Paloma Films

We have been capturing and sharing stories together since 2015 when we worked on the documentary Apparition Hill. We continue to follow stories that inspire us, and we can't wait to share them with you!

Upcoming Films

Love God's Will

A short documentary film about Fr. Ryan Stawaisz and his example of surrender to God's will even in times of great suffering.

Watch a "first look" at the film here

Past Films

Cross Mountain

A documentary by Stella Mar Films directed and produced by Cimela Kidonakis and co-produced by Jessi Hannapel and Garret McCall.

Follow the eight young adults as they hike the rugged slopes of Cross Mountain in search of something greater than themselves, in turn discovering the widespread fruits of one of the most prolific shrines in the world.

learn more

Where There is Darkness

A documentary by Stella Mar Films with Cimela Kidonakis and Jessi Hannapel.

True crime documentary that follows the nationwide manhunt for Fr. Rene amid a series of shocking revelations and the discovery of a 20-year-old letter in which Fr. Rene seemed to foretell his own fate.

learn more

Love Reaches Everywhere

A documentary by Stella Mar Films with Cimela Kidonakis and Jessi Hannapel.

Join Gerard Butler on a heart-warming journey through Haiti and Liberia to witness the life-changing work of Mary's Meals and meet some inspirational people along the way.

watch the film

Apparition Hill

A documentary by Stella Mar Films with Cimela Kidonakis and Jessi Hannapel.

Seven strangers journey to Medjugorje, a village in Bosnia-Herzegovina, to investigate reports of miracles and supernatural phenomena. Join two atheists, one believer, a mother struggling with cancer, a man diagnosed with ALS, a struggling addict, and a woman questioning her faith as they search for answers to life’s big questions on Apparition Hill.

learn more