PG
Drama · Faith · Inspirational
But God
When All Hope Seems Lost
A powerful story of redemption and faith that reminds us that no matter how dark the moment, God can turn any situation around. A moving and heartfelt film for the whole family.
Our Story
About Oceania
From the beginning of time when the sea covered the earth, the ocean has always been a sign of peace and beauty. In the topography of the world, there is a place called Oceania in the South Pacific spanning over fifteen hundred islands across the sea.
Helmed by the visionary filmmaker, Dr. Kevin McAfee, this media missionary was sent into uncharted waters to bring stories into view focusing on people, reconciliation, kindness and love.
Dr. Billy Graham gave Kevin advice when he asked him, "What kind of films would you make if you were a filmmaker?" He replied, "I would tell stories of the journey of people's lives." In the past decade, Kevin's films have taken him on a nautical journey into people's lives.
OCEANIA STUDIOS has past 215 domestic and international film festival wins in the independent market, the award-winning filmmaker gives all the glory to God. The living water which turns into our ocean waves have brought many islands under the Oceania name, and the future is filled with much more.
215+
Festival Wins
Domestic & international film festival awards in the independent market.
1500+
Islands
Spanning the South Pacific, Oceania covers over fifteen hundred islands across the sea.
50+
Years of Filmmaking
Over fifty years of nautical journeys telling the stories of people's lives across the world.
1
Vision
Reconciliation, kindness and love — giving all the glory to God in every story told.
Kevin McAfee
Film History
Oceania Studios
Our History
From a gathering of visionary filmmakers in Nashville to an entertainment conglomerate spanning over forty nations — the story of Oceania Studios is one of purpose, perseverance, and the enduring power of cinema.
215+
Film Festival Accolades
40+
Nations Reached
10,000
Meals Daily · Kenya 2026
1989
Year Founded
The Beginning
Born from the South Pacific
Oceania is a place found on nautical maps in the South Pacific — a breadth of over fifteen hundred islands spreading across the ocean. This massive, wonder-filled geography inspired the name and vision of the studio. Stories, like islands, each hold their own world of truth and meaning, and every nautical journey to reach one connects our team to its mission.
Kevin McAfee, Jennifer Willingham, and Jag Gholson first gathered to discuss the foundation of a new Nashville-based studio. Together with Kevin and Lynn McAfee, they laid the groundwork for what would become Oceania. In its earliest days, the company operated under the name Golden Rule Entertainment — a nod to its foundational ethos of purposeful, human-centered storytelling.
When Dr. McAfee met Jennifer Willingham, the name Oceania Omnimedia was born. They shared a mutual vision: to harness all forms of media — publishing, music, digital platforms, and gaming — in service of stories that matter. Jennifer led as CEO and Co-Founder of EPIC.INC, which continues a strategic relationship in public relations and marketing to this day.
"Stories are often like islands — with each land mass on the water birthing wonder. Truth always lives beyond our imagination."
— Dr. Kevin McAfee, Founder & CEOTimeline
1989
McAfee & Associates Founded
Dr. Kevin McAfee founds his umbrella company — a growth, marketing, and capital firm that would become the Agency of Record for Oceania and continue supporting middle market companies for decades.
Early Days
Disney, Nest Entertainment & The Swan Princess
Kevin began his career at Buena Vista (Disney) Studios during the development of the Disney Channel. He is recruited to be an Executive Vice President at NEST ENTERTAINMENT during the making of THE SWAN PRINCESS from NEW LINE CINEMA. He works on funding from Prudential Equity Partners to finance the completion of the ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE BIBLE.
2002–2005
Every Tribe Entertainment & Fox Films
Recruited by the Green Family, owners of Hobby Lobby, Kevin is prayed and fasted into becoming the CEO of the new film company EVERY TRIBE ENTERTAINMENT. As CEO, he is the singular producer of BEYOND THE GATES OF SPLENDOR (2002) and Executive Producer for END OF THE SPEAR (2005), both with FOX — recounting the true story of missionaries and the Waorani people in Ecuador.
2012
Last Ounce of Courage
As the founder of VERITAS FILMS, Kevin is recruited to direct and produce the movie completion for LAST OUNCE OF COURAGE. With additional directing in Colorado, filming and writing, he also edits the motion picture which is celebrated by FOX as a fan favorite on Fandango. Kevin secures the funding and release into 1,500+ theaters nationwide, with the endorsement of Chuck Norris.
