IBK Capital raised the start-up capital for Providential Pictures and Go-Kart Animation.  Providential Pictures, a newly formed Christian film studio, has inked a long-term, multiple episode deal with Chuck Swindoll’s radio ministry, ‘Insight for Living’, to produce the first animated video series of its popular weekly children’s radio drama Paws & Tales.  This beloved and highly successful radio drama program created by David Carl and originally based on a book by Chuck Swindoll, is broadcasted throughout 450 outlets in North America.

Paws & Tales teaches biblical principles in a way that is both entertaining and life changing.  Through story and song, each Paws & Tales episode serves up a cast of animal characters who experience exciting adventures while learning important lessons to which children of all ages can relate.  “I am continually amazed at the impact a simple, carefully worded story can have on young lives.  Nothing quiets them quicker or so completely captures their curiosity,” states Chuck Swindoll.  “Our hope at ‘Insight for Living’ is that Paws & Tales The Animated Series ©, just like the episodes on the radio, will provide families with more opportunities to discuss the really important things in life.  I can think of no better springboard for those meaningful conversations than through Paws & Tales.” Providential plans to complete 26 episodes to be aired on television in September 2008.

Providential Pictures, a Christian film company with a strong evangelical foundation, was created to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and communicate sound biblical values through media productions of the highest artistic and biblical standards that are family friendly, educative and entertaining.  With Paws & Tales The Animated Series ©, Providential Pictures aims to fill a void in children’s video product. 

President Cliff McDowell explains, “With a young child of my own, I have become acutely aware of the children’s video products that currently exist.  I feel that the market is lacking in tools that introduce and help teach biblical truths to our children.  This fact became very apparent when I saw non-Christian videos placed prominently on the shelves of Christian bookstores.  When the opportunity arose with ‘Insight for Living’ to produce the first Paws & Tales animated video series, I jumped on the idea. The animated series, designed for children between the ages of 3 and 10, is safe entertainment with Christian values that parents can trust.”