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Keep It Short and Simple
Hi Raquelle,
Do you know that the shortest story in the Bible is told in 35 words? It is Jesus' parable of the hidden treasure, found in Matthew 13:44.
It has all the elements necessary to a story: setting, conflict, plot, character, point of view, and theme. Everything is there in one tiny package full of meaning.
Being brief is a challenge. Every syllable and nuance must be just right. Nothing is wasted.
Done well, short films can be very effective. They tell the story, deliver a punch, and leave me thinking. With long films (and stories), it's easy to get lost in the story, confuse characters, or worse, get bored with the whole thing.
One of my favorite shorts, Most, isn't even in English. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and Poland, and is easily understood, no matter what language you speak.
As St. Francis said, "Preach the Gospel always and if necessary use words."
From the screening room,
Angela Walker
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A powerful and moving film about a man who learns the true meaning of sacrifice. The 2003 Academy Award Nominated live action short Most.
Most is the story of an ordinary man forced to make an extraordinary decision. Shot entirely on location in the Czech Republic and Poland, Most is a beautiful yet edgy film that draws you in and grabs your heart. In Czech “Most” means “bridge”. In this film, Most, simply put, is the bridge between now and forever…lives forever changed. (Filmed in Czech, with English subtitles)
Short Films
Take a few moments to watch a film that can change your life.
Intelligence Expelled
by Christine Dao
"Ideas have consequences." With these words, Premise Media CFO Ralph Manning summarized Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed at an early screening event in Fort Worth, Texas. The new film, starring stoic funnyman Ben Stein, has stirred up a lot of controversy in recent months--and that appears to be its goal.
Chonda Pierce Goes Platinum
Following four Gold videos, comedienne Chonda Pierce crossed the 100,000 units sold threshold with her 1998 Word Entertainment (Myrrh) debut, Havin' a Girls' Night Out, marking her first RIAA-certified Platinum-selling DVD. Recorded live at First Church of Christ in Burlington, KY, Pierce sings songs and tells stories woven with down-home humor and messages of faith.
Charlton Heston Dies at Beverly Hills Home
by Katherine T. Phan - Christian Post
Charlton Heston, the actor who heard the voice of God as Moses in The Ten Commandments and met Jesus Christ face-to-face as a Jewish slave in "Ben Hur," died Saturday night at his Beverly Hills home. He was 84.
From Cinema to Sermon: Using Movies to Illustrate (Part 1)
by Dr. Marc T Newman, Ph.D. - MovieMinistry.com
It may be confusing to some pastors to use clips from the entertainment industry to critique popular culture. But that approach is by no means new to Christian preaching.
Dove Review
Dove Family-Approved
Recommended for ages 12 and over
Video Release: 6/10/2008
"The List" is a film about redemption. A group of men welcome aboard a new member, Renny, whose father was a member of the private group and "the list." There is a history and a mystery which surrounds the list and Renny slowly begins to unravel the mystery. There is an evil which he has to fight he never would have dreamed of. Renny learns his mother had prayed for him, and she believed her prayers would be answered after her death. Is there hope for Renny? Can he find happiness with a woman he meets named Jo? The film emphasizes what Renny's mother believed: that both the enemy of man and God's children make the mistake of underestimating the power of prayer. In one scene, the before and after pictures of hardened people who turned to God are shown and the contrast is striking in their appearances.
Although the film is a bit intense for young children, we gladly award our Dove "Family-Approved" Seal to this film. The prayers and scripture readings are handled in practical ways in the film and many people will appreciate the spiritual message of the film. Add "The List" to your list of must-see films!
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