Movie Credits:

“Ezer Kenegdo is a faith-driven short film about identity—awakening women to who God created them to be: strong, seen, and called to stand.”

Director

Director/ Writer / Producer / Editor /CEO & Founder, Dioscidence Studios Ministries

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Norma A. Medina is a filmmaker, storyteller, and woman of faith whose work is rooted in obedience to God and the power of divine revelation. Ezer Kenegdo was born from a spiritual awakening ignited when Becky Henderson explained the biblical meaning of ezer. As soon as the word was spoken, Norma’s spirit immediately responded—she recognized it as something God had already placed within women, including herself. She knew she had to do something with it.

The night before Resurrection Sunday—Saturday at 10:00 p.m. in 2025—the Lord gave Norma a clear and overwhelming download. The entire story of Ezer Kenegdo unfolded word by word. She wrote through the night until 9:00 a.m., recording everything as it was given to her. God revealed the story, the message, the actors, the locations, and even the exact budget needed. Miracle after miracle followed as every detail came together exactly as He had shown her.

Marisha and Becky were handpicked by the Lord for a crucial role—not only within the story, but in the impartation itself. While the film portrays the relatable struggle of a woman many will identify with, its conclusion carries something deeper. Through Marisha and Becky—two women walking fully in their identity in Christ—God releases an impartation for women to rise, remember who they are, and walk boldly in their identity as Ezers.

Filmography / Credentials/ Creative Journey

Norma A. Medina

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Rico Molden

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Director Of Photography

We are a team of cinematographers and visual storytellers with over a decade of experience shaping images with intention and precision. Led through a director of photography’s lens, we guide each project from concept to final delivery—crafting visuals that serve the story, elevate the message, and reflect the heart of the brand.

Our approach is rooted in collaboration and visual clarity. We work closely with directors, producers, and clients to understand the purpose behind each project, translating ideas into cinematic imagery that feels authentic, cohesive, and impactful. Every frame is considered, every lighting choice intentional, ensuring the final piece not only looks polished, but communicates with depth and purpose.

From cinematic corporate films and brand storytelling to internal communications, training content, promotional campaigns, and event cinematography, we focus on capturing more than moments—we capture tone, emotion, and identity. The result is visually compelling content that resonates with audiences and supports meaningful engagement.

In Association With "MOLDEN WORKS"

PRODUCERS

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Norma Medina

PRODUCER

Credentials

Norma A. Medina is the Founder and CEO of Dioscidence Studios Ministries and a producer and filmmaker with over two decades of experience in storytelling and visual media. She received formal film training from 1994–1998, building a strong foundation in production, cinematic language, and creative leadership.

For over 25 years, Norma owned and operated a video production company, where she filmed hundreds of weddings, commercials, events, short films and documentaries, among many other projects—developing a deep, hands-on expertise across all aspects of production.

In 2009, Norma was recognized as an A-List Winner with ABC, and later helped produce the short film La Ramona (2017), further establishing her commitment to meaningful, character-driven stories.

Since 2017, Norma has served as a producer for commercial campaigns with Jerome’s Furniture, working closely with the marketing team on filming, shot planning, talent coordination, location support, and on-set production to ensure each project aligns with brand strategy and creative vision.

As the producer of Ezer Kenegdo, Norma brings both professional expertise and spiritual discernment, guiding the project with intention from vision to completion. Her work reflects a commitment to stories that restore identity, speak truth, and create lasting impact.

Additional credits can be found on her IMDb profile.

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Patricia Galindo

Credentials

Producer | Spiritual & Production Support | Secretary, Dioscidence Studios

Patricia Galindo is a producer whose contribution to Ezer Kenegdo was grounded in unwavering faith, prayer, and steadfast partnership. A teaching assistant by profession, she served as a trusted right hand throughout the production—offering consistency, encouragement, and practical support at every stage.

Now serving as a Secretary and Board Member of Dioscidence Studios Ministries, Patricia brings her organization, integrity, and heart for service into a key leadership role within the ministry.

Although Ezer Kenegdo marks her first film, Patricia’s impact extended far beyond logistics. As a dedicated prayer partner, she covered the project through countless hours of prayer and spiritual discernment, helping anchor the vision in faith and trust in God.

She also brings hands-on production experience from serving on the team at The Rock Church, where she worked in stage management—coordinating cues, managing transitions, and supporting live services with calm leadership and precision.

As a mother, Patricia carries resilience, compassion, and strength that shaped her contribution both spiritually and practically, making her role essential to the heart and completion of Ezer Kenegdo.

PRODUCER

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Producer | Cultural Curator

Eloisa Haudenschild is a producer and cultural curator with over two decades of experience supporting and developing multidisciplinary creative projects. She is the founder and director of haudenschild Garage (est. 2003), an international arts platform dedicated to exhibitions, artist residencies, public talks, film screenings, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Through haudenschild Garage, Eloisa has produced and supported projects across the United States and internationally, fostering dialogue between artists, filmmakers, and cultural institutions. Her work emphasizes creative exchange, thoughtful curation, and the development of meaningful, purpose-driven storytelling.

