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A Cry From Iran

Format: DVD (106 minutes)
Age Range: 12 Years and Older

An Islamic judge in north Iran condemned a zealous Christian convert from Islam, Mehdi Dibaj, to death. His crime was apostasy. Dibaj had already served ten years in prison. Haik Hovsepian, the leader of Evangelical Christians of Iran, chose to speak out and launch an international campaign for Dibaj’s sentence to be overturned. Haik’s campaign was successful, and Dibaj was released only a few days before his execution date.

But there was a price to pay....On January 19, 1994, Bishop Haik Hovsepian disappeared. Twelve days later his corpse was identified by his son. The body had been stabbed 26 times. He was not the last to be martyred. Since then several Christians have been brutally tortured and put to death. This is the untold story of their sacrifices, courage, commitment, and faith. Produced and directed by Haik Hovsepain's sons. Content in this documentary is mature and accurate. Martyrdom is a reality often overlooked or considered a truth of the past.

Audience discretion must consider content including the malicious murder of a gospel preacher and graphic images of his abused body.

Winner of the 2007 SAICFF Best Documentary Jubilee Award

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The Monstrous Regiment of Women

Format: DVD (80 minutes)

The 16th century reformer John Knox wrote his famous tract "The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women" to oppose a notorious European female tyrant who sought to stamp out biblical Christianity in his beloved Scotland. When we approach the issues of our day we wish to borrow his biblical perspective to apply his blast against those who rule in the wake of his monstrous queen. This group, we shall see, far surpasses the queen's iniquities in both kind and degree. Today, the feminists are our monstrous regiment!

This film calls women back to a life filled with joy and beauty that can only be found by following God's Word. Content in this documentary is mature and handled with sobriety.

Audience discretion must consider content including images of aborted fetuses and discussion of Planned Parenthood agendas, including sexual activity.

Winner of the 2007 SAICFF Best of Festival Jubilee Award

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Heartstrings

Format: DVD (54 minutes)
Age Range: Great for the Entire Family

During a family road trip, the Moores break down outside a bed and breakfast, where they choose to spend the night. Jeff Moore soon notices that Jim Morton, the owner of the bed and breakfast, seems troubled. Before long, Gator's curiosity and sleuthing abilities find him right in the middle of a secret treasure hunt, trying to unlock a family mystery. The adventure, comedy, and drama of Heartstrings make this film a real treasure families can enjoy.

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Joel's Journey

Format: DVD (33 minutes)
Age Range: 8 Years and Older

When faced with an unexpected health crisis, life for the Morris family was turned upside down. Through ups and downs at the hospital, trials of rejection, and just learning to cope with an ill family member, the Morris' continued to face each difficulty by standing on the Word of God. Joel's Journey is a story of family, hope, and faith.

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SAICFF 2007 Winners Set

Format: DVD

This year’s winners represent the spiritual and aesthetic cream of the crop from a large body of films submitted by independent Christian filmmakers. The topics covered by these films were courageous, timely and encouraging. They addressed important questions including the reason why feminism breaks the law of God and hurts women; why fathers must turn their hearts to their children, and children turn their hearts to their fathers; why the life of disabled children are precious even when officials want to terminate them, why we must remember the Christian martyrs who are dying in Muslim nations, and the dangerous impact of statist humanism on Christian boyhood.

This Product Includes the Following 4 Items
• A Cry from Iran (DVD)
• The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women(DVD)
• Heartstrings (DVD)
• Joel's Journey and the Sanctity of Life (DVD)

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The Return of the Daughters

Authors: Anna Sofia Botkin and Elizabeth Botkin
Format: DVD (60 minutes)

A Vision of Victory for the Single Young Women of the Twenty-First Century

For the first time in America’s history, young ladies can expect to encounter a large gap between their years of basic training and the time when they marry… if they marry. Now Christian girls all throughout our country are seriously asking: What’s a girl to do with her single years?

Two years after the publication of their best-selling book, So Much More, Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin are taking the message of visionary daughterhood to a new level and into a new medium. This highly-controversial documentary will take viewers into the homes of several young women who have dared to defy today’s anti-family culture in pursuit of a biblical approach to daughterhood, using their in-between years to pioneer a new culture of strength and dignity, and to rebuild Western Civilization, starting with the culture of the home.

