tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55342173865232057122024-03-05T20:49:52.152-08:00168BlogNot so Random thots from John David Ware, Founder and Director, 168 Film ProjectJohn David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-24125211231715707462018-11-08T09:09:00.002-08:002018-11-08T09:17:36.116-08:00Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition Winner Interview 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HOW NOT TO BE A STUPID ADULT</b> </span><br />
by <b>Erik Baker</b> from Astoria, NY</div>
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with help from Development Executive <b>Owen Kingston</b><br />
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As a couple separates, they find connecting advice from their 3rd grade selves.<br />
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Read it <a href="https://www.168film.com/Portals/0/Content/WOP_Scripts/2018/18-DE04-W21HowNotToBeAStupidAdult-anon.pdf">here</a>!<br /></div>
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<b>Erik Baker</b></div>
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Erik wrote the best 12-page screenplay in one week (168 hours) with an advisor called a Development Executive (DE). Both are interviewed below.<br />
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Prizes include $750 cash ($500 to the writer, $250 to the DE), introductions to Hollywood Pros, including Brian Bird ("The Case For Christ" and “When Calls The Heart”).<br />
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Any WP script may be produced for the 168 Film Festival's Write of Passage Spotlight. Writers and mentors (DE's) receive screen credit if their film is made.<br />
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<b>Some Quotes From This Interview:</b><br />
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“I Googled some equivalent of ‘God should I write films?’ and found the site somewhere in the midst, liked the DE format and decided to give it a week of my life.” -- <b>Erik Baker</b><br />
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“The contest process was the ultimate setup in God’s tailored redemption for my life. While I was writing a story about redemption, I was being redeemed!” -- <b>Erik Baker</b><br />
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“A good deal of this piece was crafted on the subway, to & from work.” -- <b>Erik Baker</b><br />
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“I do have a long history of being a stupid adult, so there’s plenty of material to draw upon.” -- <b>Erik Baker</b><br />
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“If God gave you a gift to write, then like all gifts from God that is irrevocable.” -- <b>Owen Kingston</b><br />
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“An immersive theatre show I wrote/directed earlier in the year is getting turned into a computer game. It’s an exciting time to be a writer.” -- <b>Owen Kingston</b><br />
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The interviewer is <b>John David Ware</b> (JDW).<br />
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“<b>EB</b>” is <b>Erik Baker</b> “<b>OK</b>” is <b>Owen Kingston</b>.<br />
We asked some probing questions and got probing answers.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> Tell us about yourself. What do you do for work?</div>
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<b>EB:</b> I am a SAG-AFTRA/AEA actor with an Electrical Engineering degree. One of those led to me to web programming jobs in the entertainment industry. One feeds the family, and the other I plug away at. :)<br />
On the side, I referee ice hockey in Central Park. In the past, I’ve taught in the Bronx and Queens public school system. With three awesome kids (Brendan 17, Kara 4 & Ty 2), there’s travel hockey and ballet and school activities & potty training & playgrounds nearly every night and weekend, so writing gets squeezed between jobs and family responsibilities. A good deal of this piece was crafted on the subway, to & from work.<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>How did you learn about WP &168?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> I originally entered the 2013 contest and enjoyed the experience. That was the first writing competition I had ever entered. It was a time of searching, so turning to search tools, I Googled some equivalent of “God should I write films?” and found the site somewhere in the midst, liked the DE format and decided to give it a week of my life.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> Besides the verse, what was your inspiration for this year’s best screenplay, “How Not To Be A Stupid Adult?”<br />
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<b>EB:</b> Well, I do have a long history of being a stupid adult, so there’s plenty of material to draw upon. At some point I wondered what the kid with big dreams and optimism would say to the flawed adult he’d become. I had two ideas that I really loved. I outlined both, but just felt pulled in by the character Kyra. She kind of led the way.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> How did this year’s theme hit you? Describe the journey?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> Like a ton of life bricks. The “Rebirth” theme hit hardest the morning after I turned in the piece. On the surface, How Not To Be A Stupid Adult, is a contest between a couple’s currently failing marriage and their formative childhood friendship. Winner: The Kids!<br />
Their journal entries and the re-lived events were--unknowingly--planted by God in their childhood to give them a lifeline now. The flawed characters ultimately get a Christian message; yet God, Christ, and the church are never mentioned.<br />
This led to personal questions for me. How often do I fail to credit God in my life for these kinds of setups? Wait a minute, how many times, just this past week, did He throw in setups that made the final product (my edification) possible?<br />
Turns out, the contest process was the ultimate setup in God’s tailored redemption for my life. While I was writing a story about redemption, I was being redeemed!<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>How do you see the verse in your story?<br />
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<b>EB: </b>Pain. Growing up is painful. Teenage years are painful. By adulthood we’ve developed sophisticated encapsulations to mitigate pain. Yet every day I see my two- & four-year-olds cry it out and get back to playing 30 seconds later. There is a simplicity that exists that we need constant reminding to get back to. These flashbacks give the characters a chance to save their marriage.<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>How are you planning to shape the story going forward? Any plans to make the film?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> A little clean up is in order. My wife and I would like to make the film. We have a production company.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> Tell us about your family and where you live. How has your environment and family shaped your writing? What obstacles have you had to overcome in life? How have they helped your writing?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> I’ve been in New York City for 20 years. My wife is my best friend & better, more talented half. She’s my writing enabler, as she takes on the lion’s share of kid duties whenever I get to write. She’s also the best editor on earth. Period. The Sunday of the contest we interrogated every line together. She’s also behind me as I’m in month two of a “Writing Binge-worthy TV” Bootcamp. I start a year-and-a-half long screenwriting certification program in February. We’re moving to California shortly to be closer to her family and to pursue writing, acting, film-making and theatre full-time.<br />
I’ve had a few hardships, but without them I wouldn’t be writing now and the work wouldn’t be as good. (God setups: Check!) I was forced to give up acting for about 10 years for family reasons, and turned to writing as a creative outlet. Turns out it takes a whole lot less people, and I can cast myself in the role. :) Being around my kids as much as possible, beats any classes in acting or writing.<br />
My wife & I continue to work, pray and hope there’s more opportunities coming our way.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> Tell us about your pursuit of the arts?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> I’ve been a union actor for more years than I'll define here. A little singing & dancing spliced in over the years. I turned away from electrical engineering (the darkside), but it's my 'first language'. I think it still informs the architecture of my stories & lends a problem-solving hand in character development.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> How did your Mentor/Development Executive, help shape your story?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> Owen was awesome, encouraging at the right moments throughout the week. He especially helped in choosing the concept when I was going back-and-forth in indecision. He was self-less. He gave great fundamental advice, but said he wasn’t going to tinker with the work itself for the sake of putting his imprint on the piece.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> Tell us about your writing process.<br />
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<b>EB:</b> Splatter ideas on a page. Hone, hone, hone the concept & logline. See if it’s something worth<br />
writing. Test it out on my wife. Pray on it here & there. I use Scrivener to think, architect & first draft. Then pull it into Final Draft for polish. If it’s something I personally feel charged about, keep working on it. Pray a little more that someone other than my wife & I finds it valuable.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> What are your plans for the future?<br />
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<b>EB:</b> Write. Full time. Act if it comes my way. I’m developing a binge-worthy fantasy-horror series that my wife and I will start marketing in January. With a few God setups, it’ll take off or lead to the one that does.<br />
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Owen Kingston from London, England</h2>
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<b>JDW: </b>Where are you from and what do you do?<br />
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<b>OK: </b>I’m from London, UK, and I’m a writer and director. I’ve done plenty of filmmaking in the past, including for the 168, but currently I’m the Artistic Director of an immersive theatre company. For example, I recently directed “For King and Country,” a WW2 era drama involving the defense of England from a Nazi invasion. The play is immersive and interactive and truly responsive to decisions made by the audience. You get to walk in the shoes of Churchill and Roosevelt and make big decisions about the course of the war. Then you see those decisions play out before you for better or worse.<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>You are frequent participant in WOP and 168. What have you learned? Do you still find it useful?<br />
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<b>OK:</b> Absolutely yes. Every single time I participate I learn a bunch of stuff.<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>Tell us about your writing philosophy and process.<br />
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<b>OK: </b>I believe that it’s pointless going forward with a mediocre idea. If you’re going to invest a ton of time and energy into writing something, then only do that with an idea that’s really special. Then you need to get the structure right - a mediocre idea is massively improved with good structuring, but a good idea can be completely sunk with a lousy structure. Finally you need to not be lazy. I believe all writers are inherently lazy - including myself. Writing is hard, so we all like to cut corners when we can. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received (doing WOP as a contestant, as it happens) was to put aside your first draft and write the second completely from scratch. That way you ensure you get at least two approaches to every aspect of your screenplay. It sounds like a lot of work, but it’s really only a lot of effort, and it’s amazing how much it improves your screenplay.<br />
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<b>JDW: </b>What do you see as some differences between telling stories in your region vs. other places?<br />
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<b>OK: </b>British people are pretty intolerant of sentimental stuff. I have no idea why that is, but it’s a real thing. We can also have quite a dark sense of humor. It’s odd because in many ways Britain is quite close to the US marketplace but there are also a few unexpected and sizeable differences. A bit like the differences in language, really.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> How is the tolerance for things of Christ in the media where you are?<br />
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<b>OK:</b> There is a hypersensitivity in some areas to content from any religion, but there are also those who are particularly hostile to Christianity having media exposure. Often it is people who are working in the arts and media sectors who are particularly sensitive to this.<br />
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A couple of years back, I remember reading an article in which an Artistic Director of a major British theatre was quoted as saying that the most politically and socially controversial thing a theatre could stage in Britain today would be a Passion play. People in this country, even Christians, do not tolerate overtly Christian artistic content well at all. Many would see it as poisonous or an attempt at brainwashing.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> What have you learned? What would you tell young writers about your experiences?<br />
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<b>OK: </b>Great ideas are precious, but not as precious as you might think. If God gave you a gift to write, then like all gifts from God that is irrevocable. If you sit down to write one day, and knock out a great piece of writing, don’t do that thing where you say, “Oh, it was all God.” It wasn’t. It was you, operating in the gift He has given you.<br />
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Be thankful to him for that gift, but also recognize that you can operate in that gift anytime you need to. If you deleted that great piece of writing you just produced, you could produce another one just like it or better tomorrow. I’ve seen some writers (myself included) get overly reverential about things they have written that they felt were specially inspired, like they couldn’t produce something like that again because God magically wrote through their fingers.<br />
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Honestly I think that’s borderline idolatry - only the Bible gets that special ‘divinely inspired’ status in my view. You just wrote some good writing out of the gift God gave you, and you know what? You can do that again any time you like... with a bit of effort.<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> What are your plans for the future?<br />
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<b>OK:</b> At the moment immersive theatre is my main area of work, and more broadly than that non-linear storytelling. An immersive theatre show I wrote/directed earlier in the year is getting turned into a computer game, which as far as we are aware is a world first, and it’s because the non-linear nature of the story works so well in a digital setting. I think the way we tell stories is changing very quickly, and I’m enjoying being at the bleeding edge of that change. It’s an exciting time to be a writer.<br />
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-53537883877498298352018-10-26T11:33:00.002-07:002018-10-26T11:35:17.118-07:00Choosing A Sales Agent For Your Film<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a new producer, I am a sponge, learning as much as I can for our project, "Final Frequency," starring Charles Shaughnessy (The Nanny), Richard Burgi (Desperate Housewives) and Lou Ferrigno Jr. (SWAT). For a film like ours, an agent is critical as is the local film market, <a href="https://americanfilmmarket.com/">AFM</a> (Oct-Nov 2018).<br />
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Choosing a sales agent for your film is like Goldilocks and the 3 Bears.<br />
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You need one that is just right. Remember, you are now family and you need them to treat you as such and that is a two way street.<br />
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I've met with dozens of sales agents over the past year and I am excited about the one we finally choose. Can an agent be too big? Yes, you can easily get lost the wrong agent for a number of reasons. You need to ask a number of questions and as I always do, pray about it. This is by no means an exhaustive list.<br />
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1. Are they fair and honest? <br />
2. Are they knowledgeable about the market, the buyers?<br />
3. Do they have a good reputation?<br />
4. Are they too small, too big?<br />
5. What kind of films do they represent?<br />
6. Do they have a passion for my film?<br />
7. Do they have a personal connection with me and my crew?<br />
8. Where do they go to sell?<br />
9. What is their general plan?<br />
10. What is their social media plan?<br />
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Many of the contracts for sales agents look very similar. But you must look at the fine print on every one and make sure they only change as agreed. Always negotiate on every contract, but remember, you need them to perform for you, so if you try to grind too much, they may not do the deal or if they do, then they maybe lacking in the motivation department, especially if they have a higher percentage on a similar film. <br />
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You can never be totally sure until you’ve done a deal. But, you’ll know a lot once you start negotiating the contract with them.<br />
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Do they do what they say they will do? Do they keep changing things unexplainably? A moving goal post is a fatal sign and you should run for the hills. You don’t have to give them all of the marbles either.<br />
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You can do certain carve outs, like DVDs on your website, North American Theatrical or the "Faith Market." But, consider this, if you stagger different geographical releases too much, you could be hurt by piracy of your film.<br />
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Piracy will happen. You do not want a long lead-time between your first release and foreign markets.<br />
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Always be learning!</div>
John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-43619883239886666952017-10-10T14:02:00.001-07:002017-10-10T17:05:23.117-07:00'By the Book' TV Show Delivers Laughs and Some Depth – A Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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6th, the 168 family<b> attended a</b></span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">
Live Taping of "By the Book." The new CBS show </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">is based on
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<b><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Series co-stars include: </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Jay
R. Ferguson,<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Camryn Manheim, David
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The </span><span style="color: #262626;">“Living Biblically” </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">author wrote the book as he was trying his own social experiment/publicity
stunt; to live in accordance with the Bible's teachings as close as possible
for an entire year, while working at Esquire Magazine. Jacobs is
famous as a writer for “Celebrity Deathmatch” (1999-2002) and My Life As an
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">Is "By the Book" the next big biblical show? </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Has Hollywood
has got religion?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">No,
but there were things to like about it. </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">According to Deadline.com, after the November 2016 presidential
election, broadcast networks vowed (both publicly and privately) <b>to
better reflect the lives and values of people in the Heartland</b> (formerly
"Fly Over States"). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If this is their olive branch to reach out to disgruntled
conservative values viewers, they have a ways to go to understand their
audience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making shows for just half the
people means you make half the profits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Until recently that was enough and the Fly Over states did not matter much to Hollywood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is changing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">SO, WHAT WAS IT LIKE AT THE SHOW?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">I wonder how many jokes there are? Maybe there are <a href="https://www.dailywritingtips.com/20-types-and-forms-of-humor/">20 types of jokes</a>
and the others are all variations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">Georges Polti says there are only </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thirty-Six_Dramatic_Situations" style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12pt;">36 dramatic situations</a><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">.
</span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">Hopefully there are more jokes than
there are dramatic situations. The world needs to laugh.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">And laugh we did. A live taping is a fascinating, educational
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> But, l</span>ive TV has a formula and
this show definitely follows suit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I kept getting the feeling I’d heard much of this material
before in other sit-coms. I recognized some of the usual suspects behind the
camera, vets of Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls and The Odd Couple. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Director Andy Ackerman has directed 72 TV
shows including Seinfeld (1994-1998), The New Adventures of Old Christine
(2006-2010) and Wings (1991-1994).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Notably absent from the show was a scene in a church. Their main
problem solving set is THE BAR, where Chip, the rabbi and the priest meet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The conclusions about our society are inescapable;
a biblical show without a church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">Yes, there were off color jokes I could live without. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the crew worked, I remember being happy
that they were going to do another take of one bit with a particularly unfortunate sexual reference in it. On the new take, I heard them voice a different joke on the
front end, but the same unfortunate reference was left in number two. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">They did not leave themselves the option
to easily run the scene without the crude sexual quip. Thus, they negated the family
audience, why?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Chip Curry (Jay R. Ferguson) and Lesile
Curry (Lindsey Kraft) have a sweet relationship, but she is not quite sure
about this new “Biblical Stuff.” Their routine </span><span style="color: #16191f; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "System Font Regular";">includes the natural,
healthy questioning of God by non-believers, i.e., “Why does God let bad things happen to good
people?”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">And, a la “Liar, Liar" with Jim Carrey, Leslie really, really
likes the fact that now, post Bible, Chip refuses to tell a lie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Some of the funniest jokes come from this, as he has to own up
to his “white lies.” Yes, I think your your feet are cute, “if you are a Hobbit.”
