Early Bird registration for the Vision Forum Festival and Academy ends on July 1st! If you are considering attending this year, I'd recommend signing up early because the price goes up an extra $200 for regular admission. Sign up here!
Some pics from last year...
The festival will be held October 28-30 in downtown San Antonio, and we are excited to see the film submissions for 2010!
Early Bird Deadline: May 1, 2010 *
Regular Deadline: Feature Films: July 31, 2010 All Others: June 30, 2010
* Please note: In order for films to qualify for the Early Bird special pricing, all submissions must be post-marked no later than May 1.
This year filmmakers have the opportunity to submit films to compete for a Jubilee Award in five categories:
- Feature Film
- Documentary
- Short Film
- Commercial Advertisement
- Promotional Media.
In addition, one of these films will take home the Best of Festival Jubilee Award, and a check for $101,000.
Awards will also be given for:
- Best Three-Page Treatment
- Best Original Score
- Best Young Filmmaker
- Best Festival Trailer
- ....and the coveted Audience Choice award.
More info can be found at, www.saicff.org
"In the twentieth century, no man did more to shape the values of family culture for good or evil than Walt Disney. As a motivator, innovator, and filmmaker, his efforts impacted millions across the globe through his movies, theme parks, and television shows. Disney’s work helped to define the literary and cultural sensibilities of a generation of American children and introduced enduring and iconic expressions of childhood that remain with us to this day.
Yet, despite his far reaching influence, Christians have not thoroughly evaluated the worldview and accomplishments of Walt Disney from a biblical perspective. In these three powerful messages presented by Doug Phillips, Geoff Botkin, and Isaac Botkin, the listener is treated to a never-before-heard professional insight, filling that void by providing a theological critique of Disney’s legacy, offering independent filmmakers and families important lessons to be learned from Walt’s victories and failures.
Right up until Walt Disney’s death, the nineteenth-century culture of small town America was very dear to his heart, and this ideal served as his touchstone during the cultural turmoil and decline of the twentieth century. In the small community of Marceline, Missouri, Walt was shaped by sensibilities of grateful immigrants, industrious farmers, and conscientious schoolmasters. Veteran filmmaker Geoff Botkin explores Disney’s nineteenth century values—what he terms as “Walt’s ethical default position”—and makes this observation that only by understanding Disney’s core commitments will modern filmmakers be able to rightly understand his cultural achievements and legacy.
Isaac Botkin brilliantly explains that the Christian film pioneers of the twenty first century must learn from the Disney legacy’s of entrepreneurial success in a highly competivive industry. Find out what Disney wanted his staff to be and how he led them through habits of command that set technical and story standards that have yet to be surpassed."
Titles include:
We were so Impressed! We originally bought this for our 11-year-old grandson, but wanted to review it first! My husband [and] I listened as we took a day trip a few hours away, and were riveted! Needless to say, we are keeping this one and ordering our grandson another!
—Essie
Unforgettable adventure awaits the ready ears and imaginations of all who dare to find it. Introducing the Lamplighter Theatre Radio Drama Collection!
In this new and exciting, 4-album collection, visit the age of castles, knights, and fair maidens to meet a faithful king and his unworthy heir. Help a loving son render aid to his parents without falling prey to the love of money. Watch a little girl struggle between telling a lie and being punished by death for a crime she did not commit. And follow the perilous adventures of a young man kidnapped by Algerian pirates and forced into a world where the clash between Islam and Christianity brings certain destruction and death.
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For decades, radio dramas entertained and inspired Americans of all ages. From masked cowboys protecting the western plains, to savvy detectives matching wits with the most ingenious criminal minds of their day, radio’s “Golden Age” created exciting worlds in the minds’ eyes of millions.
Now, with the brand-new Lamplighter Theatre Radio Drama Collection, you can enjoy the best elements of classic radio drama combined with a distinctively Christian worldview.
These audio albums make the perfect companion to chore time, on car rides, during school breaks, or even on a “Family Night” gathered around the stereo in your living room — just like families used to do!
Each album contains 2 CDs and is approximately two hours long.
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"Dramatic TV series, documentaries, reality television, shorts, music videos and commercials. All of these are regulars for Jon Erwin of the Erwin brothers, a writer/director duo from Birmingham, Alabama.
These young and unorthodox artists are anything but traditional. They focus on new and innovative ways to produce a diverse portfolio of work – from their multi-award winning documentary The Cross and the Towers to the dramatic TV series Life After, to the international short film series God Provides.
Jon Erwin was writer, director, executive producer and director of photography for The Mysterious Islands, a documentary filmed in the Galapagos Islands, in partnership with Vision Forum.
Christian-Movie.com: Did the idea of taking a RED One and a lot of other film equipment to the "world’s end" make you nervous?
Jon Erwin: Very nervous. We’ve named our RED "Elley May" and there were a few times I thought she wasn’t gonna make it back home. But hey, that’s what insurance policies are for! I believe we were the first people to take the RED camera to the Galapagos. It’s very heavy – about 50 pounds. My poor 1st AC had to lug it everywhere. But the final images were stunning and made it completely worth it.
Christian-Movie.com: Your underwater shots required scuba diving to significant depths with your equipment. What challenges were involved in this process? Are you an experienced scuba diver?
Jon Erwin: Yes, I do scuba dive. My father-in-law owns a dive quarry and we dive there now and then. I also love to free dive. Having said that, diving in the Galapagos was extremely difficult. The currents are harsh and the water was pretty cold. But we used the Canon 5D Mark II, which is very small, and that made things a lot easier.
Life underwater in Galapagos is unbelievable. We dove with hundreds of black tip sharks and even a few hammerheads. It’s also incredible that we could swim with marine iguanas and penguins at the same time!"
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To read the full interview - click here
I'm not exactly sure when the festival and academy are going to be held. There is some conflicting info on their website, but you can visit the site and sign up to receive the updates to stay on top of all the latest!
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The Mysterious Islands Road Trip Concludes With Tonight's Premiere in Dallas, Texas!
The screening will be held on Wednesday, 16th at theLakewood Theater Door opens at 6:30 p.m., and the 100-minute film will start at 7:00. Following the screening, there will be a short Q and A with filmmakers and crew, along with a poster and picture signing with the cast and crew.
The cost of the evening's premiere is $10 per family, or $5 for individuals. Space is limited. You must R.S.V.P. to reserve your seats.
Click Here to reserve your seats and view directions.
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Enjoy special December savings from BlueBehemoth.com! Through December 11, save 25% when you purchase a BlueBehemoth.com gift card at Vision Forum. Choose from gift card increments of $15, $25, $50, and $100, take 25% off the card’s face amount, and maximize your BlueBehemoth.com buying power!
Our gift cards make fun and simple gifts for any occasion. Let your loved ones choose from our massive selection of music, movies, audiobooks, sermons, and more, and know they will enjoy excellent products from a trustworthy source.
Visit Vision Forum to purchase your BlueBehemoth.com gift cards today. Offer ends at midnight (CST) on December 11, 2009.
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A NEW DVD FROM VISION FORUM!
AN ERWIN BROTHERS FILM
Their quest: To determine whether the Galapagos Islands are a laboratory for evolution, as Darwinists claim, or a showcase for the biblical account of creation. This beautiful nienty-minute documentary takes viewers deep beneath the ocean waves among hundreds of white-tip sharks and into volcanic craters with giant lizards!
Visit the website and watch the trailer!
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