KINGDOMWOOD INTL FILM FESTIVAL
Dates: October 1st - thru October 3rd
Location: First Christian Church of Atlanta
Address: 4532 Lavista Road, Tucker Georgia 30084
****Here is what you can expect over the course of the three days****
Keynote Speaker: Chuck Vinson is an American television director and producer from the late 90's. Currently he's a DAY-TIME EMMY® AWARDS Winner for "Sesame Street storytelling. The 48th Daytime Emmy® Award was on July 17, 2021. Now Vinson begins a new journey as he seeks out and meets with business-minded film industry talent who desire to write, produce, direct, and provide content for the next generation.
Live streaming short "family-friendly content from across the USA & International Kingdomwood Theater Room!
Amazing family- friendly full feature films streaming and voting opportunities on our BingeWave online service.
Workshops for Screenwriters! Film Fans! "2min" Speed-Networking Game!
Writers session: Transform personal writing into Memoirs Overview! Script to Films Panal!
Music Scoring your Films!
Exhibit Vendors: Looking to offer film production companies tax incentive on next films produced in GA
KIFF, Joe Williams Opening Night Premiere Screening: Friday Oct 1st at 7pm. / Red Carpet Reception
Kingdomwood Kids (Jellybeans Production) Saturday program offsite venue (Kids produce your films) additional info on website under "Kids"
KIFF, Audrey T. Thomas Saturday, premieres her Directorial short film "17b" and Debut her Documentary "Preview" of her Europe renowned Uncle John Littleton spiritual/gospel performer in Paris France.
Kingdomwood Women in Film Celebrity Picnic on Saturday Oct 2nd from 11am -1pm outdoor Pavilion (Bring your own picnic-basket; Celebrity Guest, picks the "Best" Picnic to Win) Men are welcomed to attend!
Workshops: Filmmakers! Screenwriters! Movie Fans!
Filmmakers/ Screenwriters there will be an outdoor "2min" Speed Film-Networking Game!
Kingdomwood Women in Films Celebrity Panel Discussions "Women in Films Success Stories"
~Sunday Morning Coffee/Tea Danish with Kingdomwood Founders~
· Worship Service Sunday, Oct 3rd at 130pm hosted by Kingdomwood Elder Joe Williams,
· Filmmakers and Screenwriters Awarded at First Christian Church Atlanta Ceremony on
Sunday Oct 3rd as we Crown/Award our film festival winners!
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More info send an email to Kingdomwood Mgmt. Team at info@kingdomwood.com
" Men in the Kingdom" Is looking for Volunteers! Contact Joe@kingdomwood.com
**********************It's GOING to be a BLAST**************************
About Kingdomwood Intl Film Festival (KIFF)
Kingdomwood International Film Festival (KIFF) is a 501c(3) organization founded in 2008 originally as Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival by Audrey Thomas and Joe Williams. Our annual film festival provides a forum for independent filmmakers to screen films that promote faith-based creative stories with values. 2021 KIFF will be accepting and screening all short films: short drama, short docs, short comedies. virtual screenwriters workshops, Pop-up Picnic Movie Discussions, meet and greets opportunities that offer creativity and insight of industry trends in family friendly filmmaking and production.
Effective January 1, 2021 - Kingdomwood's criteria are:
- Sexually explicit contents, excessive violence and excessive profanity ARE "STRICTLY PROHIBITED";
- Entrants MUST have you or a team member present at the festival to win;
- Sponsors and Film Festival fees are Non-Refundable; and
- Film Submission fees are Non-Refundable. Once an entry payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund.
- Filmmakers must be at least twelve (12) years of age;
- Competition is open to filmmakers in the United States.
**All non-refundable fees will go towards Kingdomwood Film Institute programs for the education and support of Interns interested in faith-based filmmaking.**
KIFF creates an environment of trust, dialogue and receptiveness for families and individuals searching for films that speak to their inner spiritual thoughts and lifestyle, while providing a tremendous platform for filmmakers wishing to express their spiritual vision on film.
Our goal at Kingdomwood is to REACH, TEACH and INSPIRE the next generation of filmmakers and the community of film enthusiasts. Our annual festival features over 100 films, educational workshops from film industry leaders, celebrity panels, networking, 48Hrs short films competitions and awards and recognition.
REACH. Each year, KIFF reaches filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, distribution companies and film festival attendees---with hundreds of faith-based films with creativity, depth and enjoyment you can't find anywhere else!
TEACH. At KIFF, you have an opportunity to learn from experts in the industry, build mentoring relationships and share your insights and learnings with others.
INSPIRE. The panels, workshops, amazing special events with new and seasoned filmmakers who have a passion for faith-based films will inspire you at the festival and beyond. KIFF showcases faith-based films, filmmakers, and the making of films that promote spiritual growth and mentorship.
