Where Stories Are More Than Entertainment
Our Mission
A Home for Stories That Amplify Light
At Angel, we believe in the power of storytelling to amplify light. This guiding principle is our North Star—it sheds light in the darkness and keeps our focus on what is good, beautiful, and worth sharing. And, through your support and involvement, you play a vital role in helping us decide which stories to bring to life.
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The Angel Guild
The Angel Guild is our community of members who’ve joined the mission to bring meaningful, inspiring, and worthwhile stories to life. When you join the Guild, you gain access to Angel’s entire library of movies and shows, including weekly releases, while helping us expand our library with even more stories that uplift and inspire.
By supporting Angel, you’re not just enjoying great entertainment—you’re playing a vital role in building a collection of films and series that leave a lasting impact. Your continued support helps us create new movies and episodes every week, all while empowering storytellers who value what truly matters.
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Amplifying Light
How do we define light?
To us, light means stories that are true, honest, noble, just, authentic, lovely, admirable, or excellent. Stories that are true to the human experience—that raise, inspire, and move us—deserve to be shared and cherished. That’s why Angel is committed to creating authentic films and shows that resonate with real people—seeking to address the unspoken needs of audiences.
From the emotional journey of The Sound of Freedom to the inspiring courage of Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. , Angel movies shine a light on stories that speak to the soul. Series like The Wingfeather Saga and and Tuttle Twins inspire young minds and instill values of empathy, courage, and wisdom—proving that even the youngest hearts can be touched by stories that are genuine, bold, and meaningful.
Our biggest box-office hit Sound of Freedom has sparked long-awaited conversations about trafficking and brought light to even the darkest corners of the world.
History of Angel
2012
While brainstorming about the endless customization made possible by the internet, Neal, Daniel, and Jeffrey Harmon asked themselves why there wasn’t a way to skip “that one scene” in movies where their mother used to reach for the remote. That night, Neal wrote software to skip violent boxing scenes and mute offensive language while streaming Cinderella Man. Later, they watched the movie together as a family to teach his oldest son about honesty.
2013
After discovering that nearly half of American parents desired a pre-programmed remote to control content while streaming movies, the Harmon brothers—Neal, Daniel, Jeffrey, Jordan, and their cousin, Benton Crane—were inspired to launch VidAngel. They recognized the potential of this technology to not only attract a significant audience but to eventually establish a superior studio to what Hollywood then offered.
2016
Disney and other studios sued VidAngel for copyright infringement, or in other words, for failing to get permission for their technology. VidAngel argued that the Family Movie Act of 2005 was passed because the studios would never give permission. In five days, VidAngel raised over $10 million from customers and parents to help fight the lawsuit.
On December 12, the Los Angeles judge ordered VidAngel to shut down while the lawsuit proceeded on the night before the company’s Christmas party. The party was to be held in the company’s brand-new offices, which had replaced an old bar and dance club. The team decided to stay up all night, inviting the press to an impromptu announcement. They revealed plans to transform the new place into Dry Bar Comedy with plans to launch a studio.
2017-2019
VidAngel built the strategy and structure to help The Chosen use equity crowdfunding to finance Season 1 of The Chosen, a multi-season television series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. With Angel leading the marketing, they helped The Chosen raise over $11 million from over 18,000 Angel investors, making it the largest crowdfunding amount for a TV show at that time. Angel Studios truly bet the farm on The Chosen, investing over $10 million in ads, cash, and employee salaries into helping raise capital and launching The Chosen, more than two years before the show finally started cash flowing.
Disney got the highest per title copyright judgment in history and asked the bankruptcy court to shut VidAngel down, but the Utah bankruptcy judge saw promise in VidAngel’s new studio business.
VidAngel invented Pay it Forward and The Chosen began to grow.
2020
After filing an appeal and exploding in growth during COVID lockdowns, VidAngel and Disney reached a settlement in the lawsuit.
2021
The company rebranded as Angel Studios, shifting its focus from identifying and skipping bad stuff in Hollywood stories to finding and distributing the very best stuff as a brand-new studio and streaming service. Angel Studios, previously VidAngel, was officially launched.
2022
Angel Studios partnered with Tuttle Twins, an animated series based on the book series, to raise $4.6 million through equity crowdfunding. Angel also partnered with The Wingfeather Saga to raise $5 million through crowdfunding for an animated adaptation of the fantasy book series.
2023
His Only Son was the first film to utilize the Pay it Forward platform for a theatrical release in film history. It reached #3 in the box office opening weekend, which paved the way for Angel Studios’ place in the film industry. Sound of Freedom, the #1 film on July 4th, became one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time with over $250 million at the box-office. Angel launched its first original film The Shift, also announcing a first-look deal with Neal McDonough.
2024
Angel launched the industry’s first on-demand pricing and flexible booking for movie tickets. Cabrini launched as Angel’s first Certified Fresh film on Rotten Tomatoes, earning a 90% critic score and a 98% audience score. Director Alejandro Monteverde (Sound of Freedom, Cabrini) signed a 10-year, five-film deal with Angel Studios. The momentum continued with Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, which premiered on the one-year anniversary of Sound of Freedom, highlighting foster care and adoption as a solution to child trafficking.
Angel also introduced Sight, the inspiring true story of Dr. Ming Wang’s journey from poverty in China to becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon; Bonhoeffer, a gripping biographical drama about the theologian who stood against the Nazis; and Homestead, a thrilling dystopian tale of faith and survival in a world on the brink of collapse. With these projects and more, Angel continues to redefine the future of entertainment.
2025
Angel is just getting started. In 2025, we’re bringing more groundbreaking stories to audiences worldwide. Rule Breakers will shine a light on the true story of an all-female robotics team from Afghanistan who defied expectations. The King of Kings will reintroduce audiences to the greatest story ever told with breathtaking animation. The Last Rodeo will deliver heart and humor in a Western drama about family, redemption, and second chances. And Gabriel and the Guardians will mark a bold new chapter for Angel, bringing anime-inspired storytelling to our growing library of faith-filled entertainment.
As we expand our slate of films and series, the Angel Guild continues to shape the future of entertainment. This year, we reached an incredible milestone—one million Angel Guild members. That’s one million people coming together to fund and support stories that amplify light. With this passionate community leading the way, the best is yet to come.
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Submitting a Project to Angel
Are you a filmmaker with a project that amplifies light? We’re seeking concept videos (Torches) and completed films or series that are true, honest, noble, just, authentic, lovely, admirable, and excellent. Whether your project is newly created or already licensed, if it aligns with our mission, follow these steps to submit.
1. Submit Your Project
You’ll submit details about your project, its current stage of production, a video file, and the application fee.
2. Guild Voting
The Guild will vote on your project and decide if it meets the requirements for Angel partnership.
3. Angel Review
Once you pass the Guild, we'll consider your project for a potential partnership with Angel.
4. Distribution
We’ll work with Angel Funding to start raising the capital to fund the production.