The 52nd Annual ICVM Crown Awards, honoring the best in indie Christian film and TV, announced the finalists during the ICVM Storytellers Conference in Herndon, VA. Five finalists were chosen in each of the 17 categories, which received entries from 22 countries around the world.
The finalists will vie for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards at ICVM’s gala awards ceremony during NRB’s Christian Media Convention on February 24-27th, in Dallas, TX.
For 52 years the International Christian Visual Media Association (ICVM) has been helping educate, network, empower and inspire Christian filmmakers and distributors around the world.
The winners were announced for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards at ICVM’s gala awards ceremony during NRB’s Christian Media Convention.
Congratulations To Our 52nd Annual ICVM Crown Award Finalists
FINALISTS, BY CATEGORY
Best Comedy
Bedtime with the Sheeps Ep 104: John & Judy Grooters and John Hernandez, Producers
Jason Earles – 7 Jokes I Couldn’t Tell at Church: Terri Earls & Derrick Jenkins, Producers
Lucky Louie: Susan Mattes Bostian, Producer
Maria and the Mennos: Orlando Braun, Producer
Ordinary Things: Micah Caronna, Producer
Best Music /Worship Production
Joyful Joyful & Hosanna /Worship from Israel: Nizar Francis, Producer
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail): Nizar Francis, Producer
Only God Can Do It Music Video: Misti Owen, Producer
This Cowboy’s Hat: Jeff Carter, Producer
Woe to my Country: Eitan Kashtan, Producer
Best Children’s Program
Burnett Detectives: Case of the Missing Boot: Sarah Burnett, Producer
iBible” The Real Story of Jesus”: David Salas, Producer
More to Explore with Mia and Ralfie: Sandra Martin Producer
Torchlighters: The William Carey Story: Robert Fernandez, Director and Bill Curtis, Producer
The Wingfeather Saga 2: J. Chris Wall – Executive Producer/Showrunner, Andrew Peterson – Executive Producer, Keith Lango – Executive Producer, Brock Starnes -Executive Producer, Jason Melton – Executive Producer
Best Documentary under $50,000
Alert 30 Years: Sarah Burnett & Sam Winkler, Producers
Front Lines of Hope: Daniel Hasel, Producer
Return of the Kingdom Ep2 The Enemy at the Gate, and the Promised HOPE!: Wayne Wilson, Producer
The Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything: Cullen Klassen, Producer
Warfare: a GO Short Film: Shane McMullin, Producer
Best Documentary Over $50,000
Miraculous Victories of Israel: Jeff Futers & Laura Delegarde, Producers
Penn’s Seed: The Awakening: David Peters, Director, David Peters, Producer, Kathi Peters, Producer, Bill Curtis, Producer, and Abby Abildness, Producer
Philipp Mickenbecker-REAL LIFE: Andrea di Meglio, Producer
Unthinkable: Drew Martin, Producer
Why Stand with Israel?: Brian Sanders & Amanda Gross, Producers
Best Foreign Production
Confession: Anna Varaksina Producer
Don’t Close Your Eyes: Bogdan Darev, Producer
From Paul: Jeehoon Jeong, Producer
Philipp Mickenbecker- REAL LIFE: Andrea di Meglio Producer
Under Pressure: Ruben Juch, Director and Henk-Jan Van Maanen, Producer
Best Short Film
Forgiving the Nightmare: Henrique Franhani & Michael Babcock, Producers
The Martinez Family: Colombia: John & Judy Grooters, Producers
Passover and the Resurrection – Isaiah’s New Exodus: Greg Williams, Producer
Poor Tom: Rob Speranza, Producer
Vision: Jessica Ambuehl & Dan Parris, Producers
Best Series
iBIBLE “The Real Story of Jesus”: David Salas, Producer
Miraculous Victories of Israel: Jeff Futers & Laura Delegarde, Producers
Multiplied: Christopher Paul Worthington, Producer
These Stones Ep 105: Cheryl McKay, Christopher Price, Drew Waters & Erin Bethea, Producers
Torchlighters: The William Carey Story: Robert Fernandez, Director and Bill Curtis, Producer
Vindication Series Season 3-Ep 8: Jarod O’Flaherty, Director and Bill Curtis, Producer
Best Television Series
Every Wreck Tells A Story: The Wild Brothers, Producers
Revival with Harold Vaughan: Josh Pittman & Randy Melchert, Producers
T.C. Stallings: The Story Behind the Run: T.C. Stallings, Producer
The Fame of His Name: Kim Crabill, Producer
Vindication Series Season 3-Ep 8: Jarod O’Flaherty, Director and Bill Curtis, Producer
