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Christian Films Got 99 Problems and a Blockbuster Ain’t One Christian Films Got 99 Problems and a Blockbuster Ain’t One

Fasten your seatbelts, Film Nerds! The Christian Renaissance about to get real!

The Art of Visual Storytelling TOUR The Art of Visual Storytelling TOUR

Having sat at the feet of some Cinematography masters, Alex values the hands-on, mentor jedi-padawan methodology!

Djesus Uncrossed: Hilarity or Blasphemy? Djesus Uncrossed: Hilarity or Blasphemy?

Will you be struck by lightening by watching the new digital short from Team SNL? Maybe. But it’s worth it!

Top 10 Signs that J.J. Abrams is NOT ready for Star Wars Top 10 Signs that J.J. Abrams is NOT ready for Star Wars

Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy. I think the world of the first two seasons of every series he’s ever done.

The Directors: Full Uncensored Interview The Directors: Full Uncensored Interview

Some Film Maestros and Auteurs just shootin’ the breeze and coming clean about some of the ups and downs of their jobs.

INTERVIEW: Trey Reynolds uses Documentary to spawn a Feature Film INTERVIEW: Trey Reynolds uses Documentary to spawn a Feature Film

Trey Reynolds will be a household name one day. And not in the, “Hey this guy just lit his own appendix on fire while skydiving from a stolen Hospital Chopper over the White House!” But in the good way.

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Editorials

Friday: Wheeler’s Film in Wilmington, NC needs EXTRAS Today! Friday: Wheeler’s Film in Wilmington, NC needs EXTRAS Today!

Background Players/Extras Needed…

MASHUP: Wired4Film + FaithBasedFilm Twitterly do MASHUP: Wired4Film + FaithBasedFilm Twitterly do

Today, you might have noticed some big changes around the twitter-sphere.

Learning From the Golden Fleece Learning From the Golden Fleece

Trailers, Film Contests and the Golden Fleece with Filmmaker André van Heerden

W4F Tweets the Oscars: 2013 Edition W4F Tweets the Oscars: 2013 Edition

W4F tweeted all the action, fast and furiously, and while we are currently icing our digits from the 4-hour type-fest, here for your reading pleasure, we present to you the results of an iconic evening…

I am a Writer, see! I am a Writer, see!

Ballpoint pens, Big Bang Theory’s, and Banana pudding…all brought to you by the letter F.

2013 Oscar Noms and Comedy Bombs… 2013 Oscar Noms and Comedy Bombs…

Dark Knight Rises and Piranha 3DD were both snubbed this year! Is it time to move to Canada?

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Christian Films Got 99 Problems and a Blockbuster Ain’t One Christian Films Got 99 Problems and a Blockbuster Ain’t One

Fasten your seat belts, Film Nerds! It’s about to get real! If we are to launch into a new era, a Christian Film Renaissance, we need to take a good hard look at where we are right now. The Christian... [Read more of this article]

Friday: Wheeler’s Film in Wilmington, NC needs EXTRAS Today! Friday: Wheeler’s Film in Wilmington, NC needs EXTRAS Today!

From the Wilmywood Blog (that’s part Wilmington, part Hollywood, and ALL magic!) Background Players/Extras Needed… Photo Credit: Gary Wheeler, Perfect Summer A huge scene for The Perfect... [Read more of this article]

MASHUP: Wired4Film + FaithBasedFilm Twitterly do MASHUP: Wired4Film + FaithBasedFilm Twitterly do

Today, you might have noticed some big changes around the twitter-sphere. Or maybe not. Team @wired4film has joined forces with Team @FaithBasedFilm to create a superjuggernaut faith-based wired and... [Read more of this article]

Billy Graham Classic Movies Now On DVD Billy Graham Classic Movies Now On DVD

  Available from Ruth’s Attic, a resource Ministry from Billy Graham.   Watch 20 Different WWP Film Trailers on YouTube!! And now World Wide Pictures has a new YouTube Channel to... [Read more of this article]

The Art of Visual Storytelling TOUR The Art of Visual Storytelling TOUR

I first met Alex Buono when he came through Living Arts College where I was teaching at the time. He had come to razzle-dazzle us with a Canon Filmmaker Workshop for our Film Students. He even brought... [Read more of this article]

Learning From the Golden Fleece Learning From the Golden Fleece

by André van Heerden My father is by no means a film expert and will happily tell you as much.  But he knows what he likes and what he doesn’t.  After watching another movie that disappointed... [Read more of this article]

