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Faith and Family Filmmakers Association Announces Comprehensive Filmmaking Workshops at Online Bootcamp
The intensive one-day Filmmakers Bootcamp features nine specialized workshops covering acting, producing, and screenwriting, designed specifically for Christian filmmakers seeking to elevate their craft and expand their professional networks. Faith and Family Filmmakers Association, a leading facilitator of training, networking and growth in the faith-based and faith-friendly film space, is proud to announce its upcoming Faith and Family Filmmakers Bootcamp on July 27, 2025. This comprehensive one-day virtual event offers Christian filmmakers an intensive learning experience through specialized filmmaking workshops, networking opportunities, and community building within the faith-based entertainment industry. The entertainment industry continues to evolve rapidly, with independent filmmakers facing increasing challenges in developing, producing, and distributing quality content. Faith and Family Filmmakers Association offers online education and networking opportunities dedicated to compelling entertainment that aligns with traditional values of the filmmakers. The Faith and Family Filmmakers Bootcamp addresses this need by providing a concentrated day of professional development designed specifically for actors, screenwriters, and producers in the faith-based film community. Attendees will elevate their craft through training with industry professionals and make new connections in a community with like-minded filmmakers through organized networking sessions. The bootcamp features nine specialized filmmaking workshops divided into three essential tracks for actors, producers, and screenwriters. Each 90-minute workshop features industry professionals, and includes dedicated Q&A time, ensuring participants receive practical training they can immediately apply to advance their careers. Attendees will have access to all nine workshop videos after the event, allowing for continued learning and reference. Beyond the educational components, the bootcamp emphasizes the relationship-driven nature of the film industry through organized networking sessions. Christian filmmakers will connect with professionals from across the industry and across the country, building relationships that are essential for career growth in entertainment. "This industry is all about relationships," states Geoffrey Whitt, director of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Association. 'Many independent filmmakers feel isolated and struggle to find opportunities for professional development and like-minded professionals to connect with. Some may only get to travel to an in-person conference once a year, if at all'. The Faith and Family Filmmakers Bootcamp represents a significant opportunity for faith-based content creators to accelerate their professional growth while connecting with a supportive community of like-minded professionals… all without the expense of flights, accommodations, and other costs associated with traveling to film festivals and conferences. For more information about the Faith and Family Filmmakers Bootcamp, visit About Faith and Family Filmmakers Association Faith and Family Filmmakers Association offers multiple programs and opportunities for Christian Filmmakers. Through education, networking opportunities, and their Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Founders Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt pursue their passion and vision to support and empower the Christian filmmaking community to thrive in their God-given gifts, talents and callings. Media Contact Company Name: Faith and Family Filmmakers Association Contact Person: Geoffrey Whitt Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
CNET
10-05-2025
- CNET
Samsung's Superslim Galaxy S25 Edge Is Finally Making Its Debut. Here's How to Watch
At long last, the superthin Galaxy S25 Edge that Samsung teased earlier this year is slated to make its official debut. The company will showcase the phone, and reveal all the highly anticipated specs, at a virtual Unpacked event on Monday, May 12. Samsung introduced the S25 Edge at its January Unpacked event, and had models of the phone on display, but no one could touch or get too close to them. The company had a similar hands-off display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March. At last, it appears we're one step closer to seeing just how thin -- and hopefully light -- the latest addition to the Galaxy lineup is. Now Playing: First Look at Samsung's Surprise Galaxy S25 Edge 01:53 How to watch the Galaxy S25 Edge unveiling Samsung's Unpacked event for the S25 Edge will be fully virtual and will be held on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's YouTube channel, on and on the Samsung Newsroom. CNET will be covering all the live updates, so be sure to follow along. The launch of the S25 Edge comes about three months after the release of the baseline Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. What features will the S25 Edge have? When Samsung first teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, details were slimmer than the device itself. There have been plenty of rumors, though, primarily relating to the phone's battery and camera. With less space, just how much battery capacity and camera specs could Samsung pack in? A leak from German tech blog WinFuture earlier this month suggests the S25 Edge will have a 3,900-mAh battery, which is less than both the baseline S25's 4,000-mAh battery and the S25 Plus' 4,900 mAh. We'll have to see if these leaks align with what Samsung unveils on Monday, and, if true, whether the company manages to improve battery efficiency so you don't really feel that difference. Regarding the camera, Samsung's display models showed two lenses on the back. Subsequent rumors have suggested a 200-megapixel wide camera paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. Samsung has remained quiet on any specifics until now, but confirmed in a post Wednesday that the S25 Edge will indeed feature that 200-megapixel wide camera. "And thanks to Galaxy AI, the camera transforms into a smart lens that helps recognize what matters to create new memories," Samsung added. AI capabilities will extend to photo editing as well, it says. Other rumors from leaker Evan Blass suggest the S25 Edge will weigh 163 grams, measure 5.8mm thick and feature a titanium bezel. It could also be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. Blass has also suggested the phone will sport a Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 display, which Samsung confirmed in an update on Thursday, calling the cover "sleek yet strong." Additional rumors suggest the Galaxy S25 Edge could have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2,130 x 1,440 resolution, 12 GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. Again, we'll have to see what the official specs are from Samsung come May 12. Why is Samsung making a thin Galaxy phone? So, why would someone want a thin phone anyway? It appears many phone makers, from Samsung to Apple to Oppo, are eyeing slim phones as the next design iteration to lure in potential customers. Oppo released its super-thin Find N5 foldable earlier this year, which it calls the "world's thinnest book-style foldable," measuring just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened. Apple is rumored to be developing an "Air" version of the iPhone 17, a thinner (and presumably lighter) version of its handset. At MWC 2025, phone-maker Tecno showed off its Spark Slim phone concept, a handset measuring 5.75mm thick (skinnier than a standard pencil) and weighing only 146 grams, according to the company. But thin phones have a big hurdle to overcome: Less space often means a smaller battery, scaled-back camera hardware and less storage. And as it so happens, those are three of the biggest considerations when people buy a new phone, according to a CNET survey from August. "You can't just be thin; you have to still have all the bells and whistles of a premium phone," Nabila Popal, senior director of data and analytics at IDC, told me at MWC in March. "The question is, how are OEMs [phone makers] going to achieve that without compromising the other more important features like battery and camera?" Popal also noted that the "slim is in" trend is largely an attempt by phone makers to differentiate their products. AI has also been a means for companies to make their offerings stand out, but that's already become rather ubiquitous. An eye-catchingly thin phone could be one way to grab people's attention -- and dollars. As Samsung sees it, it's all about "merging flagship-level performance with superior portability," it noted in its post, adding, "As our reliance on these devices grows, so do our expectations for them to be portable and lightweight without sacrificing power and innovation." Starting Wednesday, eligible customers who reserve the Galaxy S25 Edge can get a $50 Samsung credit toward the device. We'll see what's in store come May 12.
