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The album art of "The Pursuit of Refuge - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" next to a pair of headphones.
The Pursuit of Refuge Original Soundtrack Now Available!

Today, Friday, October 12th 2018, we are proud to present the original soundtrack from our newest motion picture, "The Pursuit of Refuge", to our "Reel Nation Music", YouTube, and Sound Cloud channels.


Listen below on the embedded Sound Cloud player.


Listen to the three tracks that bring the film to life with accents of middle-eastern instruments meshed with the sound of the modern political climate of the United States. The composer, S.D. Gabor, has created a truly beautiful, powerful, and moving score.


So what are you waiting for! Here are the links to listen:

To learn more about the film, visit "The Pursuit of Refuge" web page at www.reelnationmedia.com/refuge. To listen to more music from S.D. Gabor, visit his website at https://www.sdgx.ltd/.


If you haven't seen it already, here is the trailer for "The Pursuit of Refuge".




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Updated: Oct 8, 2018


Reel Nation Media makes their newest 26 minute documentary, The Pursuit of Refuge, available for community screenings and fundraisers.


Syrian refugee children welcome their family members to America, who have just escaped war and refugee camps.

“An intimate portrait of a Syrian refugee father and his family building a life from zero in their new home, the United States of America.” This is the story of The Pursuit of Refuge, the newest film from Reel Nation Media and director Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz, shot during 2015-2017 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The film is now available, by request, to screen at local theaters, schools, and community and religious centers. Non-profit communities supporting and housing refugees will have the screening license waived.

In addition to the requested screenings, the filmmakers will host their own theatrical tour with a Q&A at theaters, universities, and community centers across the country. The Pursuit of Refuge will also be screening in select festivals, to be announced, during the fall and winter of 2018.

View the trailer embedded below and also available at: www.reelnationmedia.com/refuge


“The Pursuit of Refuge is a human journey that all embark on, no matter who they are. This short documentary is an intimate portrait of what it means to find happiness after you've lost everything.” – Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz, Director

“Lovely, well-crafted, sobering… (The Pursuit of Refuge is) an important entry into the recent canon of films on the refugee and displacement crisis. What I appreciate most is its overall unapologetic optimism. I breathed a little easier watching a story about people who are doing their best to work through the nonsense and brutal injustices to at least try to get to a better place in life.” – Steven Sean Garland, Actor (SAG-AFTRA & AEA)

Audiences, organizations, businesses, and others seeking to watch the film, submit a screening request, or learn more can visit the movie’s webpage at www.reelnationmedia.com/refuge. There they can also view the official trailer and subscribe via email or social media for news on future screenings, festival dates, and release dates on digital platforms.

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ABOUT REEL NATION MEDIA

Reel Nation Media was founded in 2014 by Daniel Roy Bills, Lauren Houdek, and Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz. In a world of billion-dollar franchises, binge-watching, and junk, viral videos, they saw the lack of media art that was altogether authentic, fun, and healthy for audiences striving to be conscious and sincere with their media consumption. The motion-picture and art studio will have four feature-length documentaries, crafted to heal and inspire audiences, in its library by winter 2019. Learn more at www.reelnationmedia.com.

  • Sep 22, 2017
  • 3 min read

Updated: Oct 8, 2018


In 2016 Reel Nation Media released Stand Up, a wrestling documentary that shared the story of high school wrestlers who defied defeat to find their winning spirits. So what new films are coming next?

REEL NATION MEDIA SEASON 1

A series of short adventures about a certain theme or subject which will take you on a digital and physical journey. This is the biggest project in the works, and release looks like late 2018. It's going to be on the DL, for now...

"Years in the 48 Hours"


Director Doug Henderson is the main subject of "Years in the 48 Hours"

Director Doug Henderson is the main subject of "Years in the 48 Hours"

"A filmmaker finds the fruits of his labor from many years of struggling in the Baltimore 48 Hour FIlm Competition." This is a short documentary tackling a theme we love, which is perseverance. This title is a must see for artists and independent small business owners. "Years in the 48 Hours" is coming to festivals in summer 2018.

"UNWHOLLY HEARTS"


Early Concept Art

“A Muslim couple’s desperate attempts at pregnancy are only met with failure and mysterious prophetic nightmares. When the possibly infertile, in-denial husband takes their fate in his own hands and trusts his faith in black-magic, the depressed wife is flung into a battle to stay sincere to her own faith- or to save her marriage, the only light in her life.” This psychological thriller is the next short film in Reel Nation Media's lineup.


Computer design of the robot, ED.

If you don't know the story behind Dead ED, here is the short version of it. In 2012 the founding members sought to create Sci-Fi epic and funded the project through Kickstarter. The project was never completed because it got stuck in "visual effects hell". The founders of the company have taken it upon themselves to fulfill their promises to the Kickstarter supporters by completing the movie no matter what. A man and his robot ally are not going away anytime soon. Dead ED is set to release publicly in early 2018.


In 2015, director Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz, director of Stand Up, set out to capture the journey of a Syrian Refugee family striving to live a happy American life. This heart felt film will uncover the struggles and strife of starting a life from zero, but still showing unlimited love for your family. Pursuit of Refuge will be screening in festivals early 2018.

STAND UP SPECIAL EDITION EXTRAS


Though the Stand Up full feature documentary is finished, there is more content to come for wrestlers, athletes, and all determined folk a like. Extras will include future interviews with the subjects of the film and with other wrestling figures, short documentaries on unique wrestling stories, and helpful wrestling content. It's going to be a long time before we stop serving our favorite wrestling family!

Reel Nation Media looks ahead to it's bright new future and to deliver to you the best quality and entertainment that we hope will inspire you to success and true peace. If you are looking forward to what's coming next, let us know in the comments! If you aren't already subscribed to our website, make sure you do so that you don't miss out on the awesome adventures we want you to be apart of. And don't forget about your friends!

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