Thorn Crown Project Llc

Name

Thorn Crown Project Llc

Legal name

Thorn Crown Project LLC

Website

https://thorncrownproject.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thorn Crown Project LLC is a Golden, Colorado-based LLC that produces and sells faith-based films and books on Amish life and Christian themes direct-to-consumer via a WooCommerce storefront, with a catalog of about 11 SKUs priced $9.99-$19.99.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Media

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

Keywords

• Faith-based films
• Christian media
• Amish documentaries
• Christian books
• Religious entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. DVD Sales: Direct sales of produced DVD films including Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story, Amish and the Reformation, We Three Kings, Indescribable, and Bessie. DVDs range from $9.99 to $15.99 per unit.
2. Book Sales: Sales of books written by Rebecca Borntrager Graber and other authors published through the webstore. Books include memoirs, biographies, and religious studies ranging from $9.99 to $15.99.
3. Bundle Sales: Multi-DVD bundle packages offering discounted pricing compared to individual purchases. The Breaking the Silence and Amish and the Reformation 2 DVD Bundle is priced at $19.99, down from $44.98.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thorn Crown Project LLC produces and sells faith-based films and Christian-themed books through its direct-to-consumer WooCommerce webstore. The company creates documentaries and feature films focused on Amish heritage, Reformation history, and hymn stories, distributing them as DVDs, and also retails memoirs and biographies about Amish life and faith journeys. Revenue is generated through unit-priced DVD sales, book sales, and multi-DVD bundle packages sold exclusively via the company's own e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Thorn Crown Project LLC is a film production company operated by Joseph & Stacie Graber that produces Christian films and publishes books. The company's product portfolio includes feature films and documentaries (distributed as DVDs) covering topics such as Amish history, Christian hymns, and faith-based stories, as well as books including memoirs and biographies about Amish life. The product line is organized under sub-brands including Thorn Crown Films (for film productions) and Books by Rebecca (for Rebecca Borntrager Graber's authored books). Films produced include Indescribable (2013), The Amish and the Reformation (2017), Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story (2018), and We Three Kings (2020). Products are sold through the Thorn Crown Project Webstore powered by WooCommerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thorn Crown Films: Film production company producing Christian and Amish-themed documentary and family drama films
• Books by Rebecca
• Aneko Press

