Best Writer Nominees 2023

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

In 1989, Jimmy Womble took a job in the mailroom at a large corporation called Electronic Data Systems (EDS). He soon found himself working in a small broadcast studio learning how to produce, direct and edit video. In a few short years, Jimmy was promoted to “Producer”. He honed his skills to the point where he was the most sought after producer for special projects that led him to work with the CEO and other executives. God reminded Jimmy of the anointing He had placed on his life as a musician. That same anointing was present in the videos that he produced. He began to wonder what these skills would eventually be used for.

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