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Welcome ......................................................................................................................1

Conference schedule ...................................................................................................3opening session: 9:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.. .................................................................3Break: 10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ................................................................................3Workshop session 1: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ..........................................................3Lunch session: 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. .....................................................................5Workshop session 2: 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ..............................................................6networking and Book signing Break: 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ......................................8Workshop session 3: 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ..............................................................8Panel Presentation: 4:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ............................................................. 11Dinner Break: 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. ..................................................................... 11film screening / Q & a: 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................ 11

The Briner impact award .......................................................................................... 13

session Grid .............................................................................................................. 24

speaker Bios ............................................................................................................. 31

Thanks to our BmC strategy Team............................................................................. 44

our sponsors ............................................................................................................ 45

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WelCoMe

Welcome to the 12th annual Biola media Conference!

recently, a fellow entertainment ministry friend told me that discussions on ‘how we’re to think

about the new studio faith-based divisions or about grass root films like Facing the Giants’ was

burning up conversation on their yahoo group. he encouraged me that he felt this was the right

topic at the right time.

This week on infuze.com, our host Craig Detweiler raises the questions, “Will we see a gold rush,

where sub-par products flood the marketplace and spoil this hard earned opportunity? should we

be satisfied to see ourselves as a niche market, what some have termed ‘spiritainment’? or is our

calling more inclusive, to communicate to far more than ourselves?”

We hope you’ve come with questions of your own, and that’s why we’ve gathered—to survey the

landscape of new media frontiers, to hear from pioneers in the fields of entertainment and to

collectively discover how to “mine” our potential in the new hollywood.

so grab a pic-ax and dig in!

Peggy rupple Producer, Biola media Conference

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GeT ConneCTed

aCtors Co-oP Website: www.actorsco-op.org e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

aCt one: WritinG for HollyWood Website: www.actoneprogram.com e-mail: [email protected]

arts and entertainMent Ministries Website: www.a-e-m.org e-mail: [email protected]

the Biola Media ConferenCe Website: www.biolamedia.com

HollyWood ConneCt Website: www.hollywoodconnect.com e-mail: [email protected]

HollyWood Prayer netWorK Website: hollywoodprayernetwork.org e-mail: [email protected]

inter-Mission Website: www.inter-mission.net e-mail: [email protected]

168 HoUr filM ProJeCt Website: www.168project.com e-mail: [email protected]

lafsC - los anGeles filM stUdies Center Website: www.bestsemester.com e-mail: [email protected]

MasterMedia international Website: www.mastermediaintl.org e-mail: [email protected]

Media felloWsHiP international e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

PreMise Website: www.Premiseonline.org e-mail: [email protected]

Creative Organizations that Serve the Entertainment Community

Who are the Biola Studio Task Force?

The Biola studio Task force is a group of entertainment industry

professionals who believe they have an opportunity to impact a

generation by coming alongside the future media makers here at Biola

mass Communications. in addition to donating their time, skills and

resources, studio Task force members benefit personally by building

personal and professional relationships along the way.

“…the studio Task force believes that through mentoring relationships, sponsoring conferences,

networking, and building bridges, we become better professionals through giving back to students.”

ralph Winter, Co-Chairman, Biola studio task force

“our goal is to teach, advise, mentor, and help fund a new generation of Christians who want to

make a difference through media.” Phil Cooke, Co-Chairman, studio task force

for more information about how you can make a difference here at Biola and beyond,

email us at [email protected].

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openinG session 9:00 a.M.–10:45 a.M.

sPeCial GUests Gym Caleb Quaye, Musician sherry shepherd, actress

Panel Presentation MotHer lode or fools Gold? the future of ‘faith-based’ entertainmentWith hollywood studios starting ‘faith friendly’ divisions, has the Christian community finally

arrived? should we be thrilled by this access or scared by the potential for marginalization into a

permanent subculture? hosted by Phil Cooke, panelists Brian Bird, Cheryl McKay, Simon Swart,

Dean Batali and Mark Joseph bring their expertise in film and broadcasting, content creation

and brand development to the topic.

break 10:45 a.M.–11:00 a.M.

