Film Tank 2017 - Christian Media Association

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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

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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.

Inspirational Indie Film Inspires Kinkade Painting

The original Texas independent feature, “Beyond The Farthest Star,” and The Thomas Kinkade Company will announce the release of a new painting on Monday, April 20, 2015. Thomas Kinkade CEO, John Hasting, will make a formal announcement 7PM Monday at Theatre 166 in Carrollton. The film’s stars include Texas natives Reneé O’Connor, Todd Terry and Barry Corbin, along with Billy McNamara, Andrew Prine, Cherami Leigh and Lou Beatty, Jr.

Dallas, Texas – April 15, 2015– Pathlight Entertainment and the producers of the feature film, “Beyond The Farthest Star,” partners with The Thomas Kinkade Company on the dual national release of a Kinkade painting and the film that inspired it. Along with the painting, the feature film will experience a national city-by-city, Theater-On-Demand distribution. Fans have been awaiting news of the film’s theatrical release for the past year. Overwhelming fan response on the new website at www.BeyondTheFarthestStar.com and Facebook demonstrates large interest in the story and film.

Early in 2012, famed artist Thomas Kinkade, experienced a rough-edit of  “Beyond The Farthest Star” and was inspired by its dramatic story. The “Painter of Light” usually crafted a watercolor for concept, color and layout before completing a final painting in oil. However, days after the initial work, Kinkade died suddenly. The father of four girls, it was his wish that the painting and film reach other families, just as his images captivate millions.

After the unfinished work sat dormant in the Kinkade vault, Thomas Kinkade’s brother, Patrick, desired to honor his brother’s wish. He encouraged his son (and Thomas’s nephew), Zachary Thomas Kinkade, to consider completing the original idea. Now, continuing in the Kinkade legacy, Zachary is inspired to explore Thom’s original concept and paint a new impression of the vision.

"We delayed the release of the film for quite some time as we have been waiting to make the formal announcement of the painting. Now the world will experience the Kinkade painting and the film story that inspired it, as it was meant to be,” says Executive Producer, Benjamin Dane.

The painting honors “Beyond the Farthest Star” and Thomas Kinkade’s concept with the characters from the film looking up into a sparkling night sky over a quaint Texas city. Most can relate to observing the stars. The painting captures that feeling with the Kinkade “touch”– glowing stars and an idyllic city in lights beneath. An image of Thomas’ original study may also appear on the back.

Pathlight Entertainment, in cooperation with The Kinkade Company’s local gallery, will release the film this summer along with the painting, in a special one-night cinema event. Then “Beyond The Farthest Star” will release in theaters across the country through GATHR. This grassroots system allows fans to control when and where they experience “Star”, on the exact day and time they select. Interested individuals are encouraged to email staff for more information at kathryn@pathlightentertainment.com. “Star” has received powerful endorsements, reviews and support. The film has also inspired a Harper-Collins novel by famed author team, Bodie and Brock Thoene, and a remake of the classic song, “Beauty For Ashes” by Crystal Lewis.

The “Beyond The Farthest Star” cast includes international star Renee O’Connor ("Xena", "Ark", "Boogeyman 2"), Todd Terry (“Breaking Bad”, “Arlington Road”, “Fissure”), Barry Corbin (“No Country for Old Men”, “Anger Management”, “War Games”), William McNamara (“Copycat”, “Chasers”, “The Legend of Hell’s Gate”), Andrew Prine (“The Miracle Worker”, “Gettysburg”, “The Dukes of Hazzard”) and Cherami Leigh (“Temple Grandlin”, “Fast Food Nation”).

“Star” is helmed by writer/director, Andrew Librizzi ("Holding On", "Still Born"), executive produced by Benjamin Dane ("The Significant Other", "Still Born") and produced by Sally Helppie ("Exit Speed", "The Beacon").

Richard Propes, The Independent Critic says, "Beyond the Farthest Star is that rare film with the courage to speak a harsh and authentic truth while never losing sight of its grander truth." Although Pastor Adam Wells is revered as "the Next Billy Graham" of the sleepy Texas town, circumstances are forcing him to choose between church superstardom and his fractured family.