“After twenty-five years of speaking to the home-school movement, I have never seen a more effective tool to reach the hearts of fathers who love their daughters but don’t know how to lead them, than this powerful DVD by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin.” —Dr. Marshall Foster

As the home goes, so often goes the church, and society at large. Learn along with Anna Sofia and Elizabeth, the fulfilling, exciting life of impact and accomplishment that young women can and should have. Discover the power of the family unit and a picture of the biblical home as the center of dominion work — a vibrant center of education, ministry, evangelism, culture, entrepreneurialism, and hospitality.

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Facing the Giants

Facing the Giants, DVD

Created by a church in Georgia to evangelize non-believers and encourage believers, this inspiring story about a losing high school football coach with a new game plan will have your whole town talking about trusting God for the impossible! After six consecutive losing seasons and fear surrounding his life, coach Grant Taylor turns to God in desperation. Taylor and his Shiloh Christian Eagles soon discover how faith plays out on the field and off! Rated PG. Approx. 112 minutes.

SAICFF 2004
Best of Festival

Included on the DVD set are some of our favorite dramatic presentations, documentaries, creationist, and political submissions to the festival, including our 2004 Jubilee Award winners. You and your family will be blessed as you enjoy watching hours of the first-fruits of this call to influence our culture through film for the glory of Jesus Christ. Individual film shorts run from 5 to 55 minutes in length. Includes a complete program which includes details about each of the film festival semi-finalist short films that are included. Also featured are bonus special features and introductions by Doug Phillips. 5 DVDs. Over 8 hrs.

Includes:

Disc 1: Narratives and Special Features

* The Art of Play
(Winner — “Best of Festival”)
* Modeling Charity
* The Run from Cedar Creek
* From Joseph’s Quill
* A Boy’s World
* Awakening
* For His Glory
* Think Twice
* Baby William Fund Video
* Flowers

Disc 2: Political

* The Wall (Runner-up — “Best Political”)
* Shaky Town
(Winner — “Best Political”)
* Peroutka 2004: God, Family, Republic

Disc 3: Documentary

* Broad Oak: A Father’s Legacy
(Winner — “Best Documentary”)
* Warriors of Honor
(Runner-up — “Best Documentary”)
* Nellie: A Life Worth Living

Disc 4: Creation and Screwtape Theater

* From Genesis to Genes
(Winner — “Best of Creation”)
* Through High Places
(Runner-up — “Best of Creation”)
* Drifting
* Washington’s Cross
(Winner — “Audience Choice,” Runner-up — “Best Narrative”)
* The Light
* Choosing Life
(Winner — “Best Narrative,” Runner-up — “Best of Festival”)

Disc 5: Young Filmmakers and Family

* Time Warp
* Christ in the Camp
* Independence Bound
* In the Dead of the Summer
(Winner — “Young Filmmaker”)

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SAICFF 2005
Best of Festival

Format: DVD (560 minutes)

Even if you could not attend this year’s festival, you can own The Best of the 2005 SAICFF on DVD. Included is the 2005 Jubilee winner and some of our favorite movies from the documentary, narrative, young filmmaker categories, and more. Your family will be blessed as you enjoy hours of heart-warming and Christ-honoring short films. Individual film shorts run from 5 to 55 minutes. Some are amateur, others professional, but all reflect the excitement of independent filmmaking. More than nine hours of viewing.

Includes:

Disc 1: Narratives

* Eyes To See
* Her Last Prayer
(Runner-up — “Best Narrative”)
* Clocks
* Focus
* No Greater Love
(Winner — “Best of Festival” and “Best Narrative”)
* Virtuoso
* Love Unknown
* Return of the Groom
* Doors of the Heart

Disc 2: Documentary

* A Journey Home
(Winner — “Best Documentary”)
* Chosen
* Just a Desert Boy
* The Narrow Path
(Runner-up — “Best Documentary”)

Disc 3: Political and Trailers

* Intent
(Winner — “Best Political”)
* For God, Family, & the Republic
(Runner-up — “Best Political”)
* Monstrous Regiment of Women
* Digitally Remastered
(Winner — “Best Trailer”)

Disc 4: Creation and Digital Theater

* Journey Through Creation
(Winner — “Best of Creation”)
* Why Did the Duck Cross the Road?
(Runner-up — “Young Filmmakers”)
* Doyle and the Big Splash
* Wars of Humanity

Disc 5: Young Filmmakers and Family

* Bluestate: Tolerance for All
(Winner — “Young Filmmakers”)
* Bubble Trouble
* Hallowed Be Thy Name
* Finally Home

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SAICFF 2006
Best of Festival

Format: DVD (515 minutes)

Now you can own The Best of the 2006 SAICFF on DVD. Included are some of our favorite films from the documentary, narrative, animation, young filmmaker categories, and more. Your family will be blessed as you enjoy hours of heart-warming and Christ-honoring short films. Individual film shorts run from 5 to 55 minutes. Some are amateur, others professional, but all reflect the excitement of independent filmmaking. More than eight hours of viewing.

