We have been working hard behind the scenes with a great team and have lots of exciting new things coming for CWVFF 2020. We have a new venue, we have a reworked schedule for the festival, our second 48 hour…
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“Love Unfiltered” won the Missions Awareness Award at CWVFF 2019. Recently, Director Jim Adams took some time to share with us his journey in creating this film. What was your background in filmmaking before directing this film? I have essentially…
“Vindication: The Gentleman” won Best Short Film at CWVFF 2019. Recently, Director Jarod O’Flaherty took some time to share with us his journey in creating this film. Any moments from creating this film that impacted you personally? The pastor’s voice…
“Save the Date” won the Audience Choice Award at CWVFF 2019. Recently, Director Stephen Dysert took some time to share with us his journey as a filmmaker and how he created this film. What was your background in filmmaking before…
“Last Call” was runner-up for the Audience Choice Award at CWVFF 2019. Recently, Director Nato Jacobson took some time to share with us reflections from his journey in creating this film. What was your background in filmmaking before directing this…
All the sessions from #CWVFF19 are now available for purchase! Visit the MediaTalk101 website to learn more:
Walking by the Spirit At the final general session of the Christian Worldview Film Festival tonight, Stephen Kendrick, Producer with Kendrick Brothers’ Films, shared a message about walking by the Holy Spirit. Using Galatians 5:16 as the centerpiece, he encourages…
The Fog of War To kick-off the first general session, Eric Ludy, bestselling author, pastor, and lead instructor at Ellerslie Discipleship Training in Colorado, spoke about the fog of war. Fog of war is often used to describe what a…
How humility birthed The Chosen Today’s Nashville Faith & Film Breakfast Club, hosted at The Factory in Franklin, TN, invited Christian Worldview Film Festival attendees to join in. The Breakfast Club featured Dallas Jenkins, Director of The Chosen, a new…
Tips from the Battlefield Filming Overcomer At the last general session of the Christian Filmmakers Guild, Stephen Kendrick, Producer with Kendrick Brothers’ Films quipped, “If any of our bullets from the battleground fit in your gun, then use them.” For…
Director’s Panel – Ask the Pros Q & A Everything you wanted to know from some of the top Christian film producers, directors, and distributors. John Grooters – Grooters Productions, Writer, Director, Editor Donald Leow – StoneTable Films Jared Geesey…
Uniquely Designed For what purpose did God put you here, in this time and place? That’s what Kyle Justice, Emmy-nominated tv producer and Creation Science programming extraordinaire, asked Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild attendees to contemplate at today’s general session. He…
The Unbelievable Power of Unity “There’s almost nothing we can’t accomplish when we work together,” proclaimed Stephen Kendrick, Producer with Kendrick Brothers’ Films, who wrapped up day two of the Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild. He opened with scripture from Psalm…
Journey from Secular to Christian Paul Long and Brad Silverman are two veterans from Hollywood who reside in Burbank, CA, the studio capital of the world. They caught the vision of what God is doing through the Christian Worldview Film…
What defines success? Bill Reeves, Founder and President of WTA Group, not only asked what defines success at this morning’s general session of the Christian Filmmakers Guild, but shared what he and WTA define as success, especially in the context…
God uses humble vessels Filmmakers experienced an introspective spiritual message from bestselling author, pastor, and lead instructor at Ellerslie Discipleship Training in Colorado, Eric Ludy, in tonight’s final general session. Ludy treated filmmakers to a strong helping of humble pie….
CWVFF launches record-breaking Filmmakers Guild in Tennessee Today’s Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild kicked-off with producer Stephen Kendrick of Kendrick Brothers’ Films encouraging the 564 filmmakers gathered at The Factory in Franklin, TN, to get their focus on the Lord, pointing…
Now you can view and download the 2019 CWVFF Event Program! The Filmmakers Guild is 1 week away and the Film Festival will soon follow so get a head start on planning your week and familiarize yourself with the venue layout. …
After the success of the 2018 Christian Filmmakers Guild Directory we are putting together another one for 2019! The Christian Filmmakers Guild Directory is a great way to connect with like-minded filmmakers who want to work with other Christians to…
“As In The Days of Noah” won Best Short Film and Best Gospel Presentation at CWVFF 2018. Recently, Director John Grooters took some time to share with us reflections from his journey in creating this film. How long have you…
“The Messengers,” won Best Animated Film at CWVFF 2018. Recently, Director Robert Fernandez took some time to share with us reflections from his journey in creating this film. What was your background in filmmaking before directing this film? How did…
The God Who Speaks won “Best Documentary” at CWVFF 2018 and is now available on DVD or digital on demand. Director M.D. Perkins took some time to share with us reflections from his journey in creating this film. What was…
We are looking for submissions from a wide variety of genres and categories including Narrative Feature Films, Documentary Films, Short Films, Young Filmmakers, Promotional Media (Promotional Videos, Commercials, Film Trailers), Music Videos, Animated Films, Missions Awareness Films, and Sanctity of Life…
“Like Arrows,” the winner of the 2018 CWVFF “Audience Choice Award” and “Best Feature Film,” is coming to theaters this week – May 1 & 3! Recently, Director Kevin Peeples took some time to share with us reflections from his…
Panelists: Kevin Peeples, Rebekah Cook, Christopher Zydowicz, Rebekah Stought Moderator: Nathan Jacobson – The third and final UNDERGROUND session at CWVFF 2018 was just as amazing as the two preceding sessions. This extremely interactive discussion covered many topics relating to…
