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Byzanfest 2014The world’s first Orthodox Christian web short-film festivalENTRY FORM· Highlight text and either: (i) print & scan or (ii) email details as a Word document.* Click here to...
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Byzanfest 2014The world’s first Orthodox Christian web short-film festivalTERMS & CONDITIONS* Click here to fill out Festival’s Entry FormDeadlineEntry form, film and 3 scene shots (JPEG images)...
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Singing from the soul
Some seek fame and fortune, but Basil Jones just wants to sing.by Chris VlahonasiosIn the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, 29 year-old Basil spends much of his day writing, practicing his vocals or...
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The Wandering Melbournian: Part 4
A five-part collection of photos taken during one glorious afternoon in the great city of Melbourne, Australia. by Chris VlahonasiosThe goal was to not to take ‘tourist pictures’ but capture snapshots...
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The world’s first Orthodox Christian web short-film festivalAre you an Orthodox Christian?Are you a filmmaker or want to make your first-film?Are you a professional, amateur or youth?Submit...
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Remembering 'Holy Minimalist' Composer John Tavener
John Tavener's ethereal music was influenced by the Russian Orthodox traditions. A man who saw God in music.SOURCE: NPR Music blogBy Anastasia Tsioulcas12/11/2013British composer Sir John Tavener,...
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The world’s first Orthodox Christian web short-film festivalAre you an Orthodox Christian?Are you a filmmaker or want to make your first-film?Are you a professional, amateur or youth?Submit...
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We Are Superman
Kevin Bryce, the Orthodox filmmaker behind this intriguing documentary film about the dividing line of prejudice in Kansas City, USA.We Are Supermanis the story of the American urban core in a time...
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Real Love
There is a war outside, a real war.I look away, I turn awayI might still be in it, but I don’t want it to be in me.I might be part of it; but I don’t want it to be a part of me.In me there is a space...
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BYZANFEST 2014
Byzanfest is an initiative by Orthodox Filmmakers & Artists blog. The goal is to screen the very best stories captured by Orthodox Christians. To promote Orthodox Christian phronema (mindset) in...
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Bella Soprano
The life, journey and voice of Christiana Aloneftis– a passionate and talented opera singer from Australia. Giving an operatic performance is one of the most demanding and difficult art forms to...
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The Hobbit: the desolation of humility?
A review by Fr Philip Kontos of the recently released movie, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, with special attention on one of the film’s characters and the amount of violence.I'm conflicted. I...
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Greek Life and Epiphany photo exhibits open in Tarpon Springs
Providing a striking, candid glimpse into a TampaBay cultural enclave, The Horio: Greek Life in Tarpon Springs— a new exhibit of images by photographer Beeba Christopoulos-Lekkas— opens today at the...
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Manna
The Jews in the desert groaned against the Lord, even as the manna was still in their mouths.Even as God nourished them in a barren land, they complained.I am in a barren land.I complain.At every free...
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Art teacher creates icons for Orthodox church
Brian Whirledge is bending over a 9-by-12-inch canvas, showing 16-year-old Max Salveson how to make a tracing of Greek letters that stand for “Jesus Christ.”The canvas already bore a completed image of...
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BYZANFEST 2014
Byzanfest is an initiative by Orthodox Filmmakers & Artists blog. The goal is to screen the very best stories captured by Orthodox Christians. To promote Orthodox Christian phronema (mindset) in...
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Big & Cheesy: My Kitchen Rules 2014
The tennis is over and Mr T’s World Greatest Fools has been shelfed til next summer, now the 2014 ratings season begins! On the same night The Block premiered so did the much anticipated My Kitchen...
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Byzanfest 2014: Official Selection
All 12 finalist films will be made available to view during Screening Week15th– 22ndFebruaryReturn back to OFA blogand click the OFA YouTube Channellink.All films have a chance at winning theAudience...
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Byzanfest 2014: Awards Night & After Party
Come join us award & celebrate Orthodox filmmaking talent, bringing to a close the first annual Byzanfest. This highly anticipated event is a night of two halves.Part 1: Awards NightJoin fellow...
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Frederica: The Life and Work of Frederica Mathewes-Green
OFA kindly asks you to support this documentary project via Kickstarter. It documents the inspirational life of Frederica Mathewes-Green, a lapsed Catholic, turned hippy-feminist who then made a...
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