International Christian Film & Music Festival
| Location | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
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| Started | 2011 |
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International Christian Film & Music Festival is an annual film festival that was founded in 2011 in Orlando, Florida.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
[edit]It is the largest Christian film festival in the world.[1][7] Marty Jean-Louis is the executive director[3][8][4] and founded the festival with Christopher Cuff and David Hoenig after attending a nearby Christian festival.[5][2] Submissions are considered by ten judges, five film industry executives and five casual audience viewers.[3] It is the only other film festival also screening in France during the Cannes Film Festival.[9]
In its first year, the festival had 30 films at the Crowne Plaza hotel. During its fourth year, the festival had 2,000 attendees and by the fifth year, the event screened 165 films and music videos over three days.[2] During its ninth year, Daisy Morales announced their support for the festival's endeavors.[8] In 2015, the festival featured over 60 films, 8 music videos and The Masked Saint won Best Picture.[10]
Lifetime Achievement recipients
[edit]Notable attendees
[edit]- Stephen Baldwin[4]
- Dave Christiano[1]
- Rich Christiano[1]
- Ernie Hudson[4]
- Nick Loeb[1]
- Shawn Michaels[2]
- Jeannie Ortega[1]
- Kevin Sorbo[8][6][1]
- Jaci Velasquez[1]
- David A.R. White[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Law, Jeannie Ortega (2019-05-01). "Fast growing Christian film industry on display at International Christian Film and Music Festival". Christian Post. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c d Jacobson, Susan (2017-05-03). "Orlando's International Christian Film Festival showcases the gospel". Tribune Content Agency. ProQuest 1894201195. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ a b c d Margolis, Lauren (2019-03-01). "Spotlight on International Christian Film and Music Festival". Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c d David, Willie (2015-04-23). "2015 International Christian Film Festival kicked off in Orlando". Florida National News. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Berglund, Taylor (2018-04-29). "Christian Film Festival Creates Launching Pad For Faith-Based Filmmakers". Charisma News. Archived from the original on 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c d Boedeker, Hal (2018-04-23). "Kevin Sorbo talks at Christian Film Festival". Orlando Sentinel. ProQuest 2031259563. Archived from the original on 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "'Return to Palau' wins award at International Christian Film Festival". Lake Union Herald. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c David, Willie (2021-05-25). "International Christian Film & Music Festival 2021 Winners List". Florida National News. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Film by Austin Peay student, alum nominated for international Christian festival". Austin Peay State University. 2020-11-06. ProQuest 2480395101. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ David, Willie (2015-04-26). "International Christian Film Festival announces 2015 award winners". Florida National News. Retrieved 2024-08-12.