Jesus Land
As of April 28, 2026, Jesus Land is a feature film that is in post-production. The production company attached is Wavefront Pictures. Attached are director Saila Kariat; and producers Bernard Stewart and Jeff Allard. Cast includes Ella Anderson, Nikki Roumel and Xavier Jones. It was scheduled to start shooting in Atlanta, GA and Puerto Rico in February 2025. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
The film will chronicle the heartbreaking yet hopeful journey of two siblings, Julia (Ella Anderson) and her adopted Black brother, David (Xavier Jones), as they endure the challenges of growing up in a strict Christian fundamentalist household in 1980s rural Indiana. Despite the racial prejudice in their community and the emotional and physical abuse they suffer from their parents, they maintain a strong bond that helps them survive the crushing environment.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Writer | Saila Kariat |
Production
| Producer | Saila Kariat |
| Producer | Bernard Stewart |
| Producer | Jeff Allard |
Cast
| Cast | Ella Anderson |
| Cast | Nikki Roumel |
| Cast | Xavier Jones |
Directing
| Director | Saila Kariat |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Jesus Land
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/jesus-land (last updated Apr 28, 2026).