The Thomas Kinkade Company CEO, John Hasting, along with Writer/Director Andrew Librizzi and Executive Producer Benjamin Dane, will make a formal announcement at the Dallas CMA Event – Monday, April 20^th 7PM at Theatre 166 in Carrollton, TX.

For More Information Contact:

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Return to the Hiding Place movie

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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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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
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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

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Petra S Pearce - 1/26/15 Dallas-CMA Meeting

Petra S. Pearce, producer/writer/speaker/author has over 15 years of experience in advertising, television, and film. We are excited to have her on our panel, not only to speak about her film, Return to the Hiding Place, but also for her expertise on our topic for this month: "The Process and Impact of Independent Filmmaking and the Rise of Faith-based Films."

Petra is a successful producer of projects ranging from advertising to feature films to documentaries. She was the editor/producer for a documentary series called Heroes of the Faith, shortly after receiving her BS in TV and Film Production from TCU.shown internationally on over 2,000 television stations and went on to become a Senior Producer for Bromley Communications. There she produced commercial campaigns for several high-profile brands such as Reynolds Wrap, General Mills, Proctor and Gamble and others.

Now she has added producing independent films, included the highly honored award-winning feature film most notably receiving over 19 film, Return to the Hiding Place. Also, her book, Independent Filmmaking: Not for the Faint of Heart (A woman's perspective) is currently in progress, and is due for release in the fall of 2015. Looking forward to hearing what she has to share with us at the meeting!
Petra Spencer Pearce website
Petra Spencer Pearce on IMDb

Join us 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 Kaley Caperton, a young Texas singer/songwriter & actress will be leading us in worship.

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

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Peter Spencer - 1/26/15 Dallas-CMA Meeting

Peter Spencer, director of Return to the Hiding Place, will be one of the speakers at the Jan 26, 2015 CMA-Dallas Chapter meeting. An accomplished author, actor, musician, speaker, and director, his skills have led to several recognitions, including  the NRB People's Choice Awards. Other Professional Work includes: Director of Lifeline Communications, Advertising Director KCI, Founder Harvest Academies, Spencer Productions, Owner Super Stitches Mfg, Halo TV and Film.

Peter & crew on set
Photo Credit: Robin Morriss

As a member of the panel for this meeting, Spencer will be discussing the challenges of producing and distributing, Return to the Hiding Place, as well as showing clips from the film. Spencer is also the executive producer and wrote the screenplay for the film. He and Petra Spencer Pearce will be speaking on the process and impact of independent filmmaking and the rise of faith-based films.

Join us 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 Kaley Caperton, a young Texas singer/songwriter & actress will be leading us in worship.

**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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Shabby Chic Ministries

Shabby Chic Ministries
CMA Exhibitor

Shabby Chic Ministries, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry developing Bible studies with coordinated music CDs. This Dallas-based ministry's motto is "reframing the vintage Truth of God's Word for women today". They equip women and women’s ministries with biblical messages and music that encourage women to grow in unity and in purity so they can transform into radiant chandeliers of Christ in their city and to the nations. Their mission is  

• provoking women toward God's Truth 
• empowering women to obey by God's grace  
• transforming women into radiant chandeliers for Christ

We are really excited about having Shabby Chic Ministries as an Exhibitor at the 2014 CMA Convention. Look for them at Booth #22!

Connect With Shabby Chic Ministries
Shabby Chic website 
Shabby Chic Ministries on FB 
Shabby Chic on Pinterest 
Follow @Shabby_Chicas on Twitter
Shabby Chic on Vimeo 

 
Shabby Chic Ministries with Homestead: Music Video.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Christian Media Association Announces First Annual National Christian Media Convention featuring Stephen Baldwin as Keynote

The Christian Media Association will be holding their first annual national Christian media convention, October 17 and 18, 2014 at the Irving Bible Church in Dallas, Texas, which will feature 25 speakers and 50 workshops highlighted by a keynote from Stephen Baldwin.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 23, 2014—On October 17-18, 2014, the Christian Media Association (CMA) will hold its first annual CMA National Media Convention. The convention for filmmakers, church media ministers, broadcasters and other Christian media professionals will be held at the Irving Bible Church in Dallas, Texas, and will feature 25 speakers and 50 workshops. The Saturday night keynote speech will be delivered by actor Stephen Baldwin.

