The fifth annual Pan Pacific Film Festival is slated for October 18-21st in Santa Anita, and they're using ujimma.com ("fundraising for faithdoers") to raise capital for the event. (In case you're wondering, this would be "Christian Kickstarting.") Here's some info from the site, and their introductory video.

I came across these incredibly delectable quotes from Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, the actual Christian couple featured in the fictionalized movie. I had the privilege of meeting them in Los Angeles during press promotions for the theatrical release of the film, and they are truly a breath of fresh air.

Yeah... but is the show actually any good, or did the network get the rave numbers simply because they laid out the cash for a great marketing campaign? Well, our own resident cynic Darrel Manson actually attended a taping of the show and enjoyed himself. And here are some other comments from HJ's staffers...

Franklin is unique amongst Hollywood's executive class in that he is an ordained preacher and published author. Produced By Faith, an inspirational and motivational self-help book chronicling his outlook on life and reflecting upon his experiences in the entertainment industry, was published last year.

Often, the biggest challenge in learning to improve our craft is to glean the knowledge and insight from those who have more experience than we do. Mentoring has become a lost art and finding those who are willing to invest into others is difficult.

Cru is helping shape the future through film. "Our goal is to help you discover a person's story through the themes of films. As you listen to their story, you can share your own and connect the viewer to the person of Christ."