We Built a Blizzard in a Kmart: Filmmaker Daniel Bielinski on "Hazel's Heart," Advent, and Life in North Dakota

In this episode of A Resounding Yes!, Christina Sabo speaks with Daniel Bielinski, director of the film Hazel's Heart. They discuss Daniel's journey in film production, the importance of storytelling, and the challenges faced while creating the film. 

As the film's release coincides with the Advent season, Daniel and Christina reflect on the importance of preparation and the beauty of family traditions during this time of waiting for the Lord.

Hazel's Heart will be available to stream on Angel starting December 18th. It will be available on all other major streaming services on December 23rd.

• Watch the Trailer for Hazel's Heart
• Find Hazel's Heart on streaming services on December 23rd 
• Find our review on our blog before the December 23rd release

Thanks for listening!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resounding Yes Podcast
02:00 Background on Hazel's Heart and Daniel Balinski
03:26 Daniel's Journey to Filmmaking and Faith
10:49 The Importance of Great Plains Stories
15:31 Hazel Minor: A Hero's Journey
18:14 Challenges in Filming Hazel's Heart
21:27 Casting and Characters in Hazel's Heart
24:11 Emotional Experience of Filmmaking
28:07 Reflections on Advent and Sacrificial Love
30:08 Target Audience for Hazel's Heart
30:50 Family Traditions During Advent

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Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios.