Nov. 4, 2005 - What a trip!
Well I'm finally back from the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, and what an amazing experience it was! Being around so many like-minded, Christian filmmakers was such an encouragement and inspiration. By far the most moving experience was the world premiere of The League of Grateful Sons, a documentary produced by Vision Forum Ministries, about the men who fought at the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Seeing some of the elder men in the audience weeping during some of the songs of the era played by an authentic 19-piece brass band was something I'll never forget.
Reflecting on this, I can help but stand in awe of the impact the arts have on people. Take movies for example. When we watch a movie, we laugh
, cry
, sometimes fall asleep
, or are scared out of our wits and we jump at every shadow for weeks afterwards
. (I'm just now getting over Signs, which I saw several months ago.
) When we make movies, we must be extremely careful as to what we portray, teach, and say. At the SAICFF, Doug Phillips and Geoff Botkin could not admonish us enough to be so very careful when we make our films, as they can, and usually do, have a lasting impact on people.
To learn more about the SAICFF, as well as who won the big $10,000 Jubilee Award, go to www.independentchristianfilms.com
In Christ,
Zack
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Nov. 7, 2005 - Welcome Zack.
Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
What an interesting blog you have. So glad you're part of the community here at HSB...looking forward to hearing more of what you have to say.
God Bless,
Gena Suarez, Publisher
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