Hello World,
We have to wait until August for OWN’s “Greenleaf” to return, but you don’t have to wait until then to see at least one of our favorite stars of “Greenleaf!” GregAlan Williams, who portrays Mac “the Molester” McCready and archnemesis to Grace Greenleaf (I’m still thinking about their showdown in the Mid-Season Finale), will appear in the “A Question of Faith” session on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. as a part of the International Faith and Family Film Festival, which starts THIS Thursday through Saturday! But he is not the only star who will be in the house!
In fact, as an aspiring actor, screenwriter, or director, imagine if you had an exclusive opportunity to glean insights from Hollywood’s elite. Imagine if you had a chance to attend faith-based film screenings led by a panel of entertainment’s most sought-after talent. The International Faith and Family Film Festival (IFFFF), founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes, will afford aspiring faith-based creatives a chance to attend film screenings; network with Hollywood’s elite; and learn more about film production and direction during live Q&A sessions, among other topics. During this engaging four-day IFFFF experience, expect to be inspired and transformed!
Whether you’re passionate about cinematography or music composition, you definitely want to maximize this opportunity to glean new insights, as well as expand your professional film and entertainment network. From Hollywood’s leading screenwriters, music composers, actors, to directors, producers, and executives, the talent represented at the International Faith and Family Film Festival is sure to make Dallas (Omni Hotel ) one of the most coveted cities for entertainment this summer!
Below is a preview of a portion of the schedule:
Veteran actress Kim Fields will take part in Women In Hollywood session on Friday June, 30 2017 at 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM and A Question of Faith session on Saturday July, 01 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gospel star Jekalyn Carr will perform in the McDonald’s Inspirational Gospel Celebration Tour on Friday June, 30 2017 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM! Also, she will take part in the Never Heard session also on Friday June, 30 2017
from 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Other highlights from the schedule include:
Morning Inspiration with DeVon Franklin on Friday, June 30
Moderator: Debra Langford
Begin this glorious day at the International Faith & Family Film Festival with words of inspiration by one of Hollywood’s top personalities who believes in the power of God and faith-based media.
The Second Coming screening on Friday, June 30
Narrated by James Earl Jones as well as directed by and starring Blair Underwood, who will be at the festival, as a present-day Christ who is committed to an asylum for the criminally insane after being falsely accused of raping a young white girl. The film, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its release in 2017, sheds lights on the image of the Black Messiah.
Leading Men in Hollywood on Thursday, June 29
Moderator: DeVon Franklin
This session features some of Hollywood’s hottest leading men and their perspectives on the industry such as Brian White, Laz Alonso, Richard T. Jones, Malik Yoba & John Singleton
- Dynamic Breakout Sessions
- Interactive Panel Discussions
- Insightful Master Classes
- Exclusive Film Screenings
See the International Faith & Family Film Festival Promo below:
Carr earned 5 Stellar Award nominations including top honors for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “You’re Bigger.” Additionally, Carr also recieved nominations in the categories of Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year and Praise & Worship CD of the Year (“The Life Project”). Carr is also slated to perform her chart topping single “You’re Bigger” on the award show which takes place on March 25th in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena.