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2024 Windrider Summit
HOW TO WATCH A MOVIE From Common Good Magazine
“It’s about being receptive to the way the Spirit is moving in film, finding where God is speaking through creativity, the folks at Windrider Institute believe. How do you do that? A good place to start is to celebrate what’s good.”
“Windrider has been a huge benefit to film students, who attend JPCatholic to master their craft of filmmaking as well as to grow in relationship with Jesus. They prepare to be a witness to Jesus in their personal lives as well as with the art they create – ultimately to Impact Culture for Christ. The Sundance experience is worthwhile solely because of the program Windrider offers. Without the opportunity to hear from and interact with fellow Christian filmmakers, our students would not attend. Windrider provides an amazing faith-centered context for our students to experience the broader Sundance experience. Taken together the Windrider Summit and The Sundance Film Festival experience is the perfect coupling to help our student filmmakers learn to become filmmakers with a mission. Praise God.” – President of JPCatholic University, Derry Connolly, PhD
GCU students inspired to pursue filmmaking dreams
“Prepare to be humbled and for your brain capacity to be overwhelmed. Oh, and don’t forget business cards … and a journal and a pen… Every day was so full of knowledge, I had to write stuff down. Each day I was learning so much.” – GCU Student
Sonscreen Film Festival Team Meets With Award-winning Filmmakers at 20th Annual Windrider Summit
“For the Sonscreen community, this Summit isn't just another event; it's a source of inspiration, a place where we can combine our faith with our love of cinema, a gathering where we learn from storytellers from various backgrounds and perspectives.” – Festival Executive Director
Cultural Theologians at Sundance Film Festival
"The distinct emphasis of Windrider is on the power of storytelling, through the medium of film… As Young Life Staff, we have been commissioned to communicate the greatest story ever told. Why would we not engage a world longing for hope with one of the most powerful mediums available to us?” – Young Life Staff Member
Harding Film at Windrider Summit & The Sundance Film Festival
Experiencing film | WWU students visit the Sundance Film Festival to learn from the best in the business
“Students saw how God works through art to impact audiences that sometimes aren't reached through typical means of communication.” – WWU Professor
MY WEEK AT SUNDANCE: FILM STUDENT EXPERIENCE
John paul the great catholic university Student reflections
Generous Girl Podcast – Impact investing and impacting the world
Participant Michelle Dudley shared about the Host Home Experience in her appearance on Kim Moeller’s podcast. (33:08-34:55)
2023 Windrider Summit
Point loma Students Attend Summit & Sundance
“I liked Windrider because it gave a really cool perspective and offered more creative discussions.” – PLNU Student
BLC group attends Windrider Summit and Sundance Film Fest
“This trip was an unforgettable event for the students and profs. They bonded daily over breakfast, playlists, traveling to the summit, watching screenings, listening to discussions, and reflecting on what they learned.”
MASTERMEDiA INTERNATIONAL RECAP
John paul the great catholic university Student reflections
“The most valuable part of the experience for me was the Windrider events, where they screened short films and directors talked about their passion for the stories.” – JPCU Student
WWU At The Windrider Summit
“WWU students received an opportunity that went beyond exposing students to innovative filmmaking and instead equips them with a vision of incorporating God in their future work.”
OBU’s Return to The WIndrider Summit and Sundance
Past Windrider Summits and Events