As a producer on Ezer Kenegdo, Eloisa brings a deep background in cultural production, creative support, and artistic collaboration, contributing insight shaped by years of working with global artists and multidisciplinary projects.

CO-PRODUCER

Eloisa Haudenschild

Credentials

Every cast member of Ezer Kenegdo was prayerfully chosen. Each actor was handpicked by God—brought to mind through clear moments of confirmation and divine alignment. None of this was by chance; every person was a God-send, chosen to bring this story to life with purpose.

CAST:

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Sharlene Santos

Eve is a devoted wife and mother who quietly carries the weight of everyday life. Strong yet exhausted, she feels unseen at work and at home, slowly forgetting her worth. Her story reflects countless women living in survival mode, unaware that God never called them to live diminished. As Eve begins to awaken, she is drawn back to her true identity—Ezer Kenegdo—created to stand strong, seen, and purposeful.

as Eve

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Becky Henderson

Becky is a woman of deep spiritual authority and heavenly alignment—a wife, mother, and quiet warrior who lives out the truth of Ezer Kenegdo with humility and grace. She carries a generational anointing to awaken identity in women, not through performance, but through presence and surrender.

Steady, secure, and led by the Spirit, Becky plants seeds of truth wherever she goes. Her prayers break chains, her words stir remembrance, and her life reflects unity, faith, and alignment with God. She carries the torch not to elevate herself, but to pass it on—calling women to rise, remember who they are in Christ, and walk in the authority they were created to carry.

as Becky Henderson

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Marisha is a pastor, wife, and mother who walks in clarity, authority, and deep spiritual identity. Rooted in truth and revelation, she knows who she is in God and carries a quiet yet unmistakable anointing that shifts atmospheres. She embodies the fullness of Ezer Kenegdo—strong, balanced, and aligned with God’s original design.

Marisha carries an impartation to awaken identity in other women. Through discernment, prayer, and truth spoken in love, she calls daughters of God out of exhaustion, shame, and false narratives. Her presence becomes a turning point—reminding women that they were never meant to live small, but to walk in authority, purpose, and partnership with God.

as Marisha Apodaca

Marisha Apodaca

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Adam is a devoted husband, loving father, and steady provider. Kind and dependable, he deeply loves his wife and family. Yet, like many men, he has not fully grasped the depth of what God placed in Eve. He sees her as reliable and supportive, but has not yet awakened to the truth that she was created to stand beside him as an Ezer Kenegdo, not merely to help, but to partner with him in purpose. Adam’s journey is one of revelation—learning to honor not just what Eve does, but who she is.

as Adam

Josh Marble

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Rackel is an elegant, powerful woman nearing 68, the owner of an elite boutique built on status, luxury, and control. Married into a cold, image-driven life, she has formed her identity around success and perfection rather than intimacy or rest. Beneath her polished exterior lies quiet sadness, insecurity, and spiritual distance.

Her pursuit of beauty and prestige has become a substitute for healing, turning her strength into performance rather than purpose. Rackel does not see herself—or others—through God’s eyes, having traded her true identity for worldly validation. Though respected and influential, she remains far from peace, unaware that she too was created as an Ezer Kenegdo, longing not to rule, but to be known and restored.

as Rackel

Eloisa Haudenschild

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Mrs. Dove is an elegant, sharp-witted executive shaped by unresolved loss. Though confident on the surface, she is inwardly exhausted and disconnected from her family.

Her journey is one of healing, not power. Until she faces the pain she has avoided, Mrs. Dove remains unaware that she too was created as an Ezer Kenegdo—called not to survive behind walls, but to walk in restored purpose and peace.

as Mrs. Dove

Michelle Harris PhD

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Bianca is a stylish, confident woman whose life revolves around image, influence, and approval. Her sense of worth is built entirely on how others perceive her, leaving her without a rooted identity or true purpose. Beneath the glamour is a woman driven by fear of being unseen and replaced.

She survives by aligning herself with power, mirroring those she idolizes, and undermining anyone who threatens her place—especially Eve, whose quiet integrity exposes Bianca’s insecurity. Lost in performance and comparison, Bianca has no awareness of who she is in God’s eyes. Until she stops chasing validation, she remains blind to the truth that identity is not earned through attention, but received through calling.

as Bianca

Shantel Berron

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Mr. Nichol’s is a polished, wealthy businessman accustomed to control and admiration. As the owner of an elite men’s boutique, he moves through life with confidence and precision, measuring success by image, status, and possessions. Though respected publicly, his personal life lacks intimacy, warmth, and true connection.

