'Father Stu', 'Hollywood Priest', and 'The Chosen' among 2022 CIMA Awards

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 CIMA Awards, which will be presented at the annual mass and awards brunch on Sunday, October 23.

Father stu (sony pictures)

Feature Film Award
Father Stu

Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny and uplifting story about finding purpose in a most unexpected place. After surviving a terrible motorcycle accident, Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) wonders if he can use his second chance to help others find their way — and leads this former amateur boxer to the surprising realization that he is meant to be a priest. Despite a devastating health crisis and the skepticism of Church officials and his estranged parents (Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver), Stu pursues his vocation with courage and compassion, inspiring not only those closest to him but countless others along the way.

Director Rosalind Ross will accept the award on behalf of the film.

Hollywood priest (paulist productions)

Documentary Award
Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. Bud Kieser

When Father Elwood “Bud” Kieser arrived in Los Angeles in 1957, he had no idea of the adventure that awaited him. After being encouraged by the entertainment professionals attending his parish, Fr. Bud begins a forty-year career as a television and film producer. Tinseltown, however, can be a precarious place to navigate under the best of circumstances, let alone for a priest in the 1960s when his church and the larger society are going through tremendous changes.

Producers Tom Gibbons and Maria-Elena P. Pineda will accept the award on behalf of the documentary.

the chosen (Angel Studios)

Series Award
The Chosen

As the biggest crowdfunded project in TV history, The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season show about the life of Jesus. This series allows viewers to see the life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) through the eyes of those that knew him. Follow the transformations of his followers through the ministry of Jesus as he journeys to change the world.

Series creator and producer Dallas Jenkins and actor Johnathan Roumie will accept the award on behalf of the series.