And the Nominees Are… #GLCFF

2015 Great Lakes Christian Film Festival Nominees Announced

It is our pleasure to give you the nominees for this year very first ever Christian Film Festival in Buffalo, New York. Our festival would have been nothing without the great selection of films we had to screen. Although the attendance was lower than desired, we over 75 attendees throughout the week, including over 40 people in attendance to view the screening of the feature film Adrenaline, a nominee, during our opening night Sunday August 16, 2015.

Throughout the week, several filmmakers and their guests came to be present during the screening of their films, as well as, to view other films screening. We had regional filmmakers Debbie Camper [Me, Myself, Not I] from Maryland and Patrice Johnson [Set Free] from Pennsylvania representing their projects, each bringing their guests for support. Tina Batten [Walking In the Spirit] came the furthest from California and had two of her friends from New York City drive up to support her. Four New York State filmmakers, Hannah Ruth and
Noah Giamei from Ithaca [Heaven On Earth], and Bryan and Tameakia Little from Rochester, arrived for one day each, and were amazed at the amount of quality selections for the festival. Bryan and Tameakia came to present their trailer of the up-and-coming documentary “Making Jesus Famous: Life Behind the Jesus Musik”.

The biggest surprise came when we were blessed with the presence of Isaac Hernandez, Vice President of Programming for Parables TV and Uplifting TV. Not only did he make connections with the filmmakers who came, but he added new films to the networks as a result of this festival. He was so impressed with the amount of films submitted and was really fascinated with films he has never seen before this festival.

Over 90 films were submitted [60+ hours of film] and over 50 films were selected [30+ hours of film] in various categories, screened in 2 rooms, in 4 days. It was a grueling process from start to finish for our first one, and yet we we encouraged and prophesied to plan for the next one. We are looking at a possible new venue for 2016 near the City of Buffalo. Please check the site at least monthly to get the latest details.

Here are the Nominees for 2015 GLCFF <–Click Here or of to www.glcff.com

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Press Release: 2015 Great Lakes Christian Film Festival #GLCFF @bolbuffalo

South Buffalo to host first ever Christian Film Festival in WNY

Buffalo, NY (July 8, 2015) – The 2015 “Great Lakes Christian Film Festival” will be hosted at Bread of Life Church, 1638 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 between Sunday August 16th – Wednesday August 19th, 2015.  The festival will feature over 50 films from around the world, representing over 10 countries, screening feature films, shorts films, documentaries, and music videos, as well as, many up and coming film trailers. The festival is open to the public and offers an array of subject material for any viewer, from Action and Drama, to Animation and Biographies, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Opening Night at 6pm will be the Buffalo Premiere of the highly acclaimed feature film “Adrenaline” starring John Schneider, Michael Rosander, Myke Holmes, Gregory Alan Williams, Buffalo’s own Charlene Amoia, and directed by Joseph Simpkins.

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Monday night at 6pm will be the red carpet Buffalo Premiere of award winning drama “The Sparrows: Nesting” starring Kevin Sorbo, Christopher Atkins, James DuVall, Nicole Criss, Judy Norton, Terri Minton, Valenzia Algarin, and directed by Nancy Criss and Josh Hodgins.
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Festival Executive Director Shawn Greene began the planning stages for the Great Lakes Christian Film Festival in May of 2014 and began the submissions process in November 2014. Since then, over 90 films from around the globe were submitted in hopes of being selected, but just over 50 were chosen.

Walk-up registration begins Sunday August 16th from 3pm to 6pm for only $45 for all 4 days. Individual blocks of 2 hours are $4. Registration is open online now at a discounted rate $35 until August 9th.

Information for the entire festival, including accommodations, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, is on the official website: http://www.GLCFF.com

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#GLCFF 2015 Official Selections Made

Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2015

After months of reviewing all 90 + submissions, we have narrowed them down to just over 50. We are happy to announce we will begin the festival Sunday Night with the Feature Film “Adrenaline” starring John Schneider, Michael Rosander, Charlene Amoia, Myke Holmes, Gregory Alan Williams and Directed by Joseph Simpkins.

Watch the offical trailer:

Another Film selected is the highly acclaimed Feature Film “The Sparrows: Nesting” starring Christopher Atkins, Kevin Sorbo, Judy Norton, Terri Minton, Valenzia Algarin, James Duval, John Savage, Nicole Criss, Josh Feldman, Chalet Lizette Brannan, Tank Jones and Michael Emery and Directed by Nancy Criss and Josh Hodgins.

Watch the official trailer:

Stay tuned daily as we update you with all our Official Selections.

GLCFF 2015

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Aug 16-19, 2015, South Buffalo, NY

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Filmmakers Submissions [Open Nov 30, 2014]: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/GreatLakesChristianFilmFestival

Film Festival Attendees [On Sale Feb 1, 2015]: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-lakes-christian-film-festival-tickets-14797932013

Christian Filmmakers are on the rise, and as technology advances and is more accessible to more and more people, new outlets are necessary to meet the demand of new Christian Films.

We will be kicking off our very first festival in Buffalo, NY, the gateway to the Great Lakes. Buffalo has a rich history, and many stories to tell. It is in the stage of rebuilding its downtown and renovating historic landmarks. What a great place to begin our journey.

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