'Unbridled' To Screen at 168 Film Festival

The 168 Film Festival announced today that on Saturday, August 26th, it will screen the victory-over-human-trafficking feature film, Unbridled, starring T.C. Stallings (War Room; Courageous), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight; The Pope of Greenwich Village) and Tea McKay, (Pass the Light, The Iceman).Tickets are available at www.168Film.com.

Human Trafficking must be addressed on multiple fronts. 'Unbridled' focuses on redemption and healing. - John David Ware

Unbridled is based on true stories of at risk, teen girls assisted by equine therapy at a North Carolina non-profit ranch called Corral Riding Academy. The film shot in Raleigh NC, which is situated along the infamous I-95 corridor, a gateway to traffickers. Sex Trafficking is estimated to involve hundreds of thousands of victims in all 50 states, including many children. It may be the fastest growing criminal industry at $9 billion dollars per year.According to the film’s director, John David Ware, “This issue must be addressed on multiple fronts. Unbridled focuses on redemption and healing. It shows a great victory in this battle. At it’s heart, Unbridled is a girl-and-her-horse-film with a girl that powerfully overcomes great difficulties.”In the film, Sarah (Tea McKay) escapes from her mother’s (Dey Young - Pretty Woman) maniacal boyfriend, Roger (Eric Roberts). As Sarah begins to heal at the Academy, she learns to trust humans again by bonding with Dreamer, a badly abused horse that no one can touch. Roger will stop at nothing to get her back under his control.Unbridled is appropriate for children aged 12 and above. A discussion with director John David Ware and actor T.C. Stallings will occur immediately after the screening.The film also stars Jenn Gotzon (Frost/Nixon), David Topp (Beverly Hills Canine Country Club) and Rachel Hendrix (October Baby).The 15-years-runnning 168 Film Festival is known as a vehicle for filmmakers and actors to launch careers. Lead actress Tea McKay was cast based on her excellent work in the 168 Film Project.In 2018, 168 Film will produce a feature film with the top short film producer of 2017. 168 has birthed over 1,000 short films in 14 years.168 Film Festival sponsors include Advent Media, Roush Media, Tiffin/Steadicam and Arri.

168 Film Project Grand Prize Fully Funded Feature Film

BURBANK, Calif. — The 168 Film Project, an annual short filmmaking competition in it's 15th year, announces that the grand prize this year will be an independent feature film budget, for the winning filmmaker to make a feature film.Contest entry registration is open through May 11, and completed short films are due on June 2.Named '8168', the grand prize title refers to the number of hours projected to complete the feature film in 2018, from script to screen. Beginner to expert, all filmmakers from anywhere in the world may participate in the 168 Film Project.Similar to contemporary filmmaking competitions "Project Greenlight" and "On the Lot," the 168 competition provides finalists the opportunity to pitch their film proposal, and for one artist, to win the grand prize.Prospective filmmakers will first prove themselves by making a short film to enter in the 168 Film Project competition. At the 168 Film Festival, Aug. 26-27 in Los Angeles, California, finalist producers will be announced and will begin preparing their feature film proposals. Preferred film genres include action-adventure, thriller, mystery, Sci-Fi, & kids/family adventure.Additionally, the winner of the Best Writer award at the annual "168 Days" feature screenwriting competition, entry deadline April 30, will also become an eligible finalist, invited to compete for the '8168' prize.Feature film pitches will be heard and judged by a panel of experts, and the winner announced in November, 2017. The winning filmmaker will produce a fully-funded independent feature film with 8168 Film, LLC, under one of the SAG-INDIE low-budget feature contracts. The feature film will be shot in Los Angeles County, California."This is a dream-come-true for one deserving artist, an opportunity to make a feature film and break into the entertainment business," says John David Ware, 168 Film Project Founder and President. "This big of a Grand Prize challenges filmmakers to reach for much more and it greatly accelerates their development."The 168 Film Project competition includes opportunities in all areas of filmmaking, from producing, directing, writing, cinematography, acting, and even craft/food service. 168 can often match interested individuals with local filmmaking teams, and beginners can potentially connect with a team and learn about filmmaking.Globally since 2003, over 1,000 films have been made by an estimated 17,000 artists in 14 years through the annual 168 Film Project filmmaking and writing competitions. 168 provides a proving ground for artists, and has helped to launch careers in filmmaking, writing, directing, and acting. The 168 Film Project is a worldwide, faith-friendly filmmaking incubator.Sponsors of the 168 Film Competition include Roush Media, Advent Media and Arri.More information is available at https://www.168film.com/Contests/8168.