CHRISTIAN FILM DATABASE

Check out our new listing at:

http://www.christianfilmdatabase.com/review/to-love-again/

CFDB is a new film database for Christian films developed by Roger and Annelie Rudlaff. They are avid Christian film lovers who desire to get the word out about Christian films. According to Roger and Annelie:

“Over the years we found out that most people think the only Christian films out there are titles such as Moses, Joseph and Jesus of Nazareth. While those films are great, there is so much more out there and Roger wondered how are people going to know. Most people that contact CFDB think we are a big company with a lot of employees and we are believing God that someday soon we will be. Our goal is for CFDb to be blessed financially so we can dedicate a majority of our time adding and updating more films. Our prayer is for many people to be blessed spiritually as a result of this ministry. Although we do not make the films, we do help people find the appropriate films to help their spiritual needs.”

Well, we are still waiting on the IRS for an exemption letter for the new “Inc.” company.  We need this in order to begin fundraising as a nonprofit.  That way supporters’ contributions to the production of our next film will be tax deductible.  Because of the delay we are now planning on production sometime this Fall.

In the meantime some other things have taken place.  You can go to the IN PRODUCTION page of this website and see a short clip of part of an interview with Ken Johnson, chaplain for the Colts.  His story is the main inspiration for our next film, CROSSROADS.  We are also taking a second pass at the script for this film.  Noelle Geiger will be writing a second draft of the script for CROSSROADS.  In addition we  have been producing some promo videos for the “Hearts for the Arts” fundraiser.

Lastly, if you have an engaging faith story that you think would make a great film, please contact us.  We are always looking for new stories for production.

As we mentioned previously, we have set up a new company (Smart Dog Films, Inc.) in order to raise funds and produce future films.  The new company will maintain the same name but has been incorporated with a purpose to produce and promote films with a message of faith and hope that inspire people to know and serve God.  We have applied for an IRS exemption so that donations will be tax deductible for those that want to support our vision and filmmaking efforts.  The transition to the new company should take place this month.

On September 15 we had another screening at church 212 in Bermuda Dunes, CA.  Once again it was followed with a Q&A with the cast and crew.  About 60 people showed up for the “Movie Night”.  Church 212 used the evening to as a fundraiser for their building fund.  We were more than happy to support the church and their fundraiser.

We are going to set up a new film production company that will be a non-profit.  We decided to do this in order to facilitate fundraising for our new film, CROSSROADS.  We want to be more focused on a “return on the vision” as opposed to “return on investment.”  All contributions will be tax deductible once we become qualified.  Our new company will also be known as Smart Dog Films.  If you share our vision we would appreciate your financial support.  More information will be available in September.

We had a great turn out for the screening of  TO LOVE AGAIN at Cornerstone Covenant Church on August 1st.  Pastor Chris Hushaw was a very lively host for the evening.  Following the screening there was a Q&A session that lasted almost an hour.  We sold some DVDs and made some new friends.  A great evening all in all.  Thanks to Doug Hunter for arranging the movie night!

Cornerstone Church

If you were not able to be at the premiere for TO LOVE AGAIN you have another chance to see the film!  TO LOVE AGAIN  will be screened on August 1 at the Cornerstone Covenant Church in Palm Desert, CA.  This screening is open to the public.  Come join us that night at 7:00 pm.  Members of the cast will be there.  Information on the venue is below:

August 1, 2012
Cornerstone Covenant Church
73-605 Dinah Shore
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (760) 771-9888

TBN Africa has agreed to take our film, TO LOVE AGAIN, for broadcast on their Christian network, DSTV Channel 341. I don’t have a schedule yet, but it should be shown sometime in August! 

We have received the DVDs for To Love Again.  We have both a full color jacket DVD case and a clear plastic case, both with a full color print on the DVD.  We will have an online purchase capability soon, but in the mean time you can just email us at “OrdersSDF@live.com” if you want to order a DVD.  They are $12 for the full color jacket and $7 for the clear plastic case.  Below is a picture of the full color jacket with the DVD inside.

DVD Jacket Case

DVD – To Love Again

What a great experience for the cast and crew on premiere night, May 1st, 2012.  We originally booked a midsize theater at the Camelot but sold out by the Friday before the premiere.  Fortunately over that weekend management was able to juggle theaters and give us the largest auditorium.  Although we did not fill it up, there were about 250 people at the premiere.  Below is a photo of the crowd before the film started.

Premiere Night

The event was not only a premiere but a fundraiser.  We were able to raise $2,140 for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission by donating a portion of the proceeds from the premiere to the mission.

We are now finishing a final edit of the film that will include portions of the interview with the couple on who the story is based.  We will use this version of the film for festivals and for marketing purposes.  Currently we have 4 different stories that we are considering for our next film.  Stay tuned to find out more.

Shortly on our Facebook page will be information regarding how to purchase a DVD of TO LOVE AGAIN or a Smart Dog Films hat!

Thanks for supporting our efforts to produce true story films with a message of faith and hope.  If you haven’t become our “friend” on Facebook, please do so!

Randy Lintecum, Producer.

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