Faith Film Fests Podcast

We sit down and talk with Tim Shields, co-founder of the CONTENT Media Conference, about how this unique gathering is equipping Christian filmmakers through hands-on training, powerful networking, film festival exposure, and even seed funding opportunities. We also discuss the conference’s spiritual foundation and its mission to help media creators use storytelling to advance the message of Christ.Show Notes:Register for CONTENT Media Conference- https://www.christianmediaconference.com/Submit Your Project to the Film Festival- https://filmfreeway.com/ContentMediaConferenceFollow CONTENT Media Conference on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CONTENTMediaConference/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfilmmakersnetwork/Follow Faith Film FestsWeb: https://faithfilmfests.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfestsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfestsMusic on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with Director, Writer and Producer Tanner Christensen to hear about the powerful true story behind Standout: The Ben KjarStory. From a lifelong editing career to his first turn in the director’s chair, Tanner reveals how he brought to life the inspiring journey of world-champion wrestler Ben Kjar—born with a rare craniofacial condition and told he’d never compete.This episode explores faith, empathy, perseverance, and the miracles behind independent filmmaking, including a remarkable casting story and the film’s upcoming theatrical release.🎬 Standout: The Ben Kjar Story opens in theaters January 23, 2026. https://standoutfilm.com/Show Notes:Buy tickets- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/#ticketsBook a screening- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/Follow Tanner on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanner.christensenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmanchrisunFollow Faith Film FestsWeb: https://faithfilmfests.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfestsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfestsMusic on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with Sound Designer, Writer and Director, J.R. Fountain. With over two decades of experience on 100+ films and series, his credits span a wide range of genres, such as PAW Patrol: The Movie, The Breadwinner, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the Netflix series Locke & Key.In this episode we discuss J.R.'s career as a sound designer, his new film The Stranger and navigating film festivals and media events.Show Notes:Watch The Stranger online at https://thestrangermovie.ca/J.R.'s company- https://bigroomsound.com/CWVFF- https://cwvff.com/ICVM-https://icvm.com/Truly Independent podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/37FQTvGixzzxomLoo2mITh?si=51678d10934d4a0bDot Connor Webtective movie- https://www.dotconner.com/Follow J.R. on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.r.fountain/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrfountain/Follow Faith Film FestsWeb: https://faithfilmfests.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfestsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfestsMusic on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We talk with Writer and Director, Daric Gates (Director of Production at KLOVE) about his new film Virgin Birth which just premiered on KLOVE On Demand.Show Notes:Watch Virgin Birth on KLOVE On Demand at https://watch.klove.com/episode/Virgin-Birth-MovieFollow Daric on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daricgates/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daric-gates-225419205/Follow Faith Film FestsWeb: https://faithfilmfests.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfestsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfestsMusic on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with filmmaker Emily Giuffré and talk about her upcoming movie Christkind Kommt.Show Notes:Watch Emily's short Kindred Spirits at https://youtu.be/PUldrS7m94w?si=Ultll7T9g_kx18d8Learn more about Christkind Kommt and donate to the the production of the film at https://www.givesendgo.com/wwiishortfilmEmily's IMDB- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7299459/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1