Igniting Christian passion for the lost
More than 200 people came to the Independent Theatre in North Sydney to support young Christian film makers last Saturday night.
Celebrating its fifth year, Ignite, Australia's premier Christian short film festival, aims to develop young Christian film makers and encourage creativity in communicating truths of the Bible.
This year the short film festival received a funding boost from ANGLICARE Sydney and it is the first time the community care organisation has come on board as one of its major sponsors.
"It is exciting to help support young creative talent through this prominent Christian event," says Candace Lamplough, Anglicare Sydney's Ignite sponsorship coordinator.
"It's important for ANGLICARE to acknowledge the many ways in which Christians are working to highlight the importance of Jesus in our communities, and it has also been encouraging to see so many young Christian film makers' heart for the lost and marginalised in society."
The winner of this year's Ignite Film Festival was the short film Enmity by Matthew Carson-Denver. The golden Sparky for Best Director was also given to Matthew and the film’s actor, Luke Bennett took out the Best Actor award.
Sorida – A Film of Hope won the People's Choice Award and the best film in the Schools Category.
