What is the difference between a “Christian” movie and a “Faith-based” film? Many people use the terms interchangeably but they are very distinct things. The distinctions may appear too subtle to make a difference, but believe me, when you talk to studio executives and marketing departments… they are acutely aware of the distinctions. You should be too.
Antagonism between Christianity and a Hollywood establishment is part of the rift between Christianity and much of popular culture itself. But the roots of the conflict go much deeper.
J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivers her Commencement Address, “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination,” at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. (via harvardmagazine.com). . J.K. Rowling Speaks at…
Good art tests boundaries. It always has. We artists just need to check our motives (and egos) before we endeavor to create it. A Conversation with Randy Elrod’s: Why Christians Are Creating More “Edgy” Art, and C.J. Darlington’s, “Writing edgy… for all…
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…
Are Millennials more influenced by advertising than previous generations, or less influenced? Depends on the data we love the most. by David Kinnaman Millennials (or Gen Y, or Mosaics) have caused a lot of new study and discussion. I was…
Understanding your own underlying connection strategies can make or break survival in a dysfunctional working environment by Todd W. Hall, PhD Recently, I met with a manager I’ve been working with who is working in a very dysfunctional system. Two…
Moral Premise Workshop: 21 Secrets to Successful #Story Structure for Motion Picture and Novels, by Stanley Williams The Greenhouse Arts and Media is pleased to present an incredible one day seminar 21 Secrets to Successful Story Structure for Motion Picture and Novels led…
[This post is part of a conversation around the new book by Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper, Wisdom & Wonder: Common Grace in Science & Art, now featured at the Patheos Book Club.] Artists On Call in Culture: A Generous Mind Conversation Connecting Around Being On…
Joshua Medcalf of Dream Sports Academy and Train to Be Clutch consulting is one of the more remarkable young men I have met in Hollywood. Watch these two videos and tell me if you don’t agree. Joshua Medcalf @Pepperdine University from Dream…
If you are an artist who also happens to be a Christian, expect to be judged and misunderstood. by Randy Elrod If you are an artist who also happens to be a Christian, expect to be judged and misunderstood. If…
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…