An open letter to the makers of the next Bible series An open letter to the makers of the next Bible series

We've already seen lots of movies about Jesus and Moses and David, etc. Let's see a movie or mini-series that tackles some of the lesser-known -- but still very dramatic -- stories in the Bible. Read More →

Kendrick Brothers Branch Out Kendrick Brothers Branch Out

Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick began their successful filmmaking journey with Sherwood Pictures. They produced hit Christian films such as Facing the Giants, Fireproof and Courageous. Now, they are... [Read more of this article]

What Does Parables TV Have to Offer? What Does Parables TV Have to Offer?

Parables TV  A Modern Take on Christian Television – A Streaming Television Network Learn More about Parables TV today!  Create an Account Below and Start Watching Today! For even more about... [Read more of this article]

FCC considers relaxing prime-time nudity and profanity standards — but here’s the change the government should really make FCC considers relaxing prime-time nudity and profanity standards — but here’s the change the government should really make

Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Coarsening of America continues. From LifeSiteNews: The FCC is seeking comments from the public as they consider relaxing their... [Read more of this article]

The Host:  A Pro-Life Invasion of the Body-Snatchers The Host: A Pro-Life Invasion of the Body-Snatchers

Review of The Host, Directed by Andrew Niccol By Jennilee Miller The Host opens with different snapshots from around the globe, panning out on different faces, distinctly human but with striking eyes encircled... [Read more of this article]

Bindi Irwin talks about her starring role in Walden Family Theater’s “Return to Nim’s Island” Bindi Irwin talks about her starring role in Walden Family Theater’s “Return to Nim’s Island”

Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Chip off the old block. As mentioned in this space yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in a media conference aimed... [Read more of this article]

CFDb and FaithLauncher Partnering Together to Help Filmmakers CFDb and FaithLauncher Partnering Together to Help Filmmakers

CFDb and FaithLauncher Partnering Together to Help Filmmakers Raise Money for Their Films FaithLauncher FaithLauncher is exclusively for faith-based projects: Christian Filmmakers, Producers, Musicians,... [Read more of this article]

Spielberg out, Ang Lee in, for life-of-Moses movie? Spielberg out, Ang Lee in, for life-of-Moses movie?

First Ang Lee won the Oscar for Best Director that many people thought Steven Spielberg would get last month; now there are rumours that Lee might direct the life-of-Moses movie that Spielberg has been... [Read more of this article]

“Veronica Mars” fundraiser for feature film raises $2.5 in just a few hours “Veronica Mars” fundraiser for feature film raises $2.5 in just a few hours

I don’t know about you, but I really enjoyed the UPN television show “Veronica Mars” – starring Kristen Bell – that ceased production in 2005. The New York Daily News reports... [Read more of this article]

How four top brands (Walden Media, Hallmark Channel, Walmart and P&G) came together to create a new family TV franchise — kicking off Friday with “Return to Nim’s Island” How four top brands (Walden Media, Hallmark Channel, Walmart and P&G) came together to create a new family TV franchise — kicking off Friday with “Return to Nim’s Island”

Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Family TV makes a comeback.  Walmart and P&G Present Walden Family Theater launches on Hallmark Channel tomorrow night... [Read more of this article]

Harrison Ford asks: “Is Indy a believer?” “Where in Bible?” Harrison Ford asks: “Is Indy a believer?” “Where in Bible?”

Cinephilia & Beyond has found what it claims is Harrison Ford’s copy of the original shooting script for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), complete with Ford’s hand-written notes. The site... [Read more of this article]

“Walden Family Theater” to debut on Hallmark Channel “Walden Family Theater” to debut on Hallmark Channel

Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Cable channels fill broadcast network family movie void. As followed closely here, Walmart and P&G has made a valiant effort... [Read more of this article]

Oscar’s Impropriety Oscar’s Impropriety

“In respect of character ….The second thing to aim at is propriety.” (Aristotle, The Poetics, II.XV) pro-pri-e-ty (/prəˈprīətē/) n. The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted... [Read more of this article]

POST-OSCAR DETOX:  A DAY TO UNPLUG POST-OSCAR DETOX: A DAY TO UNPLUG

After all the hoopla generated during Hollywood’s awards season, I feel the need to regain some perspective, to rally around something other than a golden idol.  Seth McFarlane’s ‘humor’... [Read more of this article]

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