The Festival Programme
Saturday 21st October 2023
11:00 am
Doors open to ‘Pro Ticket Upgrade’ holders ONLY
(Tea and coffee and the chance to meet)
11:50 am
Doors open to all Day Ticket holders
12:00 pm
Welcome from the SCFF team
12:10 pm
Film highlights from the last 3 years - Animation/ Musical/ Documentary
12:40 pm
“Christ-centred film process and product” with Andrew Walkington
In this information-packed presentation, experienced Christian filmmaker Andrew Walkington will give an overview of the Christian film market, discussing everything from knowing your audience to funding for films.
1:10 pm
Fearfully Made by Jamie Foreman with Q&A - Drama
When Arthur’s wife, Maggie, is taken into a nursing home, his daughter buys him a care robot. Frustrated by his lack of independence, Arthur is no fan of his new 'carer', but things take a darker turn when she begins to block his attempts to call Maggie.
1:40 pm
Q&A with Jeannie McGinnis - Actor/ Presenter/ Commercial Model
Demonstrating that there are a multitude of opportunities for talented performers who are willing to be versatile, Christian actor, voice actor, commercial model and presenter Jeannie McGinnis will share her varied media experience in an interactive Q&A session
1:55 pm
Christ Church Amateur Boxing Club by Paul Anthony Warwick- Documentary
Two pastors from Christ Church Anerley in South East London set up a local Christian boxing club to try and steer young people away from knife crime, drugs and gangs
2:10 pm
Cuthbert by Oliver Murray with Q&A - Drama
'Cuthbert' speaks out of the mists of a distant age. As a monk and hermit living on the Island of Farne, Cuthbert is one of England's greatest Christian Saints. Living alone in simplicity, he pursues the Ineffable Light of God. But can he overcome the evil one who seeks to hold him back?
2:30 pm
“How To Manage A Creative Team” with Graeme Spencer
Many people know how to do their role well but are less well equipped to manage other creatives to make sure they can excel in theirs. In this talk, Graeme Spencer will share insights from working in the TV broadcast industry for over 25 years and leading creative teams to deliver incredible projects.
3:00 pm
Billy Jones by Gina Sedman with Q&A - Drama
Billy Jones has it all! The fancy cars, the dream home, the business he always wanted, and the trophy wife until COVID! In this chilling tale where Scrooge ( Billy Jones) meets Covid-19, prideful, arrogant Billy will learn the most valuable lesson ever, but will it be too late.
3:40 pm
You Are So Loved by Jonathan Kemp with Q&A - Drama
Amy is trapped in an abusive relationship. Her despair is punctuated only by the inexplicable feeling that someone is trying to communicate with her.
4:05 pm
“What Christian Cinema Can Learn from Secular Movies” with Luke Allen
This presentation will consider some of the tropes and conventions often found within ‘Christian’ movies and compare and contrast these with mainstream films. In this talk, Luke will share his observations of working both in secular and Christian media, suggesting what may be missing from many Christian films.
4:35 pm
Eyewitness by Tim Price - Drama
The events of Holy Week as seen through the eyes of Thomas, disciple of Jesus.
4:55 pm
Circumnavigate by Will Redaway - Documentary
CIRCUMNAVIGATE follows the south Devon based father of three, Brendon Prince, as he attempts to become the first person to ever stand up paddleboard around mainland Britain in his hope to break five world records. A challenge many have tried before - but none have achieved.
5:40 pm
Awards
5:50 pm
Prayers for film and media industries
6:00 pm
End of main programme
Drinks and networking for ‘Pro Ticket Upgrade’ holders.