Best Non-Theatrical Film
Advent-Pastor Sue Saves Christmas: Chris Johnson & Joy Villam Producers
Grace by Night: Levi J. Anderson, Megan Leigh Leon & Nathan Leon, Producers
Identity Crisis: Erin Mae Miller, Ben Howard, Alexandra Boylan & Andrea Polnaszek, Producers
Rally Caps: Katherine Borda & Jodi Michelle Cutler, Producers
12 Steps to Recovery: Ryan & Jaiden Watson, Producers
Best Theatrical Release Film
Cabrini: Leo Severino & Jonathan Sanger, Producers
Between Borders: Isaac Norris, Jude Walko, Mark Freiburger & Ken Carpenter, Producers
It’s Christmas Again: Isaac Alongi, Producer
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot: Rebekah Weigel Producer
Surprised By Oxford: Ken Carpenter & Jen Lewis, Producers
Best Evangelistic Film
Break the Cycle: Prabhu Cyril, Producer
Disciples in the Moonlight: Brett Varvel, Josh Strychalski, Van Lawson, Sharon Oliphant & Ryan Johnson Producers
Jesus a Deaf Missions Film: Joseph D. Josselyn & Michael Davis, Producers
The Hopeful: Kyle Portbury, Martin Thorne & Bin Li, Producers
The Martinez Family: Colombia: John & Judy Grooters, Producers
Video Podcast
Laugh Support Podcast: Kicking it with Ken Davis: Michele VanDusen & June Colson, Producers
Faith on Film # 194: Isaac Hernandez & Holly McClure, Producers
Set Life “Inspiring Stories of the Entertainment Industry”: Amber Butaud, Producer
Tell Us a Good Story with Kevin & Steph: Kevin & Stephanie Mason, Producers
Teen Talk with Kylee Levien: Kim Crabill, Producer
Christian Talk Show
Inside Voice with Brenda Crouch: Brenda Crouch, Producer
Coffee with Kim: A TV Talk Show: Kim Crabill, Producer
Creative Icons: The Garden: Anne K Miranda & Scott A Magie, Producers
Grace Grace with Nina & Michelle Ep. 137: Nina Keegan & Michelle Humphreys, Producers
POP Talk Television Show: Lisa Burkhardt-Worley, Producer
Best Actor
Disciples in the Moonlight: Todd Terry as Jim Edwards
David a Kings Calling: Steve Shermett as Samuel the Prophet
Grace by Night: Antonio Sabato Jr as Jon
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot: Demetrius Grosse as Bishop Wilbert Martin
Surprised by Oxford: Ruairi O’Connor as Kent Weber
Best Actress
Between Borders: Elizabeth Tabish as Violette Petrosyan
Out of Darkness: Erica Tan as Nakry Soun
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot: Nika King as Donna Martin
The First Step: Josmery Mulvahill as Alison
These Stones Ep. 106: Charlene Amoia as Eliana
Best Student Film
All Things New: Carolyne Paschal, Producer
Beyond Silence: Thane Everitt Syswerda, Producer
Blind Standards: William Wonders III, Producer
Little One: Shea Ellerbrock, Director
Observer: Bianca Yeh Producer
Best Soundtrack:
Disciples in the Moonlight: Zachary Horner, Composer
I am Living Proof: Jonathan Maddux, Composer
Miraculous Victories of Israel: Laura Delegarde, Composer
Surprised by Oxford: Nick Box, Composer
The Hopeful: Blake Robinson & Michael Price, Composers
Best Cinematography
Disciples in the Moonlight: J.J. Bukowski, Director of Photography
Penn’s Seed: The Awakening: David Peters, Director, David Peters, Producer, Kathi Peters, Producer, Bill Curtis, Producer, and Abby Abildness, Producer
Surprised by Oxford: Edd Lukas, Director of Photography
The Martinez Family: Columbia: Bryan Papierski, Director of Photography
The Shroud: Face to Face: Robert Orlando, Director of Photography
Best Director
Between Borders: Mark Freiburger, Director
Disciples in the Moonlight: Brett Varvel, Director
Grace by Night: Nathan Leon, Director
Sound of Hope – The Story of Possum Trot: Joshua Weigel, Director
Surprised by Oxford: Ryan Whitaker Director
Best Editing
Between Borders: James K. Crouch, Editor
Disciples in the Moonlight: Brett Varvel, Editor
Eye of the Storm: Jerusalem’s Temple Mount: Paul Wittenberger, Editor
Just like Joseph – The Most Rejected Savior of Israel: Greg Williams, Editor
Surprised by Oxford: Zach Prichard, Editor
The Hopeful: Bin Li, Editor
Best Screenplay
Because of Charlie: Burke Sage, Screenwriter
Deep Within: Scott Michael Branan, Screenwriter
Ho Ho Hope: Angela Ruth Strong, Screenwriter
Lazarus in New York: Wayne A Zeitner Screenwriter
Montana Blue: Alan D Napier, Screenwriter
Reach Deep: Scott Michael Branan, Screenwriter