Media Discernment – What’s on Your Plate? – Festival Director, Pastor, and Founder of Media Talk 101, Phillip Telfer, shared about media discernment with festival attendees in tonight’s general session. He intrigued the audience when he asked them to identify…
Panelists: Paul Munger, Benjamin Botkin, Travis Palmer, Marcela Shaw Moderator: Matthew Shaw – The second UNDERGROUND discussion, moderated by art director Matthew Shaw, focussed on honoring God in the process of filmmaking. After an opening prayer and introduction, each panelist…
Introducing this year’s first UNDERGROUND session, CWVFF Event Coordinator David Cook explained that the purpose of the UNDERGROUND is not to host a typical panel lecture, but to foster conversation and dialog among everyone in the room. “If you’re not…
Parable of the Sower: Having a Fertile Heart – Acclaimed filmmaker and one of the vessels God used to launch the birth of contemporary Christian films like Courageous and War Room, Alex Kendrick, brought a message that festival goers and filmmakers…
Getting your heart right – Answers to prayer is one of my favorite things to talk about. There have been so many answers to prayers over these last several days. Scripture says the effective, fervent, prayer of the righteous accomplishes…
Steve Cleary is serious about missions and using media to reach the lost for Christ. Cleary is the maker of Tortured for Christ, a feature length film screening Friday at the festival, and he shared his journey to finding the…
This morning, filmmakers had the honor of hearing from our Kenyan guest, Gathuku Kibunga, who is the Founder of Timazi Ministries with a heart for media discernment. He made a passionate appeal to Christian filmmakers for sexual purity in both…
This morning, filmmakers attended a feast – a feast of wisdom and biblical foundations for Christian filmmaking from Bill Reeves, Founder and President of the WTA Group. Reeves shared How to Live Out Your Faith in the Movie Business —…
“I had to learn the difference between a good idea and a God idea,” award-winning filmmaker Alex Kendrick shared during his keynote wrapping up day two of the Christian Filmmakers Guild. In sharing his testimony about how he and his…
Guild-goers got the rare inside baseball on making Christian films from some of the industry’s leading experts. Here’s just a small taste of the nuggets of truth shared in this afternoon’s filmmakers panel. Moderator Stephen Kendrick David Evans – Eye…
George Escobar is a co-founder of Advent Film Group and an accomplished writer, director,and producer. He has a series of workshops during the Guild that tackle how to write great scenes and dialogue. Today’s workshop dove into dialogue. “It don’t…
Bruce Marchiano’s keynote this morning focused on our desperate need for God, and the overwhelming vital importance of seeking Him in prayer. “I encourage you to make your movies on your knees,” he urged. “That’s a victory, when there’s…
Wow! Guild-goers were treated to a whirlwind history lesson on Christians and cinema. You read that right. Christians were early pioneers in using the medium of film for….wait for it….you guessed it…to spread the Gospel! Telfer started by reminding us…
Cheryl McKay, a screenwriter whose work includes The Ultimate Gift and co-writing Indivisible, confessed, “Rejection changed the course of my life.” She had my attention. “Have you ever had a dream that God said ‘No’ to? Well, I did. I…
Award-winning filmmaker Stephen Kendrick kicked off this year’s Christian Worldview Filmmakers Guild with a session on the 10 Core Values of the Christian Worldview Film Festival. His talk set the tone for the Guild and the entire festival, speaking to…
Now you can view and download the 2018 CWVFF Event Program! The Filmmakers Guild is under 2 weeks away and the Film Festival will soon follow so get a head start on planning your week and familiarize yourself with the venue…
We are just 1 month away from kicking off the 5th annual Christian Worldview Film Festival & Filmmakers Guild… in Franklin! Now is the time to buy those tickets and get your housing lined up for the week. If you…
Preparations are in full swing for the 5th annual Christian Worldview Film Festival, taking place in Franklin, TN this March! We have a lot going on to get things ready, but I wanted to share something new with you for…
We’re really excited to share that in addition to the already packed Filmmakers Guild schedule, Guild attendees will get to be a part of an advance screening of the Erwin Brothers’ new film I Can Only Imagine! This special screening…
We are excited to announce the dates and location for the 2018 Christian Worldview Film Guild and Festival. We will be holding the 5th annual guild and festival on March 12-17, 2018 in Franklin, Tennessee. The Factory at Franklin, a…
Torry Martin, Rebekah Cook, Brett Varvel, Stacey Bradshaw Brett Varvel moderated the fifth and final UNDERGROUND discussion on Friday morning at the Christian Worldview Film Festival. Three other actors joined the panel to discuss various aspects of acting from working…
Stories of God’s Faithfulness On and Off Set David Cook, Christopher Zydowicz, Paul Munger, and Andrew Bolzman led an uplifting time of discussion and testimony Friday evening for the 4th UNDERGROUND session of the Christian Worldview Film Festival. Moving their…
Brett Varvel, Travis Palmer, Andrew Bartlett, John Doryk The third UNDERGROUND discussion took place on Friday morning at the Christian Worldview Film Festival. Brett Varvel, director of The War Within, served as moderator. He was joined by Travis Palmer, a…
Jerry Henline, Paul Munger, Brett Varvel, John-Clay Burnett, Joseph & Stacie Graber The second UNDERGROUND discussion occurred Thursday afternoon as veteran filmmakers gathered to answer questions from the audience. The topic up for discussion was “Families in Film.” A sampling…
Rich Christiano, Jared Geesey, Isaac Hernandez, George Escobar, & Brett Varvel The UNDERGROUND panels are back by popular demand! Last year saw the launch of this innovative project to “put the most common hallway conversations into a room, so that…
The Christian Worldview Film Festival exists to facilitate community, learning, and encouragement among filmmakers seeking to glorify God in their craft.