charlieuniformtango co-founder, president and executive producer, Lola Lott, announced Tony Wann and Justin Wilson won First Prize in the annual Project Reason video contest with “The New Tithe,” a video they wrote and produced together. nnProject Reason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge and secular values in society. Over 100 videos were submitted to the contest this year. Project Reason board members selected six finalists, which were then voted on by the public. nnIntended to be provocative, this 3-minute video raises questions about tithing, a topic that often lacks careful scrutiny. Specifically, whether the traditional concept of tithing to a church is outmoded, and whether churches are necessary or responsible arbiters of these funds.n nThe film suggests a new conception of tithing, encouraging direct contribution to secular causes that are more aligned with the values of modern society. “This video encourages a new definition of tithing by giving to causes with accountability. Our statement is simple: Think critically about how you give back to your community,” said Wilson. nnTheir work on this project has prompted Tony and Justin to consider ways the whole donation process could be streamlined, and the team plans to develop these ideas in the coming months. “For now, we just hope viewers enjoy the film.” added Wilson. nn
The New Tithe from Justin Wilson on Vimeo.
nCreditsnnWritten by Tony Wann and Justin WilsonnDirected/Edited by Justin WilsonnMotion Graphics by Tony WannnnMusic: Good Old Neon One Never Says Verbal When One Means Oralnlicensed under a Sampling Plus Licensenhttp://freemusicarchive.org/music/Good_Old_NeonnnOn-screen talent: Sierra Sintic, Justin Lochlear, Artie Pena, James Rayburn, Matt Pittman, David SlacknnStills licensed from iStockphoto LP or shot by Tony Wann nnSources: Senator Grassley Senate Finance Committee files nReview of Media-Based Ministries – January 6, 2011n- taxdollars.ocregister.com/ files/ 2011/ 01/ SFC-Staff-Memo-to-Grassley-re-Ministries-01-06-11-FINAL.pdf nForbes – America’s Biggest Megachurches – June 26, 2009n- forbes.com/ 2009/ 06/ 26/ americas-biggest-megachurches-business-megachurches.htmlnUSA Today – View of God can predict values, politics – Nov. 12, 2006n- usatoday.com/ news/ religion/ 2006-09-11-religion-survey_x.htm nnAbout the charlieuniformtango teamnLola Lott serves as president/executive producer and Jack Waldrip as vice president/senior editor. The team includes Liberal Media Films director Jeremy Bartel, and Liberal Media Films production coordinator Jessica Cramer, visual effects artists Dave Laird, Allen Robbins, and Joey Waldrip; graphics designers David Slack and Tony Wann; operations manager/3D designer David Hannah; audio engineers Russell Smith and Jake Kluge; senior editor Jack Waldrip; editors, Deedle LaCour, Justin Wilson, Travis Aitken, and James Rayburn. Executive producers Lola Lott, Mary Alice Butler, senior producer Jeff Elmore. Austin executive producer Ron Rendon, Austin editors Staci Le Van, and Andrea Mendoza, and Matt Ludwick audio engineer. Digital Production Executive Creative Director Matt Manroe and Account Service Director Sean-Michael Daley. Sales associate Jessica Cramer www.charlietango.com
