CAN WE SPARK
A CHRISTIAN NEW WAVE?
Excellent Storytelling, Creative Cinematics,
and Rightly Handling the Word of Truth.
Advancing the Art of Christian Cinema by Encouraging, Educating, and Equipping Christian Filmmakers
“…the ‘New Wave’ is neither a movement, nor a school, nor a group, it’s a quality“
Francois Truffault 1961
LATEST PODCAST
The Indie Film Hustler with Alex Ferrari
My guest in this episode is not a faith-based filmmaker, but he is an independent filmmaking force -- a hustler (as he calls himself). He runs a highly respected indie film website called INDY FILM HUSTLE, which I have been following for many years. He recently...
The Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival with Rafael Kalamat & Jason Barbeck
At only 4-years-old, The Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival is fast becoming a significant player among Christian film festivals, and inside of Canada, it is the one to attend. It's held every Fall in Toronto on the coat tails of TIFF (The Toronto...
Reflections on Terrence Malicks ‘The Tree of Life’ with Peter Leithart
When I first saw Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life I knew I was watching the work of a brilliant filmmaker and storyteller. This film was a revolution in the way I thought about the cinema. But for all my admiration, there were things about it that perplexed me, and...
The Correlation Between Film History and Church History with Terry Lindvall
Dr. Terry Lindvall is with me again to continue talking about Christian film history. In this episode we zero in on the subject of his latest book, God on the Big Screen which considers the correlation between cinematic history and church history by looking at the...
“The motion picture camera, like the printing press, is a gift from God. We can use it for God’s purpose.”
James K. Friedrich in the
BLOG
The Criterion Channel
The Criterion Collection has long been one of my favorite distributors of DVD's of independent films and world cinema outside of the Hollywood system. Some of the most imaginative and powerful films ever made are found within this collection. In April of this year The...
Pudovkin’s Classic Text Film Technique & Film Acting
On my work desk within easy reach is a worn, red cloth-bound hardcover book written by a Russian filmmaker named Vsevolod I. Pudovkin. It's called Film Technique & Film Acting, and it's one of my most treasured books on the craft of film. Though, written in 1958...
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
MOST POPULAR PODCAST EPISODES
Cinematic Revolution of the French New Wave
We’re going to do something a little different in this episode. We’re going to get a practical crash course on The French New Wave. I know some of you are asking, "Why?" But the reason is simple....
The Drama of Doctrine with Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer
Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer discusses how the dramatic nature of doctrine can be a helpful framework in the creation of Christian films. This metaphorical guide opens a door for filmmakers to use the...
The Need for Truth-likeness & Cinematic Craftsmanship
What are some core values that Christian filmmakers should strive for in their work? According to Dr. Mark Coppenger, who supervises the doctoral program in Aesthetic Theology at SBTS, two of those...
A Decade in Christian Film – Screenwriter Sean Paul Murphy
"I started off making Christian films, and I ended up making 'faith-based' films." Sean Paul Murphy has been writing Christian films for more than a decade. He's seen the good, the bad and the ugly of this industry. As Sean walks us through his career, he provides us...
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Support the work of The Ministry
through Patreon
