Conversations with Kenneth Chang Alex Chi

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kenneth Chang Alex Chi.

Hi Kenneth Chang, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
We began as a small faith-based organization that wanted to use storytelling and media as a bridge in a time of deep polarization. Our original question was simple: How can creativity cultivate empathy and hope rather than division?

Early on, we were experimenting — gathering artists, hosting conversations, praying together, and asking what it might look like for a community of storytellers to take faith seriously without losing artistic rigor or cultural relevance.

That insight reshaped everything we do. We became both a community and a creative hub — not just producing content, but forming people. Our work now sits at the intersection of faith, mental health, culture, and imagination, grounded in a theological framework that treats creativity as a spiritual practice and a pathway to healing.

Over time, that vision expanded into original films and books, conferences, and ongoing communities that bring artists, entrepreneurs, and storytellers together to grow spiritually and professionally.

At the heart of it all remains the same conviction we started with: bold, honest storytelling can form people, repair imagination, and offer real hope in a fractured world.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Some of our biggest challenges have been:

Navigating controversy around genre. Creating horror as Christians has often raised eyebrows, even within the church. We’ve had to patiently articulate why wrestling with darkness through art can actually deepen faith rather than undermine it. Through that we created an award winning short film, a popular devotional alongside Alabaster Bible co, and a conference for Christian horror filmmakers.

Building something new without a clear model. We’re blending film studio, creative church, and community hub, which means we’ve had to invent our own playbook — financially, spiritually, and organizationally.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We are known for producing original, faith-rooted media — and for collaborating widely across the church, academy, and film world.

Signature Gatherings & Communities
Fearmakers Conference — a gathering honoring Christian horror filmmakers, including Chad and Carey Hayes (writers of The Conjuring). Artists from across the country came together to explore how even “dark” genres can serve hope, truth, and moral beauty.

Uncommon Creators Conference (two years running) — hundreds of creatives gathered for expert panels, meaningful connection, and corporate worship, helping artists see their craft as a spiritual calling rather than a side hobby to faith.

New & Wise — our business-and-faith community where entrepreneurs meet monthly to grow both spiritually and professionally, learning how to integrate character, calling, and business in a healthy way.

Film, Publishing, and Content
We also create our own original work, including:
Refuse an award winning horror short that grapples with mental health crises and spiritual struggle.

“Don’t Look Away” a devotional that engages disturbing biblical stories to help people face their fears honestly rather than avoid them, published through Alabaster Bible Co.

Partnerships & Screenings
We have partnered with countless churches and organizations, including Fuller Seminary, and have presented our work at a range of academic, faith, and industry spaces. Recent and upcoming screenings include:
Windrider Summit at Sundance
Azusa Pacific University
Grand Canyon University
SonScreen Film Festival
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Wedgwood Circle

These partnerships reflect our commitment to bridge filmmaking, theology, and community rather than staying siloed in any one world.

What sets us apart is our conviction that faith isn’t about avoiding darkness — it’s about having the courage, creativity, and community to walk through it together.

Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that creative work is never meant to happen alone. Many artists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs of faith feel like they’re navigating their calling in isolation, unsure if there’s space for their creativity, questions, or doubts.

Part of our mission is to change that. We want to be a place where people can come and be seen — not just for what they produce, but for who they are. A place where they are supported in pursuing excellence in their craft while staying rooted in faith, and encouraged by others who believe creativity can serve truth, healing, and hope. Whether through films, books, conferences, or gatherings, we hope to continue building spaces where people grow, create, and walk this journey together.

We believe the next generation of Christian artists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs will not be defined by fear or culture wars, but by beauty, courage, and moral imagination. And we’re honored to be a place that helps them grow into that calling.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.uncommonvoices.faith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncommon_voices/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncommonvoices