Tyler Sansom
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| Born | Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, pastor |
| Employer | Church Anywhere |
| Known for | A Father's Fight (2021) I Can (2023) Learning You (2026) |
| Title | Lead pastor |
Tyler Sansom is an American filmmaker and pastor.[1]. He has directed multiple feature films, including "A Father’s Fight" (2021), "I Can" (2023)[2], and "Learning You" (2026). His work in the film industry has resulted in the creation of multiple non-profit organizations.
Early life and background
Sansom is from Huntington, West Virginia, and is currently based in Indiana. He is the lead pastor at Church Anywhere[3], a non-denominational church that practices innovative approaches to traditional Christian Church models. This includes holding worship services in nontraditional locations, including schools, rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities around the world.
Sansom studied film in college and uses film and media in his ministry work.
Career
Film work
Sansom directed his first feature film, "A Father’s Fight" (2021)[4]. The film was screened in correctional facilities prior to its public release throughout the state of Indiana.
In 2023, Sansom directed "I Can"[5], a biographical sports drama based on the life of one-armed softball player Katelyn Pavey[6]. The film was distributed by Kappa Distribution and released in theaters on September 22, 2023. [7], The film's success led to the creation of The I Can Foundation[8], a non profit that works with children of incarcerated parents. "I Can" made $233,110 in the box office off of a $100,000 budget.[9]
Sansom then directed "Learning You" (2026)[10], a narrative film centered on parenting and autism awareness. This film is set to release in theaters on January 16th, 2026 and stars Daniel Roebuck, Stacy Haiduk, Al Snow, and John Wells. The film was created in conjunction with an initiative called ACT (Awareness, Connection, Touch) designed to care for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.[11].
Media coverage and reception
Sansom’s films have received coverage from national entertainment media, regional newspapers, and broadcast television outlets. His work has been discussed in outlets including Deadline, USA Today, Fox News, and regional television stations[12]
Selected filmography
- A Father’s Fight (2021) – Director
- I Can (2023) – Director
- Learning You (2026) – Director
References
- ↑ Nightengale, Bob (August 20, 2023). "Baseball movies get inspirational boost from I Can, The Hill". USA Today. Gannett. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kappa Studios Launches New Distribution Model; I Can Set for Release". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. April 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Church Anywhere congregation brings worship services to schools, rehab centers, and prisons". The Christian Post. Christian Post Media Group. 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Inmates are first to see church-produced film A Father's Fight". Christian Standard. March 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "I Can movie tells inspirational true story of all-American athlete Katelyn Pavey". Fox News. Fox News Media. 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "I Can cast joins MLB Tonight". MLB Network. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Feature film shooting in Southern Indiana tells local one-armed softball player's story". WAVE 3 News. WAVE-TV. June 10, 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "The I Can Foundation". The I Can Foundation. I Can Foundation. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "I Can Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Box Office Mojo.
- ↑ "Spreading autism awareness through film". Movieguide. Movieguide. 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tyler Sansom on Learning You: A story of authentic love, faith, and understanding". JubileeCast. JubileeCast. November 3, 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Southern Indiana family inspiration behind new movie I Can". WLKY News. Hearst Television. 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
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