Does one life matter ? Yes, it always has
From “Doonby,” which won the 2012 Capra Award, named in honor of the legendary director Frank Capra. (L-r) actor Joe Estevez, actor John Schneider, and producer Mark Joseph.
Not only is that the message of the pro-life movement, if you think about it, it is the message of all good films. But the films that Hollywood is now producing have tended to move away from that message, or have twisted it beyond recognition.
If you are dissatisfied with Hollywood’s product you need to know there are many who work within the entertainment industry who share your concerns. They too would like to see life-affirming films telling the stories that really matter, stories that resonate, stories that send us off into life knowing that we too can make a difference.
Life Fest Film Festival, takes place in the heart of the entertainment industry each May (this year May 9-12) has become a ‘safe-haven’ for those who want to turn the tide within the industry. It has also become a point of entre for the next generation of filmmakers, and a large proportion of this next generation are strongly pro-life!
Do you know aspiring filmmakers? Tell them about it. Perhaps you could sponsor him or her to avail of this incredible opportunity to gain access to this industry that so dramatically influences our neighbors, our nation and all the nations of the world. Some of the event’s supporters have included Ben Stein, actor/producer Clint Howard, Disney Director Jonathan Flora and his wife, actress Deborah Flora, actors John Schneider and Joe Estevez, comedian Victoria Jackson, actress Mell Flynn and lovable character-actor Charlie Holliday.
Life Fest will be using the screening rooms of Raleigh Studios (the former Chaplin Studios, the oldest working lot in Hollywood), as well as the screening rooms of Family Theater Productions - who brought “The family that prays together, stays together” campaign to America. The famous Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard will be hosting. There will also be opportunities for those who cannot physically attend to participate on-line.
Get more information at: lifefilmfest.com
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