HolyWood Christian Film Festival of New York 2012

“Changing The Way The World Sees Film!”

Friday and Saturday, APRIL 20-21 2012

Welcome to the site of the 2nd Annual HolyWood International Christian Film Festival of New York 2012!  The festival will be held this year at the Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel at 228 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201.  Visit sheratonbrooklyn.com for directions and hotel details.

The mission of the HolyWood Christian film Festival is to celebrate Christ through Faith Based Film. We believe that Faith Based Films are an innovative way to both encourage believers and spread Christ’s message to the lost.  It is also our goal to support independent filmmakers in their endeavor to use their talents for Kingdom Building.  We are excited that you are visiting our site and look forward to hearing your thoughts about our festival.  God Bless You and we look forward to seeing you at HolyWood!  Also, check out HolyWood 2011 for pictures, videos and winners.

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Pictures from the 1st Annual HolyWood Christian Film Festival April 15-16th 2011 at the Marriott Hotel at Brooklyn Bridge, Downtown Brooklyn New York

HolyWood Gospel Concert – Jah Pierce Performs with two volunteers from the audience

Jah Pierce battles the Spirit of Discouragement

 

Congratulations to our Fan Favorite Awardee, Director De Miller of Daniel’s Lot!

De Miller receiveing his Fan Favorite Award from Pastor Damele Elliott Collier, Festival Host.

Congratuations to the winning producer/directors of 2011:

Best Inspirational Film (Narrative) “In Mysterious Ways” – Vin Morreale Jr.

Best Inspirational Film (Documentary) “Live To Forgive” – Skip Moody

Best Director “The Whisper Home” -Jaime Velez-Soto

Best Cinematography “Where Is My Father? The Story of Job” – Randy Hiebert

1^ST Place Documentary (Short) “A Firm Place To Stand” – Margaret Noblin

1^ST Place Narrative Film “Count It All Joy” – Leo Hall

2^ND Place Narrative Film “Daniel’s Lot” – De Miller

Courageous Filmmaker Award “Defining Moments” – Avril Speaks

Outstanding Musical Award “Jonah and the Great Fish Award – Dennis Agle Jr.

Fan Favorite Award “Daniel’s Lot” – De Miller

Best Short Short Film “The Bridge” – Christine Edwards

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Check out this video on “Promoting Your Christian Film” by our 2011 Sponsor, Franklin Mayfield, of trueGOD.tv!

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Press the play button below to listen to a sermon from our Festival Host, Pastor Damele Elliott Collier

Pastor Damele Elliott Collier Co-Pastors with her mother, Rev. Susie Elliott at Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York.   She was born and raised in Brooklyn and is the youngest child of the Late Bishop John Brown Elliott and Pastor Susie Elliott. She received her B.A. from the College of New Rochelle and a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College.

Pastor Damele is the author of two novels, Fields of Gold and A Touch of Destiny. She is currently working on her third novel, which will be her first work of science fiction.  She taught English in the NYC Public School System for five years and is currently teaching English Composition at Medgar Evers College and BMCC. Pastor Damele is the author of the powerful film, Hidden.  This film targets youth and educates them about the life changing topics of HIV and AIDS. Hidden won Second Place in the Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival in Lithonia, Georgia, in 2008.  Pastor Damele is currently writing the script for her second film that will focus on Youth and the incarceration system. Pastor Damele travels for preaching engagements, motivational speaking, writing workshops, film screenings and book signings.Pastor Damele has been married to Mr. Carlton Collier for seventeen years and has two children, Ashé and Hassan.

To purchase a copy of Pastor Damele’s Award Winning film go to www.filmbaby.com and type in Hidden

Pastor Damele and husband Carlton Collier at the 1st Annual HolyWood Christian film festival. 17 years of marriage and doing ministry together!

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