The Marche du Film (Film Market), held in Cannes, France during May 12-23 brought 40,000 film industry professionals from around the world together to support the financing, production, and distribution of films and series on the international stage. This year, there was a notable presence of faith-based filmmakers and distributors. Angel Studios, EKKL/Pinnacle Peak, Hawk Hill, and the Wonder Project were all in attendance. Leading the forefront of innovation in AI-assisted p

Last month the International Christian Film Festival culminated with the Angel Awards on Saturday night, May 2. In the short film category, Hope Studios’ Son of Abraham, directed by Ruslan Zavricico, won for Best Director and Audience Choice. Having screened during the festival, the audience expressed in the Q&A being impressed with both the quality and the filmmaker’s ability to cast Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts, especially after learning Ruslan was still a student in

Hosted by 3x Grammy winning musician, Kevin Olusola, and former dancer-turned-author and certified life coach, Donovan Donnell, the Imagine Faith Talk podcast discusses the intersection of faith and success. After turning from a career in exotic dancing, Donovan found true purpose in the One who created him. In contrast with Donovan’s “prodigal son” journey, Kevin found an uncompromising path to success as the beatboxer for Pentatonix. Both hosts present their perspectives fr

The topics and titles discussed are not necessarily endorsed by Hope Studios and references to companies or products do not imply any affiliation endorsement. The Industry Insights section exists to serve our audience with helpful insights, relevant developments, and a broader understanding of the industry. The Kendrick Brothers, best known for films such as Fireproof, War Room, and The Forge, are remaking their first film, Flywheel (2003) - this time with an all-Brazilian ca

Hope Studios has been accepted to the Marché du Film in Cannes, France, one of the most exclusive gatherings for film professionals worldwide. Taking place May 12–20, this prestigious market serves as the global hub for industry leaders, offering opportunities for international collaboration in storytelling alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Attendance is reserved for vetted professionals actively working in the film industry, making participation a significant milestone. In