The premier training program for filmmakers of faith pursuing careers in mainstream Hollywood “Act One’s Producing Program understands that apprenticeship is vital in Hollywood. Students are exposed to working producers and executives not only in the classroom, but through hands-on internships as well. If you’re looking for an immersive learning experience, go through the Producing [...]
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Launch of American Film e-Magazine features FREE Cover Story “SNOW WHITE: TWICE UPON A TIME”
A great industry resource now available in e-version The American Film Academy is proud to announce that AFI has re-launched American Film™, an updated, digital version of our popular newsstand magazine published from 1975-1992. The new American Film™ e-magazine, which officially launched on April 1 and is available exclusively to AFI members, takes readers behind [...]
Christian Movie Establishment vs. Blue Like Jazz? Three Perspectives
The Controversy over the Controversial Movie Adaptation of Donald Miller’s Controversial Best-Seller May Be This Year’s “Love Wins” “I’m glad movies like Fireproof exist, and I wish its makers continued success. But most of my movie-going friends are ready for a different representation of their faith beyond what the Christian Movie Establishment is currently serving.” ………………………………….-Steve Taylor, [...]
Support of OCTOBER BABY This Weekend, by Larry Poland, PhD
Dear Two Handed Warriors, I am writing to ask you to consider supporting the film October Baby by attending a showing at your local cinema this weekend. Executive Producer, Dave Alan Johnson, has been a long term participant in our Hollywood executive ministry Mastermedia International, both as part of the [...]
Sneak Preview of Brian Godawa’s New Documentary – SCHOOL’S OUT
School’s Out: Political Correctness vs. Academic Freedom Dear Two Handed Warriors, If you live near Los Angeles, please join me for a SNEAK PREVIEW of my new documentary, School’s Out: Political Correctness vs. Academic Freedom, THIS TUESDAY NIGHT (3/6). You must make reservations through AFA. To do so click here. Hope to see you there, Brian Godawa [...]
The Action Oriented Artist, by Joey O’Conner
The world will never experience the beauty, truth, and goodness of God through your art if you don’t take action. by Joey O’Connor The Action Figure As a boy, I loved action-figures. GI Joe was my hero and if there was one guy I’d ever want in my foxhole, it was him. I had the [...]
The Myth of Independent Film, by Craig Detweiler
From Image Journal The Myth of Independent Film By Craig Detweiler It started with a phone call. “Sweet D, I’m coming to California. I want to interview you for my new book.” Nobody ever called me “Sweet” except my Davidson College roommate, John Marks. Evidently he was on the prowl, in search of his [...]
Hurry Up and Wait: Reflections on the Release of THE LEAST OF THESE, by Nathan Scoggins
. Nathan Scoggins is an award-winning writer and director who lives in L.A. He’s written projects for Lionsgate, Jenkins Entertainment, Sodium Entertainment, and Five Stone Media. Several of his award-winning short films are available on DVD. His latest film, THE LEAST OF THESE has just been released by Vivendi Universal through Code Black Entertainment. For more [...]
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Idea – “Five Friends”
“My father always used to say that when you die, if you’ve got five real friends, you’ve had a great life.” -Elbert Hubbard Act One alumni Erik Santiago (writer/director) and Ken Stewart (producer) have teamed up to co-produce a documentary that is gaining rave reviews across the industry. It might even be that last minute [...]










19. April 2012