Thus, the show tackles another deep question; is it ok and in fact smart to
tell white lies in our society?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It got really interesting when they set up the premise of the
show and question of adultery. The priest said, “You can’t live biblically.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“I’m going to try,” said Chip. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“But you’d have to stone adulterers.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Later, Chip sees his office coworker out on a date (not with his
wife). I won’t give you the spoiler, but one of the encouraging things about
this show is it that it does point to biblical truths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the adultery implied, lessons are
learned and positive directions are hinted at.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Obviously, the show isn’t deep enough to delve into the new covenant
and proclaim forgiveness to all, including adulterers, through Jesus Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s your job as a Christian. But the show
does provide opportunities for discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">One of our guests was quite disturbed and saddened by the jokes
and the timbre of the show (especially the crude sexual exploits of the warmup
comedian, who entertains the audience during the downtime).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“Have you watched network TV lately,” I asked her?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the best we may get from secular producers until we demand better or better yet, until we produce the
shows ourselves with a Christian worldview. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">And that my friends, is why we exist as 168 Film.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you should support us in this effort
here. <a href="http://www.168film.com/donate">www.168film.com/donate</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times";">On a technical note: I noticed that this show is different from other sitcoms in its reliance on background actors. They really give you your
money’s worth as far as these folks are concerned. It's a really packed and happening bar set. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The warm-up comedian made what was easily his funniest joke of the night with
our very own Tea McKay (168 Film’s Best Actress of 2016 and Star of “Unbridled”).
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, I cannot show you,
because they don’t allow cameras in the tapings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">She had worn a lovely black and white checkered shirt, which was
quite similar in coloring to the wardrobe of a guy named Bob, who had been up
earlier </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times";">to try to win one of the prizes they offer to audience members</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">.</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">The warm-up was riffing on the
fact that they had the same shirts and here she was, but Bob had disappeared,
ergo he has obviously become a woman.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In summary, I went in with low expectations, hoping for the best
and planning to cheer them on. It was better than expected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Is it going to enlighten
people to the truth of the Bible? No, but it will make them think, using the Bible as a reference, and this is far better subject matter than
many of the vapid scenarios out there in TV land. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I for one am glad the show is
on the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I encourage you to check it out and more importantly to contact
<a href="http://www.cbs.com/feedback/">CBS </a>to tell them how you feel about the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Through your correspondence, the show can be steered to, as they have
stated is their goal, “<b>better reflect the lives and values of people in
the Heartland</b>.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-37146261878817032792017-10-04T12:12:00.001-07:002017-10-04T14:03:24.897-07:00Worldly Team Tackles… the Bible!?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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According to Deadline dot com, after the November 2016 presidential election, broadcast networks vowed (both publicly and privately)<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <b>to better reflect the lives and values of people in the Heartland</b> (formerly "Flyover States"). The two hottest themes this pilot season were military dramas and religious projects, they said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Series co-stars include:<br />Camryn Manheim, David Krumholtz, Ian Gomez, Tony Rock and Lindsey Kraft</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Some of the superstars of
the secular world (vets of Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls</span> and yes <span style="font-family: "times";">Celebrity Deathmatch) have united to bring you love
and devotion to…. Wait for it…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Wait some more… THE BIBLE
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<span style="font-family: "times";">For example, take the new</span><span style="font-family: "times";"> TV show called <b>“By
the Book,”</b> based on a</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times";"> <b>non-fiction </b>book </span>by <o:p></o:p>AJ Jacobs <span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">called,</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;"> “</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">The Year of Living Biblically.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;">”</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times";">Friday Oct. 6th, t</span>he 168 family will attend a live taping of the show “By the Book.”</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />Reserve
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I have to wonder if this is a sign that Hollywood has got
religion or have they just run out of ideas. We are going in with low
expectations, either way, w</span><span style="font-family: "times";">e cheer them
on!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Veterans of Seinfeld, Gilmore
Girls</span> and <span style="font-family: "times";">Celebrity Deathmatch have
turned theologian, chapter and verse. Here are our unlikely heroes. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Producer Patricia Fass
Palmer has produced 43 shows on tv including 132 episodes of Gilmore Girls from
2001–2007, 38 episodes of the The Odd Couple Reboot and </span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">63 episodes
of One Day at a Time </span><span style="font-family: "times";">Reboot</span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> 2015–2017 (as
</span><span style="font-family: "times";">producer or UPM</span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Director Andy Ackerman has
directed 72 TV shows including Seinfeld (1994-1998), The New Adventures of Old
Christine (2006-2010) and Wings (1991-1994).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">AJ Jacobs wrote </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">the
non-fiction-ish book, in which he tries to live in accordance with the Bible's
teachings as close as possible for an entire year while working at Esquire.</span><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Jacobs</span> is famous for Celebrity Deathmatch
(1999-2002) and My Life As an Experiment (2011). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Writer Sophia Lear has wrtten many episodes of
New Girl (TV Series) – Writer (executive story editor) ( 22 episodes, 2016–2017).
Writer Patrick Walsh is famous for producing and writing on 2 Broke Girls
(2011-2017) | Rob & Big (2007-2008) | Outsourced (2010-2011).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Jacobs’</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> book, “The
Year of Living Biblically” is about a man’s quest to attempt to obey the Bible
as literally as possible for one full year. This leads him to immerse himself
in prayer, tend sheep in the Israeli desert and tell the absolute truth in all
situations—much to his wife’s chagrin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Throughout the book, Jacobs also embeds himself in a
cross-section of communities that take the Bible literally. He tours a
Kentucky-based creationist museum and sings hymns with Pennsylvania Amish. He
dances with Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn and does Scripture study with Jehovah’s
Witnesses. He discovers ancient biblical wisdom of startling relevance. He wrestles
with seemingly archaic rules that baffle the twenty-first-century brain.</span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-80800419134371294752017-04-11T09:26:00.000-07:002017-04-11T11:34:54.826-07:00Egyptian Coptic Christian Reaches Outside the Church with 168 Film<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">In light of the recent terrorist attacks on Christians in Egypt, we are encouraged and excited by on of the entries to the 168 Film Project. Here is a bit about him. Pray for the safety of the Copts.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">I'm originally from Egypt and grew up a Coptic Orthodox
Christian (the main Christian group in Egypt). My family immigrated from Egypt
to Canada in 1991.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">The culture I grew up in didn't encourage breaking with
traditional thought and service. Even when the Coptic Church got into media
they only concentrated on making programs that reached out to the Coptic
Community. However, I've always wanted to reach out to people outside the
Church. Seems to me that this is one of the main things God called out the
Church to do. "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every
creature".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">I stumbled on </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 17px;">168 Film </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">by a complete accident.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">In 2013, I had written a webseries, and I reached out
to the acting community in Vancouver, BC. I didn't expect the great interest for the project.
Forty actors jump-started the project and I got a new beginning.</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">In 2015, my 168 film won best special
effects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">And now in 2017, I decided to enter the non-speed category, to
have time for a challenging VFX heavy project. This is by far the most
ambitious project I've been involved in. It has a fully
CGI character in it. This is the first time we do a film with a CGI character
and I believe it's something that has not been done for a 168 project before
(at least from what I've seen). I need a lot of prayers to be able to complete
the job we set out to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">Being a no-budget film-maker, I decided to really rely on free
software for editing and 3D work, namely Blender. This is something I believe
should encourage others who are set back by how expensive tools are. There are
now free tools that can do a great job.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">For me it's not about winning the grand prize
(although that would be nice), it's not about working with famous celebrities
(again that would be nice), it's about doing what God wants us to do, preach
the Gospel. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">For all of us can see ourselves in the parable of the Sower. We are
in Christ who went out to Sow, and some seed fell on the way side, other fell
on stony places, while others fell among thorns, but others fell on the good
ground. The sower's job, our job, is to sow the seed on all types of ground.
It's God who gives the increase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.5pt;">So if you guys have a prayer group, please add me and my group
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 1: To combat the ever encroaching pressures of time, children and even clumsiness, food giant AppleStolic has engineered a homemaker’s dream, a tastier, more nutritious, flat-bottomed apple that won’t roll away by accident, attrition or other factors.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We have invested in research, love and development to provide a kitchen celebration for home makers,” said Giovanni Emo, AppleStolic spokesperson. “This is pie month and this is a whole bushel of upgrades for the common fruit known as the 'apple,' complete just in time for pie month!"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Climate Change Severe (CCS) arenas like Southern California, a rolling apple causes major issues in the kitchen and even the family car if taken on a trip and left unsecured,” said Emo.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The problem (exacerbated by global warming) is acute, specifically around the San Andreas Fault or other diatomaceous earth-allergic zones due to shifting tectonic plates deep within the earth’s crust.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">“More importantly,” said Emo, “The other crust, the pie crust, is breathtakingly cared for by AppleStolic with our new ‘Wheatless Flakester Pie Holster,’ (TM) which of course has a flat bottom and zero gluten! Kenny Homeaker, your dream home has no more heartaches with AppleStolic , it’s a la mode!”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A contest to name the newcomer on the apple scene is open for entries. You are encouraged to try your luck at "Apple Monikering." "The competition is firm, crisp and flavorful," warned Emo.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Front runner names are 'Flatsap,' 'Apple Jaggers' (and the Non-Rolling Stones), 'Flatland,' 'Flatulista Now,' 'the Flapple' and "Steve 'Flat Bottom' Jobs Apple Variety," in honor of the late Apple Visionary, who, oddly enough and incidentally really loved apple pie.” Email entries to FlatBottomBoys@AppleStolic.com</span><br />
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<b>The Great Indoors</b> </div>
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We attended the CBS studio taping on Nov. 16th, 2016 of "The Great Indoors," starring Joel McHale (Community). I found it a great way to network and meet up and coming stars, both in
the audience and on the show floor. I got to meet a very generous McHale, who was extremely pleasant and accessible.<br />
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It was a great learning
experience. The clockwork precision of the crew and its four cameras
with four monitors each was something to behold. It was interesting to
watch the director as he changed the script and worked with the Actor's
for certain parts of the performance. I asked our host if they changed
the script on an improv basis or if they had decided in advance
different versions to see which got the most laughs.<br />
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The way
shows are set up, the studio audience watches a very technical
performance usually with 2-3 takes per shot and so they use a warm up comedian (Roger
Lundblade) to keep the audience engaged, excited and laughing and
cheering a lot. The live studio audience is the best way to get a
performance out of the actors as well as provide a laugh track for the
final version of the show.<br />
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This particular show engages wild
animals as part of their storyline. These animals were taped in advance
and thus the show has pre-taped "Roll Ins" which we watch while the
actors wait for their next cues.<br />
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It was interesting to see how
the drama is being built. The hero of the story is a very flawed
character who still loves the woman who works with. She is engaged to
another, but yet she has invited Jack to come back to work with her at
the magazine.<br />
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The show relies too heavily on millennial jokes,
however the writing is excellent and provided a lot of laughs throughout
the taping.<br />
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I found that there was a lot of laughs and joviality
from the crew, probably because they're getting paid very well vs.
indie features.<br />
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During the audience warm up in between takes,
they held a competition for talent in the audience. A couple of singers
performed for the other side of the audience. Another guy did a pretty
credible "Robot."<br />
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I actually ended up singing a couple of verses
from Joan Jett's, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," which netted our side three
points, LOL, that was good for a melty, Snickers and a smashed Rice
Krispie treat. </div>
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<b>Winning Writer 2016</b></div>
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<b>Bear Clifton</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>Bear Clifton </b>- (Azuza, CA) is
our Write of Passage Winning Writer for 2016.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That means he wrote the best 12-page screenplay in one week (168 hours)
with an advisor called a Development Executive (DE).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Katarzyna Kochany (Somewhere in Canada) is
the winning DE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are interviewed
below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Prizes include $1,000 cash
($750 to the writer, $250 to the DE), introductions to Hollywood Pros,
including Brian Bird ("Not Easily Broken" and “When Calls The Heart”).