Workshop session 1 11:00 a.M.–12:00 p.M.

filM Cafeteria Banquet room Brian Bird Wagon train: ten essentials for taking your film from story to screen

it all starts with the script. Brian Bird brings his expertise as a screenwriter of both feature film

and network television. Whatever the medium, here are the keys to creating a film remains

script, script, and script!

Previously an executive producer of Touched By An Angel, Brian’s Believe Pictures has a multi-

picture deal with fox faith that includes the recent film The Last Sin Eater.

tv sutherland Hall dean Batali Gunfight at the oK Corral: How to survive Working in television

hollywood is a very secular place, and working in television can mean working quite intimately

with people who do not share (and are sometimes hostile to) your faith. Dean will discuss the

kinds of spiritual challenges a Christian working in television can expect, and share his thoughts

on how Christians can influence the content of shows that networks are buying and airing.


Dean is a successful television writer and producer who wrote for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and

was the former executive Producer of fox’s That 70’s Show.

aCtinG rolo 2 (rose Hall) Kim dorr true Grit: integrating your faith and your Craft

WWJaf. What Would Jesus audition for? Do invisible barriers of what we “ought” to be as

Christians in this industry divide us from truly being in this industry? in so many ways, Christ

is at the periphery of our engagement with media and not at the heart. our true grit will be our

digging in, engaging, and being authentic as an actor, agent, or manager in the business.

Kim is co-owner of Defining Artists, a boutique talent agency, and serves as the entertainment

pastor at Bel air Presbyterian in hollywood.

exeCUtive dealMaKinG Mayers aud. (Marshburn Hall) larry frenzel and Chris Bueno dances with Wolves: negotiating & dealmaking with Hollywood

Will your independent film end up as an expensive “home movie” or as the next break-out

success? Can you really tell a good deal from a bad deal? Join us for a practical look at the

perceptions and realities of film acquisition and distribution.

Larry is an entertainment lawyer, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of the Carmel

entertainment Group. Larry and his business partner, Chris Bueno, distribute, develop and

produce feature films (Facing the Giants) and documentaries.

MarKetinG Board Conference room (Metzger) david riley the Mark of Zorro: leaving a Memorable impression

for companies seeking to grow and thrive in our new economy, creating a compelling and

memorable identity is crucial. The importance of brand development has become central

to growing organizations, both small and large. many of today’s businesses have recognized

creative and powerful branding as among their most effective communication tools.

Designing advertising for Disneyland, universal, Westin, Joel osteen, and Greg Laurie, David

has built Dra into one of the premier design firms in the country.

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The Biola Media Conference graciously thanks our contributing Sponsors for their partnership and support

our sponsors


Phil Cooke

founder and Creative Director,

Cooke Pictures

Kathleen Cooke

Vice President Cooke Pictures, actress,

event Coord. Biola mass Communications

denny dansereau

President of filmPr

Craig detweiler reel spirituality, fuller seminary

Mark Joseph

Producer, author and President of

mJm entertainment.

darian Patterson

President of Location Connection inc.

leo Partible author, Writer, Comic Book Creator

dan rupple founder and sr. Producer for

seriously funny entertainment

Peggy rupple Producer, Biola media Conference

special Projects, Biola mass Communications

scott shuford President and Ceo of frontGate inc.

lisa swain interim Chair, Biola mass Communications

lori Wahlers Promotions Director, motive entertainment

Thanks To our bMC sTraTeGy TeaM

Hip, Hip Horray! to the fantastic team of industry pro’s who “dig deep” over the course of the year to mine the gold for this one special day!

sandi nicolaides secretary, Biola mass Communications

Gail Patches BmC intern

Hat’s off to our treasured support staff…

ray rodriguez

sr. Producer for Cr Pictures and

founder of spotmill

Glen rose

founder CGrose, sr. Producer spotmill

… and to the SPOTMILL “dynamic duo” for putting on one great show!

neW Media Bardwell 112 George temple a fistful of dollars: selling short films to the Church

Churches are spending millions of dollars on 2-3 minute videos. This presents a growing

opportunity for Production companies and independent producers. Learn everything you need

to know about this new and exciting market for short films. With 28 years in video and ministry,

George Temple created sermonspice.com, a leading provider of sermon illustration videos.

