WORDsearchMedia.com has concluded its first Film Fest!
The votes have been tallied and we are ready to name the winners
of the $2000 in prizes.
| $1000 | The First Place Video is History — produced by Alex Lyons of Naperville, IL |
| $600 | The Second Place Video is Worth The Fall — produced by Matt Coleman of Grapevine, TX |
| $400 | The Third Place Video is Going Up? — produced by Jason Tener of Camarillo, CA |
Here is the final list of participants in order of votes!
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Number of Entries: 38
History
by: Alex Lyons
by: Alex Lyons
Sharing our story is a difficult task to do, yet in doing so, we share the Master's story of redemption and beauty.
Shot in Chicago's Art Institute as part of "Koinonia" series on community.
Scripture: Eph. 2:10
Scripture: Eph. 2:10
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Length: 3 minutes
Worth the Fall
by: Matt Coleman
by: Matt Coleman
A school janitor witnesses a principal harassing a young girl. If he tells the police, he risks loosing everything he has.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:19
Scripture: Proverbs 10:19
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Length: 3:00
Going Up?
by: Jason Tener
by: Jason Tener
Two guys on an elevator to heaven who have two very different ideas on how to get there.
Works vs. Grace
Eph. 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith ... not as a result of works that no one should boast."
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
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Length: 3:00
The Two Sons and Their Crogzookles
by: Dale Ward
by: Dale Ward
It takes all kinds to make the world go around. Be creative. Be analytical. Think left brain. Think right brain. Be funny. Be serious. Be loud. Be quiet. Be unique. But above all, be YOU.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27
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Length: 3 minutes
ThreeResponses
by: Billy D Strayhorn
by: Billy D Strayhorn
There were three crosses and three responses at Calvary. What will be your response?
Filmed at The Cross of the Plains in Groom Texas.
Scripture: Matthew 23:26-43
Scripture: Matthew 23:26-43
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Length: 1:12
Ritual vs. Relationship
by: Katie Trimble
by: Katie Trimble
Shows that a relationship with Christ is more important than all the rituals, do's and don'ts that we sometimes try to put in the place of that relationship.
Scripture: Mark 7:1-23
Scripture: Mark 7:1-23
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Length: 3 minutes
More
by: David Snyder
by: David Snyder
A woman wrestles with where she is in her life and finally realizes that the man in her life isn't enough. She needs "more" to be fulfilled.
Scripture: more woman monologue
Scripture: more woman monologue
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Length: 3:00
Haiti
by: Matthew Rings
by: Matthew Rings
Haiti is a nation crying out for rescue and as Christians we can have an impact as we bring the Gospel.
Scripture: Matthew 25:40
Scripture: Matthew 25:40
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Length: 3:00
Are You Ready?
by: Jeff Wingo
by: Jeff Wingo
This is a moving promo that poses a direct and important question. This video is set in a cemetary and deals with life and death.
Scripture: Hebrews 9:27
Scripture: Hebrews 9:27
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Length: 1:47
Hunger
by: Nate Barbour
by: Nate Barbour
In this creative and hilarious video, spark your hunger for God through the symbolism of hunger for food.
Scripture: Matthew 5:6
Scripture: Matthew 5:6
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Length: 2:18
Persecution
by: Daniel Nugent
by: Daniel Nugent
"Persecution" is a text and image piece focusing on the teaching of Matthew 5:11 & 12.
No narrative accompanies this piece... simply text & images over original music.
Scripture: Matthew 5: 11 & 12
Scripture: Matthew 5: 11 & 12
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Length: Approx. 2:00
Don't Waste Your Life
by: John Fiorello
by: John Fiorello
This video was done to kick off the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign we were doing for the first time at our church. I had just been in a motorcycle accident 2 weeks prior, and I was asked to give a testimony in church about not wasting your life.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
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Length: 2:04
The Wind
by: Rusty Smith
by: Rusty Smith
You cann't see the wind, but you can see the effect of the wind. Even though you cann't see God, you can see what God is doing all around you.
Scripture: John 3:8
Scripture: John 3:8
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Length: 1:50
Corporate Ralph
by: Matt Coleman
by: Matt Coleman
Ralph Neely is the new guy on the job. He is eager to learn how first impressions can make or break your career.
Scripture: Proverbs 11:18
Scripture: Proverbs 11:18
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Length: 3:00
Ebo Elder: Man on a Mission
by: Wade Bearden
by: Wade Bearden
The testimony of Ebo Elder, who at the time was the #5 ranked Lightweight boxer in the world. Now he is a man on a mission and that mission is to tell people about Jesus.
Scripture: Luke 5:10
Scripture: Luke 5:10
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Length: 2 Minutes 31 Seconds
Jay Yelas
by: Richie Huval
by: Richie Huval
Jay Yelas shares his testimony as a fisher of bass and a fisher of men. Yelas is ranked 8th in the world as a Professional Bass Fisherman. His devotion to Christ and his eagerness to share his faith have made this champion a Spiritual Playmaker.
Scripture: Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17;
Scripture: Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17;
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Length: 3:00
MLK - O Godhead Hid
by: Paul Jordan
by: Paul Jordan
The human pursuit of freedom is ultimately fulfilled in Christ - He has set us free! Non-flashy contrast vid used to bring focus on a youth retreat. Captivating speech of MLK set against a traditional melody of an ancient hymn about the cross.