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Any WP script may be
produced for the 168 Film Festival's Write of Passage Spotlight. Writers
and mentors (DE's) receive screen credit if their film is made. To inquire about the license for a <a href="https://www.168film.com/Contests/Write-of-Passage/TopScripts">WP Script</a>, write us at writeofpassage@168project.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Some quotes from this interview:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“I’ve been a pastor the last 25 years, up until this
summer when I decided to do something wild and crazy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times";">-- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bear Clifton</b></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God has put inside each of us a yearning to know the
love and acceptance of our dads, which ultimately is meant to draw us to
himself.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">” </span><span style="font-family: "times";">-- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bear Clifton<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">"Ultimately, I write best
by writing. You don’t wait for the juices to flow. You make them flow." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">-- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bear
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">“</span></b><span style="font-family: "times";">It has been interesting to watch the US election
campaign with so many Americans threatening to move to Canada if their
candidate isn’t elected. Around the same time, many Canadian creators have been
threatening to move to the US.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is
a lot of fear that recent regulatory changes will make it next to impossible
for Canadian writers, directors and actors to find steady work in Canada. So
while Americans are applying for Canadian work visas, Canadians are applying
for US work visas. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">--</b> D.E. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Katarzyna Kochany (Canadian)</b></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Writer <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bear Clifton</b> is first up (BC) and then D.E. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Katarzyna Kochany</b> (KK). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
interviewer is John David Ware (JDW). We asked some probing questions and got
probing answers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Tell us about
yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do you do for work?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">BC: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’ve
been a pastor the last 25 years, up until this summer when I decided to do
something wild and crazy. This past July, my wife and I sold our house, I
stepped down from the church in Connecticut which I have led for the last 20
years and we moved to LA, without jobs, and without a forwarding address so
that we could be near our daughter and only child Hannah. And so that I could
take most of the next year to write full time. I’ve preached walking by faith
my whole life. God finally decided to call me out on it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We’re three months into our little adventure. I’m about to finish up a book I’ve
been working on like forever.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">JDW: </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How did you learn about WP
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">BC:
Through a Bible study of Christian artists called Tinseltown that meets at both
Fox and CBS studios. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we like Tinseltown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The founder/leader,
Gary Swanson is on our board. That study started in my apartment with Gary,
Franklin B. Dog (my dearly deceased pitt bull and me!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What was your inspiration for this year’s best
screenplay, “Turbo Jam Boosters?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were always messing around with each other. Scientific experimentation,
psychological warfare, you know all the normal stuff. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I loved it. You’re tapping into one of the deepest parts of our humanity. God
has put inside each of us a yearning to know the love and acceptance of our dads,
which ultimately is meant to draw us to himself. The entire show “Lost” was
built around father-wounds. And movies like “Field of Dreams” – I’ve seen that
like a thousand times by now, and still to this day when Kevin Costner calls
out to his father at the end, “Dad, wanna have a catch?” I become a blubbering
mess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hope you don’t mind, I’m taking this off my bucket list “Watch Field of Dreams
with Bear.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the theme and verse
assigned to all writers this year:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Theme and Verse: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“The Love of the Father”</i>
Few are blessed with a childhood that resembles a Norman Rockwell painting, yet
our view of Almighty God is indelibly colored by our experiences with dear old
dad. WP VERSE: Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a
father the son in whom he delights. (NKJV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Well, that’s the lesson that 12-year old Josh needs to learn. That the reason
Dad tightens the screws on him is because he loves him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">JDW: This
story is a lot of fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where did it come
from?</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My original story was actually going to be a serious drama about Josh’s father
who messes up with money and gets into a real crisis. The interaction with his
son Josh was going to be a flash-forward at the end of the story. But, suddenly
I had this scene come into mind of Josh playing “Star Trek” in a tree house
with his buds. And the next thing you know, the whole thing just sort of played
out in my brain. I got back from the run and wrote it out in a few hours. Just
like that, the project went from serious drama to “The Wonder Years.” I’m glad
though, because I’ve been working on some projects with some pretty serious
subject matter, and so doing this ended up being very cathartic. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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How are you planning to shape the story going forward?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any plans to make the film?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I’d love to see more happen with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
open to that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">JDW: </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tell us about your family
and where you live. How has your environment and family shaped your
writing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What obstacles have you had to
overcome in life? How have they helped your writing? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">BC: Now <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">that’s</i> a probing
question! I grew up in the Midwest. My grandmother was a poet, and my mom loved
to write, so I guess it makes sense that I started making up stories very early
on. In fifth grade, a mouse got caught in our dryer – I wrote a 20 page story
about it. In the seventh grade, we got buried in a 21” Chicago snowstorm. I
wrote a 150 page screenplay about a 40-foot snowstorm that buries a small town
and the madness which follows. In the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">seventh
grade. </i>We’re talking serious brain damage here. Incidentally, I revisited
that same story last year and wrote a new screenplay which was a top-ten
semi-finalist in a national screenwriting contest. I think it’s got legs. Three
months into my first pastorate, an arsonist paid a visit to our little country
church in rural Minnesota, and he came within a whisker of burning it down. God
used that terrible event to bring a dying church back to life, but even more
miraculously, to save a young woman who had been on the fire department who had
been sexually abused as a child. I wrote out a 300 page novel telling that
story which I’m developing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">JDW: </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tell us about your pursuit
of the arts?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">BC:
My motto, displayed across the banner of my website (shameless plug: it’s
blclifton.com) is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Faith without art is
dead. </i>Art is one of the most powerful bridges I know to link faith in Jesus
to culture. I experienced this first-hand in college. After a few years of
backsliding in high school, I was watching the original 1959 “Ben-Hur” one day
in the student lounge. Simply watching that movie so stirred my heart, that I
gave my life back to Jesus that very night and never looked back. </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">(Incidentally, later in seminary while studying first-century
Christianity, I wrote a 400 page novel and a 150 page screenplay as a sequel to
“Ben-Hur”). What’s interesting about that (old) version of “Ben-Hur” is that
its spiritual power lies in its subtlety. When Jesus told a parable, he just
allowed his words, his art, to hang in the air. And said, “He who has ears, let
him ear.” There’s something powerful in that.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">JDW: </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How did you Mentor/Development
Executive, help shape your story?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">BC: Katarzyna was
absolutely awesome to work with. Rewriting is the name of the game of writing,
which means collaboration is a must. You need an outside pair of eyes looking
in on your work if you want to write your very best. In addition to having an
eagle eye for the basics – typos, formatting, language – Kat was great in
helping intuit where I wanted to go with the story, and helping it stay on the
rails. Not easy when you’ve only got 12 pages. For example, in the first draft,
the story began to veer into a lesson about lying, and I even had a different
title to match that theme (a title I happened to really love.) But it just was
too much, and Kat helped me to trim the fat. It was a real joy working with
her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">BC: Running, racquetball
and long walks are when I work on story outlines or stretches of dialogue. I’ve
got Scrivener and Final Draft on my computer, but honestly, I seldom use the
organizing tools they provide. Loose sheets of paper jammed in a file folder
become my whiteboard. Ultimately, I write best by writing. You don’t wait for
the juices to flow. You make them flow. I’ve got to sit down in that chair,
fasten the seat belt and stay there, usually in two to three hour blocks at a
time. I’m not like Grisham who wrote his first novels stitching together
30-minute writing blocks while commuting on the train. My first 30 minutes I’m
usually picking out navel lint. But as long as I sit there, and stare at that
screen, hands at the ready, the magic starts to happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: What are your plans for the
future?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">BC:
</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I don’t know what God has in store for me in this
next chapter of my life and ministry, but I hope – knock on wood – that I can
have time to write out the stories burning inside of me. And to come alongside
of other Christian artists to encourage them to stay true to Jesus as they use
their gifts.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Interview with Winning
Development Executive <span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Katarzyna
Kochany</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Where are you from and what do you do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a filmmaker based in the Greater Toronto
Area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to filmmaking, I also
have a background in training and instructional design, which certainly comes
in handy on set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A call sheet is a lot
like a lesson plan, and directing is a lot like delivering training to
adults.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To get the best out of people,
you have to create an environment of mutual respect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching also gave me the discipline of time
management.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a corporate classroom,
there is no overtime - you have to get your day, you have to make your numbers,
and you are accountable for measurable results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I loved that challenge as a trainer and I love it as a director.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: You are frequent participant in
WOP and 168.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What have you learned?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you still find it useful?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I first became involved as a writer in WOP,
and made it to the semi-finals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
script didn’t win but it went on to have a live reading at a festival in Canada
that isn’t shy about showcasing work that is edgy and provocative – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the exact opposite of what I had written. </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the actors came up to me after the
reading and confessed that he hadn’t had time to read the script at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reading it for the event, he had to stop
because he was holding back tears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
story had caught him off-guard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
mirrored his relationship with his own father, and everything he had wanted to
say to his own dad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t think it
was my best work, so it was interesting to see how deeply it moved someone
despite its imperfections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Since then I have served as
a programmer for 168 Film Festival, and this is my second year as a Development
Executive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoy the time-lock of this
competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is immensely satisfying
to shepherd these stories from pitch to completed screenplay in 168 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Because of the nature of
this competition, I find the stories often lift my spirits, make me reflect, or
challenge me to think about things differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: Tell us about your writing
philosophy and process.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>My writing process usually involves peanut
butter or tuna - but not together. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Until you asked me this
question, I never really thought about my writing philosophy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started writing so I would have something
to direct that would be family friendly and have a glimmer of hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do enjoy collaborating on stories. This is
what I especially enjoy about the world of television – nothing is precious,
rewrites are many, and everyone is racing together towards that finish
line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: What do you see as some
differences between telling stories in the Canada vs. in the USA?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canada has a much smaller population than
the US.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are more people living in
California than the entire country of Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We often question our identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What is a Canadian story?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
does it mean to be Canadian?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is the
donut of the month at Tim Horton’s?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">JDW: It’s always the same
for me, a cruller.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">KK: It has been interesting
to watch the US election campaign with so many Americans threatening to move to
Canada if their candidate isn’t elected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Around the same time, many Canadian creators have been threatening to
move to the US.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a lot of fear
that recent regulatory changes will make it next to impossible for Canadian
writers, directors and actors to find steady work in Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So while Americans are applying for Canadian
work visas, Canadians are applying for US work visas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My own experience has been that I’ve received
far more recognition in the US than in Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s funny how the grass is greener on the other side. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">It’s been said that the US
is a melting pot, whereas Canada is more like a salad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is some truth to that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recently Toronto was named the most diverse
city in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i> affect the stories that we
tell?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: How is the tolerance for things of
Christ in the media?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generally speaking, the US tends to be more
conservative than Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an example,
there was a popular teen TV show filmed in Canada that would sometimes make two
versions of an episode – one for the Canadian market and one for the US
market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Story-wise, the Canadian version
would go places the US version wouldn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At the same time, there
are a number of faith-based scripted TV shows that still get aired in Canada,
even years after they’ve completed filming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nobody watches TV to get
depressed but people want authenticity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Life’s ups and downs do not always have a happy ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Giving advice like, “just have faith” or “you
just need to pray more” or “if you really believed you wouldn’t feel
discouraged” can sound dismissive and arrogant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When you’re hurting, you’re hurting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When you feel like God has betrayed you, then that’s how you feel – and
the Bible is full of stories like that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a very human emotion. You can’t bully someone into genuinely
embracing faith any more than you can bully them into truly abandoning
faith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What you can do is tell an honest
story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What I appreciate about
168 Film and Write Of Passage is that the criteria are clearly spelled out and
the project must be grounded in the verse, yet there is no requirement to make
a religious film.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the most
poignant projects I’ve seen come out of this competition were not
religious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were just honest
stories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: Wow, I like the way you said
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s going on my feelgood page.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: What have you learned? What would
you tell young writers about your experiences?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best advice I’ve gotten on writing is
this, “Allow yourself to write badly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
bad script can be fixed, an unwritten script cannot.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">As
DE for Write Of Passage, time and again I see that the writers who turn in the
best scripts are the writers who put it the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their first draft or their outline may not be
working but they keep rewriting until it clicks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: What are your plans for the
future?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">KK:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m always looking for people to collaborate,
either locally or remotely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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projects in post-production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming from
a don’t-talk-about-your-feelings Eastern European culture, I’m intrigued by
emotion-driven stories on opposite ends of the spectrum - from gritty
understated westerns like Longmire, to Hallmark TV shows and movies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making a Christmas TV movie is still on my
bucket list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently directed an
ACTRA co-op short that is a step in that direction, and I look forward to more
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 10pt;">August 31, 2016</span></b><br />
<b style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 10pt;">Contact: info@168film.com</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 16pt;">First-timer Jeff Hamm’s THE RIVER </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 16pt;">Wins Best Speed </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 16pt;">Film </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">LOS
ANGELES, CA – Speed film, THE <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">RIVER</i> was
honored with eleven nominations and three wins, including Best Film, at the Annual
168 Film Festival at Regal Cinemas Premiere House at LA LIVE (Aug. 20-21). <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The River was produced by </i></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">first-timer, Jeffrey
Hamm,</span><span style="font-family: "times";"> who also won for Best
Director and Best Editor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Hamm
teamed up with a Dallas-Ft. Worth crew, including award-winning writer-producers
Jason Walter Vaile and Mark Blitch (WASHED UP Best Comedy 2015) to tackle this
year’s 168 Film Competition theme, “Work.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">THE
RIVER is based on Proverbs 31:31, Honor her for all that her hands have done, and
let her works bring her praise at the city gate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">It’s
the story of a family -- Christian Heep as the father and Anne Beyer as the mom
-- on a camping trip in the wilderness. Their little girl Abby, played by
Kelsey Walton is lost and as the sun sets, her chances for survival grow dim. But, the wise woman will not give up on her daughter, who has learned well from
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<span style="font-family: "times";">According to producer Jeff
Hamm, “Our skeleton crew battled a storm that destroyed one set and stopped
production a few times. We were running out of time, money, and resources but
God gave us the strength to persevere, and it was worth every second! My team
and I are so thankful for the opportunity to use our gifts and abilities to
continue to build the Kingdom of God. We look forward to the 168 in 2017!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">The
Best Speed Film Runner Up was nine-time-nominated, THE PAPERCLIP, by Producers John
Lockmer and Justin Manntai. Writer Lee Kovel won Best Screenplay and Best
Scriptural Integration and William Kircher (Bifur and Tom Troll in THE HOBBIT films)
won for Best Supporting Actor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="text"><span style="font-family: "times";">The film is
based on Exodus 18:18, You and these people who come to you will only wear
yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PAPERCLIP
writer Lee Kovel’s often-comedic story deals with inter-generational values like
care of the family outside of work, teamwork, the emptiness of wealth and the
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Younger
viewers of the film have expressed the need to spend more time with family,
while older people have been reminded of the need to mentor younger people. Lockmer
and Manntai expect to impact their world with this gently convicting film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Aaron
Kamp and Maggie Meyer’s CAGED IN swept the non-speed awards, with Best Director
going to Kamp. Acting winners are Best Supporting Actor Robert Hartburn as
Luke, Best Supporting Actress, Melissa Meyer as Lily, Best Actress, Maggie
Meyer as Sara and Best Actor Jeremy Levi as Jack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">168
veteran Aaron Kamp plans to use the (literally) hard-hitting film to help raise
awareness of domestic violence issues. “168 has been a great training ground,
it’s hard work, you sometimes feel like giving up, but ultimately it’s inspiring
and a great to be a part of," Kamp said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">The
speed film award for Best Actress went to 168 veteran, Tea McKay </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">for her role as Emma in THE
CHOICE.</span><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">According to McKay, </span><span style="font-family: "times";">"Not only has (the 168 competition) allowed me
to network with amazing people all over the world, it has also helped me launch
my career. 168 has greatly built up my reel and got me noticed. It played a key
role in booking the lead in my latest film UNBRIDLED," starring McKay,
Eric Roberts and TC Stallings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Best
Actor went to Tony Lo Bianco (The French Connection) as Johnny in BLONDIE. </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Best Supporting Actress
Leslie Thurston as Dr. Morris in STROKE OF FAITH. </span><span style="font-family: "times";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Best Comedy went to husband
and wife writer/producer/actor team, Jason and Megan Marsh for BEHIND THE
SCENES, the story of what really happens behind the scenes on a 168 Film set.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Best Write Of Passage
Spotlight Film, went to THE LAWN BOY written by Penny Gibben and produced by 168
veteran Mark Baird, who entered a record five films into the 2016 competition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He received three awards </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Best Write of Passage</span><span style="font-family: "times";">, </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Evangelista Award (best evangelistic tool) and the 169 Award for
distinguished service to 168 Film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Best
Kid Vid went to CARDED by veteran producer Susan Shearer, who teamed up with
Baird as a writer, winning the Evangelista Award for the film. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Best
International Film was won by AFTER by Ben Whimpey from Australia. The film won
six awards, including Best International Film, Best Make-up and Hair to Jessica
Taylor, Best Making Of 168 Film, Best Sound Design to Peter Brewer, Best
Production Design to Alexa Harrington and Simone Wake and Best Cinematography
to Sam Bennett.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Woodsy
drama, THE VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS won Best Original Score for Olivia Davies. Written,
produced and directed by Andrew Thorn, the film features 168 favorite, Jack
Jovcic in the lead role and two <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Best
Actor Nominations - one for Jovcic and one for eight-year-old Orlando Borg.</span>
The film was nominated 12 times including <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Best Film</span>, Best <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">International
Film</span> and Best <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Director. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Music Video went to THE LAST SONG ON EARTH by Joshua Barker and Jahmal Holland.
