:). Yes, I do think athiests can put aside their entire belief sytem to enjoy a movie. I think Faith-based films have to consider the audience. Thank you all for contributing thus far. Hey, J.G. It would be wise also to show that modeling the fruit of the Spirit is not simple. I am a christian but write music in many different forms and styles. and "Yes, I do think athiests can put aside their entire belief sytem to enjoy a movie. In the meantime, I am continuing to write and submit and see what happens. What I'd like to see more of in a character who is already a believer living out his faith in the face of great challenge. There are over 11,000 links on the spreadsheet which is probably somewhere between 8,500 - 9,500 screenplays (because of duplicates on different websites). All the atheists I know (which is a lot) are by and large moral people and upstanding citizens, certainly no less so than the Christians I know. Some films with strong religious themes achieved widespread commercial success AND critical acclaim, such as "Chariots of Fire". J G Blodgett 8 years ago Awesome! This summer and fall I will focus on a few shorts based on the Eddas. Eric , thank's for your answer.You have understood me well too. I grew up in Chicago, and admired both his intellect, and his.uhwith embarrasment.his house, which was the headquarters for his foundation. Maybe I'm not looking in the right direction. J.G. I'm a christian filmmaker. Christ only referenced Scripture with those to whom it was familiar and would matter. As with all legal documents you should read them carefully and consult legal counsel. Hey maybe Nancy O'dell got it wrong, how ever they even said the film only cost $6M. A little about my screenplays - I don't do this professionally - in fact, I am a Realtor (so if you are buying or sellingLOL). While the great majority are truly available free of charge, the authors of a small number do request a payment. I have a faith based web series that i just started but i cant even get a look at the so called faith based networks im frustrated, that i cant even get a nibble and im ready to quit im very exhausted, Great to see an old thread revived. Originally stepped in front of the camera in 1984 playing a redneck thug in a made for TV movie, The Grand Baby (1985) (TV)_. I write Christian films not moralist films. He also taught a class for Stage 32 called "Faith-Based And Inspirational/Aspirational FIlm Writing" that is amazing! In your scripts, you should try to stay away from normalizing sin and acceptance of sin without repentance. The basic idea is to take back some creative control for believers and hopefully correct some of the popular misconceptions people have about traditional polytheistic religions. He's doing very well in this genre. Ehrenkrook Entertainment, along with many other Christian production companies, does not accept. No one knows exactly what The Mark of Cain was, NO ONE, so it is open to interpretation - by becoming immortal as I propose, he cannot die at the hands of another, by becoming immortal his PUNISHMENT is watching his children die, their children die and his line for centuries die - Cain needs the opportunity to REDEEM himself as he must live with the consequences of his actions, which he regrets - that's MY story, the opportunity for redemption and absolution set in a modern world of violence and corruption - made sense to me! I've seen Mom's Night Out. What content would you like to see on Pure Flix? I've been eavesdropping on this discussion and have enjoyed learning from all the viewpoints. CEVMA (Germany) Christian Worldview Film Festival and Guild * Content Great Lakes Christian Film Festival Hollywood Divine International Film Festival ICVM I Will Tell International Film Festival (UK) Inspired Faith Film Festival International Christian Film Festival Jesus Film Festival (Argentina) Kingdomwood Film Festival and never on the "form" of the production (form is not just editing and lighting, but also includes the external consequences of the film's exhibition). Damian, you know of somewhere to post so churches can see the scripts? Members | ChristianScreenplays Imagine how much better the song would be had he ran the lyrics past someone with a good understanding of Christianity. I am! Stuart, you are right, it is hard to say what family friendly is, as it can be quite subjective from family to family. Title: Then I always pray for guidance when I send my work out. I'm not suggesting that's an easy thing to do. Well she's not changing any "facts". Same here Matthew. He was quite an intellectual and visionary. Thank you all for posting, I will go and check out all links and give my input for sure!! ! I think a story can have biblical content without being Faith- based. Hoping at least 1 of them is sold and made eventually but the sooner the better in my mind. Get ready to meet your new family! I think this movie did well because it caught fire among U.S. churches, probably a lot of church youth groups went to see it. I'd be glad to connect with you. Siegal Annette, I thoroughly enjoyed the East of Eden movie, James Dean was excellent - I love the way Cain and Abel's story was woven into a modern setting - did you know that when John Steinbeck released the book, it was an instant best seller and loved by the public, but not well accepted by the critics - how often do we hear that story re the critics who seem to know better, and now it is regarded as one