sponsored by The John Templeton Foundation present "Spiritually Uplifting Family Films" A Panel Discussion Wednesday May 28th, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm      The Lodge at Santa Fe Free to all SCSFe Attendees

According to numerous sources and recent research, family films are the most reliable source of income in the entertainment industry. But what does a family film look like in the 21st century? ?The Passion of The Christ? demonstrated that there is a significant, and under-served, market for Christian-friendly entertainment. But can a Christian-friendly screenplay also appeal to the mainstream commercial market? The answer to this is a resounding yes! Each year family and Christian-friendly box office grows exponentially making it the market within the entertainment industry. More and more companies are searching for projects that will resonant with the faith-based audience; an audience projected to be a whopping figure of more that 150 million people in the US alone! Find out how you can reach what is arguably the largest market in the entertainment industry. Learn how to find your audience with insightful pitching, promotional and marketing expertise. The panel will be moderated by the founder of MOVIEGUIDE: A Family Guide to Movies, - Dr. Ted Baehr. He will be joined by a previous Epiphany Prize winner in addition to recognized experts in the theatrical, television and home entertainment worlds of family films.