XP Media Launches First Christian New-Media Fest

Contact: Carla Debbie Alleyne, XP Media PR, 646-229-1519

PHOENIX, Sept. 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- On August 23rd to 28th, XP Media, hosted the first ever Christian New-Media Festival at the Fiesta Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The New-Media Fest is a yearly celebration of Christian independent films, internet videos, and social network media. "It is a critical hour for the church to take it's place at the gate of this influential communications portal," says founder Patricia King, who created this event to call forth God's media army into greater activation and visibility.

Photo: Patricia King with "Best TV Show" Winner Edward Robert

It was an historic movement of workshops, film screenings, prophetic declarations by credible prophets, worship, prayer, and a glitzy awards banquet. Some of the workshop speakers included: filmmaker Darren Wilson (the Finger of God), actor/director Corbin Bernsen (LA Law), actor/director D. David Morin (Touched by an Angel), Christian comedian Doug Addison, and Movieguide's Ted Baehr. With 1300 in attendance, "the fest" was a great success. The workshops were filled to capacity, with many standing along the walls. Much of the worship throughout the festival was led by songwriter Julie Meyer (Paint Your Picture) and Caleb Quaye (guitarist for Elton John, Paul McCartney). Workshops included Editing, Screenwriting, Producing, Acting, Social Networking, Standup Comedy, Songwriting, and Camera Operating, to name a few.

Cutting edge feature films and shorts were screened daily to rave reviews. The winners of Best Feature Film were tied: "A Christmas Snow," directed by Tracy J Trost, and Rust, directed by Corbin Bernsen. Each category was awarded cash prizes.

The New-Media Festival Winners are:

The Ministers Award ($8,000)
Kavi

Best Feature Documentary ($5,000)
More Than Walking

Most Inspired Message ($2,000)
Johnny

Best Animation ($5,000)
A Letter To Father

Best Comedy ($1,000)
Approval

Best Short Drama ($1,000)
Willful Entrapment

Best Film Trailer ($1,000)
Child Of Woe

Best Screen Play ($500)
The Whisper Home

Best Film For Child Viewership ($2500)
No Limit Kids-Much Ado About Middle school

Best Inspirational, Morality, or Ad, Spot ($2,000)
Hope Hall

Best TV Show or Pilot ($1,000)
Hard To Be Me

Best Music Video ($2,000)
Word

Best Short Documentary ($1,000)
Walking Miracle

Best Youth Producer ($500)
The Bigger Picture

Best Real Encounter ($2,500)
And What Remains

Audience Favorite ($2,000)
Johnny

Mark your calendars for next year's New-Media Fest slated for August 16th to the 20th. Everyone is invited. Come experience God in movies. Submit your films. www.christianfilmfest.org for details.