Fuller Theological Seminary is the largest seminary in North America, and includes graduate schools of Theology, Psychology and World Mission at its main campus in Pasadena, CA.  The evangelical and multi-denominational academic community prepares men and women from more than 80 countries for ministry, mission and mental health careers.  Fuller was the founding organization of the festival.  www.fuller.edu

Family Theater Productions was founded in 1947 by Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC.  This unique media ministry has received over fifty international awards for its radio, television and film productions.  Known globally for its motto "The family that prays together stays together," Family Theater, a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is dedicated to enhance and empower families through radio, film and television.  http://www.familytheater.org

Water's Edge Communications was established to utilize the visual arts in a full range of creative media applications with a broad set of talents in entertainment, marketing, education, and publishing.  From award-winning feature film and video production to interactive/internet design to producing creative conferences, Water's Edge is committed to one principle:  The most impactful and satisfying communications are experiential.  We create experiences.  www.Waters-Edge-Comm.com
The festival committee is profoundly indebted to Water's Edge and it's talented team for designing, building and maintaining our Festival Website.

InterVarsity. With their motto: "Growing in love for a lifetime",  InterVarsity is a national organization whose mission is to establish and advance at colleges and universities communities of students and faculty who support each other in their Christian faith.  InterVarsity welcomes people of every ethnicity and culture to be witnesses of God's purposes in the world.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viacom Inc. which also owns the premium television networks The Movie Channel and Flix.  SNI operates and manages the premium television network Sundance Channel which is owned by SNI, Robert Redford and Universal Studios Inc.  SNI also markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis.  http://www.showtimeonline.com
 

Catholics in Media Associates supports and encourages Catholic professionals who work in the entertainment industry.  Since 1992, CIMA has given recognition to those in the industry whose work has affirmed the highest standards of the Judeo-Christian tradition.  CIMA members write articles, movie reviews and annually present entertainment industry achievement awards.

Open Call is an organization under the auspices of Paulist Productions.  Through programs and activities, Open Call seeks to connect and inform people of the Christian faith within the entertainment industry.

Tribe is a unique church of Christian iconoclasts, visual artists, musicians and filmmakers, dedicated to integrating the arts and worship through a circle of African drums, Celtic strains, Gregorian chant and visual art.  Seeking oneness with the sacred mystery that is Christ, we learn to listen to the rhythms of silence and deep knowledge of the Word to hear God speak.  We believe it is God’s deep desire to speak powerfully and profoundly by His Spirit through His Church to redeem creation back to Himself.  Tribe is located in the Miracle Mile District of Los Angeles.  e-mail

Reel Spirituality is an international gathering of writers, directors, pastors and other church leaders that convenes annually to discuss their common vocation as "culture makers."  Reel Spirituality focusses on images, particularly as they relate to issues of spirituality.  This pairing of leaders from Hollywood and the church is a positive step towards bridge-building between two culturally influential communities.

Focolare is an international movement geared toward fostering unity among peoples.  “Whoever attempts to shift the mountains of indifference, hatred and violence in today’s world faces a huge and heavy task.  But what is beyond the strength of a million isolated and separate individuals appears possible to those who have made reciprocal love, mutual understanding and unity the motivating force of their lives.”  (From a 1996 address to a UN symposium by Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare)  www.focolare.org

Universal Studios has been bringing unique entertainment experiences to millions of people around the world for more than 85 years. We do this through our motion pictures and home videos, theme parks and attractions, television networks and programming, and much more.  Universal Studios has broadened its reach as one of the leading entertainment companies in the world.  The Universal global brand has come to stand for the finest in exciting, exhilarating entertainment.  www.universalpictures.com

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries worldwide.  www.sonypictures.com

Unda-USA, the National Catholic Association for Communicators, brings together persons who are working to communicate gospel values through today's powerful electronic media.  Our annual General Assembly provides opportunities for professional development, spiritual renewal and social contacts.  With our sponsorship of the Gabriel Awards, we honor commercial and religious broadcasters and producers who provide programming that serves viewers and listeners through the positive, creative treatment of concerns to humankind.  www.undausa.org

Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.  Recently Pepperdine's Seaver College has added a specific program in Film Study,  www.pepperdine.edu

Azusa Pacific University offers more than 40 areas of undergraduate study, 20 master’s degree programs, and 4 doctorates to a total enrollment of more than 6,800 students. The institution’s founding vision is to develop scholars and disciples, doing so through off-site regional centers, study abroad semesters, missionary opportunities, and innovative academic programs. The Cinema Broadcast Arts (CBA) Program is the university’s newest academic offering. Through the CBA Program students are encouraged to delve into the depths of their imagination, while simultaneously building a solid foundation grounded in faith, integrity, and the liberal arts.  www.apu.edu

Loyola Marymount University Department of Theological Studies and School of Film & Television  Two areas of study at LMU come together to sponsor this year's festival: the Department of Theological Studies prepares students for careers in ministry and scholarship in an environment of great intellectual dynamism, ecumenical dialogue and constant prayerful witness in the Jesuit tradition.  The School of Film and Television forms the new generations of filmmakers, well-schooled in the crafts of film and television, and nurtured in a cooperative and respectful creative environment.  Department of Theological Studies www.lmu.edu/acad/gd/tsintro.htm  School of Film & Television www.lmu.edu/colleges/cfa/comm/
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Cine & Media is a professional organization of people involved in some dimension of the film world who seek to explore the connection between movie entertainment and the spiritual core of the human condition.  C&M is a meeting point of filmmakers, educators, and theologians.  It is people who love films and believe that encouragement of the best in film can help raise the general level of culture. C&M sponsors dialogue through scholarly symposia, media education, and film festival participation. www.geocities.com/cineandmedia/

Premise is a group of entertainment professionals who meet monthly to pray for and encourage each other.  In addition to monthly meetings, Premise also provides opportunities for both professional and spiritual support through seminars, film and television discussions, writers' groups, retreats and social events.  www.premiseonline.org.
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Epiphany Entertainment intersects the worlds of new media and traditional content. Founded as a content development company, Epiphany Entertainment delivers quality content in the areas of film, interactive new media, and television.