Eric Løkkesmoe on a Theology of Marketing
Erik Løkkesmoe of Aspiration Ventures talks about a theology of marketing that is particularly relevant for filmmakers. I think audiences are not looking for best deals, or the newest sale, the slickest marketing, or the loudest voice, or the most radio ads. I think they're looking for things that are real. I think they' looking for...
Todd Interviewed by John Grooters
I recently had great fun being interviewed by filmmaker John Grooters on his No Shame podcast. John is the filmmaker behind some of the many great projects produced by Voice of the Martyrs.
Production Next Access is Free During COVID-19 Sheltering
Production Next provides a suite of tools for filmmakers and production teams to use to manage and collaborate in their productions, from budgeting, equipment lists, location forms, task lists, and more. They have a basic free plan and a paid "BetaPlus" plan with even...
Corey Mandell offers free training for writers
Famed screenwriting instructor and consultant Corey Mandell is providing free training via Youtube for writers as we shelter for the Coronavirus pandemic. His first lesson is "How to Improve Your Writing Style." You can visit his website CoreyMandell.net His Youtube...
Indie Film Hustle TV
You might know of Indie Film Hustle, Rise of the Filmtrepreneur, and Alex Ferrari, but you might not know about Alex's curated streaming service called Indie Film Hustle TV, or IFHTV. Alex has produced and curated a wide range of resources for filmmakers, covering...
Reel Redemption: A new documentary about the history of Christian film
Film professor and critic, Tyler Smith, has written and directed a very accessible documentary on the history of Christian film bringing it up to today. It's by no means an extensive coverage of the history of Christian cinema, but it provides a helpful overview of...
40: The Temptation of Christ
This coming Tuesday, April 7, will see the release of a Christian film I am anxiously awaiting to see. It is an independent film that has been described to me by the director, as a love letter to Christ. The film is called 40: The Temptation of Christ. It is the...
Rise of the Filmtrepreneur Book Review
Wouldn't it be nice to have a Hollywood studio financing your film, a big distributor who wants to release your film into a thousand cinemas, or Sundance to feature your film? Sure, this would be nice, but you don't need these things to make a film that generates...
The Chosen available to watch for FREE through the month of March
Because people are now sheltering in their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, Dallas Jenkins and The Chosen team have made The Chosen available to watch for free through the end of March. Watch Dallas' announcement in the video. Click the link below to get the app....
A Hidden Life featured at SundayCinema.org
Terrence Malick's highly acclaimed film "A Hidden Life" will be the subject of a panel discussion at Sunday Cinema this Sunday at 8pm EDT. Sunday Cinema is an event that curates live conversations with filmmakers and culturally-minded folks to help audiences engage...
Distributing The Chosen by an app
One of the amazing things about The Chosen is its distribution platform on its own app. You need to experience this to understand how exciting it is. Watch this video of the actors of The Chosen as they show you how to install and use the app....