With 28 years in video and ministry, George Temple created sermonspice.com, a leading

provider of sermon illustration videos.

CoMix Marshburn 4 Buzz dixon, Michael davis, Brett Burner Gold rush! the rise & acceptance of faith-based Graphic novels & Manga in america

What happens when you combine 2 growth categories of entertainment product sales? GoLD

rush! The intersection of graphic novels/manga with increased desire for faith-based products

has created a demand from mass merchants, secular bookstores and Christian retail outlets.

Come hear from three of the leaders in this field.

Buzz Dixon has over 130 animation credits in film and TV such as Batman, Transformers, Tiny

Toons, and more, and is creator of the successful Serenity manga series. michael Davis is well

known as the co-creator of Static Shock! the emmy award-winning WB & Cartoon network show

and the faith based Guardian Line from urban ministries. Brett Burner has published dozens

of titles into the Comix and Christian retail markets and is currently producing three 8-book

manga series. scott shuford connects companies to their audience and is nationally recognized

for branding, print & web creative as Pres. and Ceo of frontGate media and frontGate Creative.

lunCh session (Meal provided in GyM) 12:00 p.M.–1:30 p.M.

stePHen MCeveety robert Briner impact award Honoree steve is an award winning filmmaker who has produced countless films including the oscar award winning Braveheart, We Were Soldiers and The Passion of the Christ.

erWin MCManUs Keynote erwin is lead pastor at Mosaic in l.a., author of numerous books including The Barbarian

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Way and soul Cravings, and speaks globally as a futurist on culture, creativity, change, and leadership.

Workshop session 2 1:30 p.M.–2:30 p.M.

filM Cafeteria Banquet room Jeffrey overstreet the Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Confessions of a Christian film Critic

should filmmakers be concerned about getting good reviews? should film critics give bad

reviews to “Christian movies”? Jeffrey overstreet, film critic for Christianity Today and

LookingCloser.org and author of Through a Screen Darkly, tackles these tough questions,

shares some highlights from his movie-reviewing experience, reads memorable moviegoer “hate

mail”, and reveals how movies—even those made by unbelievers—reveal glimmers of God’s

glory.

Jeffrey is a film reviewer, columnist and author of the book Through a Screen Darkly, which

tackles the most controversial questions about Christian engagement with art.

tv sutherland Hall Jocelyn diaz round Up: the tv development Process from soup to nuts and What the networks are Going for

how does a television show actually make its way to the air? how does one idea stand out

amongst thousands of pitches, get through the gauntlet of development, survive the brutality of

pilot season and break through the fortress of testing, screening and scheduling to finally call

itself a network television series? and what Do the networks want, anyway? Come and hear the

answers to these questions and more from someone who has been through it all many times

over and still keeps coming back for more.

Jocelyn is the Director of Drama Development for aBC where she has contributed to the

development of such shows as Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, and Invasion.

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Biola Media Conference graciously acknowledges our contributing sponsors. Thank you for your support and

donations. We appreciate your investment into the future media professionals of tomorrow.

aCtinG rolo 2 (rose Hall) Mark atteberry Giant: Know your type and How the industry sees you

What makes an actor a star? They know what “types” they play, they target those types and

then they simply “act like themselves.” in this workshop you’ll learn how the industry will see

you, what types you will most likely play and the secrets of “being yourself” on camera.

author of the bestseller, The Actor’s Guide to L.A., and voted one of the top 3 headshot

photographers in hollywood, mark also acts, and coaches in hollywood.

exeCUtive dealMaKinG Mayers aud. (Marshburn Hall) ralph Winter and susana Zepeda Bad day at Black rock: ten stupid ideas about Making Movies

Ten stupid ideas. everyone wants to be in the movie business, but few know what it takes. We

look at some of the misconceptions of how people think they can get their movie made and

expose the flaws and talk about better pathways to get a movie made. if indeed it should get

made.

as studio executive producer of the X-Men and Fantastic Four series, including Rise of the

Silver Surfer, ralph is one of the most sought after hollywood producers today, and is presently

in development of C. s. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. former VP of martin scorsese’s CaPPa

Productions, susana is now President of Winter road entertainment and is co-producing C.s.