Barker gave a hip-hop acceptance speech at the awards show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Best
Documentary went to LITTLE ANGELS by Nellie Gonzalez for her explosive expose on child abuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Awards went to I AM by Anthony Varon (writer Jon Moch received Best Comedy
Screenplay) and We Are Loved by Sharelle Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Honorable Mention awards
went to two Downs Syndrome actors, </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Evan George Vourazeris</span><span style="font-family: "times";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Cristina Sanchez for their work in THE LAWN BOY</span><span style="font-family: "times";">. Jonathan Loria was also commended for his role in
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<span style="font-family: "times";">The Best Super Hero Award
was won by </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Zachery
Michael Burgess</span><span style="font-family: "times";"> for ZACH AND MYHRE for
his acting and his bravery in fighting a terrible disease. 168 Executive
Director Dwayne Tarver said “It is our privilege to give encouragement to all
of our actors and crew in this way.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">The 168 Film Project has
inspired over 1000 films created by an estimated 17,000 cast and crew. 168 Film
is also a launching pad for emerging artists like Tea McKay star of UNBRIDLED, Maggie
Jones, actor in WE BOUGHT A ZOO, and Joshua and Rebekah Weigel,
writer/producers of THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS with over 45 million Downloads,
starring Nick Vujicic. <a href="http://www.168film.com/">http://www.168film.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For
interviews with filmmakers or Founder John David Ware or for more information:
info@168film.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">THE
WINNERS 2016:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Speed Film<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The River - Jeffrey Hamm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Alumni Film<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Caged In - Aaron Kamp, Maggie Meyer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best KidVid<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Carded - Susan Shearer<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Music Video<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Last Song on Earth - Joshua
Barker, Jahmal Holland<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Documentary<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Little Angels - Nellie Gonzalez<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Write of Passage<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Lawn Boy - Mark Baird<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best International Film<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After Ben
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Director<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Aaron
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Supporting Actor<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>William Kircher as Ed - The
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Supporting Actor <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Robert
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Supporting Actress<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Leslie
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Original Score<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Olivia Davies - The Voice in the
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Screenplay<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>The
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Screenplay Comedy<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I AM -
Jonathan Moch<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Best Scriptural Integration<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
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Boy<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.0pt;">169 Award<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Mark
Baird<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-84943531471013525632016-08-18T12:09:00.003-07:002016-08-18T12:15:48.126-07:00168 FILM FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES DOWNS SYNDROME ACTORS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For
Immediate Release: <span style="mso-tab-count: 7;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">August 16,
2016</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact: Bethany Thompson</span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">bethany@mjmgroup.com</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 20.0pt;">FAITH-BASED SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES
DOWNS SYNDROME ACTORS</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">(Los Angeles, CA) –The
</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">168 Film Festival is held in Los Angeles August 20<sup>th</sup>
and 21<sup>st</sup> at Regal Cinemas at LA Live.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The
films come from a worldwide competition called the 168 Film Project began in
2003. The organizers are proud to encourage filmmakers and actors from around
the world, including those with disabilities.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Producer
Mark Baird from Houston, Texas is a perennial competitor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has won awards for producing KidVids among
other films.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These films are based on
the Bible and instructive for young children. This year, Baird teamed up with
Penny Gibben, on her award winning script “The Lawn Boy.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">According
to Baird, “The first time I read the script I knew I had to do this film. My
friend Evan George Vourzeris is an actor with downs syndrome and this role was
perfect for him. Gail Williamson of KMR Talent’s diversity department (Studio City,
CA) introduced us to fellow Texan, Cristina Sanchez who was wonderful opposite
Evan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">According
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has been cast in a pilot for an original series currently in production in Atlanta.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The
168 Film Festival features a Panel Discussion - "Profession of Faith:
Working in the Media" on Sun, Aug 21, 1:30 - 2:45pm, featuring Rick Bonn,
Head of Development & Acquisitions at Pure Flix Entertainment, Dave Alan
Johnson, Writer/Producer "Vanished."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Feature
film “I Am Not Ashamed” will screen as a sneak preview, starring Ben Davies,
Nancy Stafford, Jennifer O'Neill, Matthew Schuler, Jaci Velasquez, and newcomer
Masey McLain, who will play the seventeen-year-old Rachel Scott.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 14.0pt;">For
screening schedule and tickets, click <a href="https://168-film-festival.ticketleap.com/168-film-festival-2016">here</a> Use Code
"10forfest" for 10% off ALL FEST pass. .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-47903527560539785152016-08-02T12:11:00.001-07:002016-08-02T12:46:45.913-07:00168 Film Festival To Do List<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You may wonder what goes on in preparation for a film festival. In the final days before Aug. 20-21, you'd think we're pulling our hair out in preparation for the myriad of details that we have to manage. And you're right, to a degree. But, as you can see, lots of hair left...<br />
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Job one for us is to validate, uplift and encourage all of our very talented filmmakers in their work and in their spiritual life.<br />
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So what does that look like?<br />
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<b>Dwayne Tarver, John David Ware, Melissa Trevan (L-R)</b></div>
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Well, good question. Of course we are always praying, for us, for the artists and for the show.<br />
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We are busy arranging the most exciting presenters possible to give awards and walk the red carpet. We are planning the film playback, awards show, DVD, program book and on and on and on.<br />
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It's a juggling act for sure because there is so much to do. That's why we pray a lot!<br />
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I'm very thankful for our Executive Director, Dwayne Tarver, who works tirelessly and with an eye on excellence.<br />
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AND our efforts would be completely in vain without the support of our wonderful volunteers.<br />
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To learn more about volunteering click <a href="https://www.168film.com/Festival/Volunteers">here</a>.<br />
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To obtain tickets to the film festival click <a href="http://168-film-festival.ticketleap.com/168-film-festival-2016/">here</a>.<br />
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Take a peek to learn about the films that are <a href="https://www.168film.com/Schedule">screening</a>. Then get
tickets for friends, neighbors and family, who's lives will be touched
by these great films based God's Word!</div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-91174483767646594972016-06-28T12:27:00.001-07:002016-06-29T00:44:42.998-07:00168 and the Future of Faith Films<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Friend, <br />
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The 168 Film Project aims to change the fabric of the media and improve its message for future generations. 168 is God's Farm Team for media. Without support for stories of a compassionate, living God, these ideas disappear from popular culture as they sadly have for 50 years. </div>
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“168” is a worldwide incubator, in which filmmakers produce a short film in 7-days based on a foundational Bible verse. I am writing to ask for your financial partnership. Please stand with us. </div>
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We are having an effect on the media. Donate <a href="https://168film.com/donate">here</a>. Your tax-deductible donation will be
matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000. </div>
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I have written and directed my first feature film called “Unbridled” (<a href="http://unbridledmovie.com/">unbridledmovie.com</a>), starring Eric Roberts (Dark Knight), TC Stallings (War Room) and 168 standout, Tea McKay. I cast Tea as our lead actress because of her excellence, acting in 168 films. This and other success stories validate 14 years of labor on the 168 Film Project. We are producing God-honoring talent and tales. </div>
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<b> (L-R) Tea McKay, Eric Roberts, John David Ware, TC Stallings, Dey Young</b></div>
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We need your tax-deductible support to continue the 168 success story. Please pray about your involvement and consider standing with us with a generous gift. There is so much excitement! The TV Show, “Fresh Look at the Good Book” is progressing nicely. Pastor Eric Waters and I shot the first eight episodes of the Bible teaching show, which uses 168 films to study God’s Word. </div>
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<b> John David Ware and Pastor Eric Waters on the Set</b></div>
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We are now judging the latest 168 films. Pray for us and them as awards and nominations are announced. The enemy will continue to block, anger, distract, and confuse. But, we try to get them to their knees to learn a great truth: No one can fall down when they are on their knees. </div>
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On a personal note, in May 2016, I was grieved to learn my very good friend Joe Osborn died in a motorcycle crash. Please pray for his family. We will all miss him dearly. Let me know if you would agree to be on our prayer list for the future. We would be honored. </div>
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It is critical for me to meet with like-minded donors, willing to discuss helping us financially as we develop filmmakers of faith as a means to prevent the world from losing the Christian worldview. </div>
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At the 168 Film Festival (Aug. 20-21) we will again partner with the Union Rescue Mission to provide a once-in-a-lifetime, Red Carpet experience for low income kids and their parents. You are invited! </div>
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I would love to talk with you about how you can help us change the world through bringing God’s Word back into the media. Please become a monthly supporter for $25, $50 or $100 or more. </div>
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Your tax-deductible donation will impact the future of the media. Together, we can change the world! </div>
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Donate online at <a href="https://168film.com/donate">https://168film.com/donate </a></div>
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In Christ, John David Ware, 168 Film Founder and President</div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-39061804283258070142016-02-26T19:35:00.000-08:002016-08-02T09:29:22.730-07:0012th Day on the Set of Unbridled<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
ON THE SET OF UNBRIDLED<br />
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<b>L-R David Topp With TC Stallings Feb. 20, Raleigh NC</b><br />
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Above is the site of our night shoot.<br />
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It's been a great shoot so far with lots of challenges.<br />
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Most recently we have survived a tornado alert which resulted in about an hour delay, waiting in a tornado bunker. We took this time to play game called "favorite childhood memories." It was a real bonding experience with the cast and crew.<br />
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Our male lead, David Topp told a good one of himself as a wee lad. He was watching the Three Stooges with his father, who was later sleeping innocently. <br />
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So naturally, David took a cue from Curlee Stooge and thought it would be really funny if he whacked his sleeping father in the head with a hammer.<br />
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He actually did this, making a big white mark in his forehead just between his eyes. The thing that he remembered was how kind his father was, not even getting mad or taking offense to the injury.<br />
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It was an important and fun time of bonding for the crew and cast.<br />
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I have had a horrific cold for three days now and my voices two octaves lower. Makes for a really good dramatic readings I hope to share with you sometime later. Maybe the 23rd Psalm or some other juicy passage.<br />
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My uncle Phil died today and that was sad. I called my Aunt Judy, and gave my sympathies.<br />
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Cool thing was we were shooting a scene about an Uncle Phil in the script today. The girl's line was, "Do you know what Phil means? It means love, like Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love.<br />
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Thought u should know…<br />
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Pray for good weather, rain when needed and clouds when needed. All in His timing.<br />
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-57871647152025719112015-11-28T23:46:00.000-08:002015-11-28T23:46:12.503-08:00Interview: Winners of the Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“Faith in God has been our life support in difficult times. My biggest obstacle has always been myself.” </span><span style="font-family: "times";">-- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Penny Gibben.</b></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“Whenever I pray and ask God about the big things that I want and need in life His answer is always: Write.” </span><span style="font-family: "times";">-- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Penny Gibben.</b></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">"Being a Christian in the entertainment industry in the U.K. is pretty tough. We don't really have a Christian film market, and the word 'cheesy' comes up a lot with stories that are overtly Christ centered – even amongst Christians." -- </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">Owen Kingston</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">"In the UK, our lack of an obvious faith-based market for Christian filmmakers forces us to compete in the secular marketplace, and I believe that's exactly where God wants us."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-- </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">Owen Kingston</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">"168 is a rigorous and demanding competition. It's taught me never ever to settle for second best, to persevere right to the end, and when things don't work out the way you want to, to pick yourself up and try again. It's humbled me on many occasions, but most of all it's brought me closer to God."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<b>Owen Kingston, Best Development Executive 2015</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Penny Gibben (from Canoga
Park, CA) is our Write of Passage Winning Writer for 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means she wrote the best 12-page
screenplay in one week (168 hours) with an advisor called a Development
Executive (DE).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owen Kingston is the winning
DE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are interviewed below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Prizes include $1,000 cash
($750 to the writer, $250 to the DE), introductions to Hollywood Pros,
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Any WP script may be
produced for the 168 Film Festival's Write of Passage Spotlight. Writers
and mentors (DE's) receive screen credit if their film is made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Penny Gibben is interviewed first (PG)
and then Owen Kingston (OK). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
interviewer is John David Ware (JDW). We asked some probing questions and got
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yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What do you do for work?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an aspiring screen and stage writer here in Los Angeles. For work I run the
website for a women's active wear line called Splits59 based in downtown LA. In
my free time I write as much as possible including writing for the drama team
at my church, In His Presence in Woodland Hills, CA.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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husband, Michael, told me about it. He’s an actor. He and Travis Grenke, who’s
a producer and director had worked together on several productions for the
Eastern Sky Theatre Company. Travis had approached him about working on the 168
Film competition back in 2014. He mentioned that he was also looking for a
writer. My husband told him, “My wife writes. That’s her gift.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before that I don’t think it ever really
occurred to me that there <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">were</i> any
Christian Film competitions, let alone one that was so prestigious. Travis and
I started talking and I was really intrigued by the idea of making a film in
such a short period of time. It was an awesome experience and Travis was great
to work with. We made “The Mantle of Granny Belle” in 2014 and received
nominations for Best Comedy, Best Comedy Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress
and Best Hair and Makeup. Our make up artist won for Best Hair and Makeup. I
was thrilled! </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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for this year’s best screenplay, “The Lawn Boy”?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PG:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> To be honest the verse itself. I had actually been studying the book of
Ecclesiastes on my own for about a month before the Write of Passage. So when
the verse was announced I thought, “whoah! It’s a sign!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the things I felt God showed me early
on in my study was that Solomon wasn’t exactly the happiest guy considering all
his accomplishments. And it seemed to be more than just a “money can’t buy
happiness” thing. The 12<sup>th</sup> verse in Chapter 2 says: </span><span class="text"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then I turned myself
to consider wisdom and madness and folly;</span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span class="text"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For
what <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">can</span> the man <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">do</span> who succeeds the king</b>?—<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Only</span> what he has already done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="text"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Solomon
was dealing with a serious case of not being able to live up to his father’s achievements.
No matter how wise, wealthy and accomplished he was, there was probably always
somebody talking about the incredible things the Warrior King did. As both a
military hero and a charismatic leader– not to mention a singer/songwriter - David
was just too tough of an act to follow. The drive to achieve something, to make
a name for ourselves is powerful. We call it ambition. But if it supersedes our
joy it just leads to misery. Ecclesiastes 5:19 is really the other side of that
coin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It tells us that the goal we
should strive toward is simply to enjoy life rather than wealth or fame.</span></span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How do you see the verse
in your story?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The 2015
Verse:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Ecclesiastes 5:19 “Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and
possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in
their toil-this is a gift of God.” NIV<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sherman’s
siblings, his brother especially, see him as a responsibility. They love him
but they have a preconceived notion that he’s helpless or vulnerable to a
certain degree. I think all of us set up “standards for success” for ourselves
and our loved ones. When that standard isn’t met we get concerned. We want to
take action. But Sherman doesn’t have that concern. The fact is he has
everything they want him to have. It just looks different from the standard
that they set. Really Sherman has gone above and beyond their standard. He has
integrity. He has love. He has purpose. And he has faith. That’s actually a
pretty lofty achievement. Anyone who can say that is truly blessed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> The depth of empathy
and the understanding you bring to the issue of mental health and disability
(specifically down syndrome) is remarkable. What experiences have
you had that prepared you for that? What would you say to those that don’t
understand the issue as you do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> When
I was in high school I did a lot of volunteer work. My senior year one of my
mentors asked me to help out in a weekend program for developmentally disabled
youths. I remember feeling really intimidated going into it. I was overly
concerned about what I thought they couldn’t do. But what I learned was how
much they actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">could</i> do. The
thing was their parents and other people like my mentor had been celebrating
and building up their abilities not their disabilities. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was one of the most joyful experiences of
my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This
is a story that makes you think a lot. We had </span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">quite a discussion as this story was measured
against the other finalists. What is the message of the film?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To those affected by down syndrome?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To those unaffected and unaware of down
syndrome?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The
story is not about inversely correlating IQ with happiness. There was a boy in
that program with Down’s that I’ll never forget who we called Spiderman. I
don’t remember his real name anymore because no one was allowed to call him
anything but that, not even his mother. All he wanted to do was help people,
because that’s what heroes do. He always had a smile on his face. Down Syndrome
didn’t give him that smile, helping people did that. Spiderman could be happy
because all the things that typically make the rest of us miserable weren’t
what he was focused on. He wasn’t obsessed with the stuff we worry about;
money, status, achievement, comparing ourselves and worst of all…the future.
When those things are stripped away it’s a lot easier to embrace what you have
and what you can give. It’s a lot easier to be grateful too. And that really is
a gift from God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Are you concerned about
how this story will be perceived by those affected by downs?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> I
am a little. I especially don’t want any adult with Down’s to feel like I’m
suggesting that they are children. Depicting Sherman as a child is about
revealing his spiritual state not his mental state. He’s pure, innocent and
childlike. Not because of his Down Syndrome, but because his life’s purpose is
to be the best version of himself. He has courage, integrity and self-respect. He’s
kind toward others. He honors his family and is humble before God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His gift is that it comes more naturally for him
than it does for his siblings. They, along with most of us, need to put a
little more effort and intent into letting go and being grateful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">From
whose point of view is the story told? Does it change?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How are you planning to shape the story going
forward?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> When
we see Sherman as a child we’re seeing him with spiritual eyes; how God sees
him. If you could look past the surface of most people, I think you’d see a
child. Sometimes it’s an angry child, a scared child, a mischievous child. And
sometimes you see innocence and joy. I know people like that. They are
wonderful to be around. I try to be like that. But I think I’m more of the
goofball child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any case, the POV
does change at the end. It puts us back on the outside again. But hopefully by
then we’ve gotten the message that God wants us to be happy, to enjoy life. We
just need to get into agreement with Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’m
eager to see how the script changes when actors and a director get ahold of it.