We’ve seen an explosion in attendance at our local chapters recently" says founder Tim Shields, "and knew 2014 was the year to launch a national convention.”

The Christian media convention will offer a jam packed two days of workshops, exhibits, receptions and inspirational general sessions.  Lead by industry leaders, CMA will present 50 workshops and boot camps on major topics like Film and Movies; Radio and TV News; Church Media, Motions, Graphics and Projection; Communications, Speaking and Leadership; as well as Family and Hispanic Media.

Christian media products and services will be represented in the exhibit hall by companies such as Christian Film Database, Hi-Tech Enterprises, CMD Distribution, CTN 10, Communicadores USA, The Core Theater, DRC Films, Faith Vision, Inspired TV Productions, JUCE TV, Laws of Life TV, MediaTalk 101, Parables TV, Bridgestone Multimedia Group, Trinity Broadcast Group, Christian Movie Connect, Pathlight Entertainment, Serendipitous Films, Symetric Productions,  TC Media Productions, and Western Harvest Media.

Friday evening will include a Networking Social & Panel Discussion and the convention will conclude on Saturday evening with the CMA Keynote Closing Session featuring actor Stephen Baldwin as the keynote speaker.

Started in 1992, with a vision to help churches and Christians use media effectively, Christian Media Association (CMA) has previously held regional media conferences in locations such as Jacksonville Fla., Springfield Mo., Washington D.C., and Arlington, Texas.  The first CMA Chapter started in 2009, in the North Dallas area, with a new chapter added in Ft. Worth in 2014 with other cities to be added.

To see a video about the conference, go to: http://youtu.be/fzmt1SLRugQ. Registration options available are: full registration, expo only pass, Hispanic training and reception only, exhibitor registration, and networking receptions only, including the Stephen Baldwin keynote session.

To learn more about the convention or to register, go to: www.christianmediaconference.com.

About Christian Media Association:

CMA started in 1992 as a support to churches utilizing media. By 2003, they were holding media conferences across the U.S. to teach and network Christians in media. In 2009, they started their first CMA Chapter in Dallas. The upcoming CMA National Media Conference set for October 17-18, 2014 is their first national conference which will connect hundreds of media leaders in film, TV, church media, video, motions, graphics and more through 50 workshops and 25 speakers over a period of 2 days. The mission of CMA is helping Christians in media to connect and build their media ministry with excellence and integrity.

About Stephen Baldwin:

Stephen Baldwin was publicly introduced in 1994 starring opposite Luke Perry in the acclaimed rodeo picture "8 Seconds." In 1995, he appeared in a breakthrough role in the double-Oscar winning, "The Usual Suspects."  Baldwin career has also included an appearance on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice," Season 7, where he finished fifth out of the 14 celebrity contestants. More recently, Baldwin teamed up with conservative talk-radio host Kevin McCullough for Baldwin/McCullough "LIVE." Having become a born-again Christian following 9/11, Baldwin now speaks openly of his faith and conservative values.

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Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin
Keynote Speaker
2014 CMA Convention

Stephen Baldwin first became known to the public when he starred with Luke Perry in the rodeo film, "8 Seconds", but it was his stand-out performance as Michael McManus in "The Usual Suspects" that gave him a win by the National Board of Review, USA as part of the "Best Ensemble Cast".

Baldwin's careeer has also included television appearances on celebrity reality shows like Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Celebrity Mole". Baldwin has now teamed up with conservative talk-radio host Kevin McCullough for Baldwin/McCullough "LIVE." They have also combined their talents, resources and network into a successful multimedia marketing company called XtreMEDIA.

Baldwin became a born-again Christian following 9/11, and now speaks openly of his faith and conservative values. He also continues to be involved many Christian films and projects. Christian Media Association is excited to have Stephen Baldwin as our Keynote Speaker at the 2014 CMA Media Convention on Saturday, October 18.
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Connect With Stephen:
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XtreMedia
Stephen Baldwin on FB 
Follow @StephinBaldwin7 on Twitter 

Come join us at the Reception on Saturday, Oct 18, 2014. 
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