168 Film Project

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168 Film Project
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Location Fayetteville, Georgia
Founded2003
DirectorsJohn David Ware
Website http://www.168film.com/

The 168 Film Project is a Christian film festival. Worldwide, over 1500 short films have been produced for the competition since 2003. [1]

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History

Founded by John David Ware in 2003, the 168 Film Project started with 13 entries in its inaugural event in Burbank, California. [2] In 2009, 168 added "Write of Passage," a mentored screenwriting competition in which writers worldwide produce a short film script in one week. [3] In 2022, 168 moved its festival location to Fayetteville, Georgia. [4] 168 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

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References

  1. Morris, Naomi (1 March 2010). "A film festival for the faithful". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  2. https://www.168film.com/about
  3. https://www.168film.com/write-of-passage
  4. https://www.168film.com/write-of-passage