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New Release (2024)

"A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS" - THE HOLLYWOOD CROSS TURNS 100 (Documentary Film)

"A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS" recounts the amazing and controversial 100 year history of The Hollywood Cross -- and also explores the equally incredible early Christian roots of Hollywood. Produced in cooperation with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.


RELEASED AT EASTER 2024 (View the trailer on YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjxBh3TB7-s

About the Filmmakers

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. 

RELEASED THIS EASTER 2024 

~ Watch the film on YouTube ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjxBh3TB7-s

New Release (2023)

"WHY DID GOD MAKE LITTLE ONES?"

Perfect for Little Ones and  those who love them to share special times together. From the  bestselling author / illustrator team of "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?"  and "IF I HAD A MERMAID FRIEND" -- for Little Ones of all ages.

Have you ever wondered why God created Little Ones "so amazing in every way?" Well now is your chance to find out why! Ideal for infants to early  readers, this entertaining and educational picture book, that children,  parents and teachers will all enjoy, is filled with fun and imagination  on every page! A great Baby Shower, Birthday or anytime gift!


Order your copy on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Did-Make-Little-Ones/dp/1732251282/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZEOB1HLHLSE9&keywords=why+did+God+Make+little+ones&qid=1687462470&sprefix=why+did+god+make+little+ones%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1


Printed in the USA.  

About the Authors

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 29 years and live in Southern California. 

New Release (2023)

"WHY DID GOD MAKE RAINBOWS?"

A fun-filled adventure in the sky from the  bestselling author / illustrator team of "IF I HAD A MERMAID FRIEND" and  "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" -- for kids of all ages!

Have  you ever wondered why God made Rainbows way up high? Well now is your  chance to discover why! Great for toddlers to early readers, this  entertaining and educational picture book about rainbows brims with fun  and adventure on every page, and is a perfect gift for kids aged 2-8  that parents, teachers and children will all enjoy!


Order your copy on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Did-God-Make-Rainbows/dp/1732251290/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G1JSB7KO4LRT&keywords=why+did+God+Make+rainbows&qid=1687462436&sprefix=why+did+god+make+rainbows%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1


Printed in the USA.  

About the Authors

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. 

New Release (2021)

"IF I HAD A MERMAID FRIEND"

A fun-filled undersea adventure from the bestselling author / illustrator team of "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" for Mermaid fans of all ages! 


Have you ever dreamed of having a mermaid friend, a real one and not pretend? Well now is your chance! Great  for early readers and young mermaid enthusiasts, this entertaining and  educational picture book about friendship brims with fun and adventure  on every page, and is a perfect gift for kids aged 2-8 that parents,  teachers and children will all enjoy!


Order your copy on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/If-I-Had-Mermaid-Friend/dp/173225124X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V8EV88VG90WK&keywords=if+i+had+a+mermaid+friend&qid=1687462505&sprefix=if+i+had+a+mer%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1


Printed in the USA.  

About the Authors

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. 

New Release (2020)

"CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM" - Song & Music Video

Chasing The American Dream - Available Now!  

Apple Music: https: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ric...Stream & Add To Your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Cof5j...iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chas...  

Google Play & YouTube: https://play.google.com/store/music/a... Performed by Rick Riso Music & Lyrics by Geoffrey W. Black Arranged by Colson Barkley 

Copyright © 2020 Geoffrey W. Black - All Rights Reserved  


View on YouTube! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvtNX6RVvDg

About the Filmmakers

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. 

"CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM" 

(Music Video) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgB4F11zUaE

New Release (2020)

"WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK

AMAZING 3-in-1 COLORING, ACTIVITY & STORY BOOK! Endless hours of fun for toddlers, pre-schoolers & early elementary  students! Ideal for Homeschoolers and Budding Artists! Great Gift Idea!

* Also available on Amazon as a "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" full color picture book in hardcover, softcover & e-book!

Includes  40 exciting dinosaur coloring and activity pages for kids ages 4-8! Now  you can color Pinky and all of your favorite prehistoric friends from "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" as a trip to the Natural History Museum quickly turns into a wild  worldwide adventure to solve one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of  all time! Young artists will have fun coloring dinosaurs of every shape  and size playing on the land, in the sea and in the air with kids from  around the globe. There are fun activity pages too!


Order your copy on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Did-God-Make-Dinosaurs/dp/1732251231/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24H2579RMMZWI&keywords=why+did+god+make+dinosaurs+coloring&qid=1679078385&sprefix=why+did+god+make+dinosaurs+coloring%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1


Printed in the USA. 

About the Authors

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. Why Did God Make Dinosaurs? is their debut children’s picture book. 

New Release (2018)

"WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?"

Mysteries like 'why is the sky blue?' or 'how do caterpillars change into a butterflies?' have challenged generations since the dawn of history. Now one of the biggest (quite literally!) mysteries of all time finally has an answer!  


Available for purchase on Amazon ,com, Why Did God Make Dinosaurs?  is already receiving rave reviews from readers around the world. Don't miss your chance to find out the answer to this age old mystery. 


Order your copy on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Did-God-Make-Dinosaurs/dp/1732251223/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1530919359&sr=8-2

Printed in the USA. 

About the Authors

Geoffrey and Ramya Black are Hollywood film veterans who have worked on a combined total of more than fifty produced feature films.

Geoffrey is a writer and served in Creative Development at Universal Pictures on such films as Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Lost World, The Flintstones, and Schindler’s List.  Ramya is a Disney trained animation artist who lent her talents to such Disney and DreamWorks animated films as Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, El Dorado and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.


Geoffrey and Ramya have been married for 23 years and live in Southern California. Why Did God Make Dinosaurs? is their debut children’s picture book. 

What Are Kids Saying?

Here's what kids are saying who have had the opportunity to read Why Did God Make Dinosaurs?
 

“I loved this book so much, I want my dad to read it to me every night.”  Alice (age 4)


“I wish I could have real dinosaurs to play with like the kids in the book.”  Jimmy (age 7)


“Why Did God Make Dinosaurs? is my favorite book!”  Summer (age 5)

FAQ

Q: Why did God Make Dinosaurs? 

A: You'll have to read the book to find out.


"JURASSIC PARK: FALLEN KINGDOM" - Trailer #2 / Miracle Clip
"Do you remeber the first time you saw a dinosaur?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axh5L9RYro

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