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2012 Film Festival
FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS
We are now accepting submissions for feature length films and documentaries. Please mail your screener to:
Gideon Film Festival
P.O. Box 5
Ridgecrest, NC 28770
The deadline for entries is March 31, 2012 and entries need to be postmarked by that date. Announcement of the Film Festival Schedule will be made around the end of April/first of May timeframe, depending on the number of entries. We make no guarantees that your film will be chosen due to the fact there are only 9-12 film festival slots each year and because of the large number of submissions we receive.
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Saturday, August 6th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
CUTBACK

Opening night is sponsored by:
Pitching Hope, The Movie
Saturday, August 6th
8:15 - 10:15 PM
PITCHING HOPE
Q & A with Director Tony Mendoza, Actress Joni Adahl, Actress Anita Cordell, and Actor Timothy Perez

Saturday, August 6th
10:30 PM - 11:30 AM
COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Q & A with Producer Jonathan Wilson and Actor Gary Moore
Sunday, August 7th
1:30 - 3:00 PM
JAMAA
Q & A with Writer/Producer Brian Bird
Sunday, August 7th
3:15 - 5:00 PM
DECISION

Q & A with Writer/Producer Kevan Otto & Actor Rusty Whitener

Sunday, August 7th
9:15 - 11:30 PM
THE LAMP
Q & A with Director Tracy Trost

Monday, August 8th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
THE SHUNNING
Q & A with Executive Producer Brian Bird and Actress Sandra VanNatta
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General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Monday, August 8th
9:30 - 11:30 PM
BEWARE OF CHRISTIANS

Tuesday, August 9th
8:00 - 10:15 PM
THE GRACE CARD
Q & A with Actor Michael Joiner

Wednesday, August 10th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
ALL FOR LIBERTY
Q & A with Director/Co-Writer/Co-Producer/Actress Chris Weatherhead, Executive Producer/Actor Clarence Felder and Actress Sandra VanNatta

Wednesday, August 10th
9:30 - 11:30 PM
PENDULUM SWINGS
Q & A with Director/Executive Producer Bill Rahn, Actress Vanessa Ore, Producer/Actor Adam Melton, Co-Producer Amy Rahn, Actress Kayli Tolleson, and Actress Anna Grace Bradley
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Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Thursday, August 11th
10:00 - 11:30 AM
MY FINISH LINE
Q & A with Director Kyle Saylors and Producer Kenny Saylors










