ABOUT BEAUTY FIRST
Our mission is to produce films that transport the viewer to a place of awe, beauty, and holiness.
We are committed to the Beauty First principle that when one falls in love with God,
the Source of Beauty, Goodness, and Truth, everything else follows. ​
PROJECTS
AMPHILOCHIOS -
SAINT OF PATMOS
Our first documentary is COMPLETE! The 30 minute film explores the life and spiritual legacy of a beloved 20th century saint, filmed during the days leading up to and including the first celebration of his April feast day. Learn where you can catch an upcoming screening.
HOLY WEEK IN JERUSALEM
POST-PRODUCTION - A short documentary journey through Holy Week in Jerusalem, through the eyes of the people who serve the Church there, culminating in the celebration of Pascha (Easter) on April 28 in 2019.
2025 CALENDEAR TAKES US TO THE HOLY MOUNTAIN
Our 2024 Calendar sold out fast. You won't want to miss the 2025 edition, which will take you to Mt Athos. Wholesale available for retailers/parish bookstores. Overthrow the tyranny of months here.
THE ETHICS OF BEAUTY
Timothy's book, The Ethics of Beauty, lays out a worldview in which Beauty, Goodness, and Truth are each embraced as indispensable elements of the best possible human life. Available from St Nicholas Press.
CREATIVE TEAM
DR. TIMOTHY PATITSAS
Timothy was raised in Kent, Ohio. Inspired by an early viewing of Star Wars, he chose to attend the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service principally so that he could compete for the School's internship at NASA's Office of International Affairs. This dream came true and so began a life of adventure. Timothy served as Interim Dean of Hellenic College, for four years, also teaching Ethics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary, in Brookline, Massachusetts. When not in class, like his fictional colleague Dr. Indiana Jones, Timothy journeyed to far-flung corners of the world to find treasure—holy people in holy places. Timothy is currently on sabbatical through summer 2025, working on his second book. His first book, The Ethics of Beauty, is available from St. Nicholas Press.
THOMAIDA HUDANISH
Thomaida grew up in small town Oregon, in a family of service-minded adventurers. Her heroes include Fred Rogers, Mother Theresa, Jane Jacobs, humanitarian aid workers, and missionaries. Thomaida creatively wove spiritual pilgrimage to Greece, Romania, and Russia into her college education. After eight years working as a parish administrator, she volunteered at orphanage schools in India and Israel-Palestine, engaging a community of armchair travelers via a regular newsletter. Thomaida's interests include parish ministry, place-loving, architecture, chanting, textiles, gardening, and foreign films. She was blessed to work for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, supporting clergy and parishes in evangelism ministry. Thomaida is based in Portland, Oregon.