An Interview with Logos Cinema

Andrew Stokich and Zachary Delaney - co-founders of Logos Cinema - spoke with UOJ-America News Editor Aaron Hickman about the world's first Orthodox Christian streaming service. Stokich is a parishioner of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, and Delaney is a parishioner of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR).

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Could you give some background on yourselves?

We both come from a background in independent film and digital media, though our paths into that work were a bit different.

Andrew has been Orthodox his entire life, while Zach came into the Church about four years ago. That difference in background has actually been a strength, as it’s given us both a shared foundation in the faith, but from different points of experience.

On the media side, Zach began working in production at 16 and started his own company at 18, focusing on smaller narrative projects before expanding into broader commercial and digital work. We met in 2022 and began working together under Horyzon Pictures, which is where our collaboration really took shape.

Over time, our work and our faith became more closely aligned, and Logos Cinema grew directly out of that. What started as a professional collaboration has become something much more personal — an effort to bring together our experience in media with a shared commitment to the life of the Church.

When did the idea for Logos Cinema first arise, and how long did it take to bring it to fruition?

It started with a pretty simple question that kept coming up: why are there so few Orthodox films — and why are the ones that do exist so hard to find?

That question came up around two years ago, and once we started digging into it, we realized the issue wasn’t a lack of interest or even a lack of talent. It was that there wasn’t really a place for these films to live, especially in a way that could sustain the people making them.

From there, the idea slowly became more concrete. What started as a question turned into conversations, then planning, and eventually into actually building the platform. From that initial moment to launch, it’s been about a two-year process.

Why is this important for Orthodox Christians today?

For us, it comes down to the fact that stories aren’t neutral. They shape how we see the world, how we understand ourselves, and what we believe is meaningful.

Right now, most of the media people consume is formed by a worldview that often runs counter to the Orthodox understanding of the human person. And for a lot of Orthodox Christians — especially in the West — that creates a disconnect. We have this incredibly rich spiritual life, but very little of that is reflected in the stories we’re surrounded by every day.

Logos Cinema is our attempt, in a small way, to address that. Not just by offering “alternative” content, but by helping create a space where stories can actually reflect truth, beauty, and meaning in a way that’s aligned with the life of the Church.

How do you identify content that fits your mission?

We tend to think about it less in terms of labels and more in terms of direction.

Of course, there’s explicitly Orthodox content — lives of saints, documentaries, and so on. But there are also stories that don’t mention Orthodoxy directly yet still feel deeply aligned with its understanding of the human person.

So, the question we ask is: where is this story pointing?
Is it moving toward truth, or away from it?
Does it treat the human person with dignity?
Does it open the door to things like repentance, sacrifice, or redemption?

We’re not just looking for “safe” content. Some stories deal with very difficult realities. But there’s a difference between being honest about the brokenness of the world and glorifying it. That distinction is really important for us.

Will Logos Cinema produce original content?

Yes, definitely. That’s a big part of where we’re heading.

Right now, our focus is on building the platform and bringing in strong content from other creators. But from the beginning, the vision has always included producing original films, series, and eventually children’s content as well.

We don’t just want to host these kinds of stories — we want to help make them.

Where is Logos Cinema currently, and what are your future plans?

We’re still in the early stages. The catalog at launch is intentionally small, but it’s growing, and we’re adding new content on a regular basis.

There’s also a lot happening behind the scenes — films being finalized, partnerships being formed, and more content in the pipeline that will be released over time.

Looking ahead, we want to steadily expand the library, work with more Orthodox filmmakers around the world, and start developing original projects. Building out content for families and children is also a big priority for us.

The long-term goal is to create something that can really serve as a home for Orthodox and Orthodox-aligned storytelling.

How can people support the project?

The simplest way is by subscribing. That directly supports both the platform and the creators whose work is on it.

Beyond that, sharing Logos Cinema with others makes a big difference. A lot of this grows through word of mouth, especially within the Orthodox community.

And we would genuinely ask for prayers. This isn’t just a business for us — it’s something we feel called to build, and we know we can’t do that on our own.

For anyone who is a filmmaker or creative, reaching out and getting involved is another meaningful way to support what we’re trying to do.

To learn more about Logos Cinema or to subscribe, visit here.

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