I look at the script independently from the film. Film is collaborative, I
expect it to go through a metamorphosis in production. I’m excited about the
idea of opening up opportunities for talented actors with Down’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tell us about your family
and where you live. How has your environment and family shaped your writing? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What obstacles have you had to overcome in
life? How have they helped your writing? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">My husband and I live in Los Angeles. We are human couches to a cat named
Otis. My immediate family is small but I have a huge extended family. I’ve been
really blessed in that I’ve always had a lot of encouragement and people who
really believed in me. My husband and I both come from strong Christian
families who’ve always prayed for us. That faith in God has been our life
support in difficult times. My biggest obstacle has always been myself. Writing
terrifies me. Always has. But I’m moving past it…actually I’m just kind of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">over</i> being terrified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s exhausting. There’s so much I want to
do. Whenever I pray and ask God about the big things that I want and need in
life His answer is always: Write. For some reason that’s the key to whatever it
is that He put me here to do. And now that I’m not as scared of it, I’m
actually a lot happier. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tell us about your pursuit
of the arts?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I
really just want to write. People always ask me what kind of things I write. My
answer is always: Everything. Plays, screenplays, short stories, novels, songs.
I love the written word. I have a blog called “El Haver”. The name is from the
Hebrew words <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">El </i>for God or Lord; and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">haver</i> which means an intimate friend or
close friendship. I’ve read a lot of the writings of the early church mystics;
Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, Madam Guyon, Jean Pierre de Caussade, St
Therese of Lisieux, Thomas Aquinas. These people continue to influence
Christian writers today. They pushed people to think outside of the box when it
came to who God is and what their relationship with Him should be like. They
showed people that true intimacy with God was not only possible but was very
likely the very meaning of life itself. I want to share that same message in
movies and novels. My blog is sort of my classroom for that. I have to learn
the lessons myself first before I can translate them into stories. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How did Mentor/Development
Executive, Owen Kingston help shape your story?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Owen is awesome. I can’t say enough about him. He laid out a great plan of
attack for the writers. Even if I felt doubtful on something, I just tried it
anyway. Not only did it work but it inspired me to look closer and really fine
tune some things right at the end. Even before I found out I’d made it past the
first round I was praising God for having me assigned to Owen. He pushed us to
come up with a bunch of ideas, not just one or two. Then we did treatments on
the best one. On his advice I ended up doing two treatments because I couldn’t
decide between two stories. He also advised us to write two first drafts of our
stories from scratch, which was like total genius to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of his comments were spot on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
What do you mean by “write from scratch?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Before
Owen suggested it, I’d never even thought of writing a second “first draft”
without looking at the original (from scratch). You know how they say you can
never step into the same river twice? That's because stepping into it the first
time changes the river and it changes you. The same is true of writing. You're
pulling your story out of a river of thought. If you set aside the first draft
and then try to pull out the same story again you'll get something different.
Your mind is going to work differently when you're thinking and writing about
it. The same storyline but with fresh nuances in its personality. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A lot of writers, myself
included, often overcome writer's block by just sitting down and doing a stream
of consciousness session. You let all the wild random thoughts, even the dumb
ones, run free. Then at a certain point the good stuff starts flowing, at least
that's the hope. But we seldom take the same approach when we don't have
writers block. If we get really inspired on the first draft we just take that
and rework it. But to treat that first draft like it was stream of
consciousness and start again from page one is an incredible act of faith in
yourself as a writer. You're telling yourself that your best stuff is yet to
come. And you're backing it up with your time, effort and creativity. In the
end you harmonize the two drafts to pull together the best of both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What are your plans
for the future?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PG: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’m
actually developing a feature with Travis Grenke (producer: “Mantle of Granny
Belle”) that will hopefully go into production next year<b>. </b>I hope I get
to do more 168 Projects and Writes of Passage. Long term I want to start
developing some projects with my husband, Michael, producing and directing. I’ve
got a list of screenwriting competitions that I’m planning to write for. I’ve
also got a list of stories in my head fighting to get out. So I’ll be looking
to set them free. Honestly I want to be a writer full time down the line. But
for now I just want to be faithful…and grateful where I am. I’ll let God handle
the rest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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director. The bulk of my directing work is theatre based, but over the last few
years I've been pushing doors with my writing, trying to make it in film and
television as a writer. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You are frequent
participant in WOP and 168.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What have
you learned?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you still find it
useful?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">168 is where I learned to be a filmmaker, and even
though I now have a lot of projects under my belt, I still find being involved
very useful. I trained as a theatre director and when I first entered 168 I had
very little experience of film. My first 168 film was embarrassingly bad.
However, coming to the festival and seeing the high standard of competition was
inspiring. The turning point for me was a seminar given by Derrick Warfel on
producing for film that was broadcast online by the 168. The film our team
entered the following year scooped a load of awards at the festival and it was
largely due to that seminar and the effect it had on our work. Write of passage
was also very useful for me. In the first year of the competition my screenplay
came in third and I won a copy of Final Draft. That was the best prize I ever
won – I've used it constantly since. I've contributed to the competition as a
DE for the last few years and I find it very rewarding helping other writers. I
also find that reading other people's screenplays has a positive effect on my
own work. I often find myself giving advice and then thinking to myself 'I
really ought to follow that'. I catch myself making mistakes that I've pulled
up other writers on, and I become more aware of things I'm doing wrong by
seeing my own failings in other people's work. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tell us more about
the “write from scratch” concept.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times";">Yeah,
what I encouraged the guys to do was, in writing their second draft, start
again with a new blank document and not refer back to their previous draft at
all. That way they make sure they have had at least two passes at every single
bit of their screenplay. Too often when writers redraft they only really change
the very worst bits, and some bits of mediocre dialogue makes it all the way
through to the final draft because those bits were never the most critical
things to fix. If you take at least two passes at every line you find your
overall dialogue quality goes up because you reconsider every single moment and
at the end you have something to compare everything to. It only works though if
you start again completely from scratch and don't refer to your first draft at
all. It's a trick I learned through doing Write of Passage as a contestant a
few years back - my DE then (Cole Luck III) made me do it, and I think he
learned it from his father who was also a screenwriter. His advice was actually
to print out the first draft then completely delete it from the computer and
start again. It sounds extreme but it really helps to get past some of the lazy
traps writers easily fall in to that can leave sub-standard writing in your
screenplay. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What do you see as
some differences between telling stories in the UK vs. in the USA?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times";">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Most British people (like a lot of Europeans) have
a sort of innate snobbery about them. I don't know where we get it from, but
it's there. When it comes to film, that snobbery manifests itself most strongly
over things that are very emotional. British people see 'cheesiness' everywhere
– so where an American audience might be moved by a big emotional climax at the
end of a Hollywood movie, a British audience would be turned off and think of
it as 'cheesy'. A great example is the movie 'Pay it forward'. It's a lovely
movie, but most British people I know complain about the ending because they
think it's too cheesy – for a lot of people it ruined the film for them. This
was a huge issue for our team the year we entered our film “Child's Play” into
the 168. We agonized over the ending as most people on the team were concerned
that it was too 'Cheesy' – including my co-writer and co-director. I'm much
more American in my taste, so I didn't have the same issue with it, and as the
film was being entered into a competition hosted in America with an American
board of judges I insisted we leave the ending as it was. I'm glad we did, as
it went on to win a bunch of awards at the festival and audiences seemed to
really like it – especially the ending. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How is the tolerance
for things of Christ in the media?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Being a Christian in the
entertainment industry in the UK is tough. We don't really have a Christian
film market, and the word “cheesy” comes up a lot with stories that are overtly
Christ centered – even amongst Christians. A lot of the screenplays I read for
WOP would not work for a British audience, and the same could be said for quite
a few 168 films – even some award winners. That's not to say these screenplays
and films are bad, it's just that British audiences – even Christian audiences
– seem to recoil from the idea of a “Christian film.” The British tolerance for
being preached at is even lower than that of your average American audience,
and we're even more sensitive to things being too “on the nose.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm not sure this is an altogether bad thing
for British writers, or people writing for the British market however, which
sounds strange, but I'll try and explain why I think that. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Christian
artists should ask ourselves why we want to make films and who do we want to
make them for? Most Christian films are made to appeal to people who are
already Christians. If you sit the average non-Christian down in front of a
Christian movie they are likely to groan and roll their eyes a lot – it's very
unlikely they'd choose to pick up a Christian movie over and above something
that wasn't obviously Christ-centered. Even if the movie is really good,
there's a stigma there. If that's the case in America, it's doubly so in
Europe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I can see the value in creating family
friendly content with a Christian worldview as an alternative to Hollywood's
standard offerings, I don't think Christians should only make movies for other
Christians, and it seems like that's what the rest of the world expects
Christian film makers to do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">I
want to touch Non-Christians as well as Christians with stories that reflect my
world view. Cinema is an incredibly powerful tool for social change and
Christians should be grabbing hold of it with both hands and using it to extend
the Kingdom of God. We should not be content with preaching to the choir. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">In
the UK, our lack of an obvious faith-based market for Christian filmmakers
forces us to compete in the secular marketplace, and I believe that's exactly
where God wants us. It<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>also means we
have to be more subtle. If you're competing in mainstream film and television
then you have to create work that has a broad appeal and this often means
conforming to the prevailing conventions of the industry, but the author's
worldview will always shine through in their work – the audience absorbs it
without even realizing - and that is why I believe God wants Christian writers
to compete in the secular marketplace. How much better is it to have a TV
series created by someone whose worldview includes a loving heavenly father
intimately involved in the lives of His creations, where good triumphs and the
world is ordered in accordance with His divine plan, than to have a TV series created
by someone with a nihilistic, atheistic worldview, where bad things just happen
to people, death and violence are seemingly random, good hardly ever triumphs
and if it does it's through blind luck, and no-one, not even the writer, seems
to care whether central characters live or die.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Unless
Christians choose to compete in the secular marketplace, the prevailing
nihilistic, atheistic worldview of writers creating some of the world's
most-watched content will continue to prevail, and will continue to drip-feed
itself into the minds of believers and unbelievers alike. We will never reverse
that trend if we content ourselves with writing nice stories that are only ever
going to be watched by other Christians. In the UK, Christian writers don't
even have the option to do that – our only option is to compete in the
mainstream marketplace – and I think maybe that's a blessing in disguise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As a writer/producer
in 168 what have you learned? What would you tell young writers about your
experiences?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">168 is a rigorous and
demanding competition – it's tight deadlines and strict parameters have tested
me more than any other film making competition ever has, and I've entered quite
a few now. It's taught me never ever to settle for second best, to persevere
right to the end, and when things don't work out the way you want to, to pick
yourself up and try again. It's humbled me on many occasions, it's brought some
amazing people into my life, but most of all it's brought me closer to God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Writing
for the 168 and for WOP requires your very best work. You cannot take things
for granted or take a lazy approach to any part of your writing. But if God has
given you a gift as a writer, then that is your gift to keep and as Romans 11
tells us it is irrevocable (Rom. 11:29 “for God’s gifts and his call are
irrevocable”). You will not lose your gift, it will not be taken from you, and
when you have need, it will be there. If you write with honesty and integrity,
and with the conviction that comes from the Holy Spirit's work in you, then you
will touch people's hearts with your writing. You may not win every competition
you enter, or have every screenplay optioned or produced, but your work will
glorify the one who made you. What better thing is there than that? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What are your plans
for the future?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OK: </span></b><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would love to write my own series for television here in the UK (or
anywhere, really), and I would love to write feature films. I have a feature in
development at the moment, which would be just the break I'm looking for. I
can't really say much more about that at the moment, and these things have a
tendency to develop themselves away into a puff of smoke, but the potential is
there at least for something exciting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I'm also interested in innovation, and the cutting
edge of where entertainment is going. There's a phenomenon here in the UK that
has become massively popular in the last few years called “Immersive Theatre.”
At the moment, it's just starting to spread across to the US. There are a
couple of shows in New York and I've heard of something planned for Los
Angeles. Coming as I do from a theatre background, I've been fascinated by how
this hybrid art form combines theatre, film and the world of computer games to
create a new form of entertainment that is hugely popular<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- particularly with young people who do not
fit the traditional theatre-going demographic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are many things that brand themselves as
“immersive” - we have a group in the UK called “Secret Cinema” which screens
famous films in unusual locations where they re-create the world of the film
and allow their audiences to immerse themselves in it prior to screening the
film itself. They have had great success in the last year by recreating the
Hill Valley town square for a screening of “Back to the Future,” and turning
the inside of a vast warehouse into both Mos Eisley and the interior of the
Death Star for a screening of Star Wars. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For me though, the very best immersive theatre
creates it's own detailed world and fully immerses the audience in it. Some of
the best shows I've seen in this style have filled huge buildings with
elaborate sets and then played out a story with a large cast of actors –
sometimes upwards of fifty – whose characters play out their stories
simultaneously, with the audience free to roam wherever they like within the
building. It's like living inside a TV series or a movie, or a computer game,
and you get to pick and choose which parts of the story interest you the most
and focus in on them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's impossible to see everything in one sitting,
and inevitably you miss out on some parts of the story in order to watch other
parts, but the overall effect is that you get drawn into the lives of the
characters in a much more powerful way than you would watching them on a screen
or a distant stage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is a production of Macbeth playing in New
York at the moment that does exactly this. They set the story inside a hotel,
and you can experience the story from the point of view of any of the
characters simply by following them around as they travel around the building.
