Building the Machine

I highly recommend this short 40min documentary about a pressing issue in our nation...and it's FREE!!

Building the Machine introduces the public to the Common Core States Standards Initiative (CCSSI) and its effects on our children’s education. The documentary compiles interviews from leading educational experts, including members of the Common Core Validation Committee. Parents, officials, and the American public should be involved in this national decision regardless of their political persuasion.

why does hslda care about the common core?

Early in 2009, Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) began researching the Common Core in depth to gauge its would-be effect upon homeschooling families. Our team realized the national significance of this reform not only for public schools, but also for private schools and homeschools. HSLDA’s in-house film crew set out to create Building the Machine, the first investigative documentary about the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

After a year of research and production, we present the story of the Common Core through the voices of those who know it best.

Take Action Here - CommonCoreMovie.com

Unstoppable - Review

UNSTOPPABLE is Kirk's personal and inspiring visual journey to better understand the biggest doubt-raiser in faith: Why? Kirk goes back to the beginning—literally—as he investigates the origins of good and evil and how they impact our lives … and our eternities. Reminding us that there is great hope, UNSTOPPABLE creatively tackles the age-old question: Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?

REVIEW:

This film tackles a difficult and oft asked question, "How can a good God allow bad things to happen to good people?" While I applaud Kirk for making the film, and while I agree with the messages and conclusions he presents, the trip to get there isn't really my style. Fast-paced edgy editing...moments of loud, thumping raucous music...slow pacing to the story and messages, all combine to hinder the film from being enjoyable...at least for me. Also, the scenes in the "garden of Eden" (briefly depicted in the trailer) are often long and slightly awkward at moments.

UnstoppableTheMovie.com

Wait Till It's Free - Documentary

Award-winning filmmaker makes the case for healthcare freedom

Colin Gunn (co-director of 'Indoctrination') is in production on 'Wait Till It's Free', an eye-opening documentary that examines the American healthcare crisis, looking at everything from the escalating cost of health insurance to the move towards universal government healthcare.

Gunn says, “This film offers practical solutions to the healthcare crisis, and it will be an effective tool to reach friends and neighbors with the truth about the socialized healthcare disaster.”

“This film is for anyone confused and concerned about their healthcare choices.”

“We are making this film because the American people don't know what's really going on,” he continues. Gunn says the film will provide doctors and patients with the facts about what's going on, how it's going to affect them, and what alternatives they have.

“At the end of the day,” Gunn says, “this is really all about freedom – healthcare freedom and religious freedom.”

Wait Till It's Free (Teaser Trailer) from Wait Till It's Free on Vimeo.

Despite the havoc caused by government intervention in healthcare, Gunn says there is real hope, and solutions are forming. Among these are cash-only clinics, medical cost-sharing groups like Samaritan Ministries (a sponsor of the film), and charitable efforts to provide free healthcare for those who can’t afford it.

Colin is an award-winning writer/director/producer and accomplished animator. He is perhaps bestknown for co-directing/writing ‘IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America’, winner of Best Documentary at the 2012 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. Originally from Hamilton, Scotland, Gunn now lives in Waco, Texas, with his wife and eight children.

'Wait Till It’s Free' is due out in early 2014.
Production updates will be posted at the official website: www.WTIFree.com.

For the Kickstarter page click here

I'm pleased to announce that in the next few months I will be working on this project as Lead Editor!

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Audrey Bunny - Book Review and Giveaway

I realize that a book review is a bit out of the ordinary for a blog about the Christian film industry, but this isn't just any book!

The young lady who did the illustrations for this book is also one of the people interviewed for the upcoming documentary that I have been helping with, Awakened.

This beautifully illustrated book has a touching story of learning to accept the way God made us, and that imperfections aren't accidents.

Book Synopsis:

From best-selling women’s author Angie Smith (I Will Carry You, Mended) comes this sweet children’s book about a stuffed animal named Audrey Bunny who fears her imperfections make her unworthy of a little girl’s love. She'll learn the truth soon enough, and young readers will learn that everyone is special and wonderfully made by God.

