In 2009, Malick wrote, directed, produced and starred in the multi-award winning film "Tales of the Catholic Church of Elvis!", a screen adaptation of her highly successful and award winning stage play of the same name. The film won "Best of Fest Feature" at Detroit Windsor International Film Festival, "Best Micro-Budget Feature" at Cannes Independent Film Festival, "Best Nevada Feature" at Nevada Film Festival, "Audience Award" at Newport International Film Festival, "Best Lead Actress" (Mercy Malick) at Hoboken International Film Festival, Best Supporting Actor at Newport International Film Festival, "Spirit of Costume" at Big Muddy Film Festival. It was 1st Runner-up for "Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature" at WHFF, nominee for "Best Narrative Feature" at WHFF, nominee for "Best Feature" at Hawaii International Film Festival, and garnered six award nominations, including "Best Screenplay", at Hawaii International Film Festival.