Best Writer

"Faith Of Angels"

Garrett Batty is an independent film producer and director known primarily for his involvement in faith-based content. In 2013 Batty wrote, produced, directed and edited The Saratov Approach, about two American missionaries kidnapped in Russia. The award-winning thriller grossed 2.1 million at the domestic box office and made Batty an indie director to watch. In 2015 Batty wrote, produced, directed, and edited Freetown, filmed entirely in Africa. The film received domestic and international theatrical releases and was nominated for 11 Ghana Film awards - Ghana's equivalent to the Academy Awards. Batty has since produced and directed pilots for See the Good (BYUtv), Let's Get Epic (VidAngel), and directed the feature-length Vietnam doc The Journey Home, starring Jon Voight, produced by Go Films. He has produced and directed several successful commercial campaigns including "Stories of Change" for Mitsubishi Electric, and "Meet the Missionaries" for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2019 Batty wrote, directed, and edited the period western, Out of Liberty, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Batty has worked in over 30 countries but normally works from home so he can be near his wife and their four children.

"Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story"

T.C.Christensen has written 12 Feature Films, including:

17 Miracles, The Fighting Preacher, The Cokeville Miracle, Escape from Germany and his latest, Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story.    

He Is married to the lovely Katy Christensen who continues to tutor him in the finer points of putting dirty dishes into the dishwasher and closing drawers all the way.

"Green and Gold"

Anders Lindwall was raised in the woods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. That upbringing has honed his attention to stories in the crosshairs of undiscovered saints and the natural world. His hope for his work is to temporarily draw people out of the universal ache of human suffering and inspire them with child-like goodness and beauty. 

He’s collaborated alongside Oscar-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan and was shortlisted for a Young Director’s Award at Cannes Lions. He directed a unique mixture of talent, from Will Smith to Craig T. Nelson, Bad Bunny to Tim Tebow. He films commercially for major brands like Nike, Google, Levi’s, and Arc’teryx while just completing production on his first feature film.

"Reviled"

Marc Anthony Massimei fell in love with filmmaking through film music. It was the marriage of orchestral music and moving images that inspired his desire to become a filmmaker. In his early 20s, Marc began creating short films and a feature. He would call them glorified home videos but these projects gave Marc a taste of what was possible. Having his hand in virtually every role of these early works, from acting to handling most crew positions, including composing the music, Marc was hooked, especially with directing. Years later, after a few corporate videos and a short documentary film, Marc seized the opportunity to write, direct, produce, and edit his first budgeted narrative short film, "Reviled."

"Harsens Island Revenge"

DJ Perry, is an American artist known internationally for his work primarily in motion picture. This Michigan born actor, producer and writer has built a long-standing career in the entertainment industry. As CEO of Collective Development Inc. he's supervised and/or participated in the overall production of several films in all genres and formats.

His many award winning films have been distributed throughout the world market all while keeping a reputation of staying on schedule, budget and bringing together the right creative team to create the best art within their set business models. DJ has often credited his soccer playing and coaching days as well as his study and previous teaching of martial arts. Finally he's credited his time teaching as a camp counselor emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Additionally, he's produced with CDI select commercial projects for companies such as Toyota, Harmon Kardon/JBL, The Non-Ferrous Founders Society and Revell Publishing/Baker Books.

As a screen writer DJ's ability to weave a tight story with complex themes and characters has resulted in several of his scripts being produced into award winning films of unique artistic quality. Some have debuted at #1 on Rentrak Westerns like the Smoky Mountain tale "Dean Teaster's Ghost Town" (Lionsgate) (7 weeks as #1 western rental) and 17 weeks in top ten. Others like "Wild Faith" have brought 'Racial Justice Awards' for tackling serious issues and topics in highly digestible doses that allows real introspection to occur and conversations to be had. Other writers have novelized Mr. Perry's screenplays into books like "Ghost Town" (Bob Terrell) "Wild Michigan" (Dee Freeman) and "Knight Chills" (David Hayes). Additionally DJ has been a contributing author on three national books focusing on animals released by Revell/Baker Books.

As an actor, he's becoming a highly sought out talent moving easily between protagonist and antagonist, supporting and lead, bringing something truly unique to whatever role he tackles. He's truly filling a void in the industry lacking American leading men. His recent roles have included 'Jesus' in parts 1 & 3 of The Quest Trilogy, lovable mountain man 'Ben Lily' in "Wild Faith" and disabled Marine vet 'Paul Landings', in "MBF: Man's Best Friend". He's shared the screen with many legends of the entertainment industry and does so with a humble, appreciative attitude accepting a torch -that makes him a draw in front of and behind the camera.

"Disciples In The Moonlight"

Josh was born and raised in Indiana. A life of storytelling was inevitable when, at 8 years old, he received rave reviews for telling the Christmas story in his grandparents’ basement with his sisters and several Star Wars characters. He started as an actor and developed his skills throughout high school and college. After college he continued performing various roles on the stage and also appeared in several short films and commercials. He soon moved up to the director’s chair for several productions at his old high school to share the joy of acting with students. At this time, he began to cultivate a love for writing. This propelled him to write two novels for young readers along with several short stories and sketches. This background provided a natural segue into film where he is an actor, screenwriter, and producer. He strives to portray characters that connect with audiences and tell stories that give hope to the world.