MMASFY

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Just want to know if you’re going to do the thang in 2009. Go ahead. Write something up on that FREE scriptwriting / storyboarding / planning / project management program from Celtx.com!

Get yourself to some rockin (with some of the biggest cash payout) Christian Film Festivals – like 168project.com or independentchristianfilms.com – and take one of your own short film ideas to the playground with ya!

Or just write a whole enchilada! 87 pages or more… and feed the masses some yummy eternal goodies!

- – - – - a 168Project blurb – - – -  due date is January 15th, 2009!

X-MEN Producer Ralph Winter will anchor the Jury for the 168 Film Project 2009! Cash and Prizes will be offered to winning filmmakers as well as a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Winter.

For the 168 competition (beginning in mid-February, see www.168project.com), filmmakers draw a random scripture and in just one week (168 hours) shoot and edit a short film that premieres at the 168 Film Festival, a glitzy red carpet affair held in Los Angeles.

168 films are produced from ANY location in the world. Last year there were 82 entries from 12 countries and 16 states. The contest is built upon faith and art, two passions the participants may already have. Our mission is vital to a world in which the language of the culture IS media.

The 168 Film Festival is April 3rd & 4th, 2009. Check out our website for workshops, mixers, and deadline dates. The Full Entry Fee is $298 with Discounted Fees through January 15, 2009 (see website for discount schedule).

Contact us at: (818)557-8507 or email karen@168project.com.

RALPH WINTER: “I love what you guys are doing. 168 is an incredible opportunity Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this!”

Allen spoke this morning this concept in the beginning of the last book of the Bible -  “The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Yeshua the Messiah)“… His sermon (notes here) … what does it mean to you?

I STRONGLY encourage you to go download this file! It’s a KEY to understanding the book! It’s a AWESOME!

And, along with missionaries who serve the poor, activists who defend and plead the case of the oppressed, preachers who preach, parking lot attendants who direct traffic (toughest in the cold), there are movie makers, commercial artists who INFUSE their media with LIFE from above… may we only do Media that challenges believers to the deepest life in Messiah Yeshua, King of the Universe. Nothing less than Heaven on earth will suffice! Who needs “Hollywood” when you have the Sure Wood of Heaven’s Cross planted firmly in the rocky soil of Golgotha 2000 years ago as the stage for King Yeshua’s triumphant declaration over sin, death and the grave – “IT IS FINISHED!” Jesus has WON the delieverance of all mankind from their most deathly ills!

And we’re here to make that clear.

Here’s an article that I picked up just before hearing Allen’s excellent sermon this morning – Sister sees the need for MMASFY, that’s for sure! How are you doing in your fight against a culture that’s gone stark raving mad? The Culture Battle is ON!

Welcome to all who are considering hanging out with other filmmakers in a prayerful, studious, friendly setting. Thanks to the noble-minded sisters at LovesickBrideFilms, we are on track for meeting weekly now. I also have to say that my 2 eldest children, Josiah and Grace, were key in encouraging me to call weekly meetings. They made me so proud “tracking” with the “older” creatives in the room – Josiah taking every syllable down as a mental note and Grace documenting a 15 minute video that she shot on her own initiative! Nice! As well, Michael Johnson was a great encouragement to me to open our home for the meetings. He has just finished his first draft on an exciting new feature-length film. You would be excited to know the details, but I’ll leave you to find out more for yourself (can you say, “non-disclose, non-compete”?)…

Anyhoo… show up! Saturday nights at 7 pm until about 9 or 10… or 11… (for now). For more info, see the email! Or sign up here on the site!

Shalom, movie-makers!

Tom