Stelio Savante on Hazel’s Heart, The Chosen’s Global Impact, and Why Faith Films Are Surging

Actor Stelio Savante discusses his new film, Hazel’s Heart, the true story of a young girl who braved a deadly 1920 North Dakota snowstorm to save her siblings.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Updated Feb 24, 2026

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Actor Stelio Savante joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss his new family film Hazel’s Heart, a true story set in 1920 North Dakota about a young girl who risked her life to save her siblings during a brutal snowstorm. Savante shares what drew him to the role and reveals the surprising behind-the-scenes detail that much of the film was shot inside an abandoned Kmart using cutting-edge effects. He also reflects on portraying Moses in The Chosen, explaining why the series has resonated worldwide and how its storytelling perspective sets it apart. Throughout the conversation, Savante opens up about how his faith shapes the projects he chooses and why he believes audiences are increasingly drawn to hope-filled, values-driven films.

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Originally published February 24, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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