of the great American books, lol - Mel Gibson was told by "experts" that his Passion of the Christ film couldn't possibly succeed, well, we know the incredible outcome with that movie which I thought was excellent. It is a Christian screenplay competition for any genre of feature film except horror. Even Captain America said "there's only one God" in "The Avengers"!!! Thanks Erik.Now I know that it means most probably christian faith however with a tiny chance that it could be jewish faith too.So let's send my modern Ruth story and I'l tell you what happened.Cross your and my fingers! I have 2 listed. Submit your produced and unproduced screenplays, search for the next feature to produce, read previous scripts, and learn from them. We already discussed that. Just in case. I'm just a beginner in the scriptwriting genre. Oliver, I tend to believe people watch the crude humor in comedies because there is pretty much nothing else out there for comedies. It is the story (fictional) behind Rahab of the Old Testament and it is not labelled in the faith-based genre. To Stuart's point, there are many children who didn't like Bambi, me included--realizing that his mom is dead is a dreadful connection to make! Alex, I know the UU Churches in Las Vegas, Evanston (IL) and Studio City (CA) are pretty accomodating to people of Eastern beliefs, even though there isn't a "God" in Buddhism and Taoism. . Most people embrace the religion they grew up in, and especially in dogmatic theologies and in countries/societies that don't separate church from state. It's VERY sad that you are so anti-religion that you think EVERY possible faith-based theme would be offensive to you. The choices put into those films confused me, especially since I thought Hollywood was not about taking risks anymore -- do they even read these scripts before they approve them for production anymore?!!? We also suggest that screenwriters protect their work by registering their work at the WGA West AND with the US Copyright office before sending screenplays to producers - anyone for that matter. My co-writer and I (who are both Christians) have not yet ventured into faith-based films, though I know we would both enjoy it someday. Anybody can appreciate a great story on its own merits, whether or not you share the viewpoint of the characters--if it's a great story. addressing those who are already on board. Stori, sounds good!! I wish you all well. The plays include short simple plays, pageants and skits - easy to perform for all ages and great for youth and adults worship groups. We only get better as we learn from others. Let's put it like that: any kind from docu drama comedy and else.In addition of any religion not necessary christianity but also jewish islamic buddhist and else.And there is also faith related scriptures ;old and new testament coran and else.Also add to that the big questions of God and the believers a nd the seculars.I will say that this types of scripts are innumerable.And the scriptwriter does not need to preach or fight the unbelievers but try to expose thru a story his concept of faith.I took 2 beautiful stories of the old testament and I wrote a modern version.one got to be a finalist of 2014 Creative World Award.I still wait for a producer to make of it a beautiful movie.I have faith but didn't preach anybody.Let's continue into this. Screenplays that "encourage the production of feature films that are wholesome, uplifting and inspirational, and which result in a greater increase in either man's love or understanding of the one true Creator Triune God who came in the flesh and gave his life and was resurrected to save all mankind." Thanks for your comment Erik.I'm also planing to write this Esther story located in an extraordinary futurist palace of an extremely rich, not very bright king commanding extraterrest armies and having a wicked and antisemitic counsellor who is dreaming of stealing the magnificent keen from the king and taking his place.Just like in the Bible in Persia long time ago.And who is going to save the kingdom do you think ?right :not the wisest jew but the most beautiful,loving and tricky woman, his niece .And everybody lived in peace forever after(however after few small revenges against the wicked heroes).My idea is to write a tragi-comic script .Anybody interested ? Submit Content Suggestions for Pure Flix The people who like it will like it and those who won't, won't. MovieBytes never sells or in any way distributes email names or addresses. However, her Catholicism is self-critical and not self-justifying; its a character strength, as I see it. Join our mailing list and monthly we will let you know about new additions to the website. Christian Literary Agents 2023-2024 - Find 100+ Christian literary agencies and agents for Christian authors here, including the 42 most powerful Christian book agents. They did a very good job. Haha, it appears you place me in the "don't learn from history" category, well Mel Gibson was chastised by many "religious" leaders that his "version" of Christ's story differs in some important aspects - you're right, no one would give him the money so he used his own - Exodus and Noah were "average" re box office because neither was well made and left much to be desired, not because the story wavered - in fact, if my memory serves, it stuck with the original story too much re wanting to kill his grandchild which really put me off this film - we obviously don't read the same Bible, it is often said that Lilith, not Eve, was Adam's first wife, Cain and Abel also had another brother called Seth, and it is alleged they had sisters as well, otherwise who did Cain and Seth marry? 