I think each find their audience, and theres no reason why they cant co-exist. Yeah, they'd roll their eyes about some stuff, but at the end of the day, if it's funny, I think they'd enjoy it." Together with her husband, she travels a lot to minister, plant churches, and do counseling around the world. For me, the internal conflict enhances his character, but solves nothing for him materially, in fact it makes things more difficult. David, I like your broccoli/ carnivore comment. We'll see, I guess. ABOUT. Christ only referenced Scripture with those to whom it was familiar and would matter. Select "Logout" below if you are ready to end your current session. It would be wise also to show that modeling the fruit of the Spirit is not simple. - I agree there was jealousy, but I believe the TRUE motive, one powerful enough to commit murder, emanates from Cain's LOVE of a woman when he thought she was taken away from him and promised to Abel, it was the final straw that pushed him over the edge - only an opinion. For more querying best practices, refer . Defies logic? Just tell what happened! I collaborated on a script where the main character is Cain from the Cain/Abel fable in the Bible - the Mark of Cain is immortality, so he still lives today, 6,000 years after he murdered his brother, seeking redemption - how and why he killed his brother is told in flashbacks, but the majority of the story takes place today, his need for this redemption and his clashes with a Boko Harem type Islamic extremist group and a corrupt African government - simply because several characters come from the Bible, does this mean it's a FAITH, CHRISTIAN or RELIGIOUS based screenplay? I think you have to ask yourself a couple of questions when writing a faith-based screenplay. My Ruth and Naomi live in NewYork and in Israel.My Joseph. nice title, Jaime. Wow! I have three scripts written in this line and more two others prospectus to write In the genres of drama and a musical. EVERYONE wants to leave a better world for their children and grandchildren. Rhonda, hello!! Not religious. ! 1. 4 Comments Here! Siegal Annette, I thoroughly enjoyed the East of Eden movie, James Dean was excellent - I love the way Cain and Abel's story was woven into a modern setting - did you know that when John Steinbeck released the book, it was an instant best seller and loved by the public, but not well accepted by the critics - how often do we hear that story re the critics who seem to know better, and now it is regarded as one of the great American books, lol - Mel Gibson was told by "experts" that his Passion of the Christ film couldn't possibly succeed, well, we know the incredible outcome with that movie which I thought was excellent. Lewis and J.R.R. I am quite positive the couple of projects I am working I am putting my hands to right now would not be accepted into Christian film festivals, due to the content, but they have been put on my heart to write them because I think they might reach a secular audience -- which is what it's all about when making faith based films, in my opinion. I hope the quality shows through even though my novel isn't particularly evangelical. Christian Fellowship Community discussion not related to writing. They all think it has great potential. Eric , thank's for your answer.You have understood me well too. Although one should arguably try to inject some good and avoid pratfalls in whatever they're creating. I hope to contribute to the solution by writing content that's not so didactic but inspirational, edifying, and very ENTERTAINING for anyone who watches. This category also includes Christians who were involved in the authorship of books, videos, articles, journals, and audio recordings. How to tell a faith-based story without getting preachy? My favorite and most personal screenplay (posted here) has a faith & moral message. Inspire Christian Writers as two openings in their on-line screenwriting critique group. (Post a Comment of your own), User Feedback: He also taught a class for Stage 32 called "Faith-Based And Inspirational/Aspirational FIlm Writing" that is amazing! lol. Purchase books from top selling Christian authors in both the non-fiction and fiction genres. Texas is fortunate to have more than a hundred of themgeneral, poetry, romance, children's, Christian, ethnic, songwriting, screenwriting, mystery, technical writing, you name it. Earlier this year I set up my group called the Heathen Film Hub because people have been using mythological material for quite a while, and often in a way that is blatantly disrespectful to the Gods. Chanel, Yes. Award-winning and produced screenwriter and producer, Claire Hutchinson, has sold her short script, "The Christmas Coat," to producer Sue Ann Taylor of Blue Heron Films. This firm was established in 1996 by Janet Kobobel Grant. The feedback was excellent, and the suggestions were very helpful. We could also produce more faith-based scripts pertaining to jewish.islamic.bouddist religions and make them known to