Tag: Christian Filmmakers

Screenwriting Workshop Mon Aug 17th #GLCFF

ATTENTION ALL ASPIRING SCREENWRITERS!

The industry is changing! The internet is the new norm for entertainment and the world needs content! Your content!

If you have ever wanted to write for the large or small screen, you need to start here! John Szablewski, the local screenwriter and filmmaker in Buffalo, will be holding a screenwriting workshop August 17, 2015. The class will be held from 1PM to 2pm. The workshop will discuss ways to write screenplays and television pilots.

Starting with Loglines and creating characters, to forming a treatment and then going to writing the script itself. What software should you use, how can your script look professional and set yourself a part from the rest, and why screenwriting competitions are pretty good investments for new writers.

The workshop is included with the FULL ACCESS pass to the Festival. A donation of $5 is requested for all others at the door.

Purchase FULL ACCESS Tickets online until Aug 15th HERE!!

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New Release: Beyond the Farthest Star [feature] @beyondmovie

Beyond the Farthest Star

In Theatres August 10, 2015

Anne asks the question, “What really is beyond the farthest star?” Her family is being ripped apart while a mysterious stranger leads to more questions… A dying town’s secrets point to murder and an unexpected sacrifice may reveal the truth she anxiously seeks.

Starring: Renee O’Connor, Todd Terry, Cherami Leigh, Barry Corbin, William McNamara, Tyler Corie, Andrew Prine, Lou Betty Jr. and Shawn Roe

In Theaters Beginning August 10th- Beyond the Farthest Star: http://beyondthefartheststar.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.

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GLCFF 2015

Great Lakes Christian Film Festival #GLCFF @dimedianet

Aug 16-19, 2015, South Buffalo, NY

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GLCFF
Facebook event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/750328035033868/

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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Event hosted by Bread of Life Church
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