(Conservative) Politics Win The Box Office?
BY Celeste Katz
At the polls it’s still an open question in a country divided along red state/blue state lines whether American voters will reelect President Obama or choose his Republican challenger. At the box office, however, conservative values trump liberal ones in a landslide, according to a new report.
Connect with Midwest Independent Filmmakers!
“Networking” has become a buzzword among business professionals. And, with good reason. A wise men recently observed that in today’s world, “You are paid for your connections.” In our day of online movie streaming and microwave fast food, people are desperately seeking real relationships—both as the basis of society and as the underpinning of our economy. Networking allows like minded individuals to come together to mutually benefit through shared experience and ideas. Read more >>
Creed of Gold Film Festival Run!
Thrilled to participate in film festivals around the nation, Creed of Gold has been well received by many audiences. Daniel Knudsen, the director of Creed of Gold, expressed his enthusiasm stating, “We are excited to see our mission in action of producing films that reveal the redemptive purposes of God.” Creed of Gold has been shown on festival screens in places such as Virginia and Indiana.
The Midwest Christian Filmmakers’ Forum
Known for its cornfields and cold climates, the American Midwest is also becoming home to a budding independent Christian film industry. As independent Christian filmmakers prepare for a year of changing history, Crystal Creek Media is excited to host a film forum for aspiring artists and enthusiastic entrepreneurs. The Midwest Christian Filmmakers’ Forum promises to be enlightening, encouraging, and entertaining.
Filmmaking Class in Indianapolis, IN
Success in Film & Video Production Course
hosted by Verity Institute
January 23 – 28, 2012 (Monday-Saturday)
Class Description:
Filmmaking is an art. But if you want to make a living with your art, you must learn filmmaking procedures and view it as a business. Verity Institute is excited to feature documentary and film producer Johan Bos as he trains aspiring filmmakers in the practical side of the art. Bos will discuss the necessary steps to producing message-centered films— and share secrets for communicating with impact. Read more >>
Legacy of History
Historic locations provide an authentic feel to CREED OF GOLD
It was not until about halfway through principle photography that the crew thoroughly realized the wealth of locations that had been opened up to the film. Many of the locations for CREED OF GOLD were on the National Register of Historic Places. Being that the story is a contemporary extension of historical fiction, the rich historical sites were important for the atmosphere of each scene.
Director Daniel Knudsen recalled, “I especially realized this when we shot the 1920’s Russia train scene. We were shooting a historical scene in a building where history really happened.” Most of the Russia scenes were filmed at the Indianapolis Union Station, the first union station in the world. In 1861, Thomas Edison had worked there as a telegraph operator. Eventually he was fired for wasting his time with “useless experiments.” Read more >>
To Make a Movie…
About the Production of Creed of Gold
Film plots come in a variety of shapes and sizes and sometimes the unlikeliest places are the best for finding the next blockbuster. For Screenwriter and Executive Producer Mark Knudsen, a father of six, the moment of inspiration came after taking a child to the dentist. In the lunch afterward, the dentist, a long time friend of the family, discussed his questions and concerns over the international monetary system. The hook was set and for the next several months, Mark devoured everything he could on central banking, the Federal Reserve, and the Bolshevik Revolution. Read more >>
Enthusiastic Endorsements for Film Camp
ENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSEMENTS FOR FILM CAMP BY DR. JAY WILE & DR. JEFF MYERS
In March of 2010 in St. Louis, MO, dozens of teenagers sat spell-bound while listening to two speakers at the annual home-school conference. As Crystal Creek Media representatives shared the trials and triumphs of film-making on their latest production, CREED OF GOLD, teens furiously took notes in the hopes that one day they too could makes movies. Almost every child dreams of being an actor or actress at some point in his or her life; yet, so few from the Christian community ever enter the film world. Why? Not because the young people lose interest but because there is limited opportunity to learn.
This convention season Crystal Creek Media will be offering a film camp specifically designed to introduce teenagers to the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully enter the film industry. Read more >>
Welcome!
Welcome to Crystal Creek Media’s new website! We are excited to be launching our redesigned website and hope that people will find it both informative and inspiration. It seems that every day something new is happening at CCM and we look forward to filling these pages with much good news!