Spiritually Uplifting Family Films & Television
A Panel Discussion presented by MOVIEGUIDE® through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation

FOCUS: The panel will focus on how to write, direct, produce, distribute, and promote “spiritually
uplifting movies and television programs” that result in a greater love and understanding of God.
Dr. Ted Baehr, in concert with one or more previous Epiphany Prize winners, will give expertise in 
the form of a panel discussion. 

DESCRIPTION: According to numerous sources and recent research, faith and family films are 
the most reliable source of income in the entertainment industry.  But, what does a faith and family film 
look like in the 21st century?  There is a significant - and underserved - market for faith and values
friendly entertainment.  But, can a Christian-friendly screenplay also appeal to the to the mainstream
commerical market?

The answer to this is a resounding yes!  Each year family and Christian-friendly box office grows

exponentially making it the market within the entertainment industry.  More and more companies are

searching for projects that will resonant with the faith-based audience; an audience projected to be a

whopping figure of more than 150 million people in the US alone!

Find out how you can reach what is arguably the largest market in the entertainment industry. 

The panel will be moderated by a member of the MOVIEGUIDE: A family Guide to Movies - Report to 
the Entertainment Industry - Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry 
executive team.  The moderator will be joined by at least one previous Epiphany Prize winner in addition 
to recognized experts in the theatrical, television and home entertainment worlds of family films.