Full Version: San Antonio Independent Christian Film Fest?
QUOTE(SDG @ Nov 5 2004, 05:26 PM)
Hello, I'm new, so I'm not certain of proper procedure.
I've visited the website, and can't say, myself, that I'm too impressed; everything seems designed to 'make a point,' and if the write-ups of the films are any clue, they make their points pretty baldly. But, then, I'm not by any means an experienced film-viewer, so that may not be a bad thing for the sorts of film being presented.
The people presenting it (Vision Forum,) are pretty good people, though--just going by their catalogue. Very family-oriented, of the dominion-taking persuasion, and so inclined just a bit to clannishness. Just a bit.
Welcome, NBooth. Regarding proper procedure, you can visit our "Arts & Faith Procedures" thread for a quick overview (it's eight pages long but you can scan it quick) or else download the pdf version of our handy Guidebook for A&F Newbies.
Kidding! To the best of my knowledge, we don't have any procedures. Just a few obvious guidelines (post spoiler warnings; avoid offensive language; don't attack people; don't start a new thread for a subject that's got one). I think there's probably a list somewhere, maybe Alan can tell you where cuz I don't know.
Your take on the San Anton festival seems right on, I think. Fair and balanced.
Welcome again.
Kidding! To the best of my knowledge, we don't have any procedures. Just a few obvious guidelines (post spoiler warnings; avoid offensive language; don't attack people; don't start a new thread for a subject that's got one). I think there's probably a list somewhere, maybe Alan can tell you where cuz I don't know.
Your take on the San Anton festival seems right on, I think. Fair and balanced.
Welcome again.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to "conversing" with everyone.
Two of my very good friends went--and your suspicions are apparently dead-on. Roughly 75% of the films are local and a goodly portion of them affiliated with their (Vision Forum's) ministries; Joe said it was a 'sea of white shirts and ties' and at one point, when he donned a Hawaiian shirt, he was 'treated as anathema.'
One goal: They'd like 2000 producers to make 4 films per year (8000 films, not 4 films with tons of credits
) to resaturate the market with Christian works.
Rich Christiano spoke, said 'If you aren't making a Christian film, you're making one for the enemy.' Also, 'A Christian film has a call to decision.' Also, 'Christian films use Christians.'
Lots of money spent on the DVD set. Nice 5-disc set. I saw a few short films last night; I turned off one of them due to the fact it was so contrived as to make me incredibly angry. I found many problems with a couple more--and then saw one that I actually really liked because it allowed for the use of my brain. It's hard, you know, because I feel like I'm utterly critical and snobbish when all they're doing is presenting the gospel in the best way they know how, witnessing if you will; but I feel that this kind of filmmaking is preaching to the choir, that it's so incredibly saccharine or conversely melodramatic as to parody actual human beings instead of representing them honestly, and it's exactly what the secular world hates about Christian films. It's not the message that turns people off. It's Truth masked in something playing at being true without going so far as to commit to the reality of true life--which is insulting and hypocritical.
I am curious and look forward to seeing the festival grow beyond the large percentage of films all submitted from the San Antonio area affiliates of Vision Forum and their 'homeschooling' film ministry (apparently they're taught to make them within certain parameters so as to target church rentals).
One of my friends has a few more concise assessments; I'll post 'em when he sends 'em.
One goal: They'd like 2000 producers to make 4 films per year (8000 films, not 4 films with tons of credits
) to resaturate the market with Christian works.QUOTE
The fact is that America is discontent with Hollywood’s negative, monopolistic stranglehold on film and culture. The humanistic religious worldview of Hollywood elites and their intense hatred for Christianity and the value system which it embodies has created a rift in American culture and profoundly damaged the American family. We intend to respond, not by cursing the darkness, but by lighting candles. Building a community of independent Christian filmmakers is one such candle.
Rich Christiano spoke, said 'If you aren't making a Christian film, you're making one for the enemy.' Also, 'A Christian film has a call to decision.' Also, 'Christian films use Christians.'
Lots of money spent on the DVD set. Nice 5-disc set. I saw a few short films last night; I turned off one of them due to the fact it was so contrived as to make me incredibly angry. I found many problems with a couple more--and then saw one that I actually really liked because it allowed for the use of my brain. It's hard, you know, because I feel like I'm utterly critical and snobbish when all they're doing is presenting the gospel in the best way they know how, witnessing if you will; but I feel that this kind of filmmaking is preaching to the choir, that it's so incredibly saccharine or conversely melodramatic as to parody actual human beings instead of representing them honestly, and it's exactly what the secular world hates about Christian films. It's not the message that turns people off. It's Truth masked in something playing at being true without going so far as to commit to the reality of true life--which is insulting and hypocritical.
I am curious and look forward to seeing the festival grow beyond the large percentage of films all submitted from the San Antonio area affiliates of Vision Forum and their 'homeschooling' film ministry (apparently they're taught to make them within certain parameters so as to target church rentals).
One of my friends has a few more concise assessments; I'll post 'em when he sends 'em.
A Six-Figure Sermon
Many aspiring independent filmmakers are currently in Austin, Texas for SXSW. But they might also want to make plans to return to San Antonio in January, 2009. And, if they aren’t already, become Catholic.
That’s because the Fifth Annual San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival has announced that, through the generosity of a private foundation, it will be handing out $101,000 to the event’s Grand Prize winner. That amount is expected to climb to close to $200,000 once additional cash and goods are factored in. All a filmmaker has to do is to demonstrate artistic excellence while communicating a Christian worldview. . . .
FilmStew.com, March 11
Many aspiring independent filmmakers are currently in Austin, Texas for SXSW. But they might also want to make plans to return to San Antonio in January, 2009. And, if they aren’t already, become Catholic.
That’s because the Fifth Annual San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival has announced that, through the generosity of a private foundation, it will be handing out $101,000 to the event’s Grand Prize winner. That amount is expected to climb to close to $200,000 once additional cash and goods are factored in. All a filmmaker has to do is to demonstrate artistic excellence while communicating a Christian worldview. . . .
FilmStew.com, March 11
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