Stephen Kendrick brought an invigorating Georgia breeze to the Filmmakers’ Guild as day two came to a close. Considered one of the giants of Christian filmmaking, CWVFF is proud to host him for the first time. His message titled “How…
Bobby Downes presented the fifth general session, drawing from his vast experience in the film industry. He founded ChristianCinema.com in 1999, a site facilitating the buying and selling of Christian films in a variety of formats. Throughout his career he…
Returning after the preview of his feature film Beyond the Mask at last year’s festival, Chad Burns keynoted Tuesday’s opening session. He detailed the importance of our relationship with God and the insight it should bring to Christian filmmaking. Burns…
As a thought-provoking conclusion to the first day of the Filmmakers Guild, George Escobar touched base on the subject of excellent screenwriting. “Anyone can write a scene, but it takes skill to give a scene character,” said the veteran filmmaker….
Monday’s afternoon session featured filmmaker Brett Varvel, director of Best Feature Film The War Within (2014). Throughout his films, past and present, Varvel’s goal has been to show his viewers the Reality of Jesus Christ. ”You can’t outlive Him and…
The Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild was kicked off with an inspiring message by Phillip Telfer, Founder of the CWVFF and Director of the ministry Media Talk 101. Phillip shared the 10 core values of Media Talk 101 and how those…
Brett Varvel presented a powerful and encouraging message at this morning’s general session. He shared with us his own journey into filmmaking, explaining how it is so important that both you and your spouse are fully surrendered to wherever the…
“Do we believe the Bible?” “Christianity is serious stuff!” With these thoughts, Rich Christiano (Time Changer; A Matter of Faith) began Wednesday’s final General Session encouraging filmmakers to create films that accomplish three goals: 1. Please the Lord Jesus Christ-He…
It’s easy to succumb to cynicism. In his general session Chad Burns, the director of Beyond the Mask, offered advice to avoid what he calls the “descent into cynicism”. Cynicism prospers when life is difficult, when our heroes fall to…
As the second day of the Filmmaker’s Guild began, Greg Harris shared valuable encouragement with us from God’s Word as it applies to all areas of our lives. He encouraged the church to engage the culture, referencing four different jurisdictions…
