You can be a part of Orthodox filmmaking.
Making independent films can be costly, and few Orthodox filmmakers have deep enough pockets to accomplish it on their own. If you’re interested in financially supporting Orthodox filmmakers, there are many good opportunities to do so! From serious documentaries to quirky fiction, there are a number of beautiful films waiting for the right investors to help make them a reality.
SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROJECTS
Facing Phantoms
Grasping at the hem of an everlasting beauty, this feature documentary follows the path of an ancient tradition which seeks to reinvigorate the banality of post-modern existence. Evan Mann's visual artistry alone is worth the investment, as it his vision for a film that embraces beauty in every way. Get to know Evan on Everyday Orthodox , and follow @facing_phantoms on Instagram. To learn more and to offer funding, visit facingphantoms.com
El Tonto por Cristo
Josh David Jordan's black and white drama set at a fictional Orthodox monastery on the Texas coast, with an abbot who is a soul reader and fool for Christ, is already filmed, but they're still looking for help funding post-production work. For more information, go to eltontoporcristo.com. Follow @eltontoporcristomovie on instagram. Get to know Josh on Everyday Orthodox. And be sure to visit the GoFundMe page to help with post-production costs and deferred payments to the talented artists involved.
SUPPORT TEAMS
Beauty First Films
Pilgrimage in Films
Our mission is to produce films that transport the viewer to a place of awe, beauty, and holiness.
We are committed to the Beauty First principle that when one falls in love with God, the Source of Beauty, Goodness, and Truth, everything else follows.
beautyfirstfilms.com
a registered non-profit
Trikirion Films
The makers of Sacred Alaska have more projects in mind, and they could use your support!
Trikirion Films’ Sacred Alaska is set up as a non-profit film project through the New Horizons Foundation – the umbrella organization which handles their non-profit administration and funds management. All donations are tax-deductible.
SUPPORT FILM FESTIVALS
BYZANFEST
Byzanfest is an annual international Orthodox film festival out of Australia — offered both in person and online. The films they showcase are wonderful.
For more information, take a look at their website: https://www.byzanfest.com/
If you’re interested in support Byzanfest, to help them support and promote Orthodox filmmaking, they do accept donations:
https://www.byzanfest.com/donate
FROM THE WEBSITE:
Established in 2014, Byzanfest is a film festival dedicated to Orthodox Christians. The goal is to stream and screen the very best Orthodox stories and share them with the world.
The Festival showcases films which reflect Orthodox Christian themes, beliefs, culture and values. An entry’s storyline does not necessarily have to be "religious". Although the film may not appear to have "Orthodox" subject-matter, it can still be deemed Orthodox because it was created by an Orthodox Christian filmmaker who maintained an Orthodox phronema ("mindset") during the creative process, remaining faithful to their Christian sense of dignity, morality and self-respect.
The name "Byzanfest" is in honour of the great Byzantine Empire, a place of wisdom, art & Faith. Although it may no longer exist, the spirit and values of Byzantium shine out in the works of Orthodox Christians in the Digital Era.
Join us as we go on a journey of discovery and wonder.