Film Tank 2017 - Christian Media Association

Content17.org

Do you have a Short Film or Trailer? This includes Narrative Film, TV/Web Programs, Docs, Bios and Music Videos. It could be worth up to $20,000 in cash and prizes if entered in Content17 Film Tank Contest! Sponsored by CONTENT17 and Upliftv (which airs in millions of homes reaching every city in America), this is an opportunity to have your project viewed by attending distributors and win an Upliftv Network marketing campaign and cash.
MUST be registered to attend Christian Media Association Content 17 to enter!
*DEADLINE TO ENTER JULY 15, 2017*

Here’s a Summary of How it Works:

PRIZE AWARDS – SHORT FILMS/TRAILERS

• The Top 3 submissions in each Category will be chosen and will be displayed at Judging of the “Film Tank” Contest at CONTENT17.(Distributors will see your trailer and or short film. You might even get a call from one of them before the conference).
  
• The Films will be voted on by the attendees (audience). The Top Short Film/Trailer in each category will WIN a “CMA Upliftv 2017 Film Award” (plaque), AND be honored at the Concluding Awards Luncheon Session.
  

The Winners will then go to the Final Judging to Win the Grand Prize.

LINKS:

• Submit Films
  
• Register for CONTENT17

Prizes and Recognition:

Prizes
BEST ALL AROUND SHORT FILM (of all categories)
Prize: $15k value

• $5,000 in US Funds
• Marketing Campaign w/Upliftv (valued at $5k)
• CONTENT17 Promo Package (valued at $5k)

BEST ALL AROUND TRAILER (of all categories)
Prize: $5k value

• Marketing Campaign w/Upliftv (valued at $5k)

Recognitions Plaque Awards will be decided upon by judges before the conference & will be awarded a plaque at the final awards general session.

• BEST ACTOR
• BEST ACTRESS
• BEST CINEMATIC QUALITY
• BEST STORYTELLING
• BEST CHRISTIAN/BIBLICAL MESSAGE
• BEST MUSICAL SCORE
• BEST MUSIC VIDEO

DEADLINE TO ENTER FILMS - JULY 15, 2017
YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND CONTENT17

FILM TANK SPONSORS

Upliftv.com

ChristianMedia.org

Content17.org

Content17 will take place September 20-22, 2017, at Christ Church Irving. 

NOTE: 10% of Your Registration (excluding meals) goes toward feeding and clothing orphan children at Mercy Children’s Home in Asia.

Stronger

Master Sergeant Victor Raphael (Ulises Larramendi) is nearing the end of his military career when an explosion in Afghanistan leaves him injured. Back home, he is thrust into battle once again, but he hasn't been trained for this type of warfare. Physical rehabilitation is painful, and he has more to overcome than his physical injuries. His wife, Michelle (Angela Sweet), is distant, and their marriage seems to be held together only by her sense of duty.

Vic's first response is isolation, but that becomes a dead end. Feeling hopeless and alone, he is introduced to something new and uncomfortable---meeting in a community with others who have endured and survived some terrible things, with the scars to prove it, are brought into his life. It is easy to see that these unlikely heroes now live with a hope and purpose far beyond this life. Somehow, their trials have made them STRONGER. (from the website)

STRONGER is a faith-based film about a returning veteran's struggle with PTSD and his journey to find true healing in Christ. Executive Produced by Carla McDougal of Reflective Life Ministries, Stronger was written and directed by Robin Murray. Cinematography and film editing by Jake Allen and produced by Hannah Allen and Kitty Self. For additional Cast and Crew, check out website. The film will have its Red Carpet Houston premiere May 13, 2017.

Reflective Life Ministries is working closely with Mighty Oaks Warrior Foundation, Branches of Valor, Cru Military, The Amos House of Faith, and many other Christ-centered organizations. Stronger is a movie with a mission...to show there is hope and healing available to those who struggle with PTSD. Learn more about these partners under the Alliance tab of the Stronger website. Also be sure to check out the Resources tab for more. 

SOCIAL LINKS:
Strongermovie.com

STRONGER on Facebook

@stronger_movie on Twitter

Stronger on IMDb
ReflectiveLifeMinistries.org
Reflective Life Ministries on Facebook
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Understanding Anxiety)

"Meet the Cast & Crew" at the March 13th Christian Media Association meeting about the upcoming film, Stronger, hosted by Tim Shields and Benjamin Dane. 
See details on the Facebook Event.
The event is FREE, but please RSVP!

