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Christians in Cinema: Bob Beltz

Producer/Special Adviser/Author - Amazing Grace, Real Christianity, The Chronicles of Narnia

Bob Beltz is a minister, teacher, author, filmmaker, and church-planter. In the last 7 years he has been part of the leadership team for Walden Media, a leader in producing major films from the books we love.

From “Joshua,” the first film produced by Walden Media, to The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian and Amazing Grace, Bob has been involved at some level with all the films the company has produced.

Anime’ Jesus

The makers of the Jesus Film are adapting the original classic for the 15 - 30 generation using anime’ style visual interpretation. I just watched the clip on YouTube and filled out the survey set up by the adapters. You’re given a chance to provide input about a film in development - take advantage of it!

Networking for Filmmakers 101

If you’re an indie producer, you ought to be part of the Indie Producer Network. The best networking site for independent producers, the group also sponsors an annual “Schmoozefest,” along with a screenwriting contest and short film contest.
This year’s screenwriting contest winner was set up

Film Teaser Trailers

I just received this link to a “teaser clip” for the film “Fatal Flaw” by my friend Joseph Q. Simpkins ( I need to find out what the “Q” stands for). Go to the website and click on “clips” and you’ll see their teaser.
Yesterday I got an email from Joe, “Did you see our teaser?” […]

Indiana Jones Loses His Way

Warning: spoiler included, and it’s the final one!
It was with great anticipation that I bought my ticket to see “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” I’ve been a staunch fan of the series in spite of the gruesomeness of the “Temple of Doom” segment. I didn’t even grab snacks - just went […]

Filmmaking at its Best

Because of a family emergency, I spent the last few days in Omaha, Nebraska. That gives me access to my dad’s library of World War II films. A couple of years ago, my sister gave him the special edition of “Band of Brothers,” the HBO miniseries based on the heroic group of men known as […]