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Building Careers in Media, Film & Television

Building Careers in Media, Film & Television Building Careers in Media, Film & Television

IFF FIlm & Television Projects

Shattered Lives, the movie

A tragic wreck kills six teenagers when two cars collide following a night of drinking and partying, leaving an entire community shattered as they try to move on with their lives. Follow the story of James Stewart, the driver responsible for taking away all those lives, as he struggles to deal with the consequences of his actions. Following his conviction for manslaughter, he endures years of incarceration, dealing with prison life, gang violence and even murder. He desperately wants to find redemption, but how can he ever make up for what he has done? When he turns to the prison ministry, James finds an answer, one that surprises both him and his community, when he returns to his hometown after serving his sentence. Forgiveness turns out to have many faces as James finds out when he becomes reunited with his church, and the families that he tore apart. See how James discovers the power of forgiveness and the transformation it makes in his life and the lives of his friends and the families that were torn apart by this tragic accident.

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The White Suit, the movie

The story of a man who had a brain aneurysm.  After a month in the  hospital the aneurysm cured itself.  Two days later he left the  hospital in perfect health.  While he was unconscious, he had a vivid  experience of heading to Heaven.  At the last minute he was given the  choice, to continue on, or to go back to his life on Earth.  It was made  clear that he could not make a wrong choice.  Either way, going forward or going back, was equally good.  He decided to come back.  If you could choose... would you come back?  Inspired on the true story experience of John Fleming, this movie tells the story of his life before and after his near-death experience.  Learn how this life changing event turned his life around, brought him closer to God, and led him into a loving marriage.  Learn More.

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Documentary: Shattered Lives of Montgomery Foundation

Mike Valdez started the Shattered Lives Program for Montgomery County over 23 years ago.  He quickly brought Gary Parker on board to provide video production, filming 10-minute videos featuring car wrecks that graphically illustrated the risks of distracted driving.  Mike Valdez founded Shattered Lives of Montgomery County in order to keep the program alive by providing for continued leadership.  This documentary tells the story of the Shattered Lives Program and the impact on high school students and their families, reaching over 500,000 people in over twenty years.

Television: The Production House

Gary Parker and Bruce May, the co-founders of the Indie Films Foundation, discuss great movies from the past up to the present.  Each episode focuses on one film, including some of the most loved and iconic films in film history.  Watch and learn about the film, how it was made, and the people who made it.  Produced in association with The Woodlands Online. Watch Episodes.

KVQT: Preview TV 21

Gary manages KVQT, Preview 21, an antenna television station reaching over 2 million people in the Greater Houston Area. As part of his role, he oversees the production of multiple television shows, including the IFF TV show which features short films produced by IFF students.  He also produces a show featuring films produced by Indie Film Producers.  

Opportunities for Film & Television Production

All these projects create opportunities for students, independent film producers and others interested in developing a career in film and television, to work with film and television professionals.  We help our students get better connected to these opportunities and to the film and television industry both regionally and nationally.  We also provide opportunities in corporate video production.  Contact us to learn more about these opportunities and how you can begin a career in film, television, or corporate video production.

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IFF - Introduction to FIlm and Television - Class 1 (pdf)Download
IFF Summer School - Screenwriting (pdf)Download
IFF Summer School - Cinematography (pdf)Download

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