International Christian Film Festival Reveals Winners, Announces 2014 Festival Dates
The International Christian Film Festival has truly been a fierce competition this year. Producers from around the world submitted their best films, documentaries, music videos and more to try to win the top prize. There were many submissions but only a few official selections in this very tough competition. The winners were selected by 3 judges, these judges have extensive film and TV experience. Following are some of the winner’s from the festival.
Feature Films winner, Lisa Arnold, owner of Check The Gate Productions, is the writer and director of THIS IS OUR TIME. The film follows five college graduates as they set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high but will their passion and faith be enough to carry them through life’s difficult trials. This film will have all of us asking “what is it God is calling us to be?” Believing in the importance of taking a film beyond the screen and using it for ministry, Ms. Arnold has written a four-week study guide as a free resource. Anyone can download the guide and clips from our distributor- Pure Flix Entertainment at www.pureflix.com/this-is-our-time.
Short Film Winner, David De Vos produces “Eyes to see” A 33 minute dramatic film that tells the story or Ray (Matthew Marsden), a news cameraman who is assigned to capture Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake that left over 300,000 dead. In the midst of the catastrophic damage created by the 7.0 magnitude quake, Ray is forced to choose between doing his job and stepping out from behind the lens to help the victims he encounters. When sets down his camera to rescue Marie (Garcelle Beauvais), a Haitian mother who is trapped beneath the heavy debris of her former home, Ray opens his eyes to his own humanity. Eyes to see has set a website with all the details at www.eyestoseemovie.com
Documentary Winner “OR Productions” Stevie’s Trek to the Holy Land: Abraham’s Promise takes you on a walk through the biblical narrative and lands you in the center of modern day Israel, Jerusalem. Here we discover where these historical events actually took place. From climbing Mt. Sinai to sleeping under the stars like Abraham, this journey allows audiences both young and old to experience the land of the Bible and its redemptive story in a new and stunning way. Written, directed, and co-produced by the OR Productions team and Heart Publications. Learn more about the series and OR Productions by visiting www.steviestreks.com
The 2014 Christian Film festival will be a 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. The event coordinators are already making plans for a larger event in 2014
To see a complete list of the winners and for more information about the 2014 Film Festival, please visit the festival website at www.internationalcff.com
(Source: Christian Newswire)