Why KIFF?
Movie-goers are craving for films that bring to life ¦faith, values and truths--that edify, feed the soul and draws them closer to what is real. Our goal is to bring film relationships together filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors and distribution companies to make the films people are craving.
Kingdomwood Intl Film Festival (KIFF) provides an atmosphere of engagement and networking that enables filmmakers to network with each other and form relationships and alliances that can be beneficial for future growth in the industry. For example, actors are exposed to directors who may be need of an actor for their next film; a producer may be looking for a director for their next movie project. Relationships formed at the festival can blossom into productive working relationships for countless other projects.
What you can expect at the Festival
This year Kingdomwood's 2021 "New Year" Film submissions will kick-off w/Celebrity judges! Actor Jeff Rose, (Night School w/ Kevin Hart) Actress Toni Hudson, (Charlie's Christmas Wish), Actor Cameron Arnett, (I Still Believe) and Actress Celia Isla!
Submissions open 01/01/2021 and ends 07/01/2021
Also, Kingdomwood 48hours short film competition will be quarterly. The first one in March and June, next next one in competition inside of our film festival. The 48 Hour Short Film competition is a competition in which a filmmaker is assigned a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue, and have 48 hours to create a short film containing those elements. The final on for the year is Kingdomwood Christmas Film Competition. Year's XMAS Film Celebration was "Amazing"..
KIFF will be virtually jam packed---with a Film Festival meet & greet, panel discussions, training with expertise-building for our film makers, distribution opportunities, film workshops, women and Men filmmakers picnic series, movie screenings, perpetual networking, Red Carpet experiences, praise and workshop, prize drawings, film-themed, Red Carpet experiences, awards and recognition and much more.
KIFF guarantees prime opportunities to establish relationships in and around the film community an integral interconnection to the film industry for the promotion of programming among diverse filmmakers all across the country. These important, bold conversations and dialogues about the film industry could impact our communities and impacting the lives the entire families.
KIFF is delighted to over private-sector company sponsorship opportunities to promote brands, products and services to a broad customer base. KFF past sponsors include: Verizon Wireless, Pure Flix Entertainment, Skip-Stone Picture, GPP, Inspired Family Ent. Rosati's Pizza, Georgia Film Music & Digital Ent.
KIFF continues to network with film industry insiders to serve as a pathway to connecting filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors and distribution companies searching for a broad range of faith-based content. Further, KIFF understands that audiences are searching for prime content in their movie going. Collectively, great dialogue occurs and often leads to advancements in the faith-filmmaking industry. Companies like Sony Picture's Company / Affirm Films, Pure Flix Entertainment and Aspire TV. They spent time at KIFF to hear from those who share valuable insights about faith-based films.
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Stay tuned for Kingdomwood Film Festival's 2021 Schedule We look forward to seeing your submitted films!
Now that Kingdomwood regular film submission process is "Now"Closed! Kingdomwood is offering yet another opportunity, to have your film submitted in our upcoming Festival. We are offering you and opportunity to Rent out our "theater room" which have 30 seats. Second screening rental times are available. Contact us for more info: info@kingdomwood.com
We are encouraging you to seek sponsors for your project, and have the sponsors submit your project to Kingdomwood. Essentially your project will be submitted on behalf of your sponsor. A company, individual or group can be a sponsored, and sponsoring your film will allow them to support a family-friendly project and have their brand, product or service promoted throughout the Kingdomwood network.
Festival Perks and complimentary access to our 14th Anniversary will be dependent upon the level of sponsorship chosen by your sponsor. We will make every effort to accommodate your sponsor and position their brand, product or service in a manner that showcases their support of your project and the festival. This is an exciting First for Kingdomwood, and it is our hope that you can find sponsors who are willing to support your efforts to position your project at the 13th year celebration, October 1-3 2021.
Kingdomwood look forward to hearing from you and if you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: info@kingdomwood.com
Effective January 1, 2021 - Kingdomwood's criteria are:
Sexually explicit contents, excessive violence and excessive
profanity ARE "STRICTLY PROHIBITED";
Entrants MUST have you or a team member present at the festival to "Win"; ( Void due to Covid-19)
Sponsors and Film Festival fees are Non-Refundable; and
Film Submission fees are Non-Refundable. Once an entry
payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund.
* Cash Reward for top 48hrs Short Film Competition!
Full synopsis
October 1, 2021, 9:00 am
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October 3, 2021, 4:00 pm
Established in 1992, The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding among peoples of African descent. PAFF is dedicated to racial tolerance through the exhibition of film, art, and creative expression.