Winners 2022
FEATURE FILMS
The Winners of This Year Are Following !
ROE V WADE
isa Arnold, owner of Check The Gate Productions, is the writer and director of THIS IS OUR TIME. The film follows five college graduates as they set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high but will their passion and faith be enough to carry them through life’s difficult trials. This film will have all of us asking “what is it God is calling us to be?” Believing in the importance of taking a film beyond the screen and using it for ministry, Ms. Arnold has written a four-week study guide as a free resource. Anyone can download the guide and clips from our distributor- Pure Flix Entertainment at http://pureflix.com/portfolio/this-is-our-time/. This is a powerful tool for churches and youth organizations! For more information on Lisa Arnold or to book her for a speaking engagement, go to checkthegateproductions.com. To find out more about Embrace A Village, which is featured in THIS IS OUR TIME, go to embraceavillage.org. THIS IS OUR TIME is available now at SAM’S, Lifeway, Family Christian Bookstore, Netflix, and other Christian bookstores and websites.
SWEET SUNSHINE
David De Vos produces “Eyes to see” A 33 minute dramatic film that tells the story or Ray (Matthew Marsden), a news cameraman who is assigned to capture Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake that left over 300,000 dead. In the midst of the catastrophic damage created by the 7.0 magnitude quake, Ray is forced to choose between doing his job and stepping out from behind the lens to help the victims he encounters. When sets down his camera to rescue Marie (Garcelle Beauvais), a Haitian mother who is trapped beneath the heavy debris of her former home, Ray opens his eyes to his own humanity. Eyes to see has set a website with all the details at http://www.eyestoseemovie.com
LOST HEART
Stevie’s Trek to the Holy Land: Abraham’s Promise takes you on a walk through the biblical narrative and lands you in the center of modern day Israel, Jerusalem. Here we discover where these historical events actually took place. From climbing Mt. Sinai to sleeping under the stars like Abraham, this journey allows audiences both young and old to experience the land of the Bible and its redemptive story in a new and stunning way. Written, directed, and co-produced by the OR Productions team and Heart Publications, this is one of many short films, documentaries, as well as, promotional videos produced by OR Productions. They write, shoot, edit. They excel at small, independent productions with a desire for creativity and excellence. Specifically outfitted for international travel, together they have worked in over 40 nations. Their hope is to be able to share stories that will inspire, move, and ultimately change those who come into contact with them. Learn more about the series and OR Productions by visiting www.steviestreks.com ; www.orproductions.org ; www.heartpublications.com