CHOSEN AND CREATIVE
Raising Up Confident, Faith-Filled Young Women in Film, Storytelling, and Purpose.
Chosen and Creative is a Christ-centered creative mentorship movement for girls ages 10 to 18 who desire to grow in faith, confidence, and creative expression.
More than an acting group, Chosen and Creative is a place where young women discover who they are in Christ, learn to use their voice boldly, and develop real skills in acting, storytelling, and media, all in an encouraging, faith-filled environment.
This program is built on a simple but powerful belief: when girls understand their identity in God and are equipped with creative tools, they can influence culture with hope, truth, and light.
WHAT CHOSEN AND CREATIVE IS ABOUT
Chosen and Creative focuses on developing the whole person through faith, confidence, creativity, leadership, and purpose. Girls in the program will grow in:
Chosen and Creative is led by Christian actress Larra Donaldson, whose passion for faith-based films and heart for mentoring young women has shaped the vision of this movement. Her desire is to guide girls as they grow in confidence, creativity, and faith, helping them step boldly into who God has called them to be.
REAL EXPERIENCE — NOT JUST TRAINING
Chosen and Creative is hands on and immersive. Girls do not just learn about acting and storytelling, they experience it in real and meaningful ways. Participants receive on camera acting experience, creative mentorship, faith based encouragement, confidence and leadership development, and authentic involvement in film and storytelling that equips them with both skill and purpose.
OUR HEART
Chosen and Creative is about more than performance, it is about purpose. At its core, the movement is dedicated to helping young women walk in faith, be brave and obedient to God’s calling, discover their voice, and use storytelling to bring hope and light to the world.
A MOVEMENT, NOT A PROGRAM
Chosen and Creative is the beginning of a growing community of young women who are called, confident, creative, and courageous by using their gifts to impact culture through faith and storytelling.
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You were CHOOSEN!
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You were CREATED with PURPOSE!
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Now it is time to SHINE!
SAMPLE ITINERARY
ARRIVAL DAY — THURSDAY, MAY 28
1:00 PM — Hotel Check-In
Campers and parents arrive and settle into hotel accommodations.
2:00 PM — Camp Orientation
Welcome to Chosen and Creative. Vision, schedule overview, expectations, and introduction to the film experience.
4:00 PM — Acting Improv Class
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Storytelling & Creative Expression Devotional
8:00 PM — Creative Roundtable
Stories that inspire faith, hope, and purpose
FRIDAY, MAY 29 — DAY 2
9:00 AM — Breakfast & Devotions
10:00 AM — Faith & Identity Workshop
Understanding who God created you to be
11:00 AM — Acting for Film & Camera
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:00 PM — Film Training: How Christian Films Are Made
3:00 PM — Confidence & Leadership Session
4:00 PM — Scene Rehearsal for Your Role in Second Chance
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Worship Service
8:00 PM — Creative Roundtable
Stories that inspire faith, hope, and purpose
SATURDAY, MAY 30 — DAY 3
9:00 AM — Breakfast & Devotions
10:00 AM — Wardrobe/Hair/ Make-up
11:00 AM — On Set All Day
Filming your role in Second Chance
12:00 PM — Lunch on Set
1:00 PM — On Set All Day
Continued filming and production experience
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Worship Service
8:00 PM — Film Set Experience & Reflection
SUNDAY, MAY 31 — FINAL DAY
9:00 AM — Breakfast & Devotions
10:00 AM — Closing Session
Purpose, calling, and next steps
11:00 AM — Camp Check-Out
Optional: Additional Day on Set for Film Participation
OUR FIRST EVENT
The inaugural Chosen and Creative Gathering will be held: May 28 – May 31, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
This special event will include:
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Acting and creative training
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Faith-centered mentorship
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Confidence and leadership development
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Fellowship and encouragement
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Hands-on film experience
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All participants at this first event will receive an on-camera acting role in the upcoming faith-based feature film Second Chance, starring Dean Cain, Larra Donaldson and Mickey Bell.