Thursday, February 23 - Saturday, February 25Gonzalez Convention Center, downtown San Antonio |
| A Special Invitation to Come to the Christian Film Event of the Year |
Adam and Amy McManus with Honor and newborn MercyIf you've never brought your family to enjoy some of the 50
God-honoring films of every genre on 4 screens during this 3-day event right in our own backyard, then
register today. The price is remarkably competitive and worth every dime! Plus, you'll meet wonderful, like-minded Christian families from across the nation.
Look at a summary of the wide variety of films that will be featured.
Look at the schedule of films and talks here.
Plus, view just a handful of the trailers below, starting with 'Seasons of Gray' -- The Life of A Modern Day Joseph.
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| Seasons of Gray (2011) Movie Trailer HD |
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| Stand Strong - Movie Trailer |
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| Seven Days in Utopia - (Official Trailer) |
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| COURAGEOUS Movie Trailer |
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| 180 Movie - Trailer |
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| A Voice For Life Trailer 2011 |
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| "Captivated" Official Trailer |
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| DIVORCING GOD - DOCUMENTARY |
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| IndoctriNation Trailer - 2011 |
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| Buddy Davis: Amazing Adventures - I Dig Dinosaurs! |
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| Uganda Man Movie Trailer |
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| The Forgotten Martyr: Lady Jane Grey - Teaser Trailer HD |
Plus, listen to and meet 'Courageous' director Stephen Kendrick and Fireproof's Kirk Cameron. You'll hear excellent talks about how to evaluate media from a biblical perspective and how Christians are giving Hollywood a run for their money in terms of their high-quality, independent films.
Look at the schedule of films and talks here.
The Film Festival will be held Thursday, February 23rd through Saturday, February 25th at the
Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Stephen Kendrick"I believe that decades from now, we will see filmmakers who are changing the world who will undoubtedly state that this Festival and Academy was what God used to help ground them and prepare them for long term success."
Stephen Kendrick, Producer of
Courageous,
Fireproof and
Facing the Giants
Stephen Kendrick with Doug Phillips, the founder of the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, after winning an award for Fireproof
Kirk Cameron, star of Fireproof, speaks to the San Antonio independent Christian Film Festival audience about the importance of honoring God with their media choices.
One of the highlights of the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival is veteran storyteller George W. Sarris who is a professional actor, narrator, and spokesman. Mr. Sarris has developed a unique, one-man show entitled, The World's Greatest Stories. The text for all of the stories he tells is taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told, however, using the art of a classic storyteller. The live performances of these stories have been enthusiastically received by a wide variety of audiences at conferences, in churches, at Christian Schools and camps, and for local community events. Mr. Sarris resides in Trumbull, Connecticut with his wife, Suzan, and their five children. They have been educating their children at home since 1985.
George Sarris
Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals, maritime, and early American music events anywhere east of the Mississippi.
Charlie Zahm
With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," Charlie has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving significant moments of Scottish history for the listener and viewer, with passion for the performance and a chosen repertoire pleasing to all members of the family. A master of the guitar as well, Charlie brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings - and with dashes of humor and a light in his eyes, he will draw you into the stories of his songs!
The vision
Henry Van Til correctly observed that "culture is religion externalized." By this, he meant that the culture of a people reflects their true religious priorities. The music, paintings, and film of a nation (not to mention the thousands of daily cultural expressions - how we live, eat, work, and entertain ourselves) express our priorities, our values, and our true faith.
Doug Phillips articulates the vision.
The Bible teaches that all men have faith, in that they either worship the creature or they worship the Creator, but no man is free from religious commitment. When a people worship sensuality or embrace dark visions of reality, it is always evidenced in the arts. There is no neutrality! On the other hand, when a nation fears and loves the God of Holy Scripture, their religious commitment is evidenced in the music they play, the way they dress, and their vision of family life.
The fact is that America is discontent with Hollywood's negative, monopolistic stranglehold on film and culture. The humanistic religious worldview of Hollywood elites
and their intense hatred for Christianity and the value system which it embodies has created a rift in American culture and profoundly damaged the American family. We intend to respond, not by cursing the darkness, but by lighting candles. Building a community of independent Christian filmmakers is one such candle.
Read the rest of Doug's vision for supplanting Hollywood altogether.
The revolution of Christian filmmaking
We live on the threshold of a revolution in independent Christian filmmaking.
For the first time in more than half a century, Christians have the opportunity to change the terms of debate for this crucial medium of cultural influence by challenging the Hollywood giant.
Like David's sling before Goliath's enormous sword, the weapons of this warfare are unconventional by industry standards, but when wielded with accuracy and faith, they can strike a devastating blow to the modern pagan elites who seek to crush the very witness of God in this nation. At least four factors fuel this revolution in filmmaking:
Read the 4 keys to the revolution of Christian filmmaking today.
Christian filmmakers, like Col. Travis at the Alamo, will gather this February to draw a line in the sand. Their message: We will not allow our culture to be defined by a Christ-rejecting Hollywood elite.
A $101,000 Grand Prize Event
At the closing ceremonies, the Jubilee Awards for Christian films will be presented for the Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, along with other Special Awards for Best Trailer, Best Young Filmmaker, and the ever-popular Audience Choice Award.
The grand finale of the event will be the unveiling of the "Best of Festival" Jubilee Award for $101,000-the top cash prize among film festivals in the United States.
Curtis Bowers, a former Idaho State Representative pictured here with his family, won the Grand Prize Jubilee Award of $101,000 last time for his documentary entitled
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