Friday

9:30 a.m.   Registration

10:00     Coliseum to Cinema—Christianity & Entertainment

From the coliseum of ancient Rome to the theater on Main Street, discover the relationship and role of Christianity in entertainment throughout the last hundred generations.

11:00    Storyboard to the Future—Redefining Modern Media

With the continuing media revolution spawned by new technologies and a changing distribution network, today’s media industry is in a state of rapid upheaval.  As always, times of change and challenge provide doors of opportunity for those who can see past the fog and chart a new course.  Join us for a whirlwind session as we explore the brave new world of media production and distribution.

12:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00    How to Make a Film and Not go to Jail: The Business of Media

In an industry filled with piranhas and scam artists, how do you survive without getting ripped off? Learn some basics about the practical side of filmmaking in this informative session on contracts, licensing, budgeting, and fundraising.

2:00   YouTube to Oscars: Strategically Planning your Project

What is your goal for your film?  YouTube hit? International theatrical distribution? Design your film for success before you begin. Learn how to plan an efficient and cost-effective production. Find your crew, draw storyboards, and assemble a realistic schedule that will guide you through the inevitable moments of chaos.

3:00 Taking Center Stage: Acting for Film

Unlike stage productions where everything is overdramatized, acting on film is subtle where characters must come across as genuine and real.

4:00 Writing a Winning Script

What does every hero want? What makes a villain bad? Learn to tell a masterful story through an understanding of the most   basic human needs.

5:00 Dismissal

Saturday

10:00 a.m.    The Celebrity’s Guide to the Galaxy

How can you be a star in a universe of asteroids?  Join us for an exciting session on practical, spiritual, and professional insights for a career in multimedia today.

10:45    SPLIT SESSION (Guys/Girls): Not Letting the Mud Stick

How can you live the victorious Christian life while making a difference in a sin-saturated industry?

11:30    Introduction to the “Film” Camera

Learn the photography difference that makes motion picture stand out as the most  unique communication medium in world history. Employ this unparalleled technology to capture images to change the world.

12:00 p.m.    Lunch Break

1:00     Design for Art and Screen: Cinematography & Lighting

How do you shoot a scene that looks like a big budget theatrical release?  Discover how you can use lighting and camera work to tell your story through mood and emotion.

2:00     Questions & Answer Session

2:30    Editing a Blockbuster

Even after principle photography is completely shot, a movie can still change dramatically.  Learn how to assemble a compelling story out of millions of frames, thousands of takes, and hundreds of shots.

3:30    Winning with the Audience

Did you know that Pixar has won 26 Academy Awards and produced films with a $602 million average gross? Besides the numbers, what differentiates Pixar from other studios?  Unsurprisingly, their phenomenally successful releases are the result of diligent, hard work.  Learn how to conduct test screenings, refine your edit, and create a film that your audience will love.

4:30     Group Prayer for Powerful Cinematic Ministry

5:00     Dismissal

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