others. Let's put it like that: any kind from docu drama comedy and else.In addition of any religion not necessary christianity but also jewish islamic buddhist and else.And there is also faith related scriptures ;old and new testament coran and else.Also add to that the big questions of God and the believers a nd the seculars.I will say that this types of scripts are innumerable.And the scriptwriter does not need to preach or fight the unbelievers but try to expose thru a story his concept of faith.I took 2 beautiful stories of the old testament and I wrote a modern version.one got to be a finalist of 2014 Creative World Award.I still wait for a producer to make of it a beautiful movie.I have faith but didn't preach anybody.Let's continue into this. My next project will be more of a documentary still exploration into currently functioning traditional and reconstructionist aboriginal religions after I get my 2016 work wrapped. J G Blodgett 8 years ago Awesome! Even among religious people, viewpoints about faith do vary dramatically, so it is probably impossible to write a religious script that even all religious people will like. Hiring our professional Christian ghostwriters will increase your chances of attracting a publisher and will improve your reviews. Well she's not changing any "facts". :/. Haha, it appears you place me in the "don't learn from history" category, well Mel Gibson was chastised by many "religious" leaders that his "version" of Christ's story differs in some important aspects - you're right, no one would give him the money so he used his own - Exodus and Noah were "average" re box office because neither was well made and left much to be desired, not because the story wavered - in fact, if my memory serves, it stuck with the original story too much re wanting to kill his grandchild which really put me off this film - we obviously don't read the same Bible, it is often said that Lilith, not Eve, was Adam's first wife, Cain and Abel also had another brother called Seth, and it is alleged they had sisters as well, otherwise who did Cain and Seth marry? Wow, what a thread this has turned out to be. Her devotional book, Jesus Calling, has sold over 25 million books around the world. I have a small and not all-encompassing list just from taking notes on a few recent(ish) faith-based movies I've watched if anyone is interested. User Feedback: Heather, a redhead herself is a mother of 3 redheaded girls and has been married to a redheaded husband since 2004. Our Mission Statement sums up all we do: Inspire Christian Writers exists to provide a network of support, encouragement, education, and spiritual growth for Christian writers. I am a screenwriter and producer and saw a need for a place for Christian screenwriters to come together to learn from each other and to bring unproduced projects into the light. Stori, sounds good!! 12/31/2022 (expired), User Feedback: The Cassandra Crossing is a comedic fantasy novel involving ancient curses and interdimensional travel. Maybe I'm not looking in the right direction. Holy Moise!we will cross the Mississipi River next friday and arrrive safely toNew York or somewhere else in America or elsewhere perhaps Yemen or Aman or even Jerusalem .Hourrah!! And yet you posted several comments which were not about writing, including the whopper " I find religion to be offensive." Inspire Christian Writers is a group of writers at all levels, from a variety of genres, who've come together to share insights and skills. Thanks for sharing this Stage 32 success story, Amanda. Stories & Articles Here you will find useful links to helpful info about script clearance, registering your script, copywriting your script, screenwriting software, screenwriting books, and over 11,000 scripts to download! Combining Entertainment And Tech Forbes. Hi Chanel you are exactly what I think a scriptwriter of a faith story should be:an independant interpretator of an ancient and universal story.Be yourself and think that if it happens just now what the message is all about.Faith means for me transmitted and deeply significant for you. Just because there are rotten apples in the barrel does NOT mean the entire barrel is spoiled. I'm not familiar with the market either. It would fit some viewer's description of a comedy, just not mine. 13 Comments In this context "faith" is strong belief or trust in someone or something typically religious in nature. Incidentally, this is why no one remembers their fortune cookie note the next day - it was just something to keep you from saying "What a crappy cookie!". You can see my catalogue here! Read loglines of completed screenplays that are currently seeking a production company. If a movie panders to the religious and does not question anything it's a faith based production, if it doesn't pander to their fragile beliefs and asks questions it's main stream. I agree with you, Erik. She also teaches a writing class at her church and completed coursework through the former Christian Writers Guild. 