Lewis’, The Screwtape Letters.

MarKetinG Board Conference room (Metzger) Phil Cooke and Mark Joseph the Big river: Creating and Marketing faith-friendly films to a Mainstream audience

Can films be created to be enjoyed by both a mainstream and faith-based audience? or must

they cater exclusively to one group or the other? Will too much faith-based content turn off more

secular viewers? We will explore ways to both create and market films for a broad audience

inclusive of both mainstream and faith-based audiences.

Phil is the President and Creative Director of Cooke Pictures and partner in Thomas/Winter/

Cooke Productions. mark Joseph is a multi-media producer, media strategist, author and

founder of the mJm Group.

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neW Media Bardwell 112 ellerey Gave ride the High Country: Compelling Branding for the digital age

in a culture where media is accessed on demand and consumers are getting more and more

savvy, branding messages can easily become lost or irrelevant. ellerey Gave, creative director at

Capacity, discusses how they helped reinvent nBC’s on-air brand to be current, relevant, and to

bridge the gap between television and all other forms of digital media.

ellerey Gave is the owner/creative director of Capacity, a motion design studio in Los angeles

that focuses on concept, branding, and visual storytelling.

CoMix Marshburn 4 Jim Krueger and Matt Bronleewe the Big valley: Crossing over from one Medium to another

Jim has crossed over from comics to feature film, matt from songwriter and music producer

to novelist. if you’ve been told to “find one thing and stick to it” even though deep inside you

long to eXPLore and eXPanD, come hear how two individuals who have chosen to work in

multiple mediums, and have thrown aside the old idea that they are bound to one field of art/

entertainment.

Past creative director for marvel Comics, Jim is presently one of the top 10 award winning

freelance comic book writers and property creators today. music Producer for artists such as

Jars or Clay, natalie imbruglia, rebecca st. James, michael W. smith, and Plumb, matt is

currently authoring his new adventure trilogy, Illuminated.

neTWorkinG and book siGninG break 2:30 p.M.–3:00 p.M.

Workshop session 3 3:00 p.M.–4:00 p.M.

filM Cafeteria Banquet room Craig detweiler and susana Zepeda Gunslingers: Getting your Movie Made

Thinking like a Producer. how to package your product, work with Producers, and get your

movie made.

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Christian consumer, and frontGate Creative; nationally recognized for its branding, print & web

creative for companies including ihoP Corp, Toyota, Damzl and Gloria Jean’s Coffees.

simon swart executive VP & General manager, fox home entertainment simon works with 20th Century fox home entertainment as executive VP and

general manager for north america. a nine-year fox vet, swart oversees all DVD division business

functions. swart joined fox in 1997 first as VP retail operations, then VP of national sales where he

is credited for helping the company score record business in all its disc categories: new releases,

catalog, DVD premiere and TV DVD. he previously worked at Buena Vista home entertainment and

Warner home Video.

George temple President of sermonspice With 28 years of experience in video and ministry, George has an extensive

background in technology and the church. serving his home church as head

of production for over 25 years, George began equipping multiple non-profits, including Campus

Crusade for Christ, with the technology and productions needed to reach a highly media-driven

age. his fervor for outfitting churches and fellow Christian filmmakers with the tools to reach the

masses lead him to create sermonspice.com, a leading provider of sermon illustration videos.

ralph Winter executive Producerralph Winter’s numerous production credits put him in demand as one of the

most successful producers working in hollywood today. This impressive list

includes the following academy award nominated films, Mighty Joe Young, Star Trek VI, StarTrek

IV, Planet of the Apes, X-MEN, X-Men United and Fantastic Four. ralph’s recent films include

X-Men: The Last Stand, Thr3e, and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. ralph is the Co-

Chairman of the Biola studio Task force and will be filming C.s. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters

in 2008.


speaker bios

Caleb Quaye musician/evangelistCaleb was a well-known studio musician and elton John’s guitarist for ten years.

