No Shame Filmmaking with John Grooters
Michigan-based filmmaker, John Grooters, has traveled the world making films and media content that promotes the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with Paul's conviction recorded in Romans 1:16, no shame. John has created productions about persecuted Christians for Voice of the...
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MUST HAVE BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN CINEPHILES
The only book for independent filmmakers in our changing world of cinema.
The fascinating origins of the Christian film history. What we wrestle with today has been dealt with in the past.
How we got where we are today in the Christian film industry.
Writing, directing, acting — it’s all here. Most every book that has followed has only complicated and encumbered the writer and filmmaker. If it was good enough for Stanley Kubrick…
Vanhoozer’s first chapter reads like a manifesto for Christian filmmakers
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Favorite Films to Study Story and Film Craft
Three Colors: Blue
Krzysztof Kieslowski’s at his best, where the visuals blend with the soul of the characters.
The Cranes Are Flying
Russian director Mikhail Kalatozov, delivers a staging and compositional tour-de-force unrivaled by even the best filmmakers of today. The camerawork and mise-en-scene are simply stunning.
The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick’s most daring work of non-linear, contemplative storytelling. Tree of Life demonstrates a mastery of transcendent storytelling that reaches into the depths of the soul and into the heights of the divine.
A Separation
Iranian director, Asghar Farhadi, creates a powerful drama in this small budget foreign film that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Citizen Kane
Orson Welles film debut has been considered a classic by creatives for decades, and with good reason.
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