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Franck Tingue commented on maria's blog post 'Quarter life crisis'

You ask me why it is that you awake in the night and feel enclosed in darkness? I often feel the same way myself; but these desponding feelings are no evidence that God has forsaken you or me. . . . Gloomy feelings are no evidence that the promise...

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Franck Tingue commented on maria's blog post 'Quarter life crisis'

That is so how I feel sometimes. Its funny your post was really encouraged me Maria. Thank you for sharing, I want to be a better Animator/filmmaker/illustrator. I got my BFA from SVA but had trouble finding work, Lucky by God's grace I got a job ...

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Scott Hampton replied to maria's discussion 'Content of a film?'

Hmmm...touchy situation! We can have sexual content in our films, certainly. How we present the content is another matter entirely. I just completed my first real short and deal with what could be considered sexual scenes, but did not present any...

May 9

Kent Kingston replied to maria's discussion 'Content of a film?'

I can't remember where I read it, but it really hit me hard: if Jesus was an actor, what would you, as director, feel comfortable in asking Him to do? Would you ask Him, for instance, to French-kiss another actor who wasn't His wife in real life? ...

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Ryan Moore replied to maria's discussion 'Content of a film?'

Did God refrain from Sexual content in the Garden of Eden? Did he stop the practice after sin entered the world? There is nothing wrong with the sexual content, it's all about how it is perceived. Since when did sex become something wrong or tabo...

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About Me:: God is first in my life.
My belief system is very important to me.
I strive to Glorify HIM in everything I do.
I know that it is God's will for me to be a filmmaker.
I tried to fight it and run away from it but He would always bring it back to my attention.
I think film is a wonderful way to show people Christ's love for them.
I am a free thinker as God intended all of us to be.
I believe in freedom of religion, because that is where mainstream christianity failed trying to force Christ on people.
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Quarter life crisis

Hello, everyone this does not have too much to do with film but I love this network because I feel that I can really be my true spiritual self. I am always myself but on filmmaker I can incorporate God and you guys understand me! and might I add ask me really good questions and give good feedback and I appreciate you all who have commented on my discussion and blogs.

But anyway I am about to turn the big 2-5 and I can not believe it! I am a tad bit depressed because I am not where I want to be… Continue

Posted on September 28, 2008 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

P.U.C.

Hey guys I am going to apply to Pacific Union College because I want to have an Adventist education and I know that P.U.C. is a wonderful place to get a film degree. Godwilling I will be there in Fall 2010 and I am counting the days till then. I need to strenthen my faith in Adventism because in Indianapolis I have been able to grow spritually and I know that an Adventist College is a great place to grow closer to God. My cousin goes to Southern and she is learning and growing there. So all the… Continue

Posted on September 21, 2008 at 9:28am — 5 Comments

Pray

I have been working on a wonderful screenplay on and off for three years please pray that The Father takes away my ADD and I know that I could be writing right now but I need prayer. I am glad that we have a place on the internet that we can share our beliefs and our art. Also that we all believe in the power of prayer.

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 6:31pm — 1 Comment

The Oscars....

I was listening to the radio station K-love this morning and I heard their christian film critic commenting on the nominated movies. He seemed highly discontented with their choices (there will be blood, and atonement), because one of the movies is about a serial killer getting away with murder and the other about lustfilled love. Why should he care the Oscars belong to the world and as "christians" we are suppose to be a peculiar people. A peculiar person does not care to think or even talk abo… Continue

Posted on January 25, 2008 at 8:13am — 1 Comment

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At 1:35pm on July 10, 2009, Thomas said…: Maria, how is your screenplay coming along? Just cfhecking in, I've been out of touch with everyone, so busy!

At 6:53pm on September 26, 2008, MIke said…: To answer your question, I did grow up SDA. When I physically attend a church nowadays it's usually SDA. I've found myself moving away from organized religion in recent years for many reasons(I won't go into those reasons here, it would take up too much space). Feel free to send me an email if u have any questions about anything, snyky77@gmail.com

At 12:27pm on April 28, 2008, StaciaDWright said…: Thanks so much for your comment Maria....yes, God blessed and SONscreen was a success! We hope you can make it next year! Mark your calendar now (you have a whole year to plan) April 16-18, 2009! Hope to see you there.

At 7:26pm on March 17, 2008, Thomas said…: I'll pray for you Maria, God has given us all gifts, one of which is a power like His own, the desire and power to create!

Take a look sometime at a book by Julia Cameron [screen writer] called THE ARTIST'S WAY. There is a lot of useful advice and support to help us remove writer's block.

She is a bit New Agy, but I think she has a lot of insight on this. Whatever is good, pure, etc. think on these things!

At 10:11am on February 8, 2008, StaciaDWright said…: Hi Maria! Thanks for your question. Actually the film festival is open to all christians at all schools and businesses. We've had submissions and winners from outside of the Adventist school system in the past and we look forward to having more participation from all students at all schools in the future. You can read more about the festival and other similar questions we've been asked by visiting our website at www.sonscreen.com and check out our FAQ tab!

Thanks again for your question!
--Stacia

At 12:13pm on February 4, 2008, Stephen Eyer said…: Welcome to the AdventistFilmmaker.com site Maria! Looking forward to seeing some of your work. I hope you find this site a good place to meet other filmmakers and get involved in new projects.

At 2:40pm on January 28, 2008, Thomas said…: Maria, thanks for the invite to be on your "friends" list, I'm really honored to be asked!

Just got back from filming up in Asheville, NC and will be going down to Orlando to start this Wed.

Our shoot up in Asheville went off well and we shot some great footage!

Have to get back to work now, will be out of town for weeks after tomorrow, and I still do not have a film crew firmed up on our very long S. California shoot!!!!!

I liked your life principles, such is hard to find anymore, even in Adventism where too many use religion to cover up their self worship, or the worship of man and leaders. When are we going to realize that Jesus is our King, not some guru??

Got to run, Tom