he also worked with such rock legends as mick Jagger, Pete Townsend, and Paul

mcCartney. in 1982 Caleb’s life was radically changed when he became a Christian and answered

a call to the ministry as a musician/evangelist. following nine years as an associate Pastor, Chief

musician and staff evangelist, Caleb began serving as the national Worship Director for the

foursquare denomination, ministering all over the united states, england and europe. Caleb is

pursuing a masters degree in intercultural studies and Global Worship at fuller seminary. he also

serves as adjunct faculty at Life Pacific College in san Dimas, Ca, equipping emerging leaders in

music and worship ministry.

dan rupple Producer/WriterDan is the Ceo of seriously funny entertainment, a digital media program

development company, and Padded room Productions, a production company

specializing in corporate branded entertainment. formerly, Dan was a supervising Producer for

CBs Television (The Price Is Right, Late Show with David Letterman), founding member of the

pioneering Christian comedy team isaac air freight, honorary Chairman of the Christian Comedy

association, and an adjunct instructor at his alma mater, Biola university.

sherri shepherd actresssherri’s successful comedic acting career includes co-starring roles on Every-

body Loves Raymond, Less Than Perfect, The Jamie Fox Show , and guest

appearances on The View, 30 Rock and David. e. Kelly’s Wedding Bells. in 2005, sherri appeared

in the feature films Beauty Shop and Guess Who. sherri has just released her comedy CD entitled

No Refund, No Exchange, which contains recordings of her live stage performances.

scott a. shuford founder of frontGate media & frontGate Creativescott connects the dots between companies and their audiences through

frontGate media; a cornerstone for companies with a desire to connect to the

Craig is an author, screenwriter and film professor who currently serves as the head of the new

film studies department at fuller Theological seminary.

tv sutherland Hall Brian davidson Gunsmoke: life as a Csi staff Writer

Television writers are like the lawmen of the Wild West. off in their own little towns, they make

the rules everyone else has to follow, and sometimes they need to be quick on the draw or

wind up dead in the street. if the showrunner is the marshal, that makes the writers on staff the

deputies. so what does it take to get that tin star pinned to your chest, and do you really want to

wear it? one of those deputies will answer your questions and help you understand what it takes

to be the fastest draw in the west? West hollywood that is.

Brian is a staff writer on the hit television show, CSI: Miami. and previously wrote for various

outlets including stan Lee media, working for one of his idols, stan Lee, the creator of Spider-

man.

aCtinG rolo 2 (rose Hall) anthony Barnao How the West Was Won: audition techniques that Will land you the Job

This workshop will cover the process of acting and auditioning for film, television and theater.

mr. Barnao will share his insight from his experiences as a professional director, teacher and

casting director. included in the hour will be discussing the issues of pictures and resumes as

well as a demonstration of proper auditioning.

anthony’s twenty year career as a casting director for film, television and theatre includes

Director of Casting for movies and mini-series at CBs and resident Casting Director for the L.a.

stage Company.

exeC. dealMaKinG Mayers aud. (Marshburn Hall) Christopher lockhart duel in the sun: the art of the Pitch

it’s the writer versus the creative executive in this interactive workshop where writers pitch their

story ideas for blunt but constructive feedback that focuses on story elements, the performance

and the commercial viability of the idea.

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Chris serves as the executive story editor at iCm, a leading talent and literary agency in L.a. with

a roster of clients that includes mel Gibson, Denzel Washington and steve martin.

MarKetinG Board Conference room (Metzger) simon swart the Big Country: How to live out your faith While navigating the studio system

What pressures do executives face? What kind of difference can your Christian convictions

make? how has the faith community become a legitimate niche market in hollywood? simon

offers four tangible ways to build a career and create a return on investment including his

groundbreaking work developing fox’s faith film division.

as executive VP and general manager for north america for 20th Century fox home

entertainment, simon swart oversees all DVD division business functions.

neW Media Bardwell 112 Matthew Phillips and John Carley the final shootout: Will Myspace & youtube evangelize the Broadcast industry?

