Christian film
festivals bring attention to Christian movies.
Christian film festivals exist as an outlet specifically for films with Christian themes that are often overlooked or nonexistent in mainstream films and festivals. These festivals often germinate into existence as a result of the images and values seen in Hollywood productions, which are often viewed as direct challenges to Christian beliefs, and they utilize innovative methods to reach the public.
Christian Film Festivals of America
While most film festivals are held in the same city each year, the Christian Film Festivals of America is a non-profit ministry with a unique method of operation. Instead of holding the festival in one location, the Christian Film Festival travels to different cities each year, and for a period of seven to eight days, continually showcases between 10 to 14 Christian movies, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Current cities the festival visits yearly include Memphis, Boston, Orlando, Syracuse and Rochester, as well as cities in California and South Carolina.
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival
The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival serves as a platform for filmmakers whose work represent biblical values and ideals, and is held in San Antonio, Texas. Past venues for the festival have included downtown Houston's Municipal Auditorium, with the 2012 festival scheduled for the Lila Cockrell Theatre and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, also in downtown Houston. The festival has competition categories in dramatic short films, commercial advertisements, documentaries, promotional media and feature films, vying for Jubilee Awards. In addition, the festival features speakers, performing artists and workshops.
Christian Youth Film Festival
Based in Bakersfield, California, the annual Christian Youth Film Festival is in its 18th year. Individuals are not allowed to enter the competition, but youth groups, organizations and teams from anywhere in the world can enter up to three movies, with a run time of up to 10 minutes, in one of two divisions, either middle/high school or college. In addition to exhibiting a Christian worldview, the movie's writing, production and post-production must be done by youths, not adults, in the movie's category. The primary roles must also be portrayed by youth.
Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival
The Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival showcases feature films, short films and documentaries that promote "faith-based values" and are suitable for viewing by all family members. The festival's competition is open to filmmakers, ages 12 and up, in the United States, as well as those from all other countries. It also offers additional features, including panel discussions featuring pastors, workshops for making faith-based films and instructions about proper editing, as well as information on film distribution opportunities. The three-day festival is based in Lithonia, Georgia.
