Friday evening’s festivities included an invigorating mix of entertainment, kicked off by the nationally recognized family band, The Johnson Strings. Their bows leapt and fingers flew in perfect time, the result of countless hours of practice and a strong family…
To wrap up the inaugural day of the Christian Worldview Film Festival, the 4 Proches serenaded the audience with some rousing gospel songs, followed by local rapper Jarrell Flowers and company with a mixed selection of rap, hip hop, and…
In this afternoon’s general session, many years of movie-making experience was combined to create an almost tangible wisdom that was shared by the panel of Christian film makers. Rich Christiano, Brett Varvel, Ken Carpenter, Stephen Kendrick, George Escobar, and Chad…
As an outstanding conclusion to the Filmmakers Guild, Stephen Kendrick gave a heartfelt presentation on 10 Leadership Tips for the filmmaking field. “Every filmmaker is teaching a theology.” These tips included Maximizing Your Message, explaining how altering one thing can…
Today’s morning keynote was filled with blunt passion. Many hearts were convicted as Rich Christiano spoke about how Christian films should not be watered-down, but filled with the fiery truth of the Gospel. There is only one kind of Christian….
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…