Of course, you can't see the whole story from every character's point of view
in one sitting, but the intimate, personal interactions you have with the
characters you choose to follow more than make up for that, and the world that
is created for you to explore is full of cinematic detail. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You enter a character's bedroom and you can rifle
through their drawers, read their letters and absorb the details of their
lives. It's a totally different experience to sitting in a theatre and watching
a play or a film from the comfort of your seat – it's an active and very
personal experience that requires your participation, and is consequently
something that can only be achieved in the context of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a live performance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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powerful and engaging it would be to present the Bible in this way. To allow an
audience to follow Jesus around, or one of the disciples. To eavesdrop on the
secret discussions of the Sanhedrin. To be present at the last supper. I'm
currently raising money, and looking for a large vacant building, to start just
such a project. I want to stage a modernized retelling of the last week of
Jesus' life in this manner, in the hope that it will engage Christians and
non-Christians alike with the Gospel in a powerful new way. It's a bit of a
gamble, but I believe God is in it. I'm looking forward to making it a reality.</span><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-14827149491535835962015-10-21T12:11:00.003-07:002015-10-21T12:15:32.347-07:00Wealth and Possessions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Here is the foundational verse for this year's Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition (Oct. 2015). Ecclesiastes 5:19 "Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God." NIV</span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">The theme for 2015-2016 is "Work," as it is for the 168 Film Project (May 2016). What a great verse and theme for Hollywood.</span></div>
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">I
and so many of my friends continually obsess on success, which is a
major ingredient of wealth, which is further complicated by fame.</span></div>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">I
know of a man who is more slavish than others to the biz. His
continual obsession is for his work. He toils and toils and grumbles at
his lowly estate. And worst of all, his rabid and obnoxious sense of
entitlement disallows him to ever receive small victories that are won;
with gladness of heart.</span></div>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">In Ecclesiastes 6:3, it says that "A
man may have a hundred children and live many years; yet no matter how
long he lives, if he cannot enjoy his prosperity and does not receive
proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he." NIV</span></div>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">In Solomon's time, the cultural relevance is of a proper burial was of grave import (pun intended).</span><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]"> If one was not</span> interred either in the earth or in a tomb, it represented divine disapproval. But, that's a subject for another time.</span></div>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">If one cannot enjoy one's </span><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">prosperity, then I would say that it is akin to being buried alive by the vagaries of work. As Solomon said in </span><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Ecclesiastes, it is "meaningless, a chasing after the wind."</span></div>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Here is a line (slightly modified) from one of the Write of Passage Screenplays. It's wisdom is profound:</span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;"><br />It’s
not wrong to want to be rich, but there is nothing more wrong than
being a slave to that notion. (If you succeed as you dream in your
wildest fantasies), then you’ll be a slave to that business for life --
until it finally gets to a point, if it ever does, that it will give you
the freedom you have right now!</span></div>
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Do
you have this freedom? Are you in bondage to success? Do you HAFTA
GET THERE, TO BE SOMEBODY, TO BE RICH, TO BE FAMOUS? Will that success
make the pain and emptiness go away? What if it doesen't?<br /><br />Proverbs
16:7-9 says: "When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes
their enemies to make peace with them. Better a little with
righteousness than much gain with injustice. In their hearts humans plan
their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." NIV</span></div>
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">The end of the matter in the sobering book of </span><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Ecclesiastes is simple: Fear God, keep his laws, eat, drink and find happiness in your work IN THAT ORDER.</span></div>
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. NIV "]" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13px;">Easy to say, tough to do.</span></div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-9357451728518823632015-10-13T18:46:00.004-07:002015-10-13T18:46:45.891-07:00"Work" a Familiar Theme<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's an answer to a very good ? from a writer in the "Work" -themed WP Writing Contest. It discusses Theme and Motivation.<br />
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The theme for Write of Passage 2015 and 168 Film Project 2016 is "Work!" You’ll never find the phrase, “I just quit my day job” in the Bible. Much to the chagrin of mankind, work is a critical ingredient in God's long-range plan for every human being. Take the journey with us as we explore the world of work. Our verse this year is: Ecclesiastes 5:19 "Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God." NIV<br />
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WRITER QUESTION: As I am endeavoring to study into and consider the verse and theme for Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition, I am continually struck by the fact that many new testament followers of Jesus, DID in fact "quit their day job." Matching this with the fact that Ecclesiastes is really viewed as "man's wisdom" is setting up for a pretty interesting ride.<br />
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Right off the bat, I feel that we are addressing "work" from a carnal standpoint. That said, I'm looking forward to writing, but more so in having a discussion about this topic in the someday future. There. Now that I've said that, in good conscience I will go back to my study. <br />
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Mostly, I just want to challenge myself and other Christians to think about why we are viewing things a certain way. Therein lies the beauty of this competition, so thank you! Have a great day at work...or rest, wherever you find yourself ;). Sincerely, Ellen<br />
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Part of the tagline/teaser zeitgeist is provocation, hopefully to get people to think or laugh or identify. For me the description of the theme is frequently ironic and often appeals to and/or makes fun of us flawed humans. As you read the description of this year's theme "Work," the fact is God wants us to work! And that is the issue. Will we do work or will we take the easy way as we are prone to do.<br />
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When I go to bed at night, have I done everything to my satisfaction? This is an easy standard to accomplish for many of us and it is a moving target. What about "Have I done everything to His satisfaction?" That's conviction. Wrestle well.<br />
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John<br />
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Sorry, Write of Passage is closed for this year.<br />
https://www.168film.com/WriteOfPassage</div>
John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-5312489918329678442015-07-30T09:40:00.000-07:002015-07-30T10:08:28.090-07:00FAITH FILMS EMPOWER FEMALE FILMMAKERS - Seven-Year-Old Girl Nominated for Best Kids Film in 168 Film Festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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BURBANK, CA – 28 July 2015 – When Kathryn Bigelow won the Oscar in 2010 as Best Director of “The Hurt Locker,” her accomplishment carried an expectation that a gateway was now open for female directors. However, no woman has received a Best Director nomination since then.</div>
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The ranks of female studio film directors have fallen from 8.1 percent in 2010 to 4.6 percent in 2014, according to an L.A. Times analysis (Feb. 22, 2015). Directors Guild of America’s 2014 statistics show that women directors comprise only 14 percent of their current membership, and head 14 percent of TV directing roles. </div>
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The 168 Film Project and Festival is a very bright spot for women. Since its inception in 2003, the 168 Film Project has been a catalyst for launching the careers of the next generation of filmmakers. </div>
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This year, over 30 percent of all 168 entries boast women directors, and nearly two-thirds of the entries overall featured women as Producer, Executive Producer, Director or Director of Photography. Entries in the 17-day speed filmmaking contest are based on the Bible. </div>
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The 168 Film Festival takes place at the Premiere House at Regal Cinemas LA Live on August 29 - 30, 2015. Tickets are on sale <a href="https://168-film-festival.ticketleap.com/168-film-festival-2015/dates/Aug-29-2015_at_1000AM">here</a>.</div>
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Seven-year-old Rachel Lowry entered this year’s 168 contest with her directorial debut, “True Freedom,” the story of a young girl who is wrongly accused of a jewel heist. Lowry wrote, produced, directed and voiced all the roles in the film, which is a contender in 168’s “KidVid” category.</div>
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Talisha Henderson's crew told her during production that they could not film on one particular day, and so she went on a date with her boyfriend. "He had hired my crew to record our engagement,” she said, “I got engaged last night! I'm going off pure adrenaline today. This is our fourth year with the 168. I feel much more confident now.”</div>
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Second-time producer-writer April Manor returned in 2015 with the comedy, “Die Trying.” “My director, Liz Hewes, has a good rapport with our director of photography. She gave him room to do his job, so egos were left out of it. That lack of ego is magic,” said Manor. Her film is up for four awards, including Best Comedy. Last year these newbies worked with 4-time Emmy Award Winner Michael Learned (“The Waltons”).</div>
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This is a review of the event held at LA Valley College on Monday, April 6, 2015. It was called "Webisodes, TV and Film" with Gary Hall, Sr. VP of Post Production at Fox TV.<br />
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Gary Hall has been helping out at 168 Film for about 10 years judging the films on our Grand Jury. So when he came in it was kind of like seeing a good friend. He is also Sr. Vice President of Post Production for Twentieth Century Fox Television.<br />
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Gary's work at Fox includes scheduling and running post production on dozens of television shows for everyone including the major networks to some cable networks and other providers like Netflix. His division has started to dip it's foot into the 4K world. Gary shuddered when I mentioned 5K was just around the block.<br />
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Why you ask? The post world is just about constant change, both in personnel and technology. Once things get running really well, it's often just about time to switch to a new format and that can make life hard. Fox is an all Avid shop, so that a unifying factor and a positive.</div>
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Gary is a writer at heart and he has taken jobs that allow him to earn a good living as well as participate in his passion projects like writing and teaching skills to the underprivileged. <br />
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He advised one actor who had become a producer to take jobs that "allow you to have a pathway to your passion position." Case in point, at 168 Film, it is perfectly legit for a producer to start a team and cast themselves and thus avoiding the casting line. And you better believe it happens in "the real world" too.<br />
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Gary also had advice for young producers aiming towards a career making television. "Make a short film, show what you can do," he said. Webisodes are basically short films on the web, and some of them make decent money and can inspire TV shows.</div>
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Googling "top earning webisode" yields a <span style="color: #042eee;"><a href="http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/03/25-best-web-series-right-now/" target="_blank">Top 25 Webisodes</a></span> list and yes, it includes at least one 168 Alumnus Producer. Robert Kirbyson's show <i>CTRL</i> is mentioned, starring <i>Arrested Development</i> fan-favorite, Tony Hale. The site says that rumors of a possible second season are swirling. Reportedly, Yahoo! has recently taken interest in reviving the show (2013). It's dated, but I like the sentiment!<br />
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A three-time 168 veteran, Robert Kirbyson also wrote and directed the Steve McEveety feature "Snowmen," which won Best Film awards at The Tribeca and Dallas Film Festivals. <br />
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Said Kirbyson, "I'm very thankful for the 168 Film Project. Within weeks of moving to LA, it helped me get connected to other Christian professionals, who have become long-term friends and collaborators. Most of the crew on ‘CTRL Z’ (his short, adapted into a 10-part webseries for NBC Universal) were people I've worked with on 168 projects, or wanted to work with after seeing their films at the festival."<br />
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Alumni Joshua & Rebekah Weigel's short film "The Butterfly Circus" will soon be made into a feature film with "Lord of the Rings" trilogy Executive Producer, Mark Ordesky.</div>
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What do they have in common? 168 Film.<br />
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According to Gary, "The 168 Film Project is an effective tool for exposing new talent. I regularly use the best of 168 as a showcase for my colleagues here at 20th Century Fox. It's a consistent source of excellent new Actors, Producers, Directors, Editors, Directors of Photography and more, whom we expect to work with in the near future." According to Gary, several 168 actors have been cast in Fox Shows.</div>
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Gary did mention a certain multiple award-winning editor whom, he'd noticed in the 168 contest. He's tried to hire him many times, but the guy is just too busy. <b> </b><span style="color: #1e497d;"><b> </b></span></div>
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Gary is Sr. Vice President of Post Production for Twentieth Century Fox Television where he oversees post-production for all scripted network and cable series. His production responsibilities include past and present hits like 24, THE SIMPSONS, BONES, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and HOMELAND. Gary has written and produced for 21 JUMP STREET, THE A-TEAM and PENSACOLA: WINGS OF THE GOLD. In addition to working in the television industry, Hall has also worked as a police officer for LAPD for over 30 years, with multiple commendations for bravery and service. He has worked such assignments as gangs, narcotics, homicide and on several special assignments including the infamous “Night Stalker" case. Gary is currently assigned to patrol duty.</div>
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He and his wife Cyndi founded a prison ministry called <a href="http://hollywoodimpactstudios.com/about/our-mission/"><span style="color: #042eee;">HOLLYWOOD IMPACT STUDIOS</span></a>, whose goal is: <br />
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To bring new hope and a brighter future to those individuals who have been dealt a tough hand in life; to use the art of television and filmmaking to change lives; and provide a training ground where Hollywood professionals mentor these individuals in order to identify and develop their individual God-given talents and passions in order to choose a new path.</div>
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John David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-33608855384326425712015-02-13T16:09:00.000-08:002015-02-13T16:25:05.830-08:00With 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Universal Studios Advocates Violence Against Women - N.O.W. Oddly Silent Advocates<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
"Fifty Shades of Grey" (FSG) is now in theaters. Critic website <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fifty_shades_of_grey/" target="_blank">rottentomatoes.com</a> gave it a 28% out of 100%. May I suggest an alternative, "<a href="http://flixchatter.net/tag/old-fashioned-movie-trailer/" target="_blank">Old Fashioned</a>." This indie film shows a gallant, chivalrous view of women and an alternative to the objectification of the fairer sex that we see in FSG. <br />
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One of the worst aspects of this insidious film is that they are marketing sexual violence as Romance! Is this the best Universal Studios can do for VALENTINES DAY?<br />
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Am I advocating a boycott? Christians should know better then to go see this film in the first place. And, boycotts often backfire (i.e. THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST). <br />
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But, definitely let your voice be heard to those advocating this abuse of women and families by writing to Universal Studios and telling them how disappointed you are in their support of this abuse.<br />
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By the way, FSG sequels are planned. Here is the link to<br />
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Universal Studios Complaint Form:<br />
<a href="http://www.universalstudios.com/contact_form.php?email_id=40">http://www.universalstudios.com/contact_form.php?email_id=40</a><br />
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YOU CAN ALSO FIGHT BACK HERE:<br />
<a href="http://fiftyshadesisabuse.com/">fiftyshadesisabuse.com</a><br />
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What will they (and others) do for an erotic encore? You know that no envelope-pushers wanna be accused of being tame slackers. No, they want to be EDGY and cool and mostly, to make lots of filthy lucre.<br />
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FSG could be called a variety of names. "Fifty Ways to Degrade Intimacy," "Fifty Ways to Call for Violence and Humiliation of Women," "Fifty Things Studio Execs Wouldn't Want Their Kids to Watch - but it's Ok If it Makes Money, wink, wink."<br />
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Ironically, lead actress' mother Melanie Griffith posted a note on Facebook Tuesday, saying, “My daughter Dakota Johnson forbids me from seeing ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’”<br />
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And wow, where are all the voices against violence toward women!? The usual suspects are very, very quiet on this. In fact, a search on “Fifty Shades of Grey” and feminist group National Organization for Women (NOW) comes up, Goose Eggs, zeros. Why?<br />
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Well according to our Catholic friends,<br />
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NOW's silence on “Fifty Shades” is explained thusly:<br />
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"Nominally speaking, the physical and psychological exploitation of Ana in “Fifty Shades” by her control-freak friend, Christian, should be ripe material for feminists."<br />
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"But their reticence makes sense once we understand what really drives them: sex without consequences. For straights, this means abortion rights. For gays, it means a cure for HIV/AIDS. In other words, they want to indulge their sexual passions without being burdened by babies and diseases. Most of all, they do not want to be judged."<br />
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"So there you have it. To condemn “Fifty Shades”—even by focusing on how it invites men to treat women as their sex slaves—is to invite judgment on matters sexual. And there is no bigger taboo in the world than that."<br />
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More Here: <a href="http://www.catholicleague.org/feminists-go-mute-fifty-shades/">http://www.catholicleague.org/feminists-go-mute-fifty-shades/</a><br />
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Here's another point of view:<br />
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“What’s unique about it is the overall message is that they’re trying
to glamorize and romanticize violence against women,” said Amanda Smith,
spokeswoman for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which
launched a website fiftyshadesisabuse.com.<br />
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“It’s such a lie,” Smith said, “telling women that they should want to
endure this kind of physical abuse and telling them that women want it,
and also pushing the lie that if women are obedient and subservient
enough, then they can fix a violent and controlling man.”<br />
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Here's food for thought on FSG from my good friend <b>Alex McFarland</b>.<br />
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<b>What's Love Got to Do with It?</b><br />
<b>In "Fifty Shades of Grey," Nothing</b><br />
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Valentine’s Day used to be about roses and chocolates; this year, it’s about bondage sex and psychological abuse. Today, the highly controversial “Fifty Shades of Grey” debuts in theaters across the country. And while the film’s book namesake is purportedly ‘erotic romance,’ in reality, the movie glorifies sexual violence, dominance and psychological abuse.<br />
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According to one report, 20 minutes of the 100-minute film are scenes of graphic sex. And the film carries an “R” rating not only for “graphic nudity” but also for “unusual behavior,” which entails BDSM sex scenes (BD=Bondage and Discipline; DS=Dominance and Submission; SM=Sadism and Masochism).<br />
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Religion and culture expert Dr. Alex McFarland says the movie is the latest installation in a cultural trend that advances a skewed definition of love.<br />
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“Few things are as unthinkable as promoting violent sex and psychological abuse in the name of ‘romance,’” McFarland said. “But it’s hardly surprising that our culture has come to this point when we recognize that for years, sex has been glorified as the ultimate standard of love. And not sex within the God-ordained protection of marriage between one man and one woman, but sex that is simply a means of taking what we want from someone else to gratify ourselves. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ goes beyond even this twisted view of sex and love and elevates sexual abuse as acceptable.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hamiltonstrategies.com/news/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-fifty-shades-of-grey-nothing">http://www.hamiltonstrategies.com/news/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-fifty-shades-of-grey-nothing</a><br />
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FILM STATS ACCORDING TO WIKI:<br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Rating_and_censorship">Rating and censorship</span></h3>
Screenwriter Marcel said she expected the film to have a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Association_of_America_film_rating_system#X_replaced_by_NC-17" title="Motion Picture Association of America film rating system">NC-17</a> rating in the United States.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-88"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-88">[88]</a></sup> Producer De Luca predicted the film would be rated R.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-89"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-89">[89]</a></sup> On January 5, 2015, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Association_of_America" title="Motion Picture Association of America">MPAA</a>
did give the film an R rating, basing its decision on "strong sexual
content including dialogue, some unusual behavior and graphic nudity,
and language."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-90"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-90">[90]</a></sup><br />