Products and services

• We Three Kings (DVD) A family-friendly Christmas drama DVD that brings to life the history of the song 'We Three Kings' and shares the gospel by exploring the three gifts given to Jesus by the Magi. Sold to Christian families and individuals seeking wholesome holiday entertainment.
• Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story (DVD) A documentary DVD series presenting an honest view of the origins and legacy of the Amish, featuring the story of Lester and Rebecca Graber's salvation and exit from the Amish church. Sold to Christian families, Amish culture enthusiasts, and ministry groups.
• Amish and the Reformation (DVD) A documentary DVD that traces the origins and beliefs of the Old Order Amish of America, giving a personal view of Amish life by former members of the group. Sold to individuals interested in Amish history and Reformation-era Christian movements.
• Indescribable (DVD) A feature-length film DVD based on the historical events surrounding the writing of the hymn 'The Love of God', spanning two men across eight centuries. Sold to Christian families and individuals interested in hymn history and faith storytelling.
• Bessie (DVD) A dramatic DVD telling the history behind the hymn 'When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder', about discovering the true value of a human soul. Sold to Christian families and church groups seeking educational content about hymn origins.
• Breaking the Silence and Amish and the Reformation 2 DVD Bundle A two-DVD bundle containing both 'Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story' and 'The Amish and the Reformation' documentaries, priced at $19.99 compared to $44.98 individually. Sold to consumers interested in Amish history at a discounted bundle price.
• My Amish Story: Breaking Generations of Silence (Book) A memoir book by Rebecca Borntrager Graber about her family's transition from Amish life in the 1990s, covering the heartbreak of breaking centuries-old barriers. Sold to readers interested in Amish heritage and personal faith testimonies.
• My People, the Amish (Book) A biography book by Joe Keim (published by Aneko Press) painting a detailed picture of life behind the bonnets and buggies, exploring Amish traditions and legalism in Ashland, Ohio. Sold to readers seeking authentic perspectives on Amish culture.
• Till the Cows Come Home (Book) A memoir book about Amish life in the early twentieth century, covering Lizzie's teenage years as told by Rebecca Borntrager Graber's grandmother. Sold to readers interested in Amish heritage and family history.
• In the Whale's Belly (Book) A book by Rebecca Borntrager Graber featuring a collection of real-life experiences from jail ministry in south Texas, written as conversations with ladies in jail. Sold to readers interested in missionary work and faith-based outreach stories.
• An Amish Boy and A Mother's Prayer (Book) A biography book by Glen S. Graber (published by Aneko Press) about Glen Graber raised Amish in Daviess County, Indiana, detailing his journey and his mother's prayers for the family's future. Sold to readers interested in Amish personal histories and faith journeys.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 Amish people have made commitments for Christ through Bible Club alone (referenced in My People, the Amish book)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aneko PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAneko Press is the publisher for books sold through the Thorn Crown Project webstore, including 'My People, the Amish' by Joe Keim and 'An Amish Boy and A Mother's Prayer' by Glen S. Graber. Thorn Crown Project acts as a retail distributor for these published works.
• Thorn Crown FilmscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThorn Crown Films is the film production brand for Joseph and Stacie Graber, producing the films sold through the Thorn Crown Project webstore including 'Indescribable,' 'Amish and the Reformation,' 'Breaking the Silence,' and 'We Three Kings.' The webstore serves as the retail arm for Thorn Crown Films productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Crossway: Crossway is a Christian nonprofit publisher (ESV Bible, Gospel Coalition resources, Reformed theology titles). Closely aligned with Thorn Crown's Reformed/Reformation theology emphasis and faith nonfiction publishing model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Faithlife (Logos Bible Software): Faithlife produces Logos Bible Software and Faithlife TV streaming for Reformed/evangelical audiences. Comparable as a faith-content producer and digital distributor overlapping with Thorn Crown's target audience and theological emphasis.
• Moody Publishers: Moody Publishers is the publishing arm of Moody Bible Institute producing Christian nonfiction, theology, and education resources. Comparable as a long-standing religious nonfiction publisher covering hymn history, doctrine, and Christian education — overlapping with Thorn Crown's content themes.
• DaySpring: DaySpring is a Hallmark-owned Christian media and gift company producing cards, books, and faith-based products. Comparable as a broad faith-media retailer targeting the same Christian consumer audience with mission-aligned content.
• Tyndale House Publishers: Tyndale is a major Christian book publisher producing Bibles, fiction, and nonfiction. Comparable as a religious nonfiction publisher serving the same faith-based consumer segment Thorn Crown addresses with its Amish/Reformation titles.
• Christianbook.com (CBD): Christianbook Distributors is the largest U.S. online retailer of Christian books, DVDs, and gifts. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Thorn Crown's e-commerce religious books + DVD retail motion but at vastly larger scale across thousands of titles.
• Lifeway Christian Resources: Lifeway is a large Southern Baptist-affiliated retailer and publisher of Christian books, Bible study curriculum, and church resources. Comparable as a religious publishing and retail incumbent serving the same church/Bible-study audience Thorn Crown targets with its Reformation and testimony content.

Direct peers

• Pure Flix Entertainment: Pure Flix is a faith-based film production and distribution company producing family-friendly Christian dramas (e.g., God's Not Dead series). It is the closest direct peer to Thorn Crown's DVD-first, faith-film business model, though at significantly larger scale and with streaming distribution.
• Kendrick Brothers (Kingdom Story Company): Kendrick Brothers produces faith-based feature films (Fireproof, Courageous, Overcomer) targeting Christian families through theatrical and DVD/digital release. Direct overlap with Thorn Crown's family-friendly Christian drama + hymn/testimony content positioning.
• Sherwood Pictures: Sherwood Pictures is the film ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church that produced faith-based films such as Fireproof and Courageous. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid faith-film production entity marketing to church and family audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thorn-crown-project

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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