Angela Sweet

Angela Sweet, lead actress in Stronger, found her passion for acting at the age of nine when accidentally landed the role of Lucy in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at her local community theater. Angela’s resume includes extra work and small roles in television/ film productions including Warner Brothers Cradle to the Grave, Paramount Pictures The Hunted, HBO’s Live from Baghdad, ABC’s The Practice, and Idiot Boyfriend starring Jimmy Fallon. Angela co-starred in two Independent films, Dream Girl and The Inglewood Project. She was also featured in NBC’s Dog Eat Dog and The John Walsh Project.
Her professional focus shifted from acting to personal training and print modeling for companies such as IBM, Ashley Furniture and Oxygen fitness magazine. She founded “The Fitness Studio” franchise in 2007 with the heart to teach godly physical stewardship. Angela now lives in Texas with her husband, Shawn, and their two children. Angela and Shawn currently own/operate Sweet Financial Group, LP together.

Angela’s heart is to honor God using whatever avenue of ministry He provides, including acting. She is grateful to invest in Stronger and confident that God will reveal truth, comfort hearts, and restore hope through this film.

SOCIAL LINKS:
Angela Sweet on IMDbStronger movie website

STRONGER on Facebook

@stronger_movie on Twitter

Angela will be a part of "Meet the Cast & Crew" at the March 13th Christian Media Association meeting about the upcoming film, Stronger.

See details on the Facebook Event.
The event is FREE, but please RSVP!

July 30 - Dallas/FortWorth Combined Meeting

On July 30, 2015, the Dallas Chapter and the Fort Worth Chapter of Christian Media Association are going to combine meetings for the first time for an insightful night of fellowship, networking, and a great discussion on the impact music has in media. Three exciting guest speakers coming from different experiences will give us a well rounded look at how music has a tremendous influence on our culture and on what a difference it makes to have music that enhances a project.

We are excited to welcome Greg X Volz as our main speaker of the night. Many know him from his years as lead singer of the iconic Grammy and Dove Award winning Christian rock band, Petra. He and other band mates were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2002. He has continued on with his musical career as a singer and also wrote music for and was featured in the 1995 docudrama, America: A Call to Greatness.

Brenda Crouch is an experienced singer/songwriter with a unique style who has performed on stage and in film and commercial work. She is also a professional actress, designer, author and speaker. Brenda is married to broadcaster and film producer Paul Crouch Jr.

Jurgen Beck is an award winning composer whose talents, creativity, and experience make him highly sought after by those needing an original score for their film projects. His skills as a composer, along with all other aspects of musical arrangement, give Jurgen an unique ability to engage the listener and create a backdrop to a film that is memorable.One of his most recent films is Beyond the Mask.

NEW LOCATION!! For our combined Dallas/Fort Worth meeting, we will be gathering at 121 Community Church at 840 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX. Please take note that we are also meeting on a new DAY!. Instead of our normal Monday meeting, we will meet on Thursday. The time remains the same. Doors open at 6:30 and our meeting will begin at 7pm with hosts Benjamin Dane, Scott Mendes, and CMA co-president Tim Shields.

The Event is FREE, but you must RSVP if you plan to attend.

Reserve your seats on the website at Christian Media Association or CMA D/FW 7/30/15 Meeting Event on Facebook.

5/4/15 Fort Worth CMA Meeting - FUNDING!

The Fort Worth Chapter of Christian Media Association will be meeting May 4, 2015 at TC Media Productions at 7415 Whitehall Street, Suite 124, Richland Hills.

The topic for this meeting is "FUNDING For Your Creative Projects!: Film, TV, and Ministry" We have an expert panel lined up to answer questions about funding for your media & ministry projects.

D Ryan Tyler, MBA, Keynote Speaker and panelist, is the President and Founder of Credentia Advisors LLC. A dual citizen of the U.S. and Italy, Ryan is accomplished in sophisticated, multi-party, and international negotiations, deal-making, and fundraising. In addition, he also owns and operates entrepreneurial businesses and ventures, including development and negotiation of major motion picture/slate releases.

