Christian Filmworks Magazine

Contact Us

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Christian Filmworks
3983 North Huntington Street
Medina, Ohio 44256

(E-mail: ChristianFilmworksMagazine@yahoo.com

For submission guidelines, advertising, or subscription. Please feel free to contact us by

regular mail, email with any questions or comments.

Issue #35 Fall 2010

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CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS MAGAZINE

The fall 2010 issue is NOW AVAILABLE! Read how Tendershoot films produced two Biblical movies, ESTHER and Samson. Also in this issue are our regular columns: “Makin it Happen” and “Classic Christian Movies”. All this and more. Don’t miss out! SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

Christian Filmworks Magazine is published four times a year, SPRING (March), SUMMER (June), FALL (September) and WINTER (December.)

Each issue contains inspiring articles of how the filmmakers made his/her film right from the source…the filmmakers themselves! Find out what went on behind the scenes and how they did what they did. Where they got the stories and ideas for their films, where they shot the film, what problems and/or obstacles they came up against and how they overcame them, how certain special FX shots were created, and much more! There are columns each issue about filmmaking techniques, letters and more!

Our Mission

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Steven Spielberg began making films with an 8mm movie camera. He now produces some of Hollywood’s most expensive and successful motion pictures. How many “Christian” Steven Spielbergs are out there? They have to begin somewhere with that first film.

CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS magazine was created to encourage the beginner to take that first step, the student filmmaker to pursue their dream of making Christian films and for the professional to continue to strive to make an impact for the Christian film Industry.

We will do this by showcasing Christian filmmakers on all skill levels: amateur, student and pro. We are here to give a behind the scenes look with inspiring articles showing how the filmmaker produced his/her film from conception to finished film. No film is too small to have its place in CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS magazine. We don’t want any filmmaker to be intimidated by the pros.

Our goal at CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS, is to be looked at by the Christian filmmaker as the foremost Christian film publication. We are the FIRST and ONLY Christian film publication that takes you behind the scenes of Christian filmmaking.

We can only do this with your help. We need for you to send us your film articles and photos. Tell us where you got your ideas from, where you film the story, what problems arose during production and how you solved them.

For more information on submissions click on the submission info link.

Biography

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CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS magazine was created by Christian filmmaker John Martin. John lives in Medina, Ohio and began making films in 1972 at the age of 16. He shot in 8mm and Super 8 format. For 8 years he made horror films. Then, in 1980, John became a Christian and by 1981 he had already produced his first Christian film under the name Exodus Film Productions.

Since then, John has made several Christian films that have been shown at various churches, Bible studies and Christian groups. John has been featured on the radio and in newspapers several times discussing his film ministry over the years.

n 2001, now working under the name of New Parable Films, the Lord gave John a vision to produce what he called “video-tracts”. These are a new alternative to traditional Christian paper tracts. They are short video presentations of the Gospel message, followed by an on-screen invitation by John.

Also in 2001, John set up his website which features complete information on all of his videos and other information regarding his film ministry.

“I will continue to produce Christian “movies with a message” until the Lord directs me differently,” says John.

ou can visit New Parable Films online at:

www.tracts.com/newparablefilms.html

Submissions

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We are always looking for Christian films to feature in the pages of the magazine. To get your film featured is easy! Below are the guidelines for article and film submissions:

The film you write about must have a Christian/Biblical theme, message or teaching. CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS in not about Christians making films, but Christians making CHRISTIAN films.

Send in a 1-3 page behind the scenes article about your film. You can write about any aspect of the process you want (where the story came from, problems that arose during production and how you solved them, budgets, equipment used, SFX shots,distribution, where and how the film will be used etc.) ANYTHING you want, as long as it is a behind the scenes account.

Also include several pictures to accompany the article. If your film is chosen to be featured on the cover you may be asked to supply a high quality color picture if one was not sent originally.

And last, you must send a screener copy of your film (DVD or VHS) for review to verify its content.

Articles and pictures can be sent via e-mail, movies must be sent regular mail. Please DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL MATERIAL as nothing can be returned. It becomes the property of CHRISTIAN FILMWORKS magazine to use for promoting your film.

No payment can be made for your submission, other than a free complimentary copy of the issue in which your article appears once it is published. We hope to hear from you. This is your opportunity to share your film with others of like interest.

Please send all submission to:

MAILING ADDRESS:

Christian Filmworks

3983 North Huntington Street

Medina, Ohio 44256

E-MAIL: Christianfilmworks@yahoo.com