1. Make Godly Movies for the Christian Audience, Based on a True Story . But mostly I enjoy reading the reviews and the letters from around the world from people who were affected bya little story that God put in my head. I know I enjoyed writing them and collaborating with 100's of talented people to bring them to life. A "Christian" film is no more of a pigeon hole than "action" film. J G Blodgett - I'm glad you're coming back into the community. Sorry for this too long didactic exposition.Buy still love each part of your discussion. We are looking for: Screenplays that "encourage the production of feature films that are wholesome, uplifting and inspirational, and which result in a greater increase in either man's love or understanding of the one true Creator Triune God who came in the flesh and gave his life and was resurrected to save all mankind." I love Cybil and am short on faith these days. Screenwriting : Faith-based Filmmakers by J G Blodgett - Stage 32 David Outten , I Believe featured William McNamara. @Jean-Pierre - re. " JG - that's the trick -- how can you tell a faith based story (that creates a conversation) without getting preachy. I'd say that "God's Not Dead" was a Christian message movie that got preachy at times, and aggressively so in the end. Good luck with your script! Feel free to contact the screenwriters and start a dialogue (pun intended) about any screenplay that piques your interest. I'm so excited to see other Christians who are writing. Email Address: Me - I don't do this professionally - in fact, I am a Realtor (so if you are buying or selling LOL). My point is - we built it - and now we need you to use it. Home - Scripts by Warren He's a friend of mine. At one point Greenbaum declares "Never been a sinner, I never sinned, I got a friend in Jesus". But, I do appreciate the Faith-Based genre and I have some friends who have made some very successful Faith-Based movies. To expand to a larger audience than many of today's faith-based movies focus on modeling the fruit of the Spirit" love, joy, peace, patience. Secular | ChristianScreenplays *Several internationally-knownChristian bands contributing musicor writing songs for the scenes,and seven music composersand musicians from around the worldproviding over 40 original music pieceswritten for a screenplay thats based onactual events. If there were some well-done clean comedies, I think people would flock to them, as they would be suited for everyone - including entire families. I hope the quality shows through even though my novel isn't particularly evangelical. A similarly themed movie: A Matter of Faith (poor Harry Anderson) was a complete flop. So your figure or there's it's still impressive, I THINK. Guess we can't be pals then. Select "Logout" below if you are ready to end your current session. There isn't a slew of great religious films that come out so I'm not sure how fierce the competition could be in all honesty. I am very much a Christian scriptwriter. "Hollywood" has been doing this with websites like InkTip, The Blacklist, Screenwriting Staff, and the former TriggerStreet for years! s. "Faith-based" does not mean Christian only. Movie Company in the Midwest, Doing what Hollywood is Failing to do for Us: Not religious. In these cases, the details are noted at the foot of the sample script listed in our database. You also have to ask yourself, "Am I going to deliver a sermon or tell a story?" Play Scripts for Churches to Perform | Plays for Church Groups Appointments are expected to fill up quickly, and it's first come, first served. Thanks, Erik. We screenwriters should do the same. Thanks for reaching out :-). I posted this same question on another section and received no response thought I'd try here: How many Christian, faith-based screenwriters on here? Youth & Adult Ministry Drama scripts for youth ministry, Christian Bible studies, retreats, dinner theater, or sermon illustrations. I haven't written anything in the faith-based genre, but I am a Christian and I wonder about the future of those kinds of films. Otherwise he saved his preaching for parables. Life Group Finder: Metro Detroit - Woodside Bible Church Thanks for reaching out!! I hope you enjoy them. User Feedback: If you like Denzel Washington, like I do, check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P_IKTPx9Ds. Holy Moise!we will cross the Mississipi River next friday and arrrive safely toNew York or somewhere else in America or elsewhere perhaps Yemen or Aman or even Jerusalem .Hourrah!! I usually never laugh in most faith based Comedy/dramedies. Drop me a private message! I have been thinking about this topic alot, since as a Heathen I cringe whenever I see gods misrepresented by filmmakers who don't believe in the mythological material they are mining. I am a screenwriter and producer and saw a need for a place for Christian screenwriters to come together to learn from each other and to bring unproduced projects into the light. I believe in a higher power, based on my personal experiences. I've heard that "Mom's Night Out" would fit the bill but I have not watched it yet myself. How can I be of service to you? Not too many people want to go to a movie that is simply a sermon. There is no way in hell you'll catch it on nickelodeon before 8:00 pm. I don't think so! it's simply our human search for the.meaning of our lives.Otherwise we live an absurd and meaningless life.Despear and nothingelse what a pity! Final Deadline: People's own closed-off ideas about faith, politics -- you name it -- are what divides people. I'm actually on a mission where the genre is concerned. Awards & Prizes At this point, we're focusing on clean comedies. Takeaway Tip #4: Use drama in faith-based screenwriting to inspire AND to start a dialogue. 