The Empty Photograph price drop!

The 2007 IOV award winning "The Empty Photograph" DVD has now been reduced to £9.99 plus p&p, further details are available from http://the-empty-photograph.blogspot.com/.

This award winning movie is available for resale, if you are interested then please contact me via this or the http://the-empty-photograph.blogspot.com/ blogsite.

The Empty Photograph was filmed entirely on location in Liverpool using a very talented local cast and crew. “Liverpool is a fantastic location to film in, it was a privilege to shoot in front of its historic waterfront and in its parks and gardens,” stated Phil, “the cast and crew where incredibly hard working and dedicated to the task in hand, I am particularly grateful as they all gave their time and talents freely to benefit the St Stephen’s Centre in its outreach to the local community. The movie is a conspiracy thriller involving all elements of the genre, including suspense, kidnap, espionage, gunfight and car chase!


Photograph (c) Alma Masters 17th October 2007
Speaking about the IOV award Phil commented, “I was absolutely delighted to be awarded a Highly Commended place in the IOV’s Best Short Film category especially against such extremely tough competition. To have the award presented by meteorologist and ITV weather presenter, Sian Lloyd, in an Oscar-style ceremony was fantastic. To see my movie trailer played in front of the industry’s best professionals knowing that The Empty Photograph was one of only five short-listed titles within the Short Film category – which is a significant achievement in itself, was humbling. I was delighted to be in such company knowing that the judges were not only looking for exceptional video production standards, but also originality and creative flair.”

You are my Rock! - CD lyrics

You are my Rock!
7 New Songs of Worship based on the book of Psalms

1. Holy Spirit come to us*

Holy Spirit come to us
Holy Spirit come to us
Holy Spirit come to us we pray
Holy Spirit come to us
Holy Spirit come to us
Holy Spirit come to us we pray

Gathered in the name of Jesus
At the Father’s command
Waiting for the promised Spirit
We are standing on holy ground.

2. God of glory **

God of glory
God of grace
God of mercy fill this place
Love falls down on me now
Love falls down on me now
Undeserved love freely given
Undeserved love falling on me
I worship at your feet ‘cause
though I’m weak and heavy laden
here you are with me Lord
it’s here you chose to be Lord.

3. You are my rock *

You are my rock
you are my mountain
You are my hiding place
My Saviour, Lord and King
I’m astounded by the wonders that I’ve seen
and I’m amazed that you have made me your child

4. In the darkness you are there **

In the darkness you are there
In the darkness you are with me
A constant light through every danger
Guiding me when I can’t even see the way
or feel my way or sense my way
In the darkness you there
Hear my prayer
let me know your presence
Hear my prayer
I must approach your throne with reverence
To my Holy God, my loving Lord
The shinning light who guides me
In the darkness where I dwell you are there

5. The Lord is my light*

The LORD is my light and my salvation
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my Life
of whom shall I be afraid?

One thing I ask of the LORD,
may I dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe
he will hide me away
One thing I ask of the LORD,
may I dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe
he will hide me away
and set me high upon a rock
and set me high upon a rock.

I sacrifice with shouts of joy
I’ll sing and make music to the LORD.
Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart.

6. Take me to the rock that is higher than I*

Take me to the rock that is higher than I
(higher than I)
Take me to the rock that is higher than I
(higher than I)
Take me to the rock that is my hiding place
my place of shelter
Take me to the rock that is my hiding place
my one foundation
Take me to the rock , O Lord,
……………Take me to the rock

You are my God you are my refuge
When storms abound you are my haven
When-the-tide is pulling me so far away,
You walk beside me,
(walk beside me)
You walk beside me,
(walk beside me)

7. Our God is a rock ***

Our God is great
Our God is strong
Our God’s a rock
Powerful and mighty,
loving and holy...
Our God is great
Our God is strong
Our God’s a rock
Powerful and mighty,
loving and Holy One

Just and true our God is a rock,
our God’s a rock
Faithful One our God is a rock,
our God’s a rock
Saviour friend our God is a rock,
our God’s a rock
Almighty God
our God is a rock, our God’s a rock

Jacob’s Ladder:
Ian Driver - Keyboard and Vocals
Heather Dykins - VocalsHelen Green - Drums, Percussion and Vocals
Alan Henderson - Drums and Percussion
Derek Hinton - Bass and Vocals
Phil Janvier - Guitar and Vocals
Paula Jones - Sax, Flute and Vocals

All songs written by * Phil Janvier, ** Ian Driver and *** Phil Janvier & Derek Hinton

Recorded by Phil Janvier with additional assistance by Jay Erving at St Stephen's Church, Gateacre, October and November 2008 Photograph and Duplicating Assistant - Beth Chan
Produced and published by Phil Janvier Digital Video Productions

You are my Rock! CD © Phil Janvier5th November 2008
Song Copyright © * Phil Janvier, ** Ian Driver and *** Phil Janvier & Derek Hinton 5th November 2008
Originally produced for “On Eagles’ Wings” - 16th November 2008
Recommended Retail Price: £5

Jacob's Ladder began playing together in 1990 and have continued playing music since then, musical styles have varied with the years but always the the band has tried to bridge the gap between secular and religious music, by playing contempary worship material, classic rock/jazz/pop cover versions and writting and performing our own material.

On Eagles' Wings - Special 16th November 2008

On Eagles' Wings returns for a one of new music special on the 16th November 2008 at St Stephen's Parish Church, Jacob's Ladder are producing a 7 track CD which they are giving away free to everyone who comes to the event. Put it in your diary, pray for us and even better come and support us the night!

Respect: Make Mischief Night A Thing of the Past!

This year I was asked to produce a DVD video to be released in the South Liverpool senior schools, following the tragic death of Daniel Baxendale last year on 30th October - the night referred to as 'mischief night' - Daniel's family and friends wanted to do something to try and prevent what happened to Daniel from happening again.

I was asked by the Reverend Andrew Colmer, the Vicar of the All Souls Church on Mather Avenue near to where Daniel was killed and incidentially my home sending church, to put this together, so with Andrew's help we filmed Inspector Ian Mason from Merseyside Police, Megan, one of Daniel's friends and his mother Dianne, I produced this video, warning of the dangers and consequences of a bit of fun on mischief night. The message is to 'lay mischief night to rest' - out of respect not only for the loss suffered by the Baxendale family, but also for those who have been victims of damage and anti-social behaviour in previous years.

At the point of writing this the video has been watched 636 times on YouTube, originally placed on by Merseyside Police via their own website (not quite what I was expecting!), and another 113 times on linked websites. We produced nearly 400 DVDs and following the Police involvement seen at nearly every school in Liverpool and viewed by thousands of children and teenagers. I was grateful to Steven Abrams for commercially duplicating the DVD at short notice while I was away on holiday. I am also grateful to Calumet and Holden's for lending me the green screen equipment I needed for this project.

I am told that the statistics for Liverpool showed a massive decrease of incidents on Mischief Night, so it looks if the DVD and other actions have made a significant difference this year!

Finally I am so grateful for the support I have received from Andrew Lancel, a cast member of "The Bill", in the making of this project, he was truly amazing and a charming guy!

Copies of the DVD can be obtained by contacting me direct.

God bless, Phil