Nashville Faith in FIlms Breakfast Established

The Nashville Faith In Film Breakfast Club is a networking group which meets monthly for regular updates and input about the world of movie making and how the subject of faith intersects the discussion. The meetings are open to anyone interested in applying for membership on our Facebook Page. Frequent updates are posted there about upcoming meeting, subjects and special speakers. Chapters in other cities are now being explored.

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Landis To Develop Business Unit at City On A Hill Studio

LANDIS ENTERTAINMENT TO HANDLE NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Louisville, KY - City On A Hill Productions, the developers of the award winning and critically acclaimed small group series, H20 and The Easter Experience, recently announced the creation of a marketing and distribution arm as well as a deal with Landis Entertainment & Media Partners in Nashville, TN, which will place Barry Landis at the center of the business decisions of the expanding film operation. The new entity will be called City On A Hill Studio and will be responsible for all strategic as well as operational issues associated with City On A Hill Productions curriculum and feature length films. “We have been creating film properties for several years,” said City On A Hill Executive Director Tony Young. “We have so many of the right elements already in place, but we realized that we needed an industry savvy person who could help us navigate the business and marketing waters. Barry Landis is that person and we are all glad to have him on board.”

“I've had my eye on the City On A Hill operation for a few years now,” said Landis. “Shane Sooter and his creative team have been creating some fantastic product, both live and in physical form, and I really wanted to be a part of what they were building.” Tim Byron, business manager of City On A Hill Studio, commented further,!“It’s a real joy to have Barry on our team. We have several film projects we are working on including a feature length film and that’s what accelerated our discussions.!Barry has the marketing and distribution experience we needed to move our organization to the next level.”

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Landis Entertainment Inks Deal for the movie "The Cross"

Agency to exclusively represent DVD/Home Video

In a move further broadening its reach into agency representation of film properties, Landis Entertainment & Media Partners announced today they had signed an exclusive deal with Gener8xion Entertainment to represent their film 'The Cross' in DVD form to retail and ministry outlets.  "The Cross is an amazing story of Arthur Blessitt's around-the-world journey to carry the cross to every nation", said Barry Landis, founder and CEO.  "We believe the story is a perfect one for our times and will appeal to all ages.  We are thrilled to be partnering with Matthew Crouch, Rich Cook and everyone at Gener8xion Entertainment". 

"I'm so glad we have this opportunity to work with Barry. We have been friends for a long time and I love his heart.  It's a joy to be working together on The Cross", said Matthew Crouch, producer of the film. "Barry is a unique blend of Christian networker and skillful negotiator", said Rich Cook, President of Gener8xion Entertainment. "We've been looking for a way to work on a project with him for several years.  We look forward to everyone seeing a copy of this wonderful film in DVD form."

Currently the film is showing in churches via a public licensing arrangement with Outreach Films and the plan is to release the home video/DVD in the spring, leading up to Good Friday.  "It's perfect for the Lent/Good Friday/Easter season", said Landis.  Later this fall, TBN will begin an aggressive direct marketing campaign to reach their viewers through spots run on the network along with a targeted mail/email campaign to supporters.  The DVD will also be available to interested ministries and international markets in the spring.

Landis Entertainment has been moving more and more into the film market after handling the theatrical marketing campaign and P&A fund for last year's Billy: The Early Years film, shot in Tennessee. "Nashville has been the center of the Christian entertainment industry for a long time and it's nice to have so much professional marketing support here", said Landis.  "I think our experience in the music industry as well as DVD home video distribution gave us a competitive advantage."

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Landis Entertainment Moves Into Film Marketing

Story of 20th century icon Billy Graham comes to the big screen in BILLY: THE EARLY YEARS, releasing nationwide October 10, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The coming-of-age story of 20th century icon Billy Graham will be seen on the big screen this fall through the release of the film Billy: The Early Years. This highly anticipated film will be released theatrically on October 10, 2008 across the country. Billy: The Early Years captures the true essence of Graham's life's journey from an earnest young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, to ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history's most influential evangelists. Starting out with the tranquility of the Graham dairy farm in North Carolina, Billy: The Early Years depicts the look and feel of the Depression-era as we accompany Graham to the tent revival where he finally heeds the altar call, and follows him through the struggle of doubt and resolution of the next decade of his life.

Nashville based Landis Entertainment & Media Partners will spearhead all marketing aspects of the film, in association with the distributor Solex/MATP. Landis, a long time entertainment marketer of faith-based properties for major, high level entertainment and corporate conglomerates such as Wrigley's and AT&T was also the head of companies such as Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. and KOCH Records Christian divisions, has made a solid mark on the entertainment world through his visionary accomplishments and multiple career achievements.

Producers Larry Mortorff and Martin Shiel commented, "We are extremely excited to be surrounded with such an amazing team and have tremendous confidence in their ability to market this distinguished and touching new film." Producer Bill McKay said, "Barry Landis is a blend of an entertainment strategist as well as a great wrangler and distiller of the group's ideas."

Together with Rocky Mountain Pictures, In Service America, Interlinc and other additional marketing partners, the Billy: The Early Years marketing plan will seek to create significant grassroots traction while radio, television and newspaper advertising and promotions will work in conjunction with additional aspects of the campaign. The film launch will also encompass a number of strategic marketing elements, including more than 50 VIP screenings in key markets, a soundtrack highlighting Christian and country music artists, key events built around Graham's 90th birthday, a novel of the work published by Thomas Nelson Publishers and an upcoming home entertainment DVD release.

The film paints a vivid portrait of Graham against the backdrop of his relationship with the evangelical star of the 1940's, Charles Templeton, a gifted young preacher whose faith would not withstand the onslaught of scientific skepticism. Templeton and Graham eventually part ways, and in the film, Templeton comes to personify the rising tide of disbelief into which Graham launched his crusades. The movie's power lies in it's honest portrayal of Graham's struggle with the ideas represented in Templeton's eventual unbelief and shows how Graham's faith, so compellingly represented in the film, goes on to change the face of modern evangelism in the second half of the 20th Century.

Graham is portrayed in the film by rising young star, Armie Hammer (Veronica Mars, Flicka), who was announced as the upcoming Batman/Bruce Wayne in the new film, Justice League: Mortal. Hammer plays an incredibly authentic and poignant Graham, and takes the viewer deep into the heart of this iconic world-renowned yet humble figure.

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Landis Entertainment Links Nashville Talent to Madison Avenue

Music vet leverages Collective IQ network to link artists with corporate promotion opportunities.

Landis Entertainment & Media Partners http://www.landisentertainment.com , founded by entertainment industry deal maker Barry Landis, ranked among the 25 most influential personalities in the Christian industry, has launched a new celebrity, concert and corporate endorsement business unit. Mr. Landis, who runs Collective IQ's media group, will leverage the Collective IQ corporate Rolodex to create unique opportunities and bring the large brands to Nashville's door step. Landis has already landed several of the world's most trusted brands that have expressed an affinity for endorsements targeting the Country and Christian demographics and were seeking a presence and dealmaker in town to connect the dots.

"As Nashville continues to increase its stature as a multi-platformed entertainment center, it's only natural that we continue to connect leading corporate brands to the creative community," said Landis. "GM and Coke have a footprint in this community, but we're going to announce very soon a number of other brands that want a slice of this marketplace."

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