Includes:

Disc 1: Narratives

* Day of Reckoning
(Winner — “Best Narrative”)
* The Oath of Desormeau (abridged 35-minute version)
(Winner — “Best of Festival” and “Audience Choice”)
* To Remain a Child
* Wanted: God’s Character

Disc 2: Narratives

* The Heartwood Dagger
* Sam Franklin and the Cryptic Call

Disc 3: Stop-Motion Animation

* The Neighbor
* Wars of Humanity II: Price of Rebellion
(Winner — “Best Stop-Motion Animation”)
* Winston Churchill: Escape from Pretoria
(Runner-up — “Best Stop-Motion Animation”)
* Bonus Feature: Everyday News Network

Disc 4: The Biblical Family

* Dear Mama
* Hero Dad and the Incredible Cave Rescue
(Runner-up — “Best Biblical Family”)
* The Prodigal
* Suppertime

Disc 5: Documentary

* Biology 101
* Every Day a Gift... from God
* Acts of Mercy
(Winner — “Best Documentary”)
* Truth and Love for Life
* Wilder Cave

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SAICFF 2004 - 2006
Best of Festival

Includes the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Best of the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival albums (5 DVDs per album).

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Time Changer

Format: DVD (99 minutes)

When a devout seminary professor from the 1890s seeks to publish a book which advocates the teaching of morality without explicit reference to Jesus Christ, he is given the opportunity to take a first-hand look at the implications of Christ-less morality on the world of the future. With the help of a scientific time transportation machine, he journeys to the United States of the twenty-first century. There, he witnesses the tragic results of law where there is no acknowledgement of the Lawmaker. He discovers anemic and compromised Christians immersed in a culture of entertainment who have lost their love for the Savior and their ability to speak boldly to the world. He responds to the Sabbath-breaking, materialistic, evolution-influenced, rock-and-roll culture of the twenty-first century Church with a simple, child-like faith which is sometimes humorous, always endearing, and thoroughly thought-provoking. In the end, he recognizes that any attempt to foist “morality” and “character” on a culture, without asserting the primacy of Jesus Christ, is doomed.

It is rare that a movie so impresses me that I track down the writer/director to thank him for his work, and to see what makes him tick — but that is exactly what I did after I saw Rich Christiano’s humorous, hard-hitting, independent Gospel film, Time Changer. The acting and production quality is average for an independent film, but the message of Time Changer is simply exceptional and well worth the price! DVD. 99 mins.

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The League of Grateful Sons

Format: DVD (74 minutes)

What is the godly legacy of the fathers of World War II? Their story has not been told — until now!

More than 406,000 American soldiers died during the Second World War, leaving an estimated 183,000 children fatherless. Hundreds of thousands of other U.S. troops did return, but many never connected with their children. However, within the ranks of these survivors was a remarkable collection of men who made it their life mission to speak the providences of God and the meaning of manhood to the boys who would one day fill their shoes. Through wartime letters and present-day pilgrimages to the bloody battlefields of their youth, the ancient warriors have spoken. Their thankful children rise to honor and surpass their legacy. They are “The League of Grateful Sons.”

Marine “Colonel” Bill Henderson Meet tough-as-nails Marine “Colonel” Bill Henderson. He survived thirty-six days of brutal fighting on Iwo Jima and maintained moral purity, while in the midst of immoral wartime circumstances, because of the influence of his manly Christian father. Meet P-51 Mustang flyboy Bill Brown. He was shot down over Japan, but survived to train generations to sing praises to God. Now in their eighties, these ancient warriors return to the black sand of Iwo Jima to disciple a new generation in the art of Christian manhood.

Leonard and Fletcher Isacks Joining them are sons whose fathers never returned — the Isacks brothers and “Johnny Boy” Butler — all heirs to a treasure trove of fatherly wisdom penned from the battlefield.

Shot on location on Iwo Jima, Guam, Hawaii, and in Texas, and directed by veteran filmmaker, Geoff Botkin, The League of Grateful Sons will leave you grateful for America’s heroic fathers and motivated to surpass their legacy.

