*As the hit streaming series “Dot Conner: Webtective” leaps into theaters, creators Jae and Andrew Huff are bringing fans a brand-new adventure.
Based on the hit faith-driven series that has captivated families on UP Faith & Family, Minno Kids, Yippee TV, Redeem TV, RightNow Media, and more, the film takes Dot’s story to exciting new heights. Featuring a bigger mystery, richer themes of family and faith, and the same heartfelt storytelling that made the show a favorite nationwide, the movie promises an unforgettable adventure for audiences.”
The feature film follows teen web detective Dot Conner (Gili Gould) on a high-stakes mission to uncover the truth behind her father’s sudden disappearance. Along the way, Dot must navigate the challenges of high school life, decode mysterious clues, and lean on her faith as she unravels a web of espionage with friends Makayla (Lauryn McCardell) and Alex (Ethan Pogue).
For Andrew Huff, the idea for Dot Conner was rooted in his childhood love of classic mystery and spy stories.
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“I grew up as a fan of mystery stories and detective stories and spy movies and all that kind of stuff… so the interest for me was creating a character that kids could relate to, modern kids in particular could relate to who are very online, who are very engaged with technology filming themselves,” he said. “So it’s taking that world, that modern world that kids are living in, (and) shoving in this old school mystery story, kind of fun entertainment that we enjoyed growing up.”
Beyond the mystery and action, the series was built with a deeper purpose: to encourage kids to be curious about faith and seek answers.
“The purpose behind all of that was really to try to engage kids with this idea that it’s okay to be inquisitive and it’s okay to ask questions and especially encouraged kids to ask questions about the Bible and ask questions about God,” Andrew explained.
Jae added that the series also teaches young viewers how to navigate the internet safely.
“We have tips in the movie, we talk about web safety, and I think we do a good job of instilling how to safely search the internet and find the answers that you need,” she said.
At the heart of both the series and the film is a focus on family, friendship, and faith. These themes are central to Huff Media Productions, the company behind the project.
“Our tagline for our company is to tell exciting stories with eternal truths,” Andrew shared. “We believe there are certain truths that are eternal that go beyond us that are just true regardless of where you are, who you are, or, you know, where you live or anything like that.”
The film features a positive depiction of family, something Andrew said feels increasingly rare in today’s storytelling.
“It seems kind of funny to me to say this feels counter-cultural right now, but just having a mom and a dad who are in a healthy marriage relationship who have a child who are raising that child well, felt like such a thing to go, hey, that’s good. That’s something that should be celebrated,” he said.
Jae echoed this sentiment, reflecting on how many modern stories portray broken families or hopeless worldviews.
“I just don’t know if it’s like the storytellers, these days in this, you know, whatever year we find ourselves in, but it feels like their worldview is so hopeless,” she said. “We are trying to give combat that by putting in a good example of what a mom and dad and family is, and what good friends do for each other, and even grandmothers are important.”
While the film carries a strong message, Jae emphasized that it was also designed to be exciting and fun for audiences of all ages.
“A lot of times when you see a faith-based film, you’re like, okay, let’s settle in, you know, and this one, hopefully, you laugh within the first couple minutes. We want it to be fun, we want it to be adventurous, we want to entertain the kids and the parents alike.”
As “Dot Conner: Webtective” prepares to hit theaters, the Huffs are most excited about seeing kids connect with the story.
“We know that kids are smart and kids are curious and kids can get to know the Lord,” Andrew said. “To hear them not only say hey I really thought it was funny and I really enjoyed it, but then for the kids to be excited to see their values reflected and us treat them like they’re smart and can, you know, solve a mystery and ask questions, that’s been so cool to see the kids respond that way, because that’s why we did it and what we’ve been aiming for.”
Watch our full conversation with Jae and Andrew below.
“Dot Conner: Webtective” opens in theaters nationwide on September 19.
The interview above has been edited for length and clarity.
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