Official Book Website - For Sale at CBD

Giveaway:

The giveaway is for this blog only and there are two ways to enter:
1) Leave a comment on this blog post
2) Share this blog post on your Facebook page and receive a second entry!
- please leave a comment letting me know you shared on Facebook

Deadline to enter is 11:59pm NOVEMBER 9th.
Winner will be announced November 11th.

Update on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 by John-Clay

Unfortunately I didn't receive the needed information to send the book to the first winner.

The next contest winner is... Jana
- please send me your address by noon on Nov 13.
- if the winner had not contacted me by the deadline a new winner will be chosen.

The Drop Box - Movie Trailer

"Awakened" - The Documentary

Another project that I have been heavily involved with this year is the upcoming feature length documentary, Awakened! Even though the intended audience is young ladies ages 11-16, I believe this film has a timely and relevant message for everyone!

Filming is almost done, and editing and other post productions is under way.

Synopsis

"In today’s culture young girls are besieged with distorted views of love from movie theaters, laptops and even Christian bookstores. We are easily awakened to impassioned desires during the most potentially fruitful years of our lives.

Is it normal to be mentally engulfed in a saga of boys, crushes, and romantic daydreams that are presented as being inseparable from young adulthood? How do we handle infatuations, and God-given longings for marriage?

The world beckons us to follow our hearts; God commands us to guard them, but how?

Awakened follows the joy seen by generations of women who are disciplining their hearts and minds and the steadfast men who lead and encourage them to enjoy the intimacy Christ wishes for every young lady."

Interviews include:

- Mally Family
- Kathleen & Rebekah Bueche
- Dr. Jobe Martin Family
- Nathan Clark George
- Phillip Telfer & daughter Elizabeth
- Kevin Swanson & daughter Emily
- Scott Brown
- Ray Comfort
- Eric and Leslie Ludy
- Heather Patenaude
...and many more!!

Check out the website for more info and pictures! - www.AwakenedTheMovie.com

Facebook Page - Facebook.com/AwakenedTheMovie

Unstoppable Movie

Kirk Cameron returns to movie theaters September 24 with the follow-up to his record-breaking, one-night theatrical event, Monumental. In UNSTOPPABLE, a brand-new documentary, Kirk takes you on a personal and inspiring journey to better understand the biggest doubt-raiser in faith: Why? Kirk goes back to the beginning—literally—as he investigates the origins of good and evil and how they impact our lives … and our eternities. Reminding us that there is great hope, UNSTOPPABLE creatively asks—and answers—the age-old question: Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?

Movie Website: UnstoppableTheMovie.com

Targeted - Upcoming Documentary

Synopsis

Targeted is a documentary film with a message that will bring out the truth about gun control. Following the journey of an 19 year-old filmmaker who cares about freedoms for the next generation and wants to see them upheld, our production team will be traveling around the world, interviewing key political leaders, men and women on the front lines of the gun control debate, and average citizens who understand the foundations of freedom. This film will expose the gun control agenda for the anti-freedom, anti-liberty, control-based agenda that it truly is.

Movie Website: TargetedTheMovie.com

Facebook Page: Facebook.com/TargetedMovie

Captivated - Video On Demand

Feature length and Broadcast versions are now available to rent online!

More Info Here

Not Forgotton - Watch FREE

“Nothing in Ukraine seems the same from day to day.  As the cold winds blow, so do the rules.  A child who has Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ukraine can find no place in society…”

Thus begins the story of NOT FORGOTTEN, a feature documentary that exposes the untold story of Autism in Ukraine. This timely documentary discusses and educates its audience about what can be done to aid and educate professionals and parents who suffer from cultural shame and rejection.

Life for parents of children with Autism is a constant struggle.  Not only is help almost non-existent for most parents, the shame that is placed on them and their child with Autism is saddening.

Whether in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa or the Americas, every child has definitive value. Regardless of their natural abilities whether positive or negative, a child has the right to gain his or her full potential.  In Eastern Europe, and particularly Ukraine, the culture does not value children with disabilities, nor has a place for them in society.

Join us in bringing this tragic story to life and showing these children that they are

NOT FORGOTTON

Watch for FREE: NotForgottenTheMovie.com