Annelie's Film World: CFDb Christian Movie Blog!

CFDb Interviews Erin Dalian ~ Short Film Creator = > What led to the making of your short film “The Created”? “The Created” was made for the 5×5 for Life, Filmmaker’s Challenge, which is part of LifeFest Film Festival (http://lifefilmfest.com/). It is a speed filmmaking event in which participants have just 5 days to write, film & edit a 3 to 5 minute film which includes a line of dialogue, prop and character name which the Festival assigns.  Kathleen Owens won the award for Best Actress at LifeFest Film Festival in the 5×5 for Life, Filmmaker’s Challenge category. The LifeFest Film Festival is dedicated to honoring films that affirm the significance of every life, so it needs to hold up that theme. When I signed... Continue Reading ›››

‘It Has Begun’ – CFDb Movie Review   It Has Begun It Has Begun is an unconventional yet inspirational independent docufilm that provides evidence to dispel longtime popular myths and beliefs of facts about the Bible, religion and GOD. These topics crucial to faith and spirituality address numerous misconceptions that have discouraged individuals from developing a relationship with GOD. By using scientific, historical and religious accounts; ‘It Has Begun’ conveys the answers for knowledge and understanding of the current state of our world. The actions and attitudes of people today are almost surely contributing to our world’s demise. Are we paying attention? Is it a sign of the times? Has it begun?   I really liked the way this... Continue Reading ›››

Finding Normal ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Finding Normal Dr. Lisa Leland is a brilliant surgeon with absolutely no bedside manner. She is leaving her practice at UCLA Hospital to move to the Hamptons where she will join her boyfriend as a concierge doctor, treating the rich and famous. As she drives cross-country to her new life she hits a tractor in Normal, North Carolina and her BMW is wrecked. Dr. Leland is found guilty of speeding and ordered to do community service – as a doctor – in Normal, population 332. In a town with no wi–fi, no lattes and no credit cards, Lisa Leland begins to find herself and discovers what a meaningful life is... Continue Reading ›››

‘Time to Run’ – CFDb Movie Review Time to Run Originally seen by more than 6 million people in theaters, Time to Run is the powerful coming-of-age story of Jeff Cole (Randall Carver, There Will Be Blood, Taxi), a student environmentalist who shames the legacy of his father (Ed Nelson, Runaway Jury, Peyton Place). Jeff abandons everyone who loves him, including his girlfriend Michelle (featuring Barbara Sigel in a Golden Globe-nominated performance). On the run from his family, the authorities, and–most of all–God, Jeff finally confronts the deep hole in his life that only one thing can fill. (Sorry we could not find a trailer for this one!)   This is one of Billy Graham’s older Christian films and... Continue Reading ›››

CFDb Interviews Lisa Arnold ~ Actress/Director/Producer/Writer = > When and how did you first get involved in the film industry? After years of being on stage in regional productions and  hosting a ”live” TV show, I began working in film in 1998 both as an actress and behind the camera.  I thought that the medium would be too slow for me since I was used to the rush of a ”live” performance, but I fell in love with the process of film making.  I couldn’t get enough of it.  After working for several years though, I was discouraged at the scripts that I was getting and began to write solely out of frustration.  I have to say it is such a great joy to create... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Least Among You’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   The Least Among You The Least Among You – Leaders are not chosen, they are called. Inspired by a true story. Richard Kelly (Cedric Sanders) is a black college graduate forced to serve probation at an all-white seminary after the 1965 Watts riots. Richard is encouraged by the seminary president, Alan Beckett, to break the color line. Richard nears his breaking point when he meets Samuel (Louis Gossett, Jr.), an elderly janitor who lives in the basement of his dormitory. As Samuel guides Richard through the trials of racism and the personal life that haunts him, Richard undergoes a transformation that forces him to choose between his dreams... Continue Reading ›››

CFDb Interviews Gib Gerard ~ Actor/Producer = > When and how did you first get involved in the filmmaking industry? I’ve pretty much been involved since birth, with a brief hiatus. My parents are both actors, so I grew up on sets. I, however NEVER wanted to be in this business. But, after college, nothing else seemed even remotely as appealing as making movies, so I went with what I knew, but I’ve always loved movies, and loved being a part of the process even from birth. In fact, my mom was doing a series (Greatest American Hero) when I was born. The day she went into labor she was scheduled to shoot, but obviously she couldn’t. So, she... Continue Reading ›››

‘Nefarious I: Merchant of Souls’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Nefarious I: Merchant of Souls Nefarious is a controversial documentary exposing the undercurrent of injustice beneath the surface of sex-tourism. Millions of women and children around the world are increasingly becoming the expendable pawns of a burgeoning business catering to the demand for illicit sex. These women and children are dehumanized and exploited while mainstream culture remains complicit in their demise. Benji Nolot goes undercover to reveal the plight of the exploited and uncover the hypocrisy and complicity of cultures around the world that foster this industry, as well as offer an unexpected hope for comprehensive change.   This docu-drama was information and interesting from beginning to... Continue Reading ›››

6 Tips On How To Reach Your Crowdsource Goal in 72 Hours My name is Taylor Brandt. My team and I started a crowd source campaign for a short film for the faith based 168 Film Festival and met our goal within 72 hours. How can you get this kind of Zach Braff success with your campaign? Read on.   Who Are We? We’ve been competing in the 168 Festival for 4 years now. Altogether we’ve been nominated for 56 awards. We strive to make films that are wholesome and entertaining, while staying accessible to mainstream audiences. Here a couple short films we did last year for the 168 Festival: Take a Hike: Nominated for 12 awards, won *Best... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Confession’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   The Confession Based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis, “The Confession” is the continuing story of Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who goes on a journey in search of her identity – only to find herself embroiled in a mystery that must be solved before she can be reunited with the “Englisher” mother who gave her up to adoption 20 years earlier.   ‘The Confession’ is the sequel to ‘The Shunning‘ and based on one of Beverly Lewis’ books.  There is some incredible deception in this film.  You’ll understand what I mean after you’ve seen it! It’s easy to really get attached to Katie... Continue Reading ›››