43 Christian Book Literary Agents Now Accepting Submissions We can only tell the truth as we see it. Christian Scripts and Church Dramas | The Skit Guys I am a Christian who writes screenplays/books, several of which contain Christian messages in the context of stories with premises that are not usually associated with "Christian" films, both in an effort to add thematic meat and both challenge Christians as well as draw in a secular audience and expose them to Christian ideals. "The best Christian screenplay ever written isn't going to save a. Contact contest for deadline info. David Outten: Linda Perkins: Script consultation was with Brad Wilson (Higher Purpose Entertainment). Screenplay Contests that are specifically focused on encouraging christian values or themes. I consider myself a Unitarian. The ones I have seen, I have found lacking. And vice versa. Would you refuse to watch a movie about Martin Luther King Jr. because he was a religious man? So now I'm confused. Send your unproduced screenplays to: ChristianScreenplays@gmail.com. Nice to meet you. It sounds promising that we will be able to get them as well! The Upcoming Christian Thriller Apparition , Movie Actors, Actresses for the Film Apparition Page I, Movie Actors, Actresses for the Film Apparition Page II, Movie Actors, Actresses for the Film Apparition Page III, Movie Soundtrack Film Score Composers Christian Bands Christian Musicians Facebook Live Event Music, Behind the Camera Plus I Filming the Bike Scene in Western Iowa, Behind the Camera Plus II Filming in Omaha and Council Bluffs, Behind the Camera Plus III Filming in Malvern IA and Workshop with Alex Kendrick, Behind the Camera Plus IV Production in Oakland IA and Bellevue NE, Behind the Camera Plus V Location: School, Oakland, IA, Omaha. Which isnt to say that we cant enjoy a good film ABOUT a person who is religious. I don't think I want to sell my religious script because I feel as though I'd be stuck in a box. Seeking to promote a spiritually uplifting, redemptive worldview, the prize was founded to inspire first-time and beginning screenwriters to . (Post a Comment of your own), User Feedback: If you have, say, another Groundhog Day in you, go for it! Please retype your password to confirm. Home | ChristianScreenplays 53 Literary Agents Seeking Christian Submissions in 2022 | Reedsy Find a professional editor to perfect your submission 1 million authors trust the professionals on Reedsy, come meet them. Screenwriters - If you would like your work featured here - send an email to ChristianScreenplays@gmail.com * with: Screenwriter (s . This is where I try to write, as I want to reach a broad audience, ones who may benefit from hearing or seeing something that they have not seen or heard before, or maybe just in a different way than they are used to. There arent really any questions you could try to challenge me with in a movie that would cause me to re-think my atheism, since my worldview already has a way of addressing those questions in a way that doesnt involve God. Both are YA-orientated stories, one about a good man driven to mad vengeance, only to face the horror of his crimes--and the possibility of forgiveness--through the return to his life of a girl who's life he saved years before. Screenwriters, please share your produced scripts with us. When does a biblical story become a modern story?when it is told more or less few thousands years after the original "script"was written .What can we understand we the modern world about these ancient stories?what they have in common with us ,when God is still present or hidden or lost for us.How did this biblical stories survive ?the stories which are written there must have some eternal value for the eternity of mankind.let's search for the hidden code by retelling the story with our modern tools but still let's search the hidden message.Perhaps it' s worth it.A biblical detective story? For me the creative process is definitely a walk of faith and learning. The family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah in the story. a lot of new good comments!! Will send you those by private message. Or not. I don't think so, it makes more sense to me - I have also introduced Lilith into the story, most people I suspect were not aware she was Adam's first wife, but I think she would have suffered some pain and had her own issues with God. When I say I write Christian films some people get very uncomfortable. 