Steve Sappington has been a financial advisor since 1993, and co-founded TWM Group and Steve Sappington Communications. Steve worked with filmmaker Rich Christiano to promote the films, "Time Changer" and "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry." He also worked with G. A. Repple to raise funds for "Letters to God." Steve has been a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants for the past 15 years.

Mike Farris is an award winning screenwriter and entertainment attorney. A much acclaimed presenter at writer's conferences around the country, Mike speaks on topics ranging from legal issues for writers and understanding publishing contracts to how to get published. Mike is also an author and he and his wife, Susan, are the owners of Farris Literary Agency.

Jack and Carol Garr are the Worship Leaders for the meeting. Jack owns a construction business and is the 2002 National Senior Professional Rodeo Champion Calf Roper & Ribbon Roper. Carol is an author, musician, songwriter & recording artist. Together they have been involved with ministry work for many years, including road evangelism and  established Lakeside Glory Church in 2012.

Hosts for the event are Fort Worth-CMA Chapter Leader, Scott Mendes, and CMA co-founder, Tim Shields. The event is FREE, but we do request that you RSVP due to limited seated. Click here to RSVP via FB Event

CMA Night @ the Movies - Return to the Hiding Place

CMA Movie Night
"Return to the Hiding Place"

CMA Dallas & Ft. Worth Dinner & a Movie Event

 

Join Benjamin Dane and Theresa Westbrook as they host "CMA Night @ the Movies" Friday, March 6th for dinner, fellowship and a movie! Starting at 7PM, join us at the Grapevine Fuddruckers® for dinner. Then we’ll watch the 8:55PM showing of “Return To The Hiding Place” at the AMC Grapevine Mills Cinema.
Purchase Your Tickets by clicking here!

Order of the Evening——

Join us at Fuddruckers®-Grapevine for dinner at 7PM on Friday, March 6th.

2001 N. Highway 121
Grapevine, TX 76501
(972) 724-0072

Then gather with us at AMC Grapevine Cinema for the 8:55pm screening!   

3150 Grapevine Mills Pkwy
Grapevine, TX 76051
(888) 262-4386

How to Purchase Tickets——

• Click the link above to purchase tickets.
• Select the number of tickets (bring friends!)
• Continue through checkout to purchase.
• Tickets will be available for pickup at the theater the week of March 1.
• See you at the movies!

The film Return to the Hiding Place is confirmed to be at the Grapevine AMC March 6-12, so don’t forget to share the link and spread the word. Encourage your church, bible study group, or company to fill other show times as well. As a faith movement and movie movement, this film is not to be missed!
About the Film:

The award-winning feature Return to the Hiding Place reveals the powerful, untold true story of Corrie ten Boom’s secret student army. It’s an extraordinary full-length film about Dutch students who rose up in a time of cultural degeneration to take a stand against evil, even at the risk of their own lives, led by Corrie’s unshakable faith and assurance in her redeemer.

 

Never has a film been more timely and more perfectly executed to ignite the hearts, minds, and souls of youth today. In our test market, theaters sold out in every venue, and youth rose to their feet in applause at the film’s close. Even in secular film festivals, Return to the Hiding Place swept up awards for Best Feature, Best Directing, and Audience Choice. See the trailer and many other videos of interest at the Return to the Hiding Place YouTube Channel.

For more info, you can Contact Theresa

at theresawestbrook@verizon.net

We also have a Facebook Event you can check out to let us know if you are coming...and so you can invite your friends to attend! CMA Night @ the Movies Facebook Event!

CMA Facebook 
CMA-Dallas Facebook
CMA-Fort Worth Facebook
Twitter
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CMA Website
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See you at the movies!

Return to the Hiding Place ● Coming to Theaters via Roll-out March, April, and May 2015

Return to the Hiding Place movie

www.hide-movie.com

Return to the Hiding Place is based on the true story of  Corrie ten Boom (Mimi Sagadin) and her realization that the Nazis will overtake Holland and create the destruction of every Jew. Her solution is to form an army comprised of untrained teenagers.When resistance fighter Piet Hartog (Craig Robert Young) witnesses atrocities toward the Jews, he is drawn by his beautiful love Aty (Rachel Spencer Hewitt) and her Aunt Corrie into the web of espionage and clandestine activities in the Hiding Place, where he joins brilliant young physics student and resistance journalist, Hans Poley (David Thomas Jenkins), embarking on a nonstop, action-packed hunt through underground tunnels, Gestapo hijacks, daring rescues, codes in windswept old windmills, and stunning miracles in one of history’s most famous dramas. Piet, Hans, and their friends navigate a deadly labyrinth of challenges to rescue God’s people in their modern-day panicked exodus from death. Climaxing in the true, breath-taking rescue of an entire orphanage of Jewish children marked for mass execution by Hitler’s assassins, audiences will both cheer and weep at this exciting, sobering tale. (from Facebook page)