7 Comments The "slayer" project (which is low budget) I'm just putting the finishing touches on now--we'll test the market soon, but not the faith-based one, unfortunately. The hero can make mistakes and at times get discouraged. : I would be happy to connect with you! I eagerly attended a panel at last year's American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica that featured a number of the biggest players in Hollywood that specialize in faith-based filmmaking, hoping to find like-minded connections that I could market either of these two projects to. the original stories from the Bible are the greatest stories because the divine, fantastical elements within and throughout. I have written no Christian screenplays, but I do have characters , or that is an aspect of some of my characters. I write faith-based and family-oriented screenplays. Faith-based films used to top the box office charts. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=matteroffaith.htm. I'm a practicing architect working on my first novel. Started in 2009, the Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition is a one-week, mentored competition, which teaches writers as they compete. Beauty. The Blaze trilogy retells the story of Daniel as a psychological thriller set in a private high school. Will send you those by private message. On the other hand, religious people would have a tougher time sitting through a movie if it blatantly goes against their belief system, which they live by. I think this movie did well because it caught fire among U.S. churches, probably a lot of church youth groups went to see it. Drop me a private message! Better than that, though, we have answers-real answers to real problems. The historical drama series I am developing, "The New Countess", features a 16th century countess who is, consistent with the time, devoutly Catholic. I'm new to the filmmaking industry. Religious people can be good or bad: please keep an open mind. On the whole, I see religions in part as a codification of human morality that was already arrived at by consensus, and as a part of our society. Final Deadline: That, for me, is the best way to approach it. Production will begin in September in Georgia. (Post a Comment of your own). I've been looking at single filming locations online, just like JG posted about on his profile. The goonies was kid friendly to kids in the 80s, when cartoons still shot people's faces off and made open drug references. The two films mentioned tanked because they tried to explain things more "rationally", at least in the writer/directors opinions, and thus they took all of the original power away from these stories that have already stood the test of time. I have some serious dualisms, I must admit. Christian fiction writers are listed separately under Christian novelists Screenwriters This is the home page of the Screenwriters Section of The Independent Christian Media Network. This is where I try to write, as I want to reach a broad audience, ones who may benefit from hearing or seeing something that they have not seen or heard before, or maybe just in a different way than they are used to. Leave the incredible ignorance about the religions of mankind which has create these incredible aggressivity between them. I've written a feature called "Suing God". If all goes well I should have my 1st sale soon. know that this specific discussion is for "christians only". Who is your audience going to be? Please retype your password to confirm. I'm in the scripting and learning stage at the moment. Founded by an award-winning, produced Christian screenwriter, we provide When atheists, agnostics and generally sort of lapsed Christians are presented with a film with a religious theme in it (in the sense that it tries to promote a specific religion), we can quickly sense that we are being preached to, and that can detract from our enjoyment of a film. All I'm going to say is the movie "God's Not Dead" made over $110 MILLION at the box office last year. I have been thinking about this topic alot, since as a Heathen I cringe whenever I see gods misrepresented by filmmakers who don't believe in the mythological material they are mining. OUR PROGRAMS On February 3rd, 2023, we will begin accepting applications for our 2023 Summer Programs. Excellent question. Most people embrace the religion they grew up in, and especially in dogmatic theologies and in countries/societies that don't separate church from state. Work experience: Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishers) Thomas Nelson. At night time, I used to re-visit those same places to connect to the vibes and spirits in those places. And that's okay. It is quite a beautiful piece of architecture and is still there. To visit different sections of this category . I do believe there is still an audience, but this is the era of making lots of films geared towards teenagers--comedies, slashers, action. I've written a faith based script. They did "Soul Surfer", "To Save a Life", "The Remaining", etc. In a way, I do think faith-based films are mostly confined to preaching to the choir, i.e. I think faith-based films that have to invoke the faith only works for films aimed at the religious. I'll definitely keep that in mind! I write edgy-Christian, A bit more intentional without seeming so. