I STILL BELIEVE, the latest film from Lionsgate, Kingdom Story Company and Mongrel Media released in Canadian theatres on Friday, March 13.

The new biopic on Christian contemporary artist Jeremy Camp, I Still Believe, was the number 1 movie on Friday raking in $4 million.

The film uniquely shows that God is at work in Hollywood from the star cast and the film’s ability to appeal to audiences across a variety of Christian traditions. I STILL BELIEVE is the faith-movie event of the year. Starring KJ Apa (“Riverdale”), Britt Robertson (A DOG’S PURPOSE), Canadian country singer Shania Twain, and Gary Sinise (FORREST GUMP, “CSI:NY”), I STILL BELIEVE presents a hopeful reminder that faith tested is faith worth sharing.

I STILL BELIEVE brings the inspiring love story of Jeremy and Melissa Camp to the big screen, showing the couple’s remarkable journey of love and loss and proving there is always hope in the midst of tragedy. As Jeremy (Apa) walked with Melissa (Robertson) through a difficult season, Melissa’s steadfast and unwavering faith-inspired Jeremy to write the hit song, “I Still Believe.” 

In a recent interview with Canadian Christian television outlet, 100 Huntley Street, Jeremy Camp explained, "Movies do a whole different thing. It's a whole different experience and you can view the story a different way... People that may not ever even step foot in a church...may come to see a movie and when they come to see the movie, they're going to see Jesus all throughout it and they're going to see God's love."

The Erwin Brothers created both I CAN ONLY IMAGINE and I STILL BELIEVE with producer Kevin Downes (COURAGEOUS). “The DNA of our brand; it constantly comes back to a rush of hope. I think Jeremy and Melissa’s story speaks specifically to that,” noted Andrew Erwin. 

I STILL BELIEVE is executively produced by MercyMe lead vocalist and frontman Bart Millard and has received countless positive endorsements, including recording artist Michael W. Smith, who shared, “It’s really an incredible love story. I love redemption. I love how God can get in the middle of something and turn it for the good.” 

Kevin Downes’ career of producing, acting, directing and writing spans over 20 years. Some of Kevin’s fan-favourite roles include Officer Shane Fuller in "Courageous", video-game loving Kevin in "Mom’s Night Out", a series regular role on the TV sitcom "Hitting The Breaks" and most recently, starring in "Malibu Dan" which airs weekly on WGN, with longtime friend David A.R. White. Kevin has produced three films with the Erwin Brothers, "Mom's Night Out", "Woodlawn" and 2018's breakout hit and #1 box office grossing, independent film of the year "I Can Only Imagine", starring Dennis Quaid. He produced the critically acclaimed "Like Dandelion Dust" from best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, which starred Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino and won over a dozen audience awards for best picture at prestigious film festivals around the world. In March 2019, Kevin partnered with the Erwin Brothers and Tony Young to launch Kingdom Story Company, a new entertainment company in partnership with Lionsgate that endeavours to create life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.