Churches Making Movies Christian Film Festival

South Orange, NJ, United States, North America

21 - 23 May, 2021

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Churches Making Movies Christian Film Festival

South Orange, NJ, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

8th

Contact details

South Orange, NJ 07079 United States

07079

info@churchesmakingmovies.com

518-530-1413

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About the festival

In its eighth year, Churches Making Movies is a multi-day, l event designed to showcase thought- provoking, entertaining films that inspire generations. We screen the best faith-based, culture- impacting films in the world. The festival schedule includes film screenings, question and answer sessions with filmmakers, workshops conducted by world-renowned professionals and our Annual Red Carpet Event. We seek faith-based dramas, thrillers, comedies, television pilots, and documentaries. Submit your film today!

Come celebrate our 8th anniversary with us at the 2020 Churches Making Movies Christian Film​ Festival at Fellowship Deaconry Christian Retreat Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

You'll see some of the most intriguing feature films, thought provoking documentaries, and brand new pilots for TV and the Web.

You'll participate in informative seminars to help you propel your filmmaking career to the next level. Past seminar leaders included:

Sean Paul Murphy, screenwriter Sarah's Choice, The Encounter, and Brother White
Dallas Jenkins, director of the upcoming theatrically released film, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
Isaac Hernandez, VP Parables TV
Bill Carroll, Production Development Manager
Austen Williams, Mrs. America 2014
Pastor Leigh Gonzalez, Hope Center Arts
Doc Benson, Director
and many more............

And, you don't to want to miss our Annual Red Carpet Event where festival goers mingle with celebrities and see a World Premiere Film.

In addition, this year, we will host a pilots showcase for episodic content including web series. Pilots are not required to be produced by a church or Christian organization; however, they must clean and family friendly.

See CATEGORIES and RULES AND TERMS for more information.

Best Picture
Best Short
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Documentary
Best Pilot
Music Video

About

In its eighth year, Churches Making Movies is a multi-day, l event designed to showcase thought- provoking, entertaining films that inspire generations. We screen the best faith-based, culture- impacting films in the world. The festival schedule includes film screenings, question and answer sessions with filmmakers, workshops conducted by world-renowned professionals and our Annual Red Carpet Event. We seek faith-based dramas, thrillers, comedies, television pilots, and documentaries. Submit your film today!

Come celebrate our 8th anniversary with us at the 2020 Churches Making Movies Christian Film​ Festival at Fellowship Deaconry Christian Retreat Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

You'll see some of the most intriguing feature films, thought provoking documentaries, and brand new pilots for TV and the Web.

You'll participate in informative seminars to help you propel your filmmaking career to the next level. Past seminar leaders included:

Sean Paul Murphy, screenwriter Sarah's Choice, The Encounter, and Brother White
Dallas Jenkins, director of the upcoming theatrically released film, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
Isaac Hernandez, VP Parables TV
Bill Carroll, Production Development Manager
Austen Williams, Mrs. America 2014
Pastor Leigh Gonzalez, Hope Center Arts
Doc Benson, Director
and many more............

And, you don't to want to miss our Annual Red Carpet Event where festival goers mingle with celebrities and see a World Premiere Film.

In addition, this year, we will host a pilots showcase for episodic content including web series. Pilots are not required to be produced by a church or Christian organization; however, they must clean and family friendly.

See CATEGORIES and RULES AND TERMS for more information.

Best Picture
Best Short
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Documentary
Best Pilot
Music Video

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

FEATURE FILMS
Features and documentaries must not have been made prior to 2015.

Feature films must be written, or directed, or produced in whole or in part by a media ministry, church, pastor, or Christian non-profit. Each year, we also screen Special Presentations (non church-produced feature films.)

We also accept feature films about church life that are not produced by media ministries.

Shorts and documentaries need not be produced by a media ministry, church or Christian non-profit, but they must explore Christian themes and ideals.

PILOTS
TV or Web Pilots must be family friendly, but are not required to be produced by a church or Christian organization.

No film or pilot may be withdrawn from the program after its selection.

MUSIC VIDEOS
Videos must MUST be a Christian; however, we accept all genres.

SCREENPLAYS
Screenplays should explore Christian themes. The writers of the TOP FIVE scripts are eligible to participate in a Screenwriters Bootcamp during the festival led by master screenwriter Sean Paul Murphy.

Films accepted before June 1, 2020 are eligible to be included in the festival promo trailer.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Feature Length Documentary
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $50
Regular (1st May, 2020) $55
Late (10th June, 2020) $60

Documentaries, longer than 40 mins, that explore Christian themes.

Narrative Short
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $40
Regular (1st May, 2020) $45
Late (10th June, 2020) $50

Narrative films, shorter than 40 mins, that explore Christian themes.

Documentary Short
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $40
Regular (1st May, 2020) $45
Late (10th June, 2020) $50

Documentary films that explore Christianity that are less than 40 minutes.

Narrative Feature
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $45
Regular (1st May, 2020) $50
Late (10th June, 2020) $60

Narrative films longer than 40 minutes that are written, or directed, or produced in whole or in part by a media ministry, church, pastor, or Christian non-profit. Or, narrative films that explore church life.

Special Presentation
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $50
Regular (1st May, 2020) $55
Late (10th June, 2020) $60

Any Christian feature film that is not produced by a church, media ministry or a pastor.

Pilots Showcase
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $40
Regular (1st May, 2020) $45
Late (10th June, 2020) $50

Family friendly pilots (web or traditional) must be 30 minutes or less.

Screenplay
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $40
Regular (1st May, 2020) $50
Late (10th June, 2020) $60

Scripts should explore Christian themes. Winner will be mentored by Sean Paul Murphy.

Music Video
Early Bird (1st March, 2020) $35
Regular (1st May, 2020) $40
Late (10th June, 2020) $50

All videos must be Christian; however, we accept all genres.

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