Bonus Features:

* “This is Guadalcanal” — a victorious War Department message of thanks to the home-front (playing time 20 mins.)
* “Target: Invisible” — a dramatized bombing mission over Japan explaining the use of radar (playing time 7 mins.)
* “War Time Memories” — historic photos from the Pacific and home-fronts
* “Trip of a Lifetime” — photos hightlighting the sixtieth anniversary journey to Iwo Jima

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Still Standing
The Stonewall Jackson Story

Format: DVD (48 minutes)

“The Sunday school class became an overwhelming crusade for him, because he believed fundamentally that every human being was a child of God and had an equal right to seek salvation. He was contributing his part toward the black race.” —James I. Robertson, Jr.

“...the legacy of a good man arising in terrible times and demonstrating by character and courage the ability of right to prevail in the midst of many wrongs.” —Dr. George Grant

His legacy as a military genius is widely renowned, by supporters of both North and South, during his lifetime and even today. Now, in Still Standing: The Stonewall Jackson Story, his legacy as a man of resolute Christian character is captured in this revealing documentary — one that explores a Southern General’s efforts to impact those around him for God’s Kingdom, including enslaved people.

Beautifully filmed in high definition and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ken Carpenter, Still Standing is punctuated by expert narrative from Dr. George Grant, William Potter, James I. Robertson, and other historians. This is a film that will warm your heart with admiration and respect for this fascinating man of God.

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Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution
3 Disc Set

Icredible Creatures that Defy Evolution enters the fascinating world of animals to reveal sophisticated and complex designs that shake the traditional foundations of evolutionary theory.

For the past twenty years, Dr. Jobe Martin has been fascinating his students as he lectures on these remarkable animals that cannot be explained by traditional evolution. Dr. Martin was a traditional evolutionist, but his medical and scientific training went through an evolution — rather a revolution — when he began to study animals that challenged the scientific assumptions of his education. Not closed captioned.

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Moody Science DVD Collection
Volumes 1-19

When my first son was born, there was only one film series that I thoroughly trusted. I knew that these high quality videos would be free from bad attitudes, false philosophies, chaotic images, or noxious sounds. I also knew that the films would cultivate a taste for beauty, an appreciation for the natural world, a love of science, and a sound theological perspective on the Creator. They were also tons of fun. Ten years and a total of six children later, my opinion is still the same.

For my money, the Moody Science Video Classics are the most God-honoring, entertaining, theologically sound, instructive, and family-friendly video series available.

More than fifty years ago, the aptly named Dr. Irwin Moon of Moody Science had a dream. It was his goal to do what no one had done to date: Produce top-quality family films about the God of creation which could teach character and hold the attention of the entire family. Moon succeeded — and in spades.

Hundreds of thousands of children, like my own, have grown up with the memorable stories documented in these films. It has been half a decade since my son saw his first Moody Science video, but I am always amazed to see with what accuracy he recounts detail after detail. Because these films touch on history, science, and theology, we find them to be very helpful supplements to our family’s home education program.

People jaded by the typical Christian schlock available on video these days may find Dr. Moon’s films dated. After all, there are no screaming graphics, raucous music, or frenetic scene transitions. The host usually wears a suit, and the images are uplifting. In other words, they lack the chaos and mind-numbing manipulation techniques of the modern rock-and-roll-addicted, graphics-crazy, film world.

But, boy can they capture the imagination of a child. You see, Irwin Moon understood something that many churches need to learn today: You don’t need to sink to the lowest-common-denominator of foolishness to teach truth. You don’t even need talking cucumbers or giggling tomatoes to capture the attention of a child.

Instead, Moon turned to the world of the Venus Fly trap, to secret technologies of ancient man, to the wonder of the electrical eel, to instrument-based aviation, to the world of the trap-door spider, to the innovations of the Clown-Faced Carpenter bird, and thousands of other mysteries of creation to entertain and teach character.

But what makes these films special is that they are multi-generational. By this I mean that they were designed for the two-year-old as well as the sixty-two-year-old. The whole family loves them. Furthermore, unlike most of the silliness for children being produced in Christian circles today, these videos have stood the test of time and will continue to do so.

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A Journey Home

Winner of the Jubilee Award for Best Documentary at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, A Journey Home tells the story of the extraordinary path traveled by Tommy Waller, his wife Sherri, and their 11 children.

“The story of Tommy’s magnificent family captured my heart and demanded that we make this film,” said Ken Carpenter, producer/director of A Journey Home.

