• The Echolight Award

    The Echolight Award

    August 10, 2013 - a Feature Film Dream will come true for one skillful producer. See the list of contestants and their verses.

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  • Pre-Production Begins! - 11th Annual 168 Film Project

    Pre-Production Begins! - 11th Annual 168 Film Project

    Theme "Atonement: Winning the Other Side." Registration NOW CLOSED. Pre-production begins tonight!

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  • 168 Film Project 2013 - New schedule, Exciting Awards

    168 Film Project 2013 - New schedule, Exciting Awards

    The 2013 competition is under way! Festival in August. Let the storytelling begin!!!

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  • Influencing the Entertainment Industry Worldwide

    Influencing the Entertainment Industry Worldwide

    We have a new URL: "168 Film.com." Headquartered in Burbank, California, and making a difference in the global entertainment industry.

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  • 2012 Write of Passage Screenplay Competition

    2012 Write of Passage Screenplay Competition

    Congrats to our winning writer for 2012, Derek J. Samms and Development Executive, Chloe Anderson. Derek will receive $1,000 cash, VIP treatment at the 168 Film Festival, and meetings and introductions with Hollywood VIPs.

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168 Film - More Than an International Short Film Competition

The 168 Film Project is a faith friendly, values-friendly practicum for artists focused on the media. 168 provides a proving ground for filmmakers, writers, actors and all interested in creating stories for popular culture.

On Aug. 10, 2013, the Best Short Filmmaker will win an up to $1 Million (minimum award $250K) feature film production budget! Details here.

More than an international short film competition, "168" asks deep questions. Filmmakers, writers and audiences alike explore scripture as they go. Is it really relevant today? Whether subtle, or bold in message, "168" stories change lives and help to redefine the genre in terms of quality and inspirational message.

Please understand that taking story from scripture does not mean you must make the next Jesus movie.  To do well in 168, artists must make compelling entertainment. Pop culture needn’t be at odds with faith-based, faith-friendly or values entertainment.  We value all three.  See examples here.

Not religious? Not a problem, read this.

Founded in 2003, 168 welcomes artists of secular, Christian and other beliefs, who are willing to take the challenge to produce a short work based on "a Theme, a Verse and a Week" (plus 10 days pre-production for films). Artistic awards and life-changing challenges await you.

Join the email list, Facebook and Twitter Pages and make a connection!

168 Film is funded by donors and sponsors. Please join us now and give generously.

- John David Ware, Founder & Director

Competitions and Programs

168 Film Project  is our signature speed filmmaking competition. Teams worldwide have 168 hours (7 X 24) to shoot and edit a short film based on a theme and a Bible verse (plus 10 days pre-production).

Write of Passage is a screenwriting competition based on scripture. Writers have just 168 hours to produce a 12-page story. The best scripts may be filmed and screened at the 168 Film Festival.

168 Film Festival is the crown jewel of 168, showcasing films online and the best films at our L.A. screenings. A star-studded gala awards show rewards producers in over 20 categories. Click Here for the list of nominees and award winners.

Mission 168 is a gift of resources to visionary missions organizations. Proposals for short films are matched with producers to expose the important work being done.

Inspirational Media

The 168 Film Screening Room will soon open, where you can see some of the best of nearly 600 films. From Dramas to Westerns, Comedies to Zombie Films, there is something for everyone in these short stories, all based on the Word of God. This portion of our new site is under construction and will come online soon. DVD's are available here: Click to order a DVD or to Support 168!

 

2012 Best of 168 DVD

2012 Best of 168 DVD
Now Available

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Our Sponsors

2013 Presenting Sponsor
Echolight Studios

2013 Gold Sponsors
Advent Media, Inc.

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