video.html
December 24th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I’m an atheist, but even on me the message isn’t lost. And a good message it is!
January 8th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Wow. This was amazing! It was filmed beautifully, and the song was just awesome. I want to see the lyrics! I’d love it if you guys did stuff more like this; it is truly awesome.
January 12th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Amazing job. The film fit perfectly with the lyrics of the song. Great stuff!
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:55 am
Wow, what a phenomenal song and video. Very inspirational and very well done. This is the second time that I have been to your site and I have already told a few people about what you offer. Keep up the amazing work and don’t ever stop the flood of emotion, dedication, and talent that you have bled into your work. Best of luck in your future videos.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
WOW. I can’t tell you how powerful and moving this video was. Our pastor at church played it for us and afterwords I had to find out who did it. I wasn’t the only one, just the quickest, because there was practically a stampede to the media booth with others wanting to know the same thing. I’m going to add it to my ipod. I have a feeling this is something that will touch many people. Great job!
March 1st, 2009 at 8:14 pm
woooow… that vid is so powerful! the song and the pictures work so well together!!! have watch it several times 2day… and shared 
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
You guys always amaze me with every little detail and as always the music in all your films is just awesome. Keep up the good work! For those of you in the Atlanta area make a point to visit 12 Stone and see what the man upstairs is doing every week!
May 21st, 2009 at 7:39 am
This was an awesome video. You did a really great job, bro!
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:03 am
You guys should re-upload the download now that the judging is done.
I’m thinking that I really need an MP3 of this. 
August 25th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Powerful!!! truly a subversion rally cry…….empire beware!lol hey, when’s the mp3 gonna be downloadable again?
October 26th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Wow! This is truly a gift. We love the song. Fantastic Job. Where are the lyrics posted? God Bless you and yours forever & always, In Jesus Name, Amen!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I found them, God Bless you Again!
Awake! O Sleeper
(Kirk/Wilkerson)
Oh Abraham would raise his hands
And mourn this very day
For his children left the promised land
In search of their own way
They kick and scream like wayward sons
Always wanting to sleep
And dream away these evil days
In hopes that God cant see
There are chains upon your children Lord
Chains upon your children
There are chains upon your children
We’re in chains
Do you hear the lion roar?
Awake O Sleeper
Stand with me well fight the war
Awake O Sleeper
Your suffering will come again
And never fall away
For we trade our many comforts
Like the one who bled for grace
There will come a day my God will come
And put me in my place
My God I pray, Youll call my name
Instead of turn away
Let no man bring me harm
I bear the marks of Jesus
Let no man bring me harm
I bear the marks of the Lord
October 29th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Can we get a download of the song?
I want to use it for my youth group and do a human video.
And lets be clear about something…Allegory is a very powerful medium.
You can not get dramatized over the last 10 sec…Everyknee will bow and tongue confess that Jesus is Lord…Satan is going to bow and it is not going to be pretty when pay back is ministered out…The Bible says that we will judge the angels…1Cor. 6:3.
This song inspires me to do great things.
Kent Fischer
January 31st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I heard this song about two weeks ago and ever since then it has brought fire to my spirit along with some of my friends. this is exactly how we feel..”Let no man bring me harm
I bear the marks of Jesus
Let no man bring me harm
I bear the marks of the Lord!”
September 21st, 2008 at 7:03 pm
WOW! This is great!