2026 Film Intensive Application

The Kendrick Brothers team prayerfully considers all submissions. The questions below are intended to help us get to know potential attendees better; there are no automatic right or wrong answers. We realize not all questions apply to everyone. We encourage applicants to use these questions as starting points to provide relevant spiritual and practical experience for our team to consider.

Please note: The cost to attend covers all training, activities and meals. This cost does not include transportation, airfare or lodging.

Please contact us for information regarding scholarships or financial assistance.

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Film Intensive. We hope to see you in November!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

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Current Professional Level(Required)

Going Deeper

Help us get to know you more by answering the following questions:
(500 words maximum)

Level of Agreement

For the statements below, please select your level of agreement as it relates to your current educational/professional life.
My educational/professional decisions are primarily influenced by Scripture or prayer.(Required)
My coworkers/peers are aware of my faith because I am vocal about it.(Required)
I view my career primarily as a spiritually neutral platform to provide for myself/my family.(Required)
I have experienced educational/professional "friction" or loss due to my biblical convictions.(Required)
Which of the following best describes your approach to filmmaking?(Required)
I have regular, direct access to a specific group (team, class, or employees) that I am responsible for leading.(Required)
My current professional or social environment provides a clear platform for me to share new ideas or skills.(Required)
I am currently and intentionally investing in the personal or professional growth of people around me.(Required)
I am actively seeking out new people to mentor, even outside of my required professional duties.(Required)

Skills

Experience

1 - Very Low2345 - Very High
Producing
Directing
Script Writing
Acting
Camera
Sound Recording
Grip
Lighting
Hair, Makeup, or Wardrobe
Set Design or Props
Editing
VFX (Visual Effects)
Sound Design / Mixing

Interest Levels

1 - Very Low2345 - Very High
Producing
Directing
Script Writing
Acting
Camera
Sound Recording
Grip
Lighting
Hair, Makeup, or Wardrobe
Set Design or Props
Editing
VFX (Visual Effects)
Sound Design / Mixing

Resume / Portfolio

Be sure to include any projects you have previously worked on (especially feature films and/or projects in distribution) as well as any guild or union memberships.

References

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Alex Kendrick

Alex Kendrick is a passionate writer, actor, and director who loves to inspire audiences with stories that reveal God’s faithfulness. He co-wrote and directed the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL. Their newest film, THE FORGE, was released internationally by Sony Pictures on August 23, 2024. Along with his brother Stephen, Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer and the new discipleship tool DEVOTED TO JESUS. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, have six children and live in Albany, Ga.

Stephen Kendrick

Stephen Kendrick is passionate about investing in the next generation of Christian filmmakers. He co-wrote and produced the movies THE FORGE, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, OVERCOMER, and FACING THE GIANTS; and co-authored the books Devoted to Jesus, and the NY Times bestsellers The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. Stephen and his wife Jill have six children and live in Albany, Georgia.