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. No disrespect for carnivores pitching carnivores, but who wants to produce something family friendly? As a Christian screenwriter, your stories have the power to inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences while promoting Christian values and Biblical truths. I think it will take a much more real, in your face, raw and gritty kind of movie to reach the non believer -- something that merely poses a solid question in one's mind and forces them to search for answers. Thank you all for contributing thus far. Subscribe to the MovieBytes Screenwriting Contest Newsletter for weekly screenplay contest deadline alerts! Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Can't imagine it would ever be produced, given the expense. But I've had 3 independent Christian producers look it over. Dave Trottier has sold or optioned ten screenplays three produced and helped hundreds of writers break into the writing business. Sorry for this too long didactic exposition.Buy still love each part of your discussion. The people who like it will like it and those who won't, won't. I had 1 faith based script assessed by Act One. And now I have an agent. Study the agent's submission guidelines, wishlist, and portfolio. (Post a Comment of your own), Final Deadline: I consider myself a Unitarian. Some entertainment is Christian-based but quite enjoyable, for example the Narnia movies. It is the heartwarming story of a doctor who must learn compassion after his coat is stolen by a homeless man. Cynthia has worked with the American Christian Fiction Writers as Board President and is the author of 23 fiction and nonfiction books. Would you say your script falls more into the line of films like "Fireproof" or the like? @Jean-Pierre - re. " JG, It really is. What I'd like to see more of in a character who is already a believer living out his faith in the face of great challenge. And Kevin Spacey is a pretty freaking mean grasshopper in A Bug's Life. I've been eavesdropping on this discussion and have enjoyed learning from all the viewpoints. Everyone loves a good debate and therefore it is able to appeal to more than just a Christian audience alone, at least in my opinion. (Post a Comment of your own), Final Deadline: And to think, I just asked for a few people to network with, lol. You might want to look into connecting with Kelly Hayes. Getting Unknown Christian Screenwriters' Work in Front of Known Christian Producers Contact: Maude von Ehrenkrook, Ehrenkrook Entertainment, 540-948-4456, maude@ehrenkrookentertainment.com. - My agent has found something for me. I always make sure my Lord is in my writing. It is, for the most part, the desire to be faithful, or to be true to that faith, that is the challenge for some characters. I'm just a beginner in the scriptwriting genre. production services for filmmakers and referrals to agents for screenwriters For more information, contact Claire Hutchinson at claire@clairehutchinson.net. I'm not suggesting that's an easy thing to do. Nice to meet you. Lift the veil of solitude and reach out to one . I don't think I want to sell my religious script because I feel as though I'd be stuck in a box. The others all used a sort of "litmus test" to decide if they'd consider making the film, including whether pastors, church leadership, Christian media, and para-church organizations would like it. Lets concentrate on believe in God or not and not believing in yourself which is much too large a subject and involves practically all scripts whatsoever And heros and nonheros. Lastly, we can provide producers with finished scripts for consideration for I would invest in more pitches and such if it didn't seem like I was pitching broccoli to a carnivore. I feel a film can absolutely still be called faith based if it poses questions against, or that challenge the belief system it is written upon. He's doing very well in this genre. https://www.stage32.com/profile/579742/Screenplay/The-New-Countess, Stage 32 is A Global Powerhouse Hi Hi! They all might truly exist, for all I know. I am bit late in the discussion. None springs to mind. Founded by an award-winning, produced Christian screenwriter, we provide production services for filmmakers and referrals to agents for screenwriters and producers. Our script analysis people have been in the business for over 15 years and can provide you with either a coverage report or in-depth analysis. The Commandments that arent about God as such (which unfortunately takes up almost half of them) make sense to me. Please don't close your mind. Dan Herman, I agree with you and believe the story approach is the best avenue. In the Sound of Music Maria tells