International Christian Film & Music Festival 2021 Winners List

May 25, 2021
Written by: Willie David
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BJ Billi Arnett of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS) wins the Audience Choice Award for BJA Today at the 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival in Orlando, May 22, 2021. Photo by J Willie David, III / Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – The 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival took over the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando from Wednesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 22. The festival announced the award winners Saturday night at the in-person ceremony.

International Christian Film & Music Festival Founder Marty Jean-Louis (left) receives a welcome letter from State Representative Daisy Morales during the 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

Florida State Representative Daisy Morales welcomes Christians from around the world to Orlando for the 9th Annual International Christian Film & Music Festival. The freshman state lawmaker presented a letter of recognition to Marty Jean-Louis, the Executive Director of ICFF for hosting the annual event in person after the state starts to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our diverse city and state has a keen appreciation for the arts, especially film, television, and digital media productions,” said Morales. “I’ll continue to be a strong supporter for attracting family-friendly film and television productions to Florida in an effort to enhance our economy,” she added.

Veteran actor Kevin Sorbo talks with Florida National News reporter Mellissa Thomas during the 2021 International Christian FIlm & Music Festival Friday, May 21, 2020. Photo: Willie David / Florida National News.

Below check out the complete list of winners.

FEATURE FILMS

BEST PICTURE ROE V WADE
2ND PLACE SWEET SUNSHINE
3RD PLACE LOST HEART
HONORABLE MENTION A FATHER’S FIGHT
AUDIENCE CHOICE RUBARU
BEST DIRECTOR MARC LEIF, DIVINE DECISION
BEST MUSICAL SCORE SWEET SUNSHINE
BEST SCREENPLAY GREG LAMMIMAN, MAYFLOWER II
BEST LEAD ACTOR JOHN WAY, SWEET SUNSHINE
BEST LEAD ACTRESS SARAH CLEVELAND, A FATHER’S FIGHT
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR DON MOST, LOST HEART
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS ANGELA RELUCIO, ANGEL
MOST INSPIRATIONAL ROE V WADE

SPECIAL AWARDS

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ROMA DOWNEY
HUMANITARIAN FILM AWARD VOLENDAM

SHORT FILMS

BEST SHORT FILM FIREWORKS
2ND PLACE THE HIDDEN TREASURE
3RD PLACE CALF ROPE
HONORABLE MENTION THE DINING TABLE
AUDIENCE CHOICE SKY
BEST DIRECTOR KATHERINE JOHNSON & JOSEPH KLINGMAN, CHOICE
BEST SCREENPLAY DAVID J. FERREIRA, EVADE
BEST LEAD ACTOR MARC STEELE, FOR THE LOVE OF ART
BEST LEAD ACTRESS KATE LARSON, SPOTLIGHT
MOST INSPIRATIONAL MESSANIA’S STORY

DOCUMENTARIES

BEST DOCUMENTARY BORN TO REVEAL THE WORKS OF GOD
2ND PLACE THE ONE WHO HEARS
3RD PLACE MAMAKROM
HONORABLE MENTION DEATH TO LIFE, AUD – THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER
AUDIENCE CHOICE A STRONG FINISH
BEST DIRECTOR BRENT MILLER, BEFORE THE WRATH
MOST CREATIVE KOMOREBI
MOST INSPIRATIONAL QUEENS

A recording artist performs live during the opening night music showcase at the 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive May 19, 2021. Photo: Damien Acevedo/Florida National News.

MUSIC

BEST MUSIC VIDEO YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH
2ND PLACE DREAM
3RD PLACE SAVE ME
HONORABLE MENTION ON THE OUTSIDE
AUDIENCE CHOICE OH JERUSALEM
BEST PERFORMING ARTIST ALISHA BURKE
BEST SONGWRITER ANNETTE DENTON

SCRIPTS

BEST SCRIPT PULLED FROM DARKNESS
2ND PLACE THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE
3RD PLACE PASTENSE
HONORABLE MENTION LOVE AT FIRST CHRISTMAS

Actor/producer couple Cameron (left) and BJ Arnett (2nd from left) talk with Florida National News reporter Kathleen Michelle at the 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive May 20, 2021. Photo: Harry Castiblanco/Florida National News.

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