In the story, Mr. Nichol’s represents a world that values appearance over truth. When he encounters Eve, he sees only her position—not her strength—reflecting a society that overlooks worth when it cannot be measured. Quietly powerful yet spiritually empty, his presence highlights the contrast between worldly success and unseen poverty of the soul.

as Mr. Nichol's

Steve Kelly

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Camila is the youngest presence in Ezer Kenegdo—a living symbol of innocence, promise, and the future yet to unfold. In her quiet presence, she represents the next generation of daughters who will grow up carrying identity, strength, and purpose rooted in God’s design.

Though she speaks no words, Camila embodies hope. She is a reminder that what is awakened in one generation is passed to the next, and that the restoration of identity today becomes the inheritance of tomorrow.

as Camila

Summer Castillo

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Jr. is a young boy in second grade—observant, gentle, and quietly perceptive. Through his eyes, we glimpse the innocence of childhood and the unspoken awareness children carry when love, exhaustion, and strength coexist in the home. Though he doesn’t fully understand the weight his mother carries, he feels it.

Jr. represents the next generation watching and learning. His presence reminds us that when identity is restored in a mother, it shapes the heart, confidence, and future of her children.

as Jr.

Mateo Ceja

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Axel appears briefly, almost in passing, but his presence carries depth far beyond the moment. He exists at a crossroads between past service and unspoken burden, between duty fulfilled and questions still unanswered. Where Eve’s journey in this story moves toward clarity and confidence, Axel stands in quiet contrast: reflective, weary, and inwardly searching. As Eve's sibling, they share a history and mutual awareness that God’s hand has been at work in both of their lives, even when paths diverge. In this moment, Axel does not speak. He listens. He receives. And in doing so, he becomes a witness to Eve’s transformation, a reminder that awakening in one life can echo into another. Axel’s role is subtle but intentional: a bridge between seasons, a man carrying weight unseen, and a living thread that suggests some callings unfold in silence long before they are revealed.

as Axel Parson

Alejandro Ceja

Meet the Team

Louie Juarez

CAMERA OPERATOR

Camera Operator | Visual Storyteller
Louie Juarez is a gifted camera operator and visual storyteller whose talent and devotion have shaped compelling content for over a decade. As a man of God, Louie brings both craftsmanship and conviction to every frame he captures, creating imagery that elevates story and spirit with equal purpose. LinkedIn
With extensive experience in cinematography, production management, and digital media, Louie now leads creative content production for UPS — where he combines technical skill with strategic visual storytelling to bring meaningful narratives to life. LinkedIn
On Ezer Kenegdo, Louie’s camera work reflects his heart for truth and his eye for beauty. He doesn’t just record moments; he reveals depth, emotion, and presence — capturing the unseen strength of women and the spiritual essence of the story. His contribution elevates the visual world of the film, helping audiences see not just what is happening, but what it means.
Louie’s work is defined by excellence, humility, and faith — a combination that informs both his craft and his character.
Bret Bordeaux

BOOM OPERATOR

Storyteller | Writer | Producer | Director
Bret Bordeaux is a multifaceted storyteller working across film, television, and documentary. His award-recognized screenplays have earned multiple competition accolades, and he is currently writing, producing, and directing Confessions of a 1970s Marijuana Smuggler, a three-part documentary based on his screenplay High Cargo.
He has collaborated with industry professionals including Jonathan Krane, Beau Rogers, Doug Claybourne, Chuck Konzelman & Cary Solomon, Michael Campus, Michael Ewing, and John Frankenheimer.
Bret’s credits include Associate Producer on The Insatiable (SyFy) and Writer/Co-Executive Producer on The Pugilist. He also brings hands-on production experience from work with IATSE Local 122, TBN, and The Rock Church.
Originally from San Diego, Bret studied film at San Diego State University and the University of Southern California, where he earned his degree in Cinema/Television Production.
Christian Russell

BTS/LORE MASTER

Founder & CEO, Zion Studios Creator | Writer | Director | Producer Christian Russell is a filmmaker, creative director, and entrepreneur serving as the Founder and CEO of Zion Studios. As the creative force behind WAZI, Christian leads story development, world-building, and production with a focus on cinematic excellence, layered storytelling, and purpose-driven narratives. With credits reflected on IMDb, Christian’s work spans writing, directing, producing, and creative leadership across narrative film and episodic projects. His storytelling blends cinematic tension, character depth, and moral inquiry, often exploring themes of identity, truth, power, and redemption. As CEO of Zion Studios, Christian oversees both the creative and strategic direction of the company—developing original intellectual property, guiding production teams, and building a studio culture rooted in excellence, faith, and long-term vision. His leadership approach is hands-on and collaborative, shaping projects from concept through execution. Christian’s work is driven by a desire to create stories that resonate beyond entertainment—stories that challenge audiences, spark conversation, and reflect deeper meaning. Through Zion Studios and WAZI, he continues to develop original content with a clear creative voice and an uncompromising commitment to purpose. Additional credits and information can be found on his IMDb profile.
Matthew Galindo