Scripture: Galatians 5:1
Scripture: Galatians 5:1
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Length: 2 mins
Speed the Light in Davao
by: Wade Bearden
by: Wade Bearden
Do you ever wonder what kind of difference your money is making? This film follows a teenager who explores how Speed the Light, an organization used to buy vehicles for missionaries, is impacting the world.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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Length: 2 Minutes 59 Seconds
Meet Joe Purpose
by: Bruce Harner Jr
by: Bruce Harner Jr
A mans comic journey looking for purpose.
Scripture: Colossians 1:16
Scripture: Colossians 1:16
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Length: 2:37
Psalm 148:5
by: Bryan Steagall
by: Bryan Steagall
Animation of 2 lions pondering the meaning of a group of mice dancing in the Serengeti.
Scripture: Psalm 148:5
Scripture: Psalm 148:5
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Length: 46 seconds
They All Left Something
by: Wade Bearden
by: Wade Bearden
These people all left something. Either a good legacy and or a bad one... What will you leave?
Scripture: Romans 12:1
Scripture: Romans 12:1
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Length: 2 Minutes 34 Seconds
Ask Cupid
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
A woman learns that asking for Cupid's help with her love life is a poor alternative to God's sovereign plan.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
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Length: 1:35
Super Pastor
by: Phil Cockrell
by: Phil Cockrell
This clip points out the fact that a single pastor cannot do it alone. We used this clip to make fun of the idea of a super pastor and that there is no such thing! Everyone needs to help serve.
Scripture: 1Corinthians 12:12-26
Scripture: 1Corinthians 12:12-26
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Length: 1:54
Evangelism: Here I Am Lord, Send Me
by: Cris Cunningham
by: Cris Cunningham
An ordinary man walks his ordinary neighborhood, but something epic is happening in his heart; a willingness to lovingly evangelize and care for his neighbors in whatever capacity he is able.
Scripture: Mark 16:15
Scripture: Mark 16:15
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Length: 1:52
Heart of Faith
by: Billy D Strayhorn
by: Billy D Strayhorn
The sound of a heart beating permeates this piece using video shots of sculptures of the crucifixion. A good piece for Lent, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter or anything to do with the cross.
Scripture: Romans 5:8
Scripture: Romans 5:8
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Length: 1:40
Revved Up- Prayer
by: D Ray Montgomery
by: D Ray Montgomery
In this episode of "Revved Up", Reverend D Raymond Montgomery takes us through the very important question of "Why do we pray?"
Scripture: All the ones on prayer
Scripture: All the ones on prayer
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Length: 3:00
How Should We Then Pray?
by: Cris Cunningham
by: Cris Cunningham
Is God listening? Where is He in times of need? Why doesn''t He answer prayer? This edgy illustration is a powerful, thought-provoking journey of a man struggling with prayer, faith, hope, love, life and his relationship to God.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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Length: 1:47
Birth
by: Israel Hanna
by: Israel Hanna
A man gets saved by hearing the voice of God actually speak to him.
Scripture: John 10:27
Scripture: John 10:27
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Length: 3:00
Fullness
by: Neil Olcott
by: Neil Olcott
The fullness of God. Are we filled with the Holy Spirit or are we trying to "fill up" on stuff that will never truly fill us?
Scripture: Ephesians 4:13
Scripture: Ephesians 4:13
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Length: 1:05
The warrior, psalm 150
by: Bryan Steagall
by: Bryan Steagall
Psalm 150:2 Jack, the mightiest warrior of his generation, meets someone that is more than his match.
A short 25 second memory verse jogger used in my Sunday school class.
Scripture: Psalm 150:2
Scripture: Psalm 150:2
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Length: 25 seconds
Sammy Snorkel: A Small Group Of One
by: Cris Cunningham
by: Cris Cunningham
In this low-tech, tongue-in-cheek animation, Sammy Snorkel avoids friendship at a very high cost.
Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7
Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7
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Length: 2:00
Volunteer Hunter
by: Neil Olcott
by: Neil Olcott
This is a clip we created to help people realize the need to volunteer to be in ministry specifically with our children.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:7
Scripture: Ephesians 6:7
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Length: 2:30
The River
by: Rusty Smith
by: Rusty Smith
The River is about going down to the river with the old you and coming out of the river the new you.
Scripture: John 7:38
Scripture: John 7:38
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Length: 1:50
In the midst of battle...
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
A video illustrating the fact that in spiritual warfare, prayer is essential to victorious living.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, 18
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, 18
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Length: 1:31
Dudley Learns Generosity
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
by: Josh & Jeremiah Daws
Dudley learns to be generous after meeting a delightful young girl outside an ice cream shop.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Length: 1:55
How Great Thou Art
by: Brian Frantz
by: Brian Frantz
Footage of Big Bend National Park set to the lyrics of "How Great Thou Art."
Scripture: Psalm 145:3
Scripture: Psalm 145:3
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Length: 2:17
Connection
by: Rusty Smith
by: Rusty Smith
Connection is about winning souls to the Lord before it is too late.
Scripture: Mark 16:15
Scripture: Mark 16:15
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Length: 1:35
Drink Deep
by: Billy D Strayhorn
by: Billy D Strayhorn
Water being poured into a glass is used to illustrate the the conversation of Jesus and the Woman at the well.
Scripture: John 4:5-29
Scripture: John 4:5-29
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Length: 2:33
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