Anyone making Christian films here?

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David W. Richardson

Chapelgrove Films
I don't want to violate the board rules, so I'm not looking to have a discussion here. But I'm considering starting a Christian Film Festival. If there are any indie filmmakers here who make Christian films, please PM me and let's talk privately.

Thanks!
 
Quality said:
I don't think anyone makes Christian films here, for obvious reasons.
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On the contrary, astounding number of people do: f.ex. Brandon Rice and Kyle Prohaska both of whom have a pretty extensive and impressive filmography. In fact, I'd say almost the opposite: there are more active Christian filmmakers who participate on these boards than almost any other genre - and even if some don't make strictly speaking Christian films, they are strongly guided by their Christian faith (Matt Sconce, Nathyn Brendan Masters and many others). I don't want to speak for anybody, this is just from my own recollection of interaction on dvxuser.

I think it's unfair to imply that there is some kind of reason why Christian filmmakers would not be participants on dvxuser - they are filmmakers like any of us, and deserve the same respect and support. Nothing says that we should all only work in one genre, or one is better than another, that's a matter of personal choice and taste. I have nothing but respect for any filmmaker here, no matter what subject matter they choose.
 
OldCorpse said:
I think it's unfair to imply that there is some kind of reason why Christian filmmakers would not be participants on dvxuser...
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As has been pointed out, there are several. The mechanics of filmmaking are universal no matter the genre, and so long as the conversation stays there then it's well within the purposes of DVXUser. Likewise, the underlying logistics of hosting a film festival are fairly universal.

Once the conversation shifts to religious commentary, discussions of theology, etc., it falls under "No Proselytizing" in the "Eight Ps" of our forum guidelines.
 
I do! Lots of non profits and Christian work here in Nashville. I shot a feature doc with my Dad (who shot most of it unfortunately) that went to theaters and was the #1 fathom event film of all time. Sold out in the entire south and beat Steve Jobs movie the day it was showing. http://chondamovie.com
 
I'm glad to see so many folks here who do make Christian films. Some of you have already PM'd me, and I will be contacting you. The rest of you, please drop me a personal message and let's talk. Thanks so much!
 
There are a bunch of people here who make Christian films. They do it very well. I'm not a religious guy, but guys like Brandon Rice kill it. Super talented and nice guys.
 
I have made some Christian and faith-based films in the past. I haven't as of late and probably wouldn't, but I don't mind chatting :) Thanks for the kind words y'all!
 
As another poster mentioned, my wife and I make them and have for 16 years (the first one we keep sealed in a vault, it's that bad). 7 years ago we got serious about it and started working a lot harder and educating ourselves on writing, cinematography, etc. Gradually we have gotten better despite budgets remaining low and the last one got a limited nationwide theater release. She's upstairs as we speak working on the next script, a several month process. We own the domain Faithflix.com which both promotes our films and chronicles the industry. Will PM you soon David.
 
Well as I said, I'm trying to get my church to start a Christian Film Festival. If we get it going, I'll be contacting all those who responded to see if you have a film you'd like to submit.

I spent 2 years on the board of a film festival here -- the Real To Reel Film and Video Festival (http://www.ccartscouncil.org/realtoreel/index.html). So I have some experience with what's involved.

I anticipate there would be no entry fee for the first festival. Probably also the screening would be free to the public. If all goes well, then we would like to make it an annual event. If we get a good audience, then next year or maybe the year after we might start charging an entry fee for films and perhaps sell tickets to the screenings, using the proceeds to offer awards, maybe cash prizes, and generally to put on a bigger and better screening.

Thanks for the responses!
 
alex whitmer said:
I used to write them, both short and feature. I was burned 95% of the time.

95%! Ya gotta love the irony.


Not just Christian, though. These days I graciously decline all faith-based writing. As much as I enjoy doing it, the risks are all but guaranteed.




alex
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What do you mean 'burned'?

My usual criticism of 'faith' based material is about the same as my criticism of 'hallmark' type films, which of the one's I've seen tend to be more 'preaching to the choir' than 'stimulating critical thinking'.

I did buy one of El Director's films. He's had a few problems of late getting more films out.
 
Please don't try to turn this into any kind of discussion about faith-based films, the pros and cons, etc. You'll just get the thread locked. If you want to know what alex is talking about, then send a private message.

Thank you!
 
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