As the director of such films as The Touch of the Master’s Hand, Praise to the Man and Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men, and the cinematographer of The Work and the Glory, Forever Strong and The Testaments, T.C. Christensen has touched the hearts of millions of Latter-day Saints with his exemplary filmmaking. Now he shares the incredible true story of a man who had everything he wanted, but discovered something greater in sacrificing all for the building of the Kingdom. 

Treasure in Heaven is the true story of John Tanner, a wealthy New York landowner and convert to the Church who in 1834 sold his properties to assist the Church.  He freely gave all he had, giving us an example of generosity and consecration in serving the Lord. 

The DVD is now available wherever LDS products are sold or you can order your copy today here.

Rob Diamond, director/writer/producer, sat down with MormonMedia.com and gave his insight on film and his background.

How long have you been in the industry?

RD: 26 years. I did my first commercial for Coca Cola when I was 17. I grew up as a surfer and was on the beach in Southern California when some of the producers tapped me on the shoulder. The commercial was about a summer love story. Me and a girl walking on the pier, hand in hand on the beach, and swinging in a swing set. It was a great way to break into the industry.

What was it like being a successful model in the ’80s?

RD: It was a blast. I’m grateful for those times. It prepared me for the film industry. Besides print work, I did a lot of commercials including Levis 501 Blue Jeans, Minute Maid, Coke, Honda, Toshiba and numerous others. I spent a lot of time working in Los Angeles and Japan.

Once you started doing films, you worked with Mickey Rooney. What was that like?

RD: It was an honor to be able to work with a legend. Mickey is very energetic and has lots of Hollywood stories to tell, especially with him and Judy Garland. Just watching him work taught me a lot.

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