The nominees for Inspirational Film of the Year at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards have been announced and are as follows:
Do You Believe?
Do You Believe? Follows a dozen different souls—all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ … even if they don’t believe it. Yet.
Director: Jon Gunn
Producers: Pure Flix Entertainment, 10 West Studios, Believe Entertainment, Toy Gun Films
Left Behind
Left Behind is an apocalyptic Action-Thriller movie starring Nicolas Cage based on the New York Times bestselling novel that brings biblical prophecy to life in modern times.
Director:Vic Armstrong
Producer: Stoney Lake Entertainment
Moms’ Night Out
All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong? MOMS’ NIGHT OUT is an endearing true-to-life family comedy that celebrates the beautiful mess called parenting.
Directors: The Erwin Brothers
Producers: Affirm Films, FourBoys Entertainment, Provident Films, Pure Flix Entertainment, TriStar Pictures
The Song
Aspiring singer—‐songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival. Jed meets the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose “The Song,” which becomes a breakout hit. Suddenly thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation, his life and marriage begin to fall apart.
Director: Richard Ramsey
Producers: City on a Hill Productions, Jorva Entertainment Productions
When The Game Stands Tall
Inspired by the true story, Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) plays high school football coach Bob Ladouceur during the season that changed everything. As coach of the Spartans Football Team, Bob always tells his players that winning doesn’t matter. Yet somehow, with the aid of assistant coach Terry Eidson (Michael Chiklis, TV’s “The Shield”), he’s led the team to a record-breaking 151 straight victories. When his wife Bev (Laura Dern, Jurassic Park) urges him to refocus on his family, Bob is blinded by the pressure to keep the streak alive. Now, in the midst of a season of crisis and tragedy when the Spartans stand to lose everything, a remarkable young player (Alexander Ludwig, The Hunger Games) helps Bob rediscover that teamwork outshines personal glory When The Game Stands Tall.
Director: Thomas Carter
Producers: Affirm Films, Mandalay Pictures
The winner of the Dove Award for Inspirational Film of the Year will be announced on October 13th 2015 at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville.