Christians in Cinema

On Thursday, October 16, I watched a complete episode of “ER.” For millions of people around the country, that’s a weekly occurrence. I’ve enjoyed the times I’ve watched the show, but it’s not one I follow regularly.
What caught my attention were the words from the book of Job that were being voiced over by Maura [...]

For those producers and directors who have questions about film distribution strategies and film festivals, digital download, and home video, Ideal Content presents “The Insider’s View” Seminar on Saturday, November 1, in Los Angeles. Ryan Kugler, president of DV&A , Inc. has gathered an impressive roster of film professionals to lead breakout sessions and share [...]

Personally, I’m not a fan of horror films. When we meet in person, I’ll tell you the story of the first horror film I saw in a theater. It was part of the “Friday the 13th” franchise.
I am a fan of great books, and have enjoyed the Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti books I’ve read. [...]

I’m a Food Network groupie. I admit it. I’ve asked Aida, made 30-minute meals, dreamed of being an Iron Chef, and studied food science with Alton Brown. But there’s a new chef in town. Say “hello” to Chef Jeff.
It’s a reality show similar to shows like “Top Design” and “Project Runway” with one big difference. [...]

Executive Producer/Adviser – The Chronicles of Narnia
How do you take one of the most beloved book series and create films from them? Can you ever make something that will please readers who have imagined entire worlds in their minds? And just to keep things interesting, what if the author of this series is your stepfather?
I [...]

Richard Gazowsky, founder of the WYSIWYG film festival in San Francisco, announced details of this year’s film festival November 5th – 8th. In his blogpost, he talks about waiting after God told Richard he had a new plan for the festival. It wasn’t until May that he knew the date of the festival, and it [...]

Writer/Producer – Billy: The Early Years
Documentary filmmaker, author and national researcher, Bill McKay’s media and entertainment background span more than 30 years. He’s the founder and CEO of American Trademark Pictures, as well as former CEO of the American Research Corporation.

His most recent book Against All Odds: In Search of a Miracle was written in conjunction with the docudrama TV series of the same title, which he also created and produced.

His most recent film Billy: The Early Years, a movie about the beginning of Billy Graham’s career, is scheduled for national release on October 10. We talked about Bill’s passion for research, his determination to tell the Billy Graham story, and the elements of a good movie.

As a teen idol in the 1980s, Kirk Cameron starred in the sitcom “Growing Pains.” During that time, he met his wife Chelsea Noble and began a relationship with Christ. After the show ended, Kirk had roles in other films, including the Left Behind movie series.
His passion for evangelism also led him to a friendship [...]

When Pastor Michael Catt (left, courtesy Sherwood Baptist Church) challenged his congregation to reach the world from Albany, Georgia, making movies that would reach around the world may not have been exactly what he was thinking of. But now with two films behind them and a third just weeks from release, it’s apparent that’s one [...]

A discussion this morning about the box office success of the film Fireproof started my wheels turning. My colleague Jared sees the theatrical success of this film as a step in defining a specific niche or genre for theater-goers. Much has been said, both positive and negative, about the film (both its story and execution) [...]

In Matthew 6:3-4, Jesus talked about giving and said, “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.” Apparently Lionsgate Entertainment has borrowed that saying and applied it to their distribution practices.
They released The Case for [...]