Peter Spencer and Petra Spencer Pearce, producers of "Return to the Hiding Place" (John Rhys-Davies), will be the speaking at the CMA-Dallas meeting. They will be showing clips from this film, due to open in theaters February 6th, as well as addressing the topic of, "The Process and Impact of Independent Filmmaking and the Rise of faith Films.
**The event is FREE, but due to limited seating & parking, it is important that you RSVP at info@christianmedia.org
You can also RSVP by clicking on this link: Jan 26, 2015 Dallas Chapter-CMA Event

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• Dallas Chapter CMA
•  Christian Media Association Facebook
• Twitter
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Benjamin Dane - 1/26/15 Dallas-CMA Meeting

Benjamin Dane

Benjamin Dane, leader of the  CMA-Dallas Chapter will be the host of the Jan 26th meeting being held at Theatre 166. A multi-talented actor and producer with numerous stage and screen credits, Ben is the executive producer and has a role in the faith-based film, Beyond the Farthest Star (coming to theaters in 2015). Other films coming up soon are Promises, Red on Yella Kill a Fella and Second Impression. Ben and his wife also own award-winning Robinson Creative Inc, a creative design firm specializing in innovative marketing, branding and identity solutions.

Connect with Benjamin:
Benjamin Dane IMDb
Benjamin Dane on Now Casting
Benjamin Dane on Actors Access
Benjamin Dane on Facebook
Follow @benjamindane on Twitter

The topic of the Jan 26, 2015 meeting is:

The Process and Impact of Independent Filmmaking and the Rise of Faith Films
Panelists are Peter Spencer and Petra S. Pearce, producers of the new movie "Return to the Hiding Place"

Worship leader for the evening is musician/actress Kaley Caperton.

**The event is FREE, but due to limited seating & parking, it is important that you RSVP at info@christianmedia.org
You can also RSVP by clicking on this link: Jan 26, 2015 Dallas Chapter-CMA Event

CONNECT WITH US

• Dallas Chapter CMA
•  Christian Media Association Facebook
• Twitter
• Google+
• CMA Website
• LinkedIn

Kaley Caperton - 1/26/15 Dallas-CMA Meeting

Kaley Caperton is a young Texas singer/songwriter who is making a splash in Nashville and is also an actress who has been in movies and on several television programs. As a musician, Kaley has shared the stage with acts such as Lady Antebellum, Craig Morgan, LeAnn Rimes, and Restless Heart, Michael Peterson, Rick Trevino, Aaron Watson and The Gimbles.

She was named Music Association of Central Texas’ Songwriter of the Year in 2009 for her song “You Loved It Away.”   However, her favorite song, “O Save My Soul”, was written completely on her own. "Every time I hear it, I think of how God saves us everyday. Things are hard but all you have to do is ask because He will never give up on you.” Look for “O Save My Soul” on Kaley’s third album. 

In 2012 she became an official spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Foundation. Kaley's single “Red, White and Beautiful,” was adopted as the theme song of the NGYF and all proceeds benefit kids in the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

Kaley Caperton website
Kaley Caperton YouTube Channel
Kaley Caperton Music on Facebook

Join Kaley for the first Christian Media Association Event for 2015 on Monday, Jan 26. CMA-Dallas Chapter leader, Benjamin Dane, will be MC for the night and guest panelists are Peter Spencer and Petra Spencer Pearce of Return to the Hiding Place.

**The event is FREE, but due to limited seating & parking, it is important that you RSVP at info@christianmedia.org

You can also RSVP by clicking on this link: Jan 26, 2015 Dallas Chapter-CMA Event

CONNECT WITH US

• Dallas Chapter CMA
•  Christian Media Association Facebook
• Twitter
• Google+
• CMA Website
• LinkedIn