Festival Directors

We just hosted a meet and greet with these leaders of faith-based festivals.   We honor these saints who do serious heavy lifting to make these festivals a reality.   Lori & Rodney Marett (Gideon), Richard Bagdazian (San Diego), John Ware (168 Project), Bill & Jamee Kennedy (Attic), Peet Louw (Transforming Stories), and David Wood (Pan Pacific).  

2013 Vision

The VSN Community has been growing steadily.  Together we are accomplishing much more than we can alone.   Here are some of the things I'm asking the Lord to enable us to do together.   Check out www.visualstory.org/2013 for our big, hairy, audacious goals.

#1000 DJ Chuang

DJ Chuang is online community member #1000!  For that he get's the Apple suite (MacBook Pro, iPad, and gift certificate for the iPhone5).  Actually, I've offered to buy him breakfast since he happens to be local to me.   Glad you're here DJ. 

999

There are now 999 of us who have entered the VSN online community (not counting many others who have participated through events, projects, and partnerships).  I'm curious to see who will be #1000. 

"Undaunted" Takes Prizes

Doug Maddox's film "Undaunted" took two Crown awards at ICVM's recent gathering.   It took best documentary and best evangelical film (in the same category as "Courageous").   There will be a premier screening in Baltimore on October 21 (check out the Event calendar for more info).  Kudos to Doug and the team on the film.

Film Festival Directors

We're hosting a meet and greet for film festival directors on August 30.   If you are a festival director or would like us to extend an invitation to someone you know, let me know.   Send me an email at clyde@visualstory.org.

Richard Bagdazian - San Diego Festival

It was great to have Richard jump into the VSN community recently.  He founded and directs the San Diego Christian Film Festival.  There are many of us who have very similar passions and are disconnected from the greater work God is doing in our own cities as well as around the world.  As it turns out, Richard works 10 minutes from my home and yet we never met until he joined VSN. 

Chloe Anderson's Sister Shot in Aurora

Chloe's sister Petra was seriously injured in the Aurora shooting last week.  She was not expected to survive the first night, but has been making significant progress.  There is a fund setup to defray the costs of medical care for Petra and her mother (fighting cancer) who do not have insurance.  Here is the link: http://www.indiegogo.com/readytobelieve

TV pros

Thanks to Craig Forrest for setting up a great time with some southern California television pros today.  Guys like Jon Smith, Truett Hancock, Kevin Clark, and Craig Forrest have 150 + years of experience between them.  

Synergy

David Nixon (Letters to God) and Charlie Matz (Veracity Co Labs) were able to work on a project together because of connections made through VSN.  I love when the people within the VSN community connect and collaborate.   Gotta love the synergy!  

Great time in Seattle

We had a great time in Seattle last week (though we didn't see the sun often).  We were able to share the vision of reaching the world through visual story with more than 1000 people (in 8 speaking opportunities).  Great time to connect with people like Phill Butler, Brian Gough, Rich Husby, David Hughes, Andrew Loomis, and others. 

See You in Seattle

Shirin and I will be in Seattle from June 22 to July 2.  If you are in the area, we'd love to see you!  Track us down by checking out www.visualstory.org/seattle.  

Biola Digital Media Wrap up

Thanks to Dr. Dave Bourgeois and his team at Biola for their work at Biola Digital.  There was a strong emphasis on the mobile revolution and the need to wisely and intelligently integrate mobile strategies into our work.   At the very least, think through how to adapt your web presence to the mobile (compatible, optimized, or responsive).  Great to be with John Edmiston, Antoine Wright, Johnathon Pulos, and Leighton Cussak.

Biola Digital Media Conference

A number of us will be at the Biola conference this week (including folks like John Edmiston, Antoine Wright, and yours truly as part of the speaker line-up).   It starts on Tuesday.  Lots of great content.  Look under Events for more info.

One Click Away

Josh McDowell and his team have created a powerful story to draw attention to the danger that invades homes across the globe.  Click on the video tab to view it.

"The Quickest Way to Get Things Done and Make Change"

"Not the easiest, but the quickest:  Don't demand authority.  Eagerly take responsibility.  Relentlessly give credit."  (Seth Godin).   Yes, I'm a fan of Seth.  Subscribe to his daily feed at http://sethgodin.typepad.com.  I do.

Mobiles, Security, and Privacy

You and your ministry are more vulnerable than you realize.  Learn why this Thursday in the Mobile Security seminar.  Check out the events calendar for more details.   There are still a few seats remaining.

VSN Site is Mobile Friendly

Please check out VSN from your mobile device!  Though this is only a beta version, you should have a much better experience with VSN from your mobile.   

Story and the VSN Movement

I had the chance to share about the VSN movement last Sunday at Harford Community Church.  Pastor Allan Gorman spoke about the power of story and image and interviewed me about what God is doing.  Catch this message at www.visualstory.org/hcc.

Mobile Webinar Wrap

We had a great time with 25 leaders from around the world on April 26 discussing the progress of the new movement occurring around the use of mobile devices for the kingdom of God.  Check out the notes and learn more at www.visualstory.org/webinar2.