The story of the Waller family was filmed over an 18 month period, and includes scenes in Russell Creek (an Amish/Mennonite community), and the historic communities of Franklin and Leipers Fork, Tennessee. The film also travels with the Wallers as their current work unfolds in Jerusalem and in the West Bank areas of Israel.

“Although the Wallers essentially strip away all of the conveniences most of us equate with contentment and happiness, they possess a joy and contentment quite unlike the average American family,” explained Carpenter.

“It’s very gratifying to now see audiences being challenged and encouraged by Tommy’s commitment to his wife and children. We live in a world where television and films almost always portray the normal family as largely dysfunctional. The story of the Wallers gives us hope and a wonderful vision of what family life can really mean,” added Carpenter.

The Journey Home DVD is packed with Bonus Features that will enhance your experience with this inspiring family.

A Journey Home features music by The Peasall Sisters, Marty Goetz, and Stacy Jagger.

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Eden String Quartet

Give your family a gift that extols the virtues of godly discipline, virtuous womanhood, melodious music, and family heritage. This new release DVD will encourage your family by telling the remarkable story of faithfulness in the Miller family.

Their road to becoming accomplished musicians has been anything but ordinary. Join the Miller sisters Megan (23), Krista (22), Leah(18), and Therese (16) on the fascinating journey from their family’s cattle ranch to their distinction as an outstanding stringed quartet.

The beneficiaries of a multi-generational vision for God-honoring family, the Millers encourage, entertain, and inspire an appreciation of hymns and classical music — and for the building of families that honor the Lord.

A Bountiful Blessing Features a full-length concert of classical music (Mozart, Bach, Pachelbel and Vivaldi), hymns, and the documentary story of an extraordinary family. Duration: 66 mins. Includes Bonus Features.

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The Family Meal Table

This DVD delivers a message that resonates deeply with the heart of Franklin Springs Family Media!

Nancy Campbell, of Above Rubies, sets forth a triumphant vision for families by focusing on the wonderful opportunities for family enrichment that occur around the family meal table.

The Family Meal Table features a stirring and provocative presentation by Nancy Campbell. Viewers will discover why Nancy’s warm and engaging communication style has made her a beloved figure in family-reformation circles.

The DVD also features three families from around the country who share their personal experiences of making the family meal table a priority in their homes.

Nancy Campbell offers studied and challenging insight into why the family meal table carries profound Biblical significance for families. And the loving manner in which she shares will encourage families as she offers highly practical advice for how to reclaim and optimize the family meal table.

Even homeschooling families, she points out, operate with a misguided understanding that their families are best served by filling up schedules with extracurricular activities.

But The Family Meal Table will help us re-focus on the simple but powerful opportunity God has provided families when they determine to gather as families at meal times.

We trust this DVD will become a cherished tool in the ongoing development of your family vision!

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The Peasall Sisters: Family Harmony

Their life as a home schooling family of six children changed overnight when they recorded songs for the Grammy Award winning soundtrack for O Brother, Where Art Thou? What remained constant, though, was their commitment to their faith and their family. The Peasall Sisters: Family Harmony is a celebration of their beautiful music and their enduring focus on being a God-honoring family.

Family Harmony includes an intimate live performance filmed at Pucketts in historic Franklin, Tennessee, as well as the documentary-style telling of the Peasall family story. The 45-minute program also includes bonus features.

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Inherit the Land: Adventures on the Agrarian Journey

We are very pleased to announce the release of our new film Inherit the Land: Adventures in the Agrarian Journey. This new DVD will cast a vision for your family by providing an introductory look at the blessings found when families work in an agrarian lifestyle. We’ve traveled across the US and captured stories of families experiencing the joy of working in God’s creation. From a simple garden in a suburban backyard, to a full-fledged multi-thousand acre farm, or something in between, these stories will not only bless those that are contemplating an agrarian path, but all families that have a heart turned toward home and enjoy seeing a beautiful picture of family life.

Inherit the Land features families from across the nation, including the Michael and Susan Bradrick family in gorgeous Washington state, the Houk family in central Illinois — who’ve been farming for three generations — the Wilson family in Virginia, and many more! Hosted by Jim Bob Howard, this DVD is beautifully filmed to capture the true essence of family life on a farm.

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- Music -

Unveiled Hope, Compact Disc [CD] By Michael Card / Discovery House Music Weaving profound scriptural insight with carefully crafted melody, the talented songwriter and biblical scholar leads you on a musical journey through the Book of Revelation. Features "Holy, Holy, Holy"; "Hallelujah!"; the title song; and seven more inspirational recordings.