windrider.
Impacting the next generation of Christian leaders through film and visual media.
Our name is inspired by Genesis 1:2 - the WIND, THE spirit that hovered over the waters in creation: Ruach.
Over 20 years ago, at the Sundance Film Festival, we decided to 'ride the Wind' — letting God’s ruach take, shape & lead us to see the boundless creative spirit emanating from film.
film has the power to both reflect culture and shape it. It opens up meaningful conversations, introduces us to people we have never met and takes us to places we have never been.
The Magic happens when we bring together filmmakers and audience to unpack the complexities and beauty of the human experience.
As the next generation navigates how to engage both Christ and culture, hand-in-hand, THE GOAL is that we would ALL BE WInd riders, seeking the spirit of God through ART & conversation.
At the Windrider Summit & The Sundance Film Festival, we explore existential questions raised in independent film, leading hundreds of students and filmmakers in discussions on faith, filmmaking and culture.
Windrider Productions tells award-winning and personal stories that affect social change and empower communities through documentary film & visual media.
NEW! Windrider Studios offers compelling stories that illuminate diverse themes for thoughtful engagement —available year-round via TV, mobile & web apps.
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Support Windrider’s mission to equip and inspire the next generation through story. By partnering with Windrider in this way, you are putting valuable tools into the hands of young people, equipping them to seek and share the significance of faith in culture today.
Donations can be sent to:
Windrider Institute
PO Box 1640
Eagle, ID 83616
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Windrider is also an approved charity for many Donor-Advised Funds.
Founded in 2005, The Windrider Institute, Inc. is a non-profit foundation qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3) to receive tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations.
Our Tax Identification Number is 20-2726607.