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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!
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?” […]
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 […]
Sherwood Films and Sony BMG/Music Entertainment announced today the Friday, September 26th opening date for Fireproof. Put that on your calendar and start asking your local theater for tickets. Remember that if you can’t go on Friday, make it a point to attend opening weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday), because box office results are tallied […]
The Fireproof blog has some great BTS (behind-the-scenes) information and pictures posted. You can even catch a look at one of the early poster designs. It may not be the finished product, but gives you an idea of the design concept.
One entry I particularly enjoyed was the April 18th video showing part of the recording […]
Joseph Simpkins, of Living Water Films, sent this link to a radio interview he recently did with Life Radio, 90.5, in Wilmington. They’re filming with the Red One Camera, and have drawn a lot of attention for using this cutting-edge digital camera.
The film? “Fatal Flaw”
The story? An ordinary guy living way beyond his means who […]
Director Dan Millican has posted the first trailer for his new movie The Imposter on YouTube. He was able to bring in 3 musical power hitters for lead roles: Kevin Max (formerly of dcTalk), Kerry Livgren (Kansas, AD, songwriter of “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind”), and Jeff Deyo (former lead for […]
Warning: There are one or two small spoilers here, but it’s a documentary. No big plot surprises to give away!
I got Expelled late Friday night at my local theater. Unfortunately, there weren’t too many others who were expelled at the 10:00 PM showing I attended. How about you?
According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed […]
Is it a well-thought-out campaign or a runaway train?
As a follow-up to Part II, here’s proof that the folks at Premise Media and Motive Entertainment are excellent students of Public Relations. This quote from Christianity Today’s newsletter mentions the amazing amount of free publicity they have received due to the controversy surrounding Expelled: No Intelligence […]
Joseph Q. Simpkins just sent pictures shot last weekend with the new Red One Camera. For equipment buffs, check out the company’s blog about the camera and where it’s being used.
The ease of use of a digital camera vs the more traditional film camera is something that could be really attractive to filmmakers. I heard […]
TwinCities.com and the New York Times published recent articles about a screening of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed.
The screening, held in the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, coincided with a convention of atheists. Both Dr. Richard Dawkins and Dr. PZ Myers, who were interviewed for the film, are devout atheists who were in town for […]
Producer Dan Olds sent pictures of his kids in action on the set of his new movie “Song Man.” (Check out the ShoutLife page here.)
Daughter Hannah plays Sunny and son Josiah is Butch. They play a couple homeless of kids who befriend David, the main character.
David is an out-of-work young musician. He’s Jewish and struggling […]
What kind of film could you produce in one week (168 hours)? That’s the challenge set before nearly 80 filmmaking teams. Their guidelines were to translate a Bible verse based on the theme “Free the Captives,” and turn it into a 10-minute film.
Films are coming from as far away as Kenya (”Color Blind Killer” from […]
Visit the new Fireproof website and you’ll find some good resources from Sherwood Pictures and Provident Films. A trailer, behind-the-scenes shots, marital assistance, blogs. Whoa! Did someone say “Marital assistance” on a film site? Doesn’t that seem like an oxymoron?
It may, but the production and distribution team behind Facing the Giants and Flywheel have discovered […]
Doug Phillips, founder of the San Antonio Christian Film Festival, announced today they will offer the largest cash prize in film festival: $101,000. The prize will be offered at next January’s festival in San Antonio, Texas.
In remarks, Phillips stated that “Our mission is not to infiltrate Hollywood, nor merely to temper its distasteful agenda, but […]
Here’s a cool video from Joseph Q. Simpkins (Living Water Films) that shows their team opening the new RED Digital camera. Now they can begin filming the feature they’re working on.
It’s like Christmas without the snow.
What new equipment are other filmmakers using that will revolutionize independent films?
What do you see when you watch a film? What filters do you have over your eyes?
Do you see a world in need of redemption, or do you see Hollywood undermining the basic moral values you hold dear?
Do you see rampant sexuality and America-bashing, or do you see a stark portrayal of the void created […]
Last fall, our friend Kelli Caldwell (weekday on-air talent for KLOVE Radio) did a radio interview with some of the cast and crew from “Fireproof,” Sherwood Pictures’ newest film.
Alex Kendrick (Facing the Giants, Flywheel) and Kirk Cameron (Left Behind: Tribulation Force, Left Behind: World at War) talked about the film, their roles, and the impact […]
Legendary rock band U2 explodes in theaters this weekend with their cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology and effects 3-D extravaganza. Titled simply “U2 3D,” the 80-minute film is a concert experience that takes viewers on an extraordinary cinematic journey. Praised as a “quantum leap” beyond traditional concert films, it could be the front edge of a new […]
Just got word from Brian Bird (writer/producer of Touched by An Angel series) that he and his production partner Michael Landon, Jr. (Love Comes Softly series) have a couple of features in development. The duo that brought us The Last Sin Eater and Saving Sarah Cain start production on February 27th in Canada.
The greatest football […]
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