Best Writer Nominees 2023

God's Not Here

Matthew Cichella, owner and CEO of Never Submit Entertainment is an award-winning director, producer and screenwriter.    "God’s Not Here”, he states is the most powerful and inspirational film he has ever created. It is truly all about spreading the word and message of God through heartbreak and triumph. 

Pursuit of Freedom

George A. Johnson is an award-winning writer, director, and producer.

Running the Bases

As a Producer, Director, Family man, and passionate advocate for the loving grace of God, Marty Roberts walks a path of creative discovery and revelation. As one of the co-founders of UP2U Films, launched in 2012, he utilizes over two decades of professional experience for the glorification of God’s kingdom. 

Running the Bases

Jimmy Womble is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller with 30 years of experience. His work has won numerous awards as director, writer and editor for fortune 500 corporations, non-profits and motors sports organizations such as Porsche, Bentley and McLaren. With an emphasis on the art of evoking emotion, his projects connect with audiences in more ways than just hearing and seeing; it’s “feeling” the story that creates a lasting impact. In 2015, Jimmy left behind his secular career to apply his gifts and skills in faith-based feature films. Jimmy hopes to inspire viewers to discover the extreme love God has for mankind and the depths He will go to pursue a personal relationship with us.

Silent Night in Algona 

DJ Perry, Actor, Writer, Producer has built an impressive career in the entertainment industry. As CEO of Collective Development Inc. he has supervised in the overall production of dozens of feature films in all genres and formats. DJ has a reputation for delivering high quality product while staying on schedule and budget. 

Many of his award-winning scripts (The Quest Trilogy, Wild Faith, MBF, Lost Heart, Best Years Gone) have been produced into feature length motion pictures and novelized for publication. He has several scripts in development for production with a variety of international companies.

As an actor, he has become one of the most sought out independent leading men sharing the screen with many legends of the entertainment industry. He does so with a humble, appreciative attitude that makes him a draw in front of and behind the camera. 

I'm Not Him

Steve Grimaldi is the writer/director of I’m Not Him. His prior film, Twelve, an inspirational Little League baseball movie, was released in 2019 and quickly became an “indie hit” and family favorite. He also wrote and produced The Word which was honored with the “Best Dramatic Feature” Grand Prize at the Manhattan Film Festival. Steve is scheduled to shoot his next feature, another inspirational family film titled The Greatest Ever, in June 2023.

Miracle at Manchester

Jason Campbell is the President of JCFilms Studios.  He has produced, directed and written over 70 faith and family films.  His film ministry oversees over a dozen Production Clubs across the world.  Jason and his wife Heather have ten children and live in West Virgnia. 

Imposter Pastor

5000 Blankets

5000 Blankets

Jesus Revolution

Jesus Revolution