CNET
07-05-2025
- CNET
Samsung Will Unveil the Super-Slim Galaxy S25 Edge on Monday: Here's How to Watch
At long last, the super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge that Samsung teased earlier this year is slated to make its official debut. The company will showcase the phone at a virtual Unpacked event on Monday, May 12. Samsung introduced the S25 Edge at its Galaxy Unpacked event in January, and had models of the phone on display -- but no one could touch or get too close to them. The company had a similar hands-off display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March. At last, it appears we're one step closer to seeing just how thin -- and hopefully light -- the latest addition to the Galaxy lineup is. Now Playing: First Look at Samsung's Surprise Galaxy S25 Edge 01:53 How to watch the Galaxy S25 Edge unveiling Samsung's Unpacked event for the S25 Edge will be fully virtual and will be held on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The event will be livestreamed on Samsung's YouTube channel, on and on the Samsung Newsroom. CNET will be covering all the live updates, so be sure to follow along. The launch of the S25 Edge comes about three months after the release of the baseline Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. What features will the S25 Edge have? When Samsung first teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, details were slimmer than the device itself. There have been plenty of rumors, though, primarily relating to the phone's battery and camera. With less space, just how much battery capacity and camera specs could Samsung pack in? A leak from German tech blog WinFuture earlier this month suggests the S25 Edge will have a 3,900-mAh battery, which is less than both the baseline S25's 4,000-mAh battery and the S25 Plus' 4,900 mAh. We'll have to see if these leaks align with what Samsung unveils on Monday, and, if true, whether the company manages to improve battery efficiency so you don't really feel that difference. Regarding the camera, Samsung's display models showed two lenses on the back. Subsequent rumors have suggested a 200-megapixel wide lens paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Samsung has remained quiet on any specifics until now, but confirmed in a post Wednesday that the S25 Edge will indeed feature that 200-megapixel wide lens. "And thanks to Galaxy AI, the camera transforms into a smart lens that helps recognize what matters to create new memories," Samsung added. AI capabilities will extend to photo editing as well, it says. Other rumors from leaker Evan Blass suggest the S25 Edge will weigh 163 grams, measure 5.8mm thick and feature a titanium bezel, along with a Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 display. It could also be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. Additional rumors suggest the Galaxy S25 Edge could have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2,130 x 1,440 resolution, 12 GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. Again, we'll have to see what the official specs are from Samsung come May 12. Why is Samsung making a thin Galaxy phone? So, why would someone want a thin phone anyway? It appears many phone makers, from Samsung to Apple to Oppo, are eyeing slim phones as the next design iteration to lure in potential customers. Oppo released its super-thin Find N5 foldable earlier this year, which it calls the "world's thinnest book-style foldable," measuring just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened. Apple is rumored to be developing an "Air" version of the iPhone 17, a thinner (and presumably lighter) version of its handset. At MWC 2025, phone-maker Tecno showed off its Spark Slim phone concept, a handset measuring 5.75mm thick (skinnier than a standard pencil) and weighing only 146 grams, according to the company. But thin phones have a big hurdle to overcome: Less space often means a smaller battery, scaled-back camera hardware and less storage. And as it so happens, those are three of the biggest considerations when people buy a new phone, according to a CNET survey from August. "You can't just be thin; you have to still have all the bells and whistles of a premium phone," Nabila Popal, senior director of data and analytics at IDC, told me at MWC in March. "The question is, how are OEMs [phone makers] going to achieve that without compromising the other more important features like battery and camera?" Popal also noted that the "slim is in" trend is largely an attempt by phone makers to differentiate their products. AI has also been a means for companies to make their offerings stand out, but that's already become rather ubiquitous. An eye-catchingly thin phone could be one way to grab people's attention -- and dollars. As Samsung sees it, it's all about "merging flagship-level performance with superior portability," it noted in its post, adding, "As our reliance on these devices grows, so do our expectations for them to be portable and lightweight without sacrificing power and innovation." We'll see what's in store come May 12.
