{"id":2241,"date":"2025-10-08T00:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T04:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/?p=2241"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:57:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:57:18","slug":"s13-e15-sean-kisch-a-hollywood-calling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/2025\/s13-e15-sean-kisch-a-hollywood-calling\/","title":{"rendered":"S:13 E:15 | Sean Kisch: A Hollywood Calling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Serving the Score and the Savior: Sean Kisch\u2019s Hollywood Calling<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Sean Kisch moved to Los Angeles, he wasn\u2019t chasing the spotlight \u2014 he was answering a call to serve.<\/p>\n

Sean works as a music copyist at JoAnn Kane Music Service, one of the top music preparation firms in the film industry. If you\u2019ve seen a big-budget film in the last decade, there\u2019s a good chance JoAnn Kane had a hand in it \u2014 and Sean might have too.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly does a music copyist do? \u201cI get asked that a lot,\u201d Sean laughed during a recent episode of the Cedarville Stories<\/em> podcast. \u201cMy job is to serve composers so they can serve the picture.\u201d That means prepping sheet music, formatting parts for musicians, and making sure every note is ready for recording sessions \u2014 sometimes with just hours to spare.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s high-pressure work, but also high-impact. Sean has worked on films like The Minecraft Movie<\/em>, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny<\/em>, and Avatar: The Way of Water<\/em>, collaborating with legendary composers like John Williams and Alan Silvestri. For a lifelong music-lover, working with his heroes is still a little surreal.<\/p>\n

But for Sean, Hollywood isn\u2019t just about career milestones \u2014 it\u2019s about calling.<\/p>\n

In a city where many arrive hoping to build a platform and chase personal success, Sean is focused on something different. His goal is to serve \u2014 his colleagues, his community, and ultimately Christ.<\/p>\n

Sean graduated from Cedarville University in 2017, and his time there helped shape his mindset. There, he not only developed his musical skills but also deepened his understanding of how faith and vocation intersect. The University\u2019s focus on excellence and biblical integration gave him the tools to pursue his craft with purpose. Those values now guide his work in every studio session and industry interaction.<\/p>\n

In LA, Sean is part of a strong community of believers quietly making a difference in the entertainment industry. He attends Reality LA, a solidly biblical church, and supports local ministries working to share the light of Christ.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s more light in Hollywood than people think,\u201d Sean said. \u201cGod is doing amazing things here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even in an industry known for glamor and competition, Sean sees Hollywood as a mission field. He continues to invest in the city and its people \u2014 through his church, his work, and his quiet, faithful presence behind the scenes.<\/p>\n