Purpose is s a three day media conference and film festival with keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. Plus an awesome awards ceremony!
Keynotes:
- Films and Media for Ministry - Tyler Sansom (Director of "I Can", CEO of First Capital Films)
- Producing a Project Is Hard... But Rewarding - Justen Overlander (Producer of "The Chosen", "The Shift)
- Christ Over Career - Cameron Arnett (Award winning actor/director/producer)
- What have we learned? - Venus Monique/Brett Varvel/Justen Overlander/Brad Silverman/Cameron Arnett
How to Pastor People Online (Building Connection and Community) - David Urzi (Online pastor)
Conversation Starting Films - Kyle Roberts (Director of "What Rhymes With Reason")
Reaching People Online (How to Market Your Film or Ministry) - Ty Carter (Producer of "I Can" and "A Father's Fight", Church Anywhere Director)
Directing Projects With Kingdom Purpose - Nathan Blair (Director of "Sleeper Agent", "Fragment")
Developing a Christ Centered On-set Culture - Tyler Sansom
Distribution In A Post-Covid World - Brad Silverman (Chief Creative Officer at Kappa Studios)
Directing Actors - Daniel Roebuck (Award winning actor/director) and Grace Roebuck (Lucky Louie)
Screenwriting To Get Things Made - Evan Mitchum (Screenwriter of "I Can")
How To Write a Script That Doesn’t Stink - Sarah Lejeune/Hannah Nelson/Justen Overlander/Daniel Roebuck
Discipling Beyond the Project (What happens after people watch?) - Megan Carter (Producer at First Capital Films, Online Ministry Pro)
The Basic Business of Acting - A Practical Look at How to Be an Actor - Sarah Lejeune (award winning actress and writer) and Jean Wenger (Owner of Treasure Coast Talent)
Mastering Multitasking - The Art of Wearing Multiple Hats - Venus Monique and Nathan and Megan Leon
What Sells? Making A Movie People Actually Want To See - Dave Mechem (Producer of "The Shift", "Disciples In The Moonlight", Pinnacle Peak Pictures)
Editing Masterclass - Tammy Roebuck (Magic Bean Productions)
Being a Working Actor - John Wells (Actor in "Merry Christmas Elijah," "Wolfhound")
First Time Producer's Journey - Eric Pavey (Producer at First Capital Films, Real Life Inspiration for "I Can")
Fundraising for Films - Eric Pavey and Mark Stewart (Forbearance, Cadia, Christmas Collision)
Building A Great Demo Reel: Ways To Stand Out - Venus Monique (Award-Winning Actress "Vindication", "Merry Christmas Elijah")
Creating A Character - The Unseen Collaboration Between Screenwriters and Actors - Sarah Lejeune
Do We Need Hollywood? Independent Films With Major Impact - Brett Varvel (Award winning actor/producer/director)
Making A Living As An Independent Filmmaker - Chip Rossetti (award winning director)
Video Stories - Pre Interview, Before Recording & Interviewing - Ben Stapley (Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church in New Jersey & Conference Speaker)
Best Feature Film, Best Short Film
Best Director Feature Film, Best Director Short Film
Best Lead Actor Feature Film, Best Lead Actor Short Film
Best Lead Actress Feature Film, Best Lead Actress Short Film
Best Supporting Actor Feature Film, Best Supporting Actor Short Film
Best Supporting Actress Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress Short Film
Best Feature Film Script