A little late on this post (like, what else is new?), but last weekend I had the pleasure of seeing the Sony-distributed film Facing the Giants. Okay, so maybe the actors may not be nominated for an Oscar (you’d expect else from a volunteer cast?), but for an indie film with a $100K budget, the movie rocks! Whether or not you are inclined to Christianity, it’s a feel-good, inspirational film that speaks to the values of hard work and determination.

The feel-good quality is amply aided by the score, courtesy of Mark Willard (who gets the screen credit, but IMDB also lists writer/director/producer/star for music credits). Now, I’ve been able to ascertain (not that I’ve tried very hard) whether or not the score composition was also gratis, but I think that it was as good as many other films with a 7-figure budget. Maybe I can get my publicist/podcasting wife to arrange an interview with Mr. Willard to get the low-down on his tools of choice, etc.

If you haven’t seen or heard the film yet, go out and do so while it’s still in theaters.