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Five motion pictures were honored at the 2003 CAMIE awards at a gala banquet held at the Sheraton Phoenix in Mesa, Arizona.
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Former Miss America, Tara Dawn Christensen, singing the National Anthem at the opening of the 2003 CAMIES, for which she was the master of ceremonies.
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Former Miss America, Tara Dawn Christensen hosted the event, which was held in conjunction with the United Families International conference.
Two of the films were made for the cinema, and three for television. The five motion pictures that were honored with CAMIES were, Love Comes Softly by Hallmark Entertainment, The Rookie by Disney, The Locket by Hallmark Hall of Fame, Miss Lettie And Me by The Polson Company, and The Other Side Of Heaven by 3 Mark Entertainment. Summaries of the films follow:
Love Comes Softly begins as newlyweds, Aaron and
Marty, arrive in their covered wagon on the western frontier. They
decide they can handle anything as long as they have each other. The
next day, Aaron is killed in an accident. Grieving after the funeral,
Marty is startled by a marriage proposal from Clark, a widower played
by Dale Midkiff. He knows the timing is bad, but his daughter, Missy,
played brilliantly by Skye McCole Bartusiak, needs a mother. Marty
accepts a most unusual marriage arrangement, agreeing Marty and Missy
would share the cabin bedroom while Clark sleeps in a lean-to.
Challenges follow. Marty, (Katherine Heigl), can't understand Clark's
faith or why God lets bad things happen. Clark's answers, and prayers
for guidance, are inspiring examples rarely portrayed in movies.
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CAMIE winners for Love Comes Softly—Cindy Kelly, screenwriter; Elizabeth Yost, Director of Original Programming at the Hallmark Channel; and Skye McCole Bartusiak, with Dr. Glen Griffin.
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Michael Landon, Jr. with his CAMIE for directing and screenwriting one of the most inspiring motion pictures of the decade, Love Comes Softly.
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Cindy Kelley, Michael Landon's co-writer, and Elizabeth Yost, Director of Programming Development at the Hallmark Channel which produced this fine film, talked about the importance of creating wholesome entertainment.
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Skye McCole Bartusiak, who received a CAMIE for her role as Missy in The Hallmark Channel’s wonderful movie about faith and love, called Love Comes Softly.
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And the bright young star who played Missy, Skye McCole Bartusiak, who is only eleven years old, reveled in the spotlight as she received her CAMIE. It was a treat to visit with Skye, who is certainly up-and-coming starlet, along with her mother, Helen McCole, about being careful about which films for her to choose in the future--more uplifting ones like Love Comes Softly. Everyone at the CAMIES, and all those who have seen this touching movie recognized Skye McCole Bartusiak's exceptional talent. When announcing the CAMIE, Linda Woodfield said: "It's refreshing to see a show about faith-and to hear a movie character explain God is there to comfort us when bad things happen. Love Comes Softly is a family favorite."
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A smiling Beth Polson, on receiving her 2nd CAMIE for Miss Lettie and Me. The Polson Company focuses on producing wholesome family films for television.
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Miss Lettie And Me, written and produced by Beth Polson of The Polson Company starred Mary Tyler Moore who said this movie was positive and has hope. We agree. Receiving her CAMIE, Beth talked about how important it is to her to create uplifting and wholesome movies. When we first screened this movie, a group of young people spontaneously, and quite unexpectedly applauded. Co-starring with Mary Tyler Moore was Charlie Robinson, a great actor, who has appeared in other Beth Polson films including The Last Dance and Secret Santa. Charlie had tears in his eyes as he received his CAMIE. Six-year-old Holliston (Holly) Coleman, another sparkling young starlet, was overjoyed to receive her CAMIE for playing the part of Travis in Miss Lettie And Me. After seeing the clips from this excellent show, the audience responded warmly as we held Holly's hand high in the air, waving to the people. She loved it-and the solid bronze CAMIE which is surprisingly heavy for grown-ups much less an eleven year old.
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Charlie Robinson, a well-known movie and television star, graciously thanking the CAMIE organization for the CAMIE he received is role in for Miss Lettie and Me.
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A vivacious young starlet, Holliston Coleman, is overjoyed at receiving her CAMIE for playing Travis in Miss Lettie and Me. What a joy it is to visit with young actors, like Holly, and their parents, to reward them with CAMIES for choosing to play in wholesome movies—and to encourage them to keep selecting uplifting roles.
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Dennis Quaid received a CAMIE for playing Jimmy Morris in Disney’s CAMIE winning film, The Rookie.
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The Rookie by Walt Disney Pictures, a classic motion picture starring Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, and Tyler T. Jones about never giving up is much more than a story about a guy who pitched baseballs 96-miles a hour. It is the true story of a high school science teacher and coach of a small town high school baseball team who went on to play in the major leagues. It is a story of determination and never giving up.
The Locket by Hallmark Hall of Fame, starring Venessa Redgraves, Marguerite Moreau, and Chad Willett is based upon the book by Richard Paul Evans. This is a story about faith, trust, and forgiveness. Jan Parkinson, the President of Hallmark Hall of Fame accepted Hallmark's third CAMIE with joy for being recognized for Hallmark's many years of leading the way in producing wholesome entertainment.
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Chad Willet and Marguerite Moreau, CAMIE winners for their starring roles in Hallmark Hall of Fame’s The Locket.
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Mr. Jan Parkinson, the vice president of Hallmark Hall of Fame, receiving Hallmark’s CAMIE for The Locket, which was Hallmark Hall of Fame’s 3rd CAMIE.
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John Groberg, author of the book upon which The Other Side Of Heaven was based, receives his CAMIE and a smile from his wife Jean, who was played by Anne Hathaway in the movie.
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The Other Side Of Heaven by 3 Mark Productions and Walt Disney Entertainment. The Other Side Of Heaven is the true story of John Groberg, a 20-year old missionary sent to a remote Tongan island in the 1950s. After leaving behind the girl of his dreams, John embarked on a harrowing, adventure-filled journey that would change him forever. In a film with superb acting, directing, and cinematography, John encounters fierce tropical storms, physical and spiritual struggles, and real examples of love and service. Letters between John and his girlfriend back home, Jean, tell an inspiring love story.
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Mitch Davis, saying thanks for being presented a CAMIE for directing the film, The Other Side Of Heaven.
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Dr. Glen Griffin congratulating Gerald Molen on his CAMIE for producing The Other Side Of Heaven, starring Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham.
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