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On January 30, in Australia, the film was rated MA15+ by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Classification_Board" title="Australian Classification Board">ACB</a> for "strong sex scenes, sexual themes and nudity".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-91"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-91">[91]</a></sup> On February 2, 2015, the British <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Board_of_Film_Classification" title="British Board of Film Classification">BBFC</a> classified the film an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18_certificate" title="18 certificate">18 certificate</a>, mentioning "strong sex".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-BBFC_1-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-BBFC-1">[1]</a></sup> In Canada, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia, the film was rated at 18A by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Film_Review_Board" title="Ontario Film Review Board">OFRB</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba_Film_Classification_Board" title="Manitoba Film Classification Board">MFCB</a>, AFR, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Film_Classification_Office" title="British Columbia Film Classification Office">BCFCO</a> respectively due to its "occasional upsetting or disturbing scenes, and partial or full nudity in a brief sexual situation."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-92"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-92">[92]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-93"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-93">[93]</a></sup> In Quebec, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A9gie_du_cin%C3%A9ma_%28Quebec%29" title="Régie du cinéma (Quebec)">Régie du cinéma</a> rated the movie under the 16+ category for its eroticism.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-94"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-94">[94]</a></sup> In France, the film earned a 12 rating.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-95"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-95">[95]</a></sup><br />
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Anti-pornography watchdog group <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morality_in_Media" title="Morality in Media">Morality in Media</a>
argued that the film's R rating "severely undermines the violent themes
in the film and does not adequately inform parents and patrons of the
film’s content", and that the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPAA" title="MPAA">MPAA</a> was encouraging sexual violence by letting the film by without an NC-17 rating.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-96"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-96">[96]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-97"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-97">[97]</a></sup><br />
The film was scheduled for a February 12, 2015 release in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia" title="Malaysia">Malaysia</a>, but it was denied a certificate by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_Censorship_Board_of_Malaysia" title="Film Censorship Board of Malaysia">Malaysian Film Censorship Board</a>
(LPF) for its "unnatural" and "sadistic" content. The LPF chairman,
Abdul Halim Abdul Hamid, said Fifty Shades was "more pornography than a
movie."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-98"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-98">[98]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-SMH_99-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-SMH-99">[99]</a></sup> The film was also banned in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya" title="Kenya">Kenya</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-100"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-100">[100]</a></sup><br />
In the Philippines, the film's sex scenes were to be censored after
protests from various religious groups, and as a result it is in limited
release in the Philippines <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-SMH_99-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-SMH-99">[99]</a></sup><br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Opposition_campaign">Opposition campaign</span></h3>
On January 28, 2014, a campaign in the United States by the National
Center on Sexual Exploitation started two petitions to boycott the
film's release. Their website makes more than 50 allegations that the
film has a negative impact on the community. It said, "Hollywood is
advertising the Fifty Shades story as an erotic love affair, but it is
really about sexual abuse and violence against women. The porn industry
has poised men and women to receive the message that sexual violence is
enjoyable. Fifty Shades models this porn message and Hollywood cashes
the check."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-101"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-101">[101]</a></sup> By February 7, one of the petitions had garnered more than 53,000 signatures.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-102"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-102">[102]</a></sup> On February 2, in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan" title="Michigan">Michigan</a>,
a man petitioned to halt the film's release at a local Celebration
Cinema. Despite the man's efforts, the president of the cinemas declined
to cancel the release of the film. He said, "We’ve been in business for
70 years and people often times object to content, and it’s not our job
to censor the content of a widespread movie. It’s not in our best
interest. It’s not in the community’s best interest." The film sold
3,000 tickets before the release and was expected to sell a total of
10,000 tickets.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-103"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-103">[103]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-104"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-104">[104]</a></sup><br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Reception">Reception</span></h2>
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Box_office">Box office</span></h3>
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Pre_release">Pre release</span></h4>
Tickets for the film went on sale from January 11, 2015 in the United States.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-sales_85-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-sales-85">[85]</a></sup> According to ticket-selling site <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_%28ticket_service%29" title="Fandango (ticket service)">Fandango</a>, <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> is the fastest selling R-rated title in its 15-year history, surpassing <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_the_City_2" title="Sex and the City 2">Sex and the City 2</a></i>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Variety_105-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-Variety-105">[105]</a></sup> It also had the biggest first week of ticket sales on Fandango for a non-sequel film, surpassing 2012's <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_%28film%29" title="The Hunger Games (film)">The Hunger Games</a></i>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Variety_105-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-Variety-105">[105]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-106"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-106">[106]</a></sup> It is also Fandango's fourth fastest advance seller of all time behind <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Saga:_New_Moon" title="The Twilight Saga: New Moon">The Twilight Saga: New Moon</a></i>, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_%E2%80%93_Part_2" title="Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2</a></i> and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_%28film%29" title="The Hunger Games (film)">The Hunger Games</a></i>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-107"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-107">[107]</a></sup> The demand prompted US theatre owners to add new showtimes.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Variety_105-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-Variety-105">[105]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-108"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-108">[108]</a></sup> Weeks before the film's release, several box office analysts suggested as much as a $60 million domestic four day opening<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-109"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-109">[109]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-110"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-110">[110]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-111"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-111">[111]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-112"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-112">[112]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-sales_85-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-sales-85">[85]</a></sup> while <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_Office_Mojo" title="Box Office Mojo">Box Office Mojo</a> reported that a $100 million opening could be possible.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-113"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-113">[113]</a></sup><br />
Outside the United States, the film pre-sold 4.5 million tickets in 39 markets.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-114"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-114">[114]</a></sup> In the UK, the film sold £1.3 million ($1.9 million) worth of tickets a week before its release.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-115"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-115">[115]</a></sup><br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Theatrical_run">Theatrical run</span></h4>
<i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> opened in North America on Thursday, February 12, 2015 across 2,830 theaters<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-DD_116-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-DD-116">[116]</a></sup> and was widened to 3,645 theaters the next day making it the widest R-rated opening,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-117"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-117">[117]</a></sup> and the third widest R-rated release of all time.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-118"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-118">[118]</a></sup>
It earned $8.6 million from Thursday night shows which is the highest
late night show for a film released in February, Universal's highest
late night show (previously held by <i><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_and_Furious_6" title="Fast and Furious 6">Fast and Furious 6</a></i> with $6.5 million) and the second highest R-rated preview gross behind <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hangover_Part_II" title="The Hangover Part II">The Hangover Part II</a></i> ($10.4 million).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-DD_116-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-DD-116">[116]</a></sup><br />
Outside North America, the film was released in four markets on
February 11 — France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Philippines where it
opened at #1 in each markets and grossed a total of $3.7 million.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-DEADLINE1_119-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-DEADLINE1-119">[119]</a></sup> It set an opening day record for Universal Studios in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France" title="France">France</a> with $2.7 million (previously held by <i>Fast and Furious 6</i>).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-THR1_38-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-THR1-38">[38]</a></sup> The film also broke records for biggest R-18 opening day of all time in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a> and Universal's biggest opening day in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium" title="Belgium">Belgium</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-120"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-120">[120]</a></sup> In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia" title="Australia">Australia</a>,
the film was released on February 12 and set an opening day record for
both a film released in February and the biggest opening day for an MA
rated film with $2.5 million—a particularly barren spot in the winter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dump_months" title="Dump months">dump months</a> of the movie-release calendar.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-121"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-121">[121]</a></sup><br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Critical_reception">Critical reception</span></h3>
The film received mixed reviews from critics.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-122"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-122">[122]</a></sup> The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Review_aggregator" title="Review aggregator">review aggregator</a> website <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotten_Tomatoes" title="Rotten Tomatoes">Rotten Tomatoes</a> reported a 27% approval rating, with an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighted_arithmetic_mean" title="Weighted arithmetic mean">rating average</a> of 4.2/10 based on 148 reviews. The website's consensus reads: "While creatively better endowed than its print counterpart, <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> is a less than satisfying experience on the screen."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-123"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-123">[123]</a></sup> On <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacritic" title="Metacritic">Metacritic</a>,
which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 based on reviews from
critic, the film has a score of 47 based on 41 collected reviews,
indicating "mixed or average reviews".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-124"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-124">[124]</a></sup><br />
Elizabeth Weitzman of <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_News_%28New_York%29" title="Daily News (New York)">New York Daily News</a></i>
praised the directing, screenplay, and Johnson's performance. However,
she called Dornan's performance, the leads' chemistry, and the
supporting cast "underused". She praised the film for honoring the
essence of its source and the director's way of balancing "atmosphere
with action".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-125"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-125">[125]</a></sup> In <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guardian" title="The Guardian">The Guardian</a></i>,
Jordan Hoffmann awarded the film three out of five stars, writing "this
big screen adaptation still manages to be about people, and even a
little bit sweet", and that the sex scenes "are there to advance the
plot, and only the most buttoned-up prude will be scandalised."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-126"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-126">[126]</a></sup> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Schwarzbaum" title="Lisa Schwarzbaum">Lisa Schwarzbaum</a> of <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment_Weekly" title="Entertainment Weekly">Entertainment Weekly</a></i> gave the film a B-, writing: "This perfectly normal way of consuming erotica suggests that the movie <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i>
will work better as home entertainment, when each viewer can race past
the blah-blah about how well Christian plays the piano and pause on the
fleeting image of the man minus his pants."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-127"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-127">[127]</a></sup><br />
Marcelo Hessel from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omelete" title="Omelete">Omelete</a>
called the film a "little porn for the family" and "a film more pulled
over for comedy than for romance, although unintentionally."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-128"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-128">[128]</a></sup> Claudia Puig of <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_Today" title="USA Today">USA Today</a></i> wrote that "the dialogue is laughable, the pacing is sluggish and the performances are one-note."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-129"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-129">[129]</a></sup> Moira Macdonald from <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seattle_Times" title="The Seattle Times">The Seattle Times</a></i> wrote that "<i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> the movie, for the record, is not quite as bad as <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> the book. But that’s not saying much."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-130"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-130">[130]</a></sup> <i>The Guardian's</i> lead film critic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Bradshaw" title="Peter Bradshaw">Peter Bradshaw</a>
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tasteful and softcore depiction of sadomasochism in cinema history" with
"strictly daytime soap" performances.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-131"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey_%28film%29#cite_note-131">[131]</a></sup><br />
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I recently got a chance to visit with Award Winning Producer, Daniel Furukawa. His film "What Showers Bring" won the Best Film Award at the 168 Film Festival 2014. <br />
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<b>Best Actress: </b>Kelly Goss as Rachel<br />
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<b>JDW:</b> What is your level of experience in the industry?</div>
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<b>DF: </b>I have very little experience on a film or television set. Most of my experience is in shooting and editing for churches, missions organizations, and corporations. A few of our teammates on the project have had some experience in smaller television productions, but for most of us this project was our first attempt at creating a narrative.</div>
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<b>JDW:</b> How did you get started?<br />
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<b>DF: </b>Actually, one of the first video projects I worked on, aside from high school class projects, was a tribute to a friend who passed away in college. I started shooting and editing consistently about 10 years ago for the church where my dad was working at the time.</div>
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<b>JDW:</b> What was your goal in producing for 168 Film?<br />
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<b>DF:</b> Our original goal was to find something to do that would challenge us as a group and stretch us creatively. We had been meeting together for a while and knew that we needed a specific goal to set our sights on. The 168 project provided that point of focus. As artists, we recognized that we had the tendency to plan and brainstorm, but rarely make it to the point of actual execution. By entering 168 we had guidelines and a goal, but most importantly for us, we had a deadline. I think deadlines are the necessary evil for artists. We hate them and need them at the same time. </div>
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<b>DF:</b> We had been meeting for a while prior to the 168 project. A group of about 8-10 of us, each with our own individual skill sets, had decided about a year ago to meet and create projects on our own. Our hope was to create projects from the ground up, for the sole purpose of practice and perfecting our skills.<br />
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<b>DF:</b> Our Casting Director, Genevieve Penn, is very good at what she does. She is an excellent evaluator of talent and potential. We trusted her completely and it paid off. </div>
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<b>DF:</b> We hope to make more films. The 168 process opened our eyes and lit a fire in us to continue to create. We were encouraged not to limit ourselves with our budget and equipment excuses, but to allow the story to drive what we do. My dad always used to tell me when I was young, "the equipment doesn't make the man." That couldn't be more true than in filmmaking. Don't get me wrong, we love gear, but we won't allow the lack of it to prevent us from pursuing excellence in what we love to do.</div>
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<b>DF:</b> We are young and inexperienced, but we are wide-eyed and excited to learn and better ourselves. We know we have so much to learn and we are thankful to 168 for contributing to our journey. Ultimately, we hope that in our team you see a glimpse of our Creator.</div>
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Sexual sin is often NOT talked about. There are some that believe that if sin doesn't affect anyone else, then it's not really sin. Or maybe it doesn't count as much.</div>
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Director Peter Wigand's film was made for the 168 Film Project in 2013. "Blood" is a daring film that takes on the "M" word (masturbation) with so much subtlety that you might not even know it is going on. Yet it gets to a discussion about lust that we all need to have. </div>
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To see the 10-minute film, <a href="https://vimeo.com/74263480" target="_blank">click here</a>. Note: There is zero sex in the film, but there are very mature themes. So, Mature Audiences Only, please.</div>
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The Bible says nothing about M, but clearly condemns lustful thoughts.</div>
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Many adolescents and really all men of faith have to wonder if it is possible to do this without lust and therefore avoid shame and guilt feelings.</div>
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Some call it a pressure release with which we have been availed and a necessary way to avoid greater sins. Why does it even work? Why are human arms of a certain length?</div>
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Whatever the truth, here is an interesting verse that could speak of doing the difficult thing and "suffering" or striving to want holiness more than we do a release. Therein lies the key, what do you allow into your mind and for how long do you allow it to distract you from your true purpose.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>1 Peter 4:1-2 </b></span>"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God." (NIV)</div>
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PW: It's easy to forget (or to not REALLY believe) how God's grace through Jesus' all sufficient sacrifice really does make us clean if we accept it. A lot of us still live as "bondservants" to sin or religious thinking, trying to somehow redeem ourselves through good deeds or sacrifices of some sort (in our film we took the literal approach obviously).<br />
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It’s to indulge in pleasure that seems less sinful than acting out the sinful fantasies. It's using other people in your mind for your own pleasure. It's selfishness.<br />
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PW: Its interesting that there is a sin that automatically brings more shame than other sins. Sexual sin does bring shame, but I feel like masturbation is probably even one of the most shameful sexual sins.</div>
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I used to think that it was OK to indulge in that kind of sin as long as it was all imaginary, but God worked on my heart a lot over the last couple years, and it's clear to me that only if we give our all to Jesus can we be free and live life to the full.</div>
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It's sad how ineffective our churches and Christians are in this country (or most of the western civilization) and I truly believe that being subdued to the power of sin (which happens by being fine with having "a little bit of evil" dwell in our hearts) is the reason for that (sadly, for we males, who are supposed to be the leaders) most of the time, its the sexual sins that keep us down.<br />
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One thing we tried to portray in the film is the seriousness of the consequence of sin, which is death. Blood stands for life. The shedding of blood (death) is necessary for redemption.<br />
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The reality of sacrificing and shedding blood for our sin is STILL here. Just because Jesus did it once and for all over 2000 years ago, doesn’t mean He didn’t shed His blood for the very sins we are committing TODAY or may even still commit!<br />
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We take His sacrifice MUCH too light-heartedly when applying it to our lives.<br />
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People cringed and shifted in their seats when our film “Blood” suggested (through the power of sound design) the sacrifice of an “innocent, poor” sheep. Yet we don’t seem to be too upset to “make use” of Jesus’ blood over and over and over again.<br />
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This is not supposed to be a guilt trip, but rather to remind us of the reality of the sacrifice of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and how it OUGHT to impact us much deeper than our superficial, selfish struggles in the flesh, such as masturbation.<br />
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And on top of Him giving His own life for us, he even gave us a helper, and promised us that there is ALWAYS a way out, 1 Cor. 10:13: " No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."<br />
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PW: Currently I am working on a short film called "Bound." It's about a man who is bound to an electric wheel chair on which he escapes the nursing home to find his freedom. Although it's only a 7 pages long it will be quite the production and we're hoping to be ready to shoot in the summer.<br />
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<o:p> <b><i>Brian Bird, Writer/Producer</i></b></o:p></div>
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"When Calls the Heart" was seen on TV by Indiana
Congressman Marlon Stutzman and his wife, Christy, and they fell in love with
the show. They joined a Facebook fan group for the show called the Hearties,
which sprang up organically during the first season of the show in 2014.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Facebook Group "The Hearties" were so
passionate about the show that they helped #WhenCallstheHeart to trend
nationally on Twitter (top 10 topics) during the final three episodes of Season
1.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On Facebook, the Hearties grew from nearly 4,000 at the end
of the Season 1 airings to almost 21,000 members today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All that happened without any marketing
support or paid-ads, instead through word of mouth and "e-Fangelism."
