A Film About Service, Sacrifice, and Second Chances
Help us bring a true, living story to the screen — and support a good cause.
Some stories don’t just entertain — they restore.
Love Brought Me Home is a powerful faith-forward, mission-driven film inspired by the real-life journey of Col. Norman McDaniel. It’s about resilience, redemption, and the quiet battles fought long after the uniform comes off.
If this story moves you, it’s because it carries something familiar: the desire to be seen, forgiven, and called to purpose again.
The Ask
We’re raising funds for pre-production and production costs for Love Brought Me Home, including key locations, cast/crew, insurance, equipment, and post-production planning.
Every contribution helps us:
● Protect the integrity of a real person’s story
● Build a film that honors service and faith with excellence
● Create impact beyond the screen through charitable giving
Why Now
Right now, audiences are hungry for stories that are true, hopeful, and healing — stories that remind us what courage looks like when the cameras are off.
This film matters now because:
● Many veterans and families carry unseen burdens
● Faith-based and values-driven films are reaching wider audiences than ever
● People are looking for narratives that don’t glorify trauma — they transform it
Purpose and Impact
The purpose of Love Brought Me Home is simple: to honor a life of service, illuminate the cost of leadership, and show the power of restoration.
Impact we’re aiming for:
● A film that strengthens families and communities
● A meaningful conversation around identity, moral injury, and hope
● A giving component that supports military-focused charities
Built-In Giving
A portion of proceeds is planned to support charity organizations benefitting veterans.
So when you support this campaign, you’re helping make a film — and fueling real-world impact.
This project is being produced in partnership with Making Him Famous, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, inspire, and point others toward hope.
Your donations help cover:
● Development & Pre-Production: script polish, scheduling, casting support, legal, admin
● Production: crew, equipment, locations, transportation, production design
● Protection & Professional Standards: insurance (including E&O planning), releases, compliance
● Post-Production Foundation: editing prep, music planning, sound design strategy, deliverables roadmap
Timeline
● Now: fundraising + pre-production
● Next: casting, locations, production scheduling
● Production: filming window July/2026
● Post-Production: editing, sound, music, finishing
FAQ
Is this a true story?
It’s inspired by the real-life experiences of Col. Norman McDaniel, a living subject. The film is being developed with respect for privacy and narrative integrity.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes.
Will you credit donors?
See GiveButter campaign for more information.
How else can I help besides donating?
Sharing this page is huge. Also: introduce us to veteran organizations, churches, foundations, and community partners.
This film is about more than a production.
It’s about honoring a life of service and telling a story that can lift someone who thinks they’re alone.
If this story touches you, it’s because it carries something familiar —
the longing for purpose, the hope of restoration, and the belief that your past doesn’t cancel your calling.
Thank you for helping us bring it to the screen.