1. Read loglines of completed screenplays that are currently seeking a production company. My next project will be more of a documentary still exploration into currently functioning traditional and reconstructionist aboriginal religions after I get my 2016 work wrapped. Rest assured, information submitted here is held in strict confidence. Be the first to comment, User Feedback: Hi, J.G. It means faith-based. YupI'm in this areaId be happy to read your script and provide some notesfor what its worth. And you don't know what you are doing? I haven't seen The Passion of the Christ yet, but I intend to at some point. I think it can be done if you get some funny people to write it. Yeah, I'm an atheist and I thought The Apostle was an excellent film. I haven't had the other done as money is always an object. Earlier this year I set up my group called the Heathen Film Hub because people have been using mythological material for quite a while, and often in a way that is blatantly disrespectful to the Gods. Having said that, I do think that all good stories tend to have a moral premise, and Im all in favour of working moral themes into stories (without being moralistic of course). My partner and I actually did a lot of market research before trying to get funding for our family friendly film during development stages, and we found that the market was quite starved for such content, and that was nearly eight years ago now. It is held on the fourth Saturday of each month! I have paid to have one read by a Stage 32 producer contact, but I have yet to hear back from him. Religiously inspired people have built hospitals, sheltered refugees, fed the poor and homeless, campaigned for social justice. https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/classes/Faith-Based-And-Inspiratio http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=godsnotdead.htm, http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=matteroffaith.htm, https://www.stage32.com/profile/363201/Screenplay/Gods-Harlot. They are on location filming their next project and won't be able to send them until then. - I agree there was jealousy, but I believe the TRUE motive, one powerful enough to commit murder, emanates from Cain's LOVE of a woman when he thought she was taken away from him and promised to Abel, it was the final straw that pushed him over the edge - only an opinion. Rhonda, hello!! The goonies was kid friendly to kids in the 80s, when cartoons still shot people's faces off and made open drug references. I am also a bit of a spirituality/mysticism buff. Download and read scripts from produced Christian feature films. Bill, I thought Dr. Sadler an impressive man, extremely interesting you worked in the same hospital - The Urantia Book resonates with me, especially the story with Jesus, fills many blanks the Bible failed to fill - if that book is a fake, it is an astonishing piece of fiction - the Sir George Hubert Wilkins often mentioned and associated with Dr. Sadler is from my state of South Australia, very famous explorer, yet, incredibly, almost no one has even heard of him here - why the "with embarrassment" re his house, what am I missing? Lets concentrate on believe in God or not and not believing in yourself which is much too large a subject and involves practically all scripts whatsoever And heros and nonheros. Anything I know about screenwriting I have learned from books, podcasts, and reading other people's screenplays (see my list of over 8500 screenplays, ). My Ruth and Naomi live in NewYork and in Israel.My Joseph. The Commandments that arent about God as such (which unfortunately takes up almost half of them) make sense to me. * We have tons of others that are coming. I honestly wrote it just because it was a free contest and I knew 2 months ahead of the deadline and wanted to challenge myself. What device do you prefer to . I am forever grateful for growing up there/living there, and for having the diverse background that I do. Why is it important to make sure that you represent Biblical truths correctly? I think each find their audience, and theres no reason why they cant co-exist. Many excellent Holocaust films have been made. Erik, for what it's worth, I know exactly where you are coming from and respect your point of view - my view differs, so let us agree to disagree, cheers. That should be a big plus. *Several internationally-known Christian bands contributing music or writing songs for the scenes, and seven music composers and musicians from around the world providing over 40 original music pieces written for a screenplay that's based on actual events. The "slayer" project (which is low budget) I'm just putting the finishing touches on now--we'll test the market soon, but not the faith-based one, unfortunately. Now you can find help for your production with a new booklet entitled "How To Put On A Play". They are all searching for the answer for thousand years.Just as we can continue to have an opinion on this subject and csn write a beautifull modern faith-related scenario. It would mean exposure and feedback from interested parties, just a thought. While unpacking in the basement he finds what appears to be just an ordinary hat, but when he wears it at a church service the next morning, he realizes that the hat lets him see and hear demonic spirits. Genre: Some raunchcoms have been doing amazingly well at the box office, but its hardly for lack of availability of clean comedies. That, for me, is the best way to approach it. what the hell. You can find most "Hollywood" scripts online and screenwriters have learned what to do and what not to do by reading them and learning from their successes. I'm new to the filmmaking industry. Read the exciting series script Bible that introduces the characters, the stories and the premise of the . I feel called to share a ton of stories that I have bouncing around in my head.

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