the mother abbess she just wishes to be doing the will of God. I'm not a screenwriter but I love movies. I am forever grateful for growing up there/living there, and for having the diverse background that I do. J G Blodgett - I'm glad you're coming back into the community. This round-robin was written by the Chrysostom Society, a Christian writers' community founded in 1986. Feel free to reach out. Movies like Going My Way and The Bells of Saitt Mary also topped the list. People's own closed-off ideas about faith, politics -- you name it -- are what divides people. You also have to ask yourself, "Am I going to deliver a sermon or tell a story?" This summer and fall I will focus on a few shorts based on the Eddas. :). They're simply watching a movie." The only more forward-thinking guy on the panel (that included reps from at least two other production companies and a TV network) was the guy from Freestyle Releasing, who is interested almost solely in if he thinks the project will make money or not--but is willing to take chances that big studio distributors might not. My prayers for this to go forward quickly! Writers' GroupsOne of the most fruitful moves most writers make is to join up with a group of likeminded scribes, for critique, learning, networking, and socializing. And I agree with you--those "preaching to the choir" films do have their place. But to find ALL religious themes too offensive to listen to is like saying you will never listen to a politician because some are greedy bastards, or you will never respect police officers because some are sociopaths, or you will never trust elementary school teachers because some are pedophiles, or you can never go on another date because you got raped on a date. Would love to get your opinion on it and possibly collaborate if interested. But, at least in the US, religious people are always on the defense. Have you noticed how many Stage 32 producers are looking for horror shows and how few are looking for faith based movies. Id also like to clear up a misconception that some Christians seem to have about atheists, and that is that we dont care or that we dont believe in anything. YupI'm in this areaId be happy to read your script and provide some notesfor what its worth. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING Thanks for your wishes.I also think it's great and my script was finalist at the 2014 Creative World Award .But still I still look for a producer. Would you refuse to watch a movie about Martin Luther King Jr. because he was a religious man? I'd say that "God's Not Dead" was a Christian message movie that got preachy at times, and aggressively so in the end. I have a faith based web series that i just started but i cant even get a look at the so called faith based networks im frustrated, that i cant even get a nibble and im ready to quit im very exhausted, Great to see an old thread revived. Yeah, I'm an atheist and I thought The Apostle was an excellent film. Learn from what they have done both from their successes. I probably embrace quite a bit of Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Shinto, Hinduism and Paganism - almost all of the ancient religions, now that I look at it. There arent really any questions you could try to challenge me with in a movie that would cause me to re-think my atheism, since my worldview already has a way of addressing those questions in a way that doesnt involve God. Register here to receive MovieBytes' FREE email newsletter featuring screenplay contest deadline reminders, news, articles, and much more. I hope you can find collaborators! Same here Matthew. I don't think so, it makes more sense to me - I have also introduced Lilith into the story, most people I suspect were not aware she was Adam's first wife, but I think she would have suffered some pain and had her own issues with God. Download and read scripts from produced Christian feature films. I'm a Christian writer as well. You are keen on PREACHING atheism, but do not want to hear anything else preached. And since people do like comedies, Hollywood thinks everyone likes the crude stuff, thus keeps making it. May want to check it out if you have a complete faith-based screenplay or film atm! Christian Living; Church Supplies; Bible Studies; Kids; DVDs; Fiction; Music; Academics; Sign In; Desktop Site . It is the story (fictional) behind Rahab of the Old Testament and it is not labelled in the faith-based genre. Some raunchcoms have been doing amazingly well at the box office, but its hardly for lack of availability of clean comedies. I am not religious myself, Derek Reid Would love to hear about your idea. I have a script as well but was never able to get any real interest at the time. That is very much a project by project answer. asked specifically about Christian faith-based filmmakers. I would interested in that response; because unless things have changed, there was only one faith-based consultant on staff. Her novels contain themes that reflect her identity as a born-again Christian. 