A 1517 DOCUMENTARY

Christ for
You

A documentary on the promise that sinners do not climb their
way to God. Christ comes for them.

Support the film, host a screening, and help bring a Gospel-rich story to
churches, communities, and weary consciences.

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Host a Screening

WHY THIS FILM

A story meant to be heard together.

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A film about the Gospel that actually gives what it promises.

Christ for You explores the comfort, clarity, and freedom of Christ’s finished work for sinners burdened by fear, doubt, and self-justification.

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Host a screening for your church or community.

Invite your congregation, small group, school, or local community into a night centered on the promise of Christ for sinners.

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Help finish and share the film.

Your support helps fund post-production, promotion, screenings, and distribution so more people can hear the good news that Christ is for them.

THE FILM

Christ for sinners.
That is the story.

This page is designed to support fundraising and screenings first. It keeps the mood and pacing of the inspiration site, but removes the ratings, awards, DVD, and press sections in favor of a simpler 1517-centered flow.

A documentary rooted in the comfort of the Gospel
Invite your church, school, or group
Built for screenings, conversation, and long-term ministry use
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HOST A SCREENING

Bring the film to your church
or community.

Use this section for the hosting pitch, a simple explanation of what screening
hosts receive, and a clear next step.

01

Apply to host a local screening

02

Invite your church, school, or group

03

Use the event as a Gospel-centered conversation starter

Screening FAQ

Who can host a screening?

You can clarify here whether screenings are ministry events, fundraising opportunities, ticketed events, or some combination depending on the host type.

What does a host need to provide?

You can clarify here whether screenings are ministry events, fundraising opportunities, ticketed events, or some combination depending on the host type.

Will hosts receive resources?

You can clarify here whether screenings are ministry events, fundraising opportunities, ticketed events, or some combination depending on the host type.

Can screenings be used for fundraising?

You can clarify here whether screenings are ministry events, fundraising opportunities, ticketed events, or some combination depending on the host type.

Host details

9:00 am — Check-in and Bookstore Opens
11:00 am — Lunch Break
1:00 pm — Microevents: Round 1 (2-hours)
3:30 pm — Microevents: Round 2 (1-hour)
4:30 pm — Dinner Break
7:00 pm — Keynote 1
8:00 pm — Keynote 2
9:30 pm — Evening of Worship with CityAlight

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You can clarify here whether screenings are ministry events, fundraising opportunities, ticketed events, or some combination depending on the host type.

9:00 am — Check-in and Bookstore Opens
11:00 am — Lunch Break
1:00 pm — Microevents: Round 1 (2-hours)
3:30 pm — Microevents: Round 2 (1-hour)
4:30 pm — Dinner Break
7:00 pm — Keynote 1
8:00 pm — Keynote 2
9:30 pm — Evening of Worship with CityAlight

TIMELINE

The road to Christ for You

A simple production timeline showing the path from development to release.

1 SPRING 2023

Film development begins

Initial concept work, story framing, and early planning begin for Christ for You.

2 FALL 2023

Film development begins

Themes are refined, interviews are explored, and the documentary direction starts to take shape.

3 SPRING 2024

Pre-production

Scheduling, location planning, production logistics, and early visual development move forward.

4 SUMMER 2024

Principal photography begins

Filming starts, with interviews, supporting footage, and core documentary material captured.

5 SPRING 2023

Production and editorial shaping

 Additional filming, assembly of footage, and editorial refinement continue throughout the year. 

6 SPRING 2023

Post-production push

Final editing, color correction, sound design, and music composition reach completion.

7 SUMMER 2026

Screening and launch preparation

Host outreach, promotional activities, festival submissions, and distribution planning finalize.

8 FALL 2026

Release

Christ for You is scheduled to premiere. Fall 2026 theatrical release brings the story to audiences worldwide.

Choose Your Level of Support

$50+

Supporter

  • Your name listed on the official campaign supporter page.
  • Behind-the-scenes updates with exclusive production insights.
  • Early access to the digital film
SUPPORT NOW
Other Donation Types

Full list of giving options HERE

$500+

Associate Producer

  • All Supporter Level Perks
  • Your name in the Associate Producer credits at the end of the film.
  • A pack of Documentary stickers and 1517 goodies mailed to you.
SUPPORT NOW
Other Donation Types

Full list of giving options HERE

$5,000+

Producer

  • All Associate Producer Perks
  • Your name in the Producer credits at the end of the film.
  • A signed, limited-edition film poster of the documentary.
SUPPORT NOW
Other Donation Types

Full list of giving options HERE

$50,000+

Producer

  • All Associate Producer Perks
  • Your name in the Producer credits at the end of the film.
  • A signed, limited-edition film poster of the documentary.
SUPPORT NOW
Other Donation Types

Full list of giving options HERE

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Checks can be mailed to: 1517, PO Box 54032, Irvine, CA 92619

 

Donate with Check

Checks can be mailed to: 1517, PO Box 54032, Irvine, CA 92619

 

Donate with Check

Checks can be mailed to: 1517, PO Box 54032, Irvine, CA 92619

 

Donate with Check

Checks can be mailed to: 1517, PO Box 54032, Irvine, CA 92619

 

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Help finish and shareChrist for You.

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EARLY RESPONSE

Placeholder Space For

Endorsements And Stories.

“This is where a short endorsement, review, or pastor quote can go once the first screenings begin.”

Pastor / Early Viewer

“Use this section later for audience response, church-host feedback, or comments from preview screenings.”

Church Host