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A similar organic groundswell happened with the fans of
Joshua and Rebekah Weigel's "The Butterfly Circus." These phenomenon
are a testament to what happens when artists accomplish their primary job, to
make excellent art.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In June, Brian was invited by Congressman Stutzman and his
wife to join five other Congressmen and their spouses for a visit of the Reagan
Library in Simi Valley, CA. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brian was asked to make a short presentation about
"When Calls the Heart" and the need for more family-friendly
programming on TV and in films. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brian's visit with the group led to an invitation in
November 2014 to attend a luncheon on Capitol Hill of the 75-member Republican
Study Committee, along with private meetings with 10 other congressmen and
their legislative staffs, to continue the discussion on family programming. <o:p></o:p></div>
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MIDWEST WORKSHOP:<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Create! Actor-Writer-Producer Workshop": with
Brian Bird, Writer/Producer "When Calls the Heart," "Touched by
an Angel." See more at the link below:
https://www.168film.com/About/News-Press/ctl/ArticleView/mid/529/articleId/28/168-Winter-Schedule--Ohio-Workshop-for-Actors-Writers-Producers<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the workshop, Brian will speak (via Skype) on
"Producing 'Faith' in Hollywood Today." He will answer questions,
including How has the game changed? and How do I Make My Project Irresistible
to Hollywood? For Actors, Brian will discuss being smart about your career and
exploring the other side of the camera. Actors will learn to create memorable
auditions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Congratulations to Greg Gearlds,</b> our Write of
Passage Winning Writer for 2014. </div>
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That
means he wrote the best 12-page screenplay in one week (168 hours, based on a foundational scripture) with an advisor
called a Development Executive (DE).
<b>Allen Wolf</b> is the winning DE.
Both are interviewed below. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Prizes include $1,000 cash,
introductions to Hollywood Pros, including Brian Bird ("Not Easily Broken,"
“When Calls The Heart”) and an <a href="http://inktip.com/" target="_blank">InkTip</a> Script Listing to provide exposure to
their extensive network of producers, reps, manager, agents, and others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Any WP script may be
produced for the 168 Film Festival's Write of Passage Spotlight. Writers
and mentors (DE's) receive screen credit if their film is made. Writers and mentors (DE's)
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><b>Greg Gearlds</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">From Greenfield, Indiana, Greg
Gearlds </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">is a writer/director. </span>We asked him some probing
questions and got probing answers.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> What do you do for
work?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Currently,
I am Senior Manager of e-Commerce for a division of a global sporting goods
company.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How did you learn about
168?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I
think I came across 168 in an internet search for Christian film festivals.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What was your inspiration
for this year’s story, “The Tall Grass”?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mainly from personal experience. We lived in a neighborhood for
about five years and after we moved it really hit me that I didn't know
anything about our neighbors. I didn't know what they did for a living,
how long they'd lived there and in some cases, I didn't even know their first
names. For the record, I don't think this is a good thing. So, I
took that concept of not really knowing your neighbor, threw in a conflict about
the lawns and the story kind of came together.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How do you see the verse
in your story? </span></div>
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<b>The 2014 Verse:</b> Galatians 5:13 You,
my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to
indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. NIV</div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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<b>GG: </b>Basically
the main character in the story, even though he is a Christian and goes to
church, is so self-absorbed in his own "stuff" that he simply doesn't
see his neighbor the way that Christ would. The grass and his focus on
that "thing" (in our own lives it may not be grass) keep him from
serving his neighbor as we are called to do.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> The graduation of the
character (from angry to healing) gives your story depth. What is
the big picture in terms of salvation?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> It
is really the path all Christians should be on. It may not be angry to
healing but we should be changing and becoming more Christ-like every
day. If we have accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior, then we should be
able to look in our past and see that we have grown or are growing away from
our un-Christ-like traits. Of course, we will never be perfect as long as
we are living and breathing on this earth, but we should be changing. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What obstacles have you
had to overcome in life? How have they helped your writing? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I honestly can't really name any obstacles that I've had to overcome; my
life has really been pretty easy. That's not to say I don't have
challenges, everyone has challenges, and those challenges certainly influence
what I write. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Tell us about your other
films/works of art?</span></div>
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<b>GG: </b>I've
shot two short films and the real purpose behind those films was to get better
as a writer. I wanted to take what I had written on the page and
translate that to the screen and see what worked and what didn't. Both
films we shot on prayers, favors and broken shoestring budgets and
unfortunately they look like it. I still believe that story is number one,
but when it comes to films, production value is a very, very close second.
I love stories so I also have written a number of short stories and do
quite a bit of photography. You can see the short films and some
photography at <a href="http://www.greggearlds.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.greggearlds.com</span></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW:</span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Tell us about your
family and where you live. How has your environment and family shaped your
writing?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I
am married and have two kids, ages 9 and almost 14. We live on a small
family farm and try, emphasis on try, to live a simple, slower lifestyle.
We have a large vegetable garden in the summer and raise goats and sheep and
pigs for meat. We also milk the goats. We home-school the kids,
which really fits well with our lifestyle. I really think the desire for
a simple life shapes my writing by making me look at the things that get in the
way of that. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How did Mentor/Development
Executive, Allen Wolf help shape your story?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">GG: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Allen
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first rule of screenwriting right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But,
it’s still probably one of the most often broken rules. Allen called me
out when my descriptions were weak or in some cases missing altogether.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Interview with Winning Development Executive (and
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You are a three-time
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times;">AW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times;">My
secret is being the best Development Executive ever. Period. I’ve also
conquered humility. Done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JDW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you recruit in
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people from the Midwest to sign up for this contest in the hopes that at least
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<span style="font-family: Times;">And good for him for playing
the odds.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>People from the Midwest
create some kind of magic when they work together on screenplays and Greg and I
proved that without a doubt. Unfortunately that’s the only kind of magic
Midwest people can create together other than levitating spoons, which has
never been that handy.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times;">AW: </span></b><span style="font-family: Times;">I
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aging Benjamin Button but in reverse. I’ve been around for a long time. I used to
own 500 colts on a farm in Indianapolis, which is where I got the idea to
create both. Now I ride my colts to watch the cars race or cheer while
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I am proud to announce the Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition <a href="https://www.168film.com/Contests/Write-of-Passage/Jury-and-Finalists">Semi-Finalists</a>. https://www.168film.com/Contests/Write-of-Passage/Jury-and-Finalists<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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<br />In life, there are
many distractions, off ramps, detours and of course food. <br /><br />A Double-Double at In & Out Burger can derail you and your career as easy as a car wreck. In this life, bound by time and space, being at
the right place at the right time is an exact science. Think about it.</div>
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<br />What do you use to keep your life on point and progressing?</div>
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In
Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign against sitting
president George H. W. Bush, campaign strategist James Carville played a
huge part.<br />
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In order to keep the campaign on message, Carville hung a sign in Bill Clinton's Little Rock campaign headquarters that read:<br />
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<li>Change vs. more of the same</li>
<li><b>The economy, stupid</b></li>
<li>Don't forget health care<sup class="" id="cite_ref-2"></sup></li>
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Although the sign was intended for an internal audience of campaign
workers, the phrase became a de facto slogan for the Clinton election
campaign.<br />
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In your spiritual life, what keeps you on point? What keeps the 168 Film competitions relevant and on point?<br /><br />It's the scripture, stupid.</div>
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<br />Yes,
this phrase is kinda crass, but it's effective. Here's a checklist:
God's Word, Prayer, Meditation and good Christian Accountability Partners. Do you have all of these?</div>
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This year's Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?dc=7&utm_expid=13466113-14.7HxyD5XxTMyyfz37nhl-Gg.7&search=Galatians%205&version=NIV&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biblegateway.com%2Fpassage%2F%3Fdc%3D7%26search%3DGalatians%25205%3A13-14" target="_blank">foundational scripture</a> is:<br /><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 10.5pt;">Galatians <span class="">5:13</span></span><span style="color: red;"> You, my brothers and
sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the
flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. NIV</span></div>
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Now, if you are open, self-honest and reading the word
regularly, then this is a VERY penetrating passage. If not, like King
David after he'd murdered a man and taken his wife, then a <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12">creative tale</a> does wonders to jog the memory. And NOTHING convicts like a story does.</div>
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<br />A
look in the mirror is often a painful thing. If it's not, just ask for
advice. If you think you have it all together, ask those that are
close to you. But, be prepared. They just may tell you some painful
truths.</div>
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Consider these story loglines.</div>
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<br />A boozing lifeguard's learns, when a free-spirited triathlonist appears on her beach.<br />A "selfie" obsessed young woman learns to love her neighbors.<br />A man obsessed with his neighbor's grass, finally does something about it.<br /><br />Can you see yourself in any of these stories? If not, try substituting your own favorite pet behaviors. Try these:<br /><br />A married man is cheating on his wife AND his mistress.<br />A TV-addicted, shut-in must mute her voice of criticism. <br />A hard living ex-con struggles to break free from his former life.<br /><br />Here are some others:<br /><br />A young girl learns that to serve others, she must first take off her mask.<br />A wealthy businessman struggles with addiction and family pressures.<br />An ambitious young journalist steals his co-worker’s career-changing story.</div>
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<br />If
you are discouraged, remember that His mercies are new each morning.
You are never further away from forgiveness than your knees are from the
floor.</div>
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The 2014 edition of the 168 Film Festival was a tour de force
experience! It was certainly a bigger than our resources, bigger than
me, bigger than ever before – MIRACLE! The successful completion of
this project is a prayer answered; and our debt to a mighty God is
substantial. <br />
<br />
I wore some big boots to go with this big job
(literally). See the photo of me addressing the crowd of young folks at
our first ever “168KIDS!” event.<br />
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It is hard to appreciate from
the outside how much work goes into even a small show like ours. I
appreciate it more as I do different jobs behind the scenes.<br />
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Usually,
I'm working on the award show script and taking care of a lot of
different details related to my last minute, procrastinating persona.
This time, I delegated better and was much more prepared. That meant
that I could be intimately involved in the logistical command center and
execution side of things. And – all I can say is: “WOW!” <br />
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Here’s what I mean…<br />
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In
the audience, everything – or almost everything – looks smooth. But,
behind the scenes, you would never know there are a thousand
emergencies; one coming on the heels of another, and then another and
then another!<br />
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Special recognition goes to the amazing “pastor
whisperer” and PR guru Tami Outterbridge, Stephany McManus, Patrick
Snitchler, Spencer Clarke and Rachel Spartan. I would also like to
recognize EJ Orlando and the staff at the Aratani Japanese Theater.<br />
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The
major differences between our show and a big one is the amount of money
spent and the number of people involved. Because we're small, the
budget doesn't allow for redundancies of personnel or a lot of
extravagant things. And when volunteers don't show up, as happens
frequently, it makes things much, much harder.<br />
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The joyful part of
what I get to do is be an ambassador in the greeting of our filmmakers,
volunteers and celebrities. Filmmakers from all over the world came;
each of them so excited to see what would transpire. Could they possibly
win that coveted award?<br />
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I was impressed with the work of ALL of
the artists. Their hard work and dedication was evident over the two
days of the festival and they are to be congratulated and saluted!<br />
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I
sometimes find myself wishing that we could do this without awards. But
winning is what makes people work hard. It is also what makes people
come from worlds away.<br />
<br />
One of the Australian gentlemen just
completely made my day when he said, “There's nothing on earth like 168.
We come because of how you folks make us feel.” Wow! Thanks, Mate!<br />
<br />
But,
there are regrets as well. In the massive crush of doing this festival,
inevitably, some balls get dropped. But, on the whole, it went great.<br />
<br />
I
was ecstatic about the “168KIDS!” event that was so amazingly executed
by Hannah Brown, our Festival Director. We had about 100 kids show up
thanks to our partners, Union Rescue Mission and Team United Diversity,
and they were absolutely jazzed with the activities. <br />
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They saw
Nathan Kress (star of iCarly), played games on the Aratani Japanese
Theater patio, watched a slate of kid-friendly films and, maybe the best
part of all – just hung out with each other as kids! As part of this
first-ever kids event, the moms and dads came to listen to Cindy Osbrink
as she talked about "Your Child In Hollywood."<br />
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The inaugural “<a href="https://www.168film.com/Portals/0/Content/PDFs/MediaForumFlyer.pdf">Pastors & Producers Media Forum</a>”
was an amazing event – as riveting as I had hoped it would be. We
really did uncover some new ground in our discussion, which was themed
“Capitalizing On The Year of Christian Film.” There was such excitement
from the pastors that were invited. <br />
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Their powerfully positive
response warrants a follow-up event; and, quite possibly, a new
cooperative where we can have ongoing interactions between pastors and
producers. The goal would be to revolutionize the way faith films are
done in the future. Expect the video of the “Pastors & Producers
Media Forum” to be posted soon.<br />
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The screening of the films went
flawlessly (with one exception). My sincere apologies to the film that
was left out of the screening schedule.<br />
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Next to the screening of
all the films on Friday and Saturday, the best part of the night was the
Awards Show. Thanks to designer Timothy Lowry, we had a new look for
the show that was "TV legit." Expect a show coming your way soon!<br />
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Our award presenters were amazing – and the teleprompter worked well this year! <br />
<br />
One part of the comedy in the awards show was not intended. Specifically, we had what I’ve termed the "psychotic fog machine."<br />
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Award
Show Producer, Susan Shearer, did an excellent job in pulling together
the resources on a short timeline. The quality of the show is largely due to her efforts.<br />
<br />
We wanted a fog machine for the
production and that sounded pretty good. I expected "Nutcracker-ish"
fog, cool and mysterious, sitting on the ground in an ankle-caressing
embrace of mystery. Instead, what I got was more like one of the flaming
sets from the movie "Backdraft," with smoke burning my eyes and filling
my lungs.<br />
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I did what I always do – I made a joke. The crowd
thought it was very funny, and many of them later asked if it was
planned. Uhm – No!<br />
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We also did the ALS “gag,” which was where
hostess Kerri Pomarolli called me out for not having taken the challenge
of having a bucket of ice water dumped on me by "friends."<br />
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It
was a lot of fun to see the audience nervously slip away as I sat on the
lap of an unsuspecting gent. There was relief when the bucket contents
turned out to be confetti and not ice water!<br />
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The Roush Media
After party at the Ace Hotel was spectacular. I got there tardy (11 PM),
after the theater load out and cleanup. The folks stayed late and so
did I, especially because I was crashing at the Ace.<br />
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When I got
to my room, I was jazzed to see where God had placed me in the hotel. I
was directly under the giant, blazing, red neon "Jesus Saves" sign,
which has been there since the 1960's. Thank YOU, Lord!<br />
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A good night “street taco” at 2 AM and I was out like a light!<br />
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Thanks, again, to all who participated, supported and enjoyed the 12th Annual 168 Film Festival! See <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/168Film/photos/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more pics.</div>
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