What “secret sauce” did the internet introduce that traditional media could never cook up?

how is the internet and online media changing society’s view of traditional media? Come learn

how you can maximize the impact of your media and internet strategies to realize growth

like myspace and youTube. Topics discussed include: podcasting, websites, online media,

interactivity, online communities, and your digital future.

matthew Phillips is the Coo of Cooke Pictures and has a career of converging digital media

with TV and film for companies like Digidesign, avid, Warner Bros, Disney, universal, &

Paramount. John Carley serves as President and chief technical officer at www.trinetsolutions.

com, devolping websites, audio/video streaming and webcasts, and provides strategic internet

consulting.

CoMix Marshburn 4 van and leo PartiBle the Wild Bunch: from Johnny Bravo to Cartoon network and Beyond

Van Partible started with the Cartoon network shortly after it’s initial launch in 1992. from his

time in the trenches, Van will discuss the book he has been working on about the history of the

network, how the animation industry has changed, and where it seems to be headed.

leo Partible Writer/artistLeo Partible wears many hats in the entertainment industry: writer, artist, singer-

songwriter, comic book creator, filmmaker, public speaker, and pop culture

analyst. Leo spent a year as a youth Pastor before moving to L.a. to work as a storyboard artist. he

also worked as a film executive, and now uses his experience and talent to create new pop culture

experiences for a digital age. he also works with motive entertainment and writes for the popular

online magazine Infuze Magazine. his new projects include a rock n’ roll soundtrack called The

Trouble with Love based on his graphic novel and film and a soon to be unveiled graphic novel

called The Kingdom of David.

van Partible Comic Creator/DirectorVan is the creator/director/writer of Cartoon network’s half-hour series, Johnny

Bravo. in 1993, while in school at Loyola university, he produced and directed

four animated films. after viewing one of his senior films, hanna-Barbera approached Partible to

develop a project for Cartoon network’s World Premiere Toons. That project resulted in three seven-

minute shorts, two of which were based on his “Johnny Bravo” character. after it’s initial airing,

Johnny Bravo was voted the number-one favorite among viewers and plans were made to expand

the short into a half-hour series. his third short, Jungleboy, stars a little boy with the manners of an

eagle scout and the strength of a superhero.

Matthew Philips Producermatthew Phillips is the Chief operating officer of Cooke Pictures in charge of all

big budget, long-form projects. matthew has built a successful career converging

digital media with television and film for companies like Digidesign, avid, Loudeye, Warner Bros,

Disney, universal studios, Paramount, nBC, aBC, and CBs. matt’s expertise involves interactive

media trends and the convergence with traditional media production. Past digital media successes

includes General manager and Director of Production for the santa monica office of Loudeye

Technologies and nearly nearly seven years with avid Technology.

speaker bios


Cheryl McKay screenwriterCheryl mcKay has been professionally writing since 1997. she wrote the feature

film, The Ultimate Gift, based on Jim stovall’s best-selling novel. it stars James

Garner, Brian Dennehy and abigail Breslin (Little miss sunshine). it won a Crystal heart award

at the heartland film festival. Cheryl wrote the DVD, Gigi: God’s Little Princess, based on sheila

Walsh’s book, as well as a teen dramatic special, Taylor’s Wall, for family Theater Productions. she

was also teamed with best-selling author, frank Peretti, on the Wild and Wacky, Totally True Bible

Stories series, writing children’s books and audio dramas. Cheryl holds an m.a. in screenwriting

from regent university and studied through act one: Writing for hollywood. she is a current fellow

with the art Within Labs writing fellowship, working on a feature script called “Killing hope.”

erwin McManus Lead Pastor/authorerwin mcmanus has led mosaic, a community of faith in L.a. known for its

spiritual creativity and cosmopolitan diversity, since the early 90s. Widely

known as a thought-provoking communicator on such issues as culture, creativity, change, and

leadership, erwin’s travels have taken him to over 30 countries speaking as a futurist, activist, artist

and spiritual leader. erwin is also the author of An Unstoppable Force; Chasing Daylight; Uprising:

A Revolution of the Soul; The Barbarian Way; Stand Against the Wind and Soul Cravings.

Jeffrey overstreet film Critic/author Jeffrey overstreet calls upon a decade of experience as a film reviewer and

columnist for his popular website, LookingCloser.org, Christianity Today , and

Risen. his work has also been published in Image Journal, Paste, and Relevant. his