24 Comments This will hopefully be a place where producers can come to look for their next feature film, where screenwriters can offer their projects up in hopes of finding . (I don't misrepresent myself.) You see, I wrote a book and this is the next step for me in the weird process of figuring out how to get that pile of rubbish sold and published once and for all. In fact, I have connected with more people over this post, in the last week, than my entire time here on Stage!! This includes prayer requests, encouragement, and general chit-chat. I have a FB friend who has two faith based movies made. Very discouraging and frustrating Both are terrific stories and great scripts. Nathaniel Hawthorne Amish Beverly Lewis Biblical Lynn Austin Sigmund Brouwer Davis Bunn Gene Edwards Joyce Fox David Gregory Hank Hanegraaf Angela Hunt Tosca Lee Max Lucado Janette Oke Francine Rivers Charles Sheldon Tommy Tenney Bodie Thoene Brock Thoene Joan Wolf Contemporary Terri Blackstock There will be themes of longing, redemption, and restoration which are certainly rooted in my understanding of the scripture. I submitted a script to a producer looking for faith-based, but he told me mine was a Christian script. Hope you find some interest and people to network with on here, JG! Heh-heh. I've written just one development for a half-hour kids aboriginal animation here in Canada (and was paid for it--yay!) I do have a big dream, however to write a biopic about a famous Christian missionary to India, set in Victorian times. Awesome!! Hi JG; Great topic. The greatest writers in the world-Charles Dickens and Joseph Conrad, for example-all used editors. Its members have included some of the best-known Christian authors of the last 50 years . The best Christian film is a film a non-Christian can enjoy and never realize they're getting a message until they're walking to their car. I write Christian films not moralist films. - I have 1 faith based that I think is good and another that has potential. So your figure or there's it's still impressive, I THINK. Guess we can't be pals then. But, I do appreciate the Faith-Based genre and I have some friends who have made some very successful Faith-Based movies. Too bad--it would be very challenging and thought-provoking Wow! Francine Rivers is one of the best Christian fiction authors in the field of inspirational romance and historical fiction. From text messages, emails, and written notes, to church newsletters, missionary support letters, blogs, articles, and even books, everyday Christians do a lot of writing and chances are you do too. But when a film overtly tries to make us think that being a Christian is a better way to be, well, wed rather watch something else, as you probably would if you watched a movie that, say, tried to overtly promote Scientology. We meet via Skype every first and third Thursday at 7pm Pacific time. production, or put out calls for finished scripts based on a producers requirements. Bill, I thought Dr. Sadler an impressive man, extremely interesting you worked in the same hospital - The Urantia Book resonates with me, especially the story with Jesus, fills many blanks the Bible failed to fill - if that book is a fake, it is an astonishing piece of fiction - the Sir George Hubert Wilkins often mentioned and associated with Dr. Sadler is from my state of South Australia, very famous explorer, yet, incredibly, almost no one has even heard of him here - why the "with embarrassment" re his house, what am I missing? 3 Comments And I did--amongst the other writers and (very) small producers attending who had similarly challenging projects. I think that the question of the debate was about faith related script. www.rachelwalkertrio.com :-). I did get a request for my film, and am hoping they don't reject it because of mentions of God. I haven't had the other done as money is always an object. more We can secure locations, A-list cast and crew,scripts, and distribution. 03/26/2023 (expired), User Feedback: How can I be of service to you? I am Jewish and had an inspiring idea. The story needs some work but they loved my protagonist. So now I'm confused. It's VERY sad that you are so anti-religion that you think EVERY possible faith-based theme would be offensive to you. I also met a lot of great people through school, work or socially. MISSION VISION VALUES Act One is a Christian community of entertainment industry professionals who train and equip storytellers to create works of truth, goodness and beauty. Both of my stories are period piece dramas that take place in the first century AD. Former Thomas Nelson editor with 20 years experience in Christian non-fiction, study products, and Bibles. If Im in the mood for a clean comedy, Im hardly going to go see a raunchcom just because there wasnt a clean comedy available at the omniplex. Monthly meetings are from 7 - 9 pm at I do have personal issues with certain rules and limitations of some religions.

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