PA
Production Assistant
Matthew Galindo served as a Production Assistant on Ezer Kenegdo, supporting the production team during a key shoot day. In his role, he assisted with on-set coordination, logistics, and general production support, helping ensure the day ran smoothly and efficiently. His willingness to serve, strong work ethic, and positive presence made him a valued part of the production.
Vanessa Ballow

Makeup Artist

Hair & Makeup Artist
Vanessa Ballow is a professional hair and makeup artist known for her attention to detail, artistry, and ability to enhance natural beauty with intention and care. Through her work with Beauty by Ness Esthetics, she brings a refined, client-centered approach to beauty, blending technical skill with a calm and confident presence.
On Ezer Kenegdo, Vanessa served as the film’s hair and makeup artist, helping shape the visual tone of each character with sensitivity and precision. Her work supported the story’s emotional depth—creating looks that felt authentic, grounded, and aligned with the heart of the film rather than distracting from it.
Vanessa’s artistry reflects excellence, professionalism, and a genuine passion for her craft. Her contribution helped ensure that each on-screen moment felt cohesive, intentional, and true to the spirit of the story.
Claudia Martinez

Child Wrangler / PA
Child Wrangler | Production Support | PA / Catering Support
Claudia Martinez is a 2025 graduate of Biola University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Media Production. Her work is rooted in faith, service, and a heart for the next generation.
She previously served on the production team for The Chosen in a catering support role, gaining valuable on-set experience within a faith-driven production environment.
On Ezer Kenegdo, Claudia served as Child Wrangler, providing attentive care, guidance, and structure for the youth on set. She also supported the production as a PA and in catering support—ensuring meals were organized, timely, and ready as filming wrapped. Fast, efficient, and highly organized, she consistently took initiative when needs arose, including sourcing additional items and assisting wherever needed.
Known for her gentle leadership, servant heart, and strong faith, Claudia brings both professionalism and spiritual warmth to every environment. In addition to production work, she serves at Revive Church 316, leading social media photo and video content that captures the heart of the church’s mission.
Her joyful presence and dedication made her an invaluable support to both the team and the children involved.
Claudia Palomares

Catering / Pastoral support
Production Assistant | Catering Support | Board Member | Pastoral Support
Claudia Palomares served as a Production Assistant on Ezer Kenegdo, supporting the team with efficiency, organization, and a strong willingness to step in wherever needed.
In addition, she provided catering support during a key production day, ensuring everything was prepared and ready as filming wrapped. Fast, reliable, and highly organized, Claudia took initiative when needs arose—including quickly sourcing additional items—making her exceptionally easy to work with.
Claudia now serves as a Board Member of Dioscidence Studios, bringing her heart for service and faith into a greater leadership role within the ministry. She also provides pastoral support through Revive Church 316 and other ministries, faithfully encouraging and uplifting those around her.
Her servant heart, prayerful spirit, and joyful presence were a true blessing to the team, contributing not only to the smooth flow of production but also to an uplifting and encouraging atmosphere on set.
Maya Castillo

Pastoral Support / Catering
Catering Support | Community Ministry Partner
Maya Castillo supported Ezer Kenegdo through catering assistance, including providing coffee during a key production day, helping create a warm and welcoming environment for the team.
Alongside her husband, Kiko Castillo (Francisco), Maya serves as Senior Pastor of Revive Church Chula Vista 316, where they have faithfully ministered for over 20 years through church leadership, youth ministry, missions, church planting, and disaster relief.
Maya also owns Coffee 316, a coffee shop in Chula Vista that reflects her heart for hospitality and connection. Through both her business and ministry, she creates spaces for prayer, encouragement, and community.
Her support of Ezer Kenegdo reflects her deep commitment to faith, service, and uplifting others through both ministry and everyday acts of kindness.
Michele Santa Maria

Film Associate
Film Associate | CFO | Actress | Prayer Support
Michele Santamaria is an actress and serves as the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Dioscidence Studios, where she plays a vital leadership role, stewarding the financial vision of the ministry with excellence and integrity.
On Ezer Kenegdo, Michele served as a Film Associate, offering consistent prayer support and spiritual encouragement throughout the project. Her contribution was deeply rooted in faith, intercession, and a genuine heart to cover both the film and its team in prayer.
Michele’s quiet yet powerful support helped strengthen the spiritual foundation of Ezer Kenegdo, reflecting the truth that unseen prayer plays a vital role in bringing God-led stories to life.
Alongside her husband, Jo Santamaria, a worship leader who will soon be joining the team as a music engineer, Michele continues to serve with dedication, faith, and a heart fully committed to advancing the mission through both leadership and creativity.