The award-winning film "Cinque Minuti" makes Jesus' sacrificial love crystal clear
On this day, Good Friday, we remember our Lord's passion and crucifixion, that He gave His life for us, as a sacrificial Lamb. He gave His life for us out of His deep love for us, even while we were DEAD in sin. As the gospel of John so eloquently says: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16 [RSV]).From Sabaoth Films comes this excellent Christian film, "5 Minutes," produced to very high standards by Deborah E. Brown and winner of the 168 Hour Film Project. The film won 2006 Awards in several categories--Best Film, Best International Film, Best Scriptural Integration-Writer, and Best Screenplay-Writer.
Along with its high production standards, the writing and the integration of scripture into the film are brilliant. The screenwriter, Sergio Masqueroni, is obviously well versed in Christian apologetics and is a masterful writer. Much of the force and emotional impact of this media message for the gospel is due to its poignant screenplay. Kudos to Mr. Masqueroni.
In Italian the film's title is "Cinque Minuti" and it can be watched online in Italian with English subtitles. In this film the immediacy and personal nature of Jesus' self-sacrificial love, expressed for each one of us, is made abundantly clear.
God's blessings to you all on this Good Friday.
Today's post can also be viewed on the Pope Benedict XVI Blog.
posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 1:49 PM
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The 168 Film Project is an annual, worldwide filmmaking competition and exhibition. The challenge to filmmakers—draw a random scripture and in just one week (168 hours) shoot and edit a short film. The 168 goal is challenge and develop emerging filmmakers. The 168 Film Festival is a glitzy red carpet affair held in Hollywood, CA. The payoff in 2008: $12K in prizes and a meeting with Ralph Winter, producer of “X-MEN” & “Fantastic 4.” 168 has made over 300 short films in 6 years.
Technology & Sponsors
Formats used for 168: HDCAM (F-23), XDCAM HD/EX, Red, P2 and others. Playback was courtesy of Sony’s XDCAM HD. Post Production was a mix of Final Cut Pro, Avid and Vegas. Sponsor Logos were displayed on an animated 3-D logo loop played between screenings. Sponsors Included: Sony, Arri, Roland/Edirol, and EIKI.
The Winning Entry
“Stained” producer Josh Weigel shot on the Red One camera, winning Best Picture (a first for Red). They used the famous Herald-Examiner building as a location.
11 International Teams
Kenya, Italy, Philippines, Germany, British Columbia, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Russia, Azerbaijan, Great Britain
Filmmakers Outside California
Washington, Idaho, Ohio, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Montana, Maryland, Arizona, South Carolina
California Filmmakers
Los Angeles, Ontario, Pasadena, Monrovia, Burbank, Encino, Culver City, Norco, Santa Monica, Corona, Simi Valley, North Hollywood, Monterey Park, Venice, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Eagle Rock, Santa Rosa, Sherman Oaks, Marina del Rey, Torrance, Verdugo City, Hacienda Heights, Sierra Madre, Yankee Hill, El Segundo, Gardena, Altadena, Long Beach, Valencia
168 Film Festival:
Over 2000 tickets were sold. The 82 team entries resulted in 69 narrative films all made for 168.
168 overall growth exceeded 20%
Jury Included: Howard Kazanjian, Producer of "Return of the Jedi" & "Raiders of the Lost Ark;" Mark Clayman, Exec. Producer of "The Pursuit of Happyness;" Luke Schelhaas, writer/co-producer of "Smallville;” and Bill Ewing, former Sr. VP for Columbia Pictures.
Presenters Included:
Pat Boone, Broadway headliner, and television star. Mark Joseph, development/marketing advisor on 18 films including “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe,” and “Ray.” Award-winning record producer MxPx, Lauryn Hill, P.O.D.
News Coverage 2008:
KNBC-TV: http://video.knbc.com/player/?id=236143
KABC-TV: http://www.168project.com/abc-TV-4-10-08.mov
Festival Promo 2008 with Don Lafontaine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXt_dE5F0aM
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&vanity=168project
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