21st Annual 168 Film Festival Event Schedule

Details are subject to change.

FRIDAY Sept.13

8:00 am – Registration Opens

9:00 am – Welcome

9:10am – Screening Block 1

  • 24w002 - Luviahaven
  • 24t009 - Bursted
  • 24s028 -  The Talent Algorithm
  • 24u001 - 30 Pieces of Silver
  • 24k011 - At What Cost
  • 24p014  - Three Old Biddies
  • Producer Q&A

10:15am – Break

10:30am – Screening Block 2

  • 24s023 - Solomon's Treasure
  • 24s019 - Rock Bottom
  • 24s016 - Surrender All
  • 24u020 - The Man
  • 24t010 - A Heart for Slaughter
  • OPEN - Perfect
  • OPEN - Struck
  • Producer Q&A

12:00 Noon – Lunch (Food Trucks)

1:00 pm – Panel 1 “Faith, Film & the Republic: Is this the Last Vote?”
Due to societal upheaval, many have lost hope and the path to the November election is full of danger. How shall we navigate and on what responsibilities should we focus?

  • Panelists: Sr. Pastor Gilbert Kelly, New City Church; Sr. Pastor Dennis Watson, Harps Crossing Baptist Church
  • Moderator: John David Ware, Writer/Director, “Unbridled,” Producer, “Final Frequency”

2:15 pm – Break

2:30 pm - Screening Block 3

  • 24p029 - Dying Seeds
  • OPEN - House of Hope (!)
  • OPEN - The Foxhole (!)
  • Producer Q&A

3:45 pm – Break

4:00 pm – Breakout Sessions

  • Writer’s Workshop 1: Storytelling 101: “Central Idea, Character and Conflict” A good idea is half the battle, then you need central conflict and high stakes that make it worth having a battle. We’ll point you in the right direction!
    • Instructor: Derrick Warfel, Writer-Director, Producer
  • Other workshops TBA

5:00 – Red Carpet / Dinner (Food Trucks or off-site)

6:00 – Feature

  • Angel Studios: “Bonhoeffer - Pastor, Spy, Assassin”
  • Bonhoeffer Writer/Director/Producer Todd Komarnicki Interview (8:15?)

9:00 – End Day 1

SATURDAY September 14

8:00 am - “Filmmaker Forum”

  • Q&A with 168 Staff. For current & future producers. Help us plan the future of 168

8:30 am – Registration Opens

9:00 am – Break

9:15 am – Screening Block 4

  • CLASSIC - Behind the Scenes – 2016
  • 24t008 - Costless Gift
  • 24d018 - Back to Eden
  • CLASSIC - Scapegoat
  • 24d005 -  Root of Resilience
  • 24d031 - Making of "Flatline"
  • CLASSIC - Billy Rapture
  • Producer Q&A

10:30 am - Break

10:45 am – Screening Block 5

  • 24s025 - Dice Man
  • 24s026 - The Offer
  • 24u004 - The Coin
  • OPEN - Forgiving the Nightmare (!)
  • Producer Q&A

12:00 Noon – Lunch (Food Trucks)

1:00 pm – Panel 2 “Temptations for New Filmmakers - Money Changes Everything” 
The best time to think about tough questions is long before they come up. How can producers, cast and crew prepare for hard times, as well as incredible success? Where does the money come from?

  • Panelists: Sr. Pastor Gilbert Kelly, New City Church; Sr. Pastor Dennis Watson, Harps Crossing Baptist Church (others TBA)
  • Moderator: John David Ware, Writer/Director

2:00pm – Break

2:15pm – Screening Block 6

  • 24u012 - Bakers Dozen
  • 24s015 - Perfect Purpose
  • 24s017 - Changed for a Dollar
  • 24s027 - Counted
  • 24w030  - Voices
  • 24s013 - Rags
  • Producer Q&A

3:45pm – Break

4:00 pm – Breakouts (Flexible End)

  • Writer's Workshop 2: Storytelling 102: “Story Theme and Structure” in 168, we start with structure that comes from a thematically oriented verse. This presents a direct path to story, but it can be tricky to get the right theme and structure.
    • Instructor: Derrick Warfel, Writer-Director, Producer
  • Post Production Workshop: Finishing the Film: Sound, Music and Picture. Best practices for Composers, Editors and Directors working together. Navigating music publishing, licensing, synchronization and sound effects.
    • Guests: Mark Kueffner, Composer; Christopher Cibelli, Director/Editor; Tatia Cibelli, Editor
  • Acting Workshop: “Serving the Story on the Set” Christian Actors are: Those who serve the story from love and excellence. Learn why you are so important and how you can advance the Kingdom wherever you are. 
    • Instructor: Alicia Kelley is an acting coach and actress (The Carpenter's Prayer - in select theaters, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2022), Ozark (2020), The Act (2019), The Resident (2018). She teaches youth at the Carol Hickey Acting Studio in Atlanta. 
  • Self Tape Prep: Take your self-tapes to the next level! Learn how to produce a professional self-tape from anywhere. Discover Jesse’s 5 Secrets to creating a self-tape that sets you apart from the crowd. Don't miss out—this is the insider knowledge every actor needs!
    • Instructor: Jesse Malinowski. Jesse is an actor known for Bad Boys Ride or Die, American Reunion, 24: Legacy is the founder of Get Scene Studios, an acting school that’s been a cornerstone of the Atlanta acting community for over 12 years. With a passion for empowering actors, Jesse has worked alongside top agents and casting directors in the Southeast, helping countless performers elevate their craft. He is also the visionary behind the Southeast Actors Summit, designed to inspire and connect actors with industry leaders.

5:00 pm  - Red Carpet Opens

  • Dinner (Food Trucks or off-site)
  • Red Carpet Photos

6:30 pm – Award Show Seating (House Opens)

7:00 pm – Award Show

8:15 pm – After Party

11:30 pm – Festivities End

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