2013
Veritas Mission Film Association
The McAfee family establishes the nonprofit VERITAS MISSION FILM ASSOCIATION as the philanthropy division for the umbrella company. Lynn McAfee is the President of this organization whose purpose is to educate and promote films of faith. A partnership is established in Africa with MAISHAPROJECT.ORG — Maisha meaning "Life" in Swahili. Over the past decade the hundreds of orphans have grown into feeding over 10,000 every day in 2026. Currently, a hospital is being built to provide medical care for the community.
2015
Disney Lifetime Achievement Award
The international organization from Sir Clyde Rivers brought a special presentation to the founder of Oceania Studios at Disney Studio and presented Dr. McAfee a lifetime achievement award — a full circle moment at the place where his career began. Kevin was also awarded Senior Advisor to the President of Burundi, Africa.
2017–2023
Award-Winning Documentary Era
Veritas Mission Films produces a succession of acclaimed documentaries: THE SAMARITAN (2017), FINAL WORDS OF WORLD WAR II (2021), #BUTGOD (2023), JOY IN THE MORNING, DIVINE VISITATIONS, and THE SUPERNATURAL STORY OF FREDRICK FULLER. The slate earns international festival recognition including the Audience Choice award at the International Christian Film Festival (2023).
Today
Oceania Studios Future Films
Operating from Columbia, Tennessee, CANYONSTAR.TV is the distribution partner for television rights worldwide. Screenplays have been completed for MORE THAN CHAMPIONS and are under construction for FREDRICK FULLER — the powerful story driven by Wendy Fuller Holden, the sister of Pastor Fredrick. Current screenplays in development: SANTA'S CHRISTMAS STORY, NOODLER, and THE MAC NETWORK. Future documentary plans for Ken Freeman as the Prequel for #butGod!, plus a television series with Caleb Freeman and the BUTGOD narrative feature film on the horizon with CANYONSTAR.TV.
Key Films
2002
Beyond the Gates of Splendor
Documentary recounting the true story of missionaries and the Waorani people of Ecuador. Released by Fox, produced by Dr. McAfee — a landmark of faith-based cinema.
2005
End of the Spear
Narrative feature dramatizing the same missionary events. Executive produced by Kevin McAfee and released by Fox. One of the defining films of the early Oceania era.
2012
Last Ounce of Courage
Patriotic drama starring Marshall Teague, endorsed by Chuck Norris. As founder of Veritas Films, Kevin directs, produces, edits and secures release into 1,500+ theaters nationwide.
2017
The Samaritan
Award-winning documentary with a hauntingly beautiful original score. Co-composed by Dr. McAfee, whose musical background shaped the film's soul.
2021
Final Words of World War II
A documentary preserving the testimonies of World War II veterans. A tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and love of the Greatest Generation.
2023
#ButGod
Award-winning documentary that earned the Audience Choice honor at the International Christian Film Festival. Now streaming on OCinema Club.
The Founding Circle
Dr. Kevin McAfee
Founder & CEO
A career spanning 50+ years beginning at Disney. Founder of Veritas Films, CEO of Every Tribe Entertainment, and recipient of a Disney Lifetime Achievement Award and Senior Advisor to the President of Burundi, Africa.
Lynn McAfee
Co-Founder & President, Veritas Mission
Lynn's background in finance and innovative leadership shape the company's strategic direction. President of Veritas Mission Film Association, overseeing the Maisha Project partnership feeding 10,000 children daily in Kenya in 2026.
Jag Gholson
Co-Founder & Executive Producer
Award-winning Executive Producer and Wealth Manager who has been with Oceania since its earliest gatherings. Writer on MORE THAN CHAMPIONS and EP on FINAL WORDS OF WORLD WAR II.
Mission & Vision
An Entertainment Conglomerate with Purpose
Oceania is designed to create content, develop franchises, and expand digital formats — always with purpose in mind. Creatively discovering stories of intrigue, sacrifice, and folklore from around the world was the focus in the early days, and it remains the focus today.
Family entertainment is the studio's north star. The partners believe the "family of man" should have a voice in racial reconciliation, inspiration, and love — and that the visual language of film is uniquely suited to create that impact in underserved markets around the world.
The Filmmakers Roundtable
As demand grew from Hollywood for a proper adjudication and filtering process for content, The Filmmakers Roundtable was formed. Hundreds of screenwriters, authors, and content creators submitted work — and from this curated process, the best intellectual properties were formed and developed into Oceania's portfolio.
Today, the Roundtable serves as the "green light" filter for Oceania Studios, with six award-winning films now available through the OCINEMA.CLUB streaming platform.