We sit down with Zach Miller, founder of the new Mosaic Christian Film Festival, launching January 18–20, 2027 in Colorado just ahead of the Sundance Film Festival. Zach shares the vision behind creating a filmmaker-focused Christian film festival that emphasizes community, networking, education, and meaningful industry connections.

Show Notes:

Mosaic Christian Film Festival- https://www.mosaicchristianfilmfestival.com/

Submit Your Project to the Film Festival- https://filmfreeway.com/mosaicchristianfilmfestival

Follow Faith Film Fests

Web: https://faithfilmfests.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfests

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfests

Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down and talk with Tim Shields, co-founder of the CONTENT Media Conference, about how this unique gathering is equipping Christian filmmakers through hands-on training, powerful networking, film festival exposure, and even seed funding opportunities. We also discuss the conference’s spiritual foundation and its mission to help media creators use storytelling to advance the message of Christ.

Show Notes:

Register for CONTENT Media Conference- https://www.christianmediaconference.com/

Submit Your Project to the Film Festival- https://filmfreeway.com/ContentMediaConference

Follow CONTENT Media Conference on Social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CONTENTMediaConference/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfilmmakersnetwork/

Follow Faith Film Fests

Web: https://faithfilmfests.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfests

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfests

Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music

We sit down with Director, Writer and Producer Tanner Christensen to hear about the powerful true story behind Standout: The Ben KjarStory. From a lifelong editing career to his first turn in the director’s chair, Tanner reveals how he brought to life the inspiring journey of world-champion wrestler Ben Kjar—born with a rare craniofacial condition and told he’d never compete.

This episode explores faith, empathy, perseverance, and the miracles behind independent filmmaking, including a remarkable casting story and the film’s upcoming theatrical release.

🎬 Standout: The Ben Kjar Story opens in theaters January 23, 2026. https://standoutfilm.com/

Show Notes:

Buy tickets- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/#tickets

Book a screening- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/

Follow Tanner on Social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanner.christensen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmanchrisun

Follow Faith Film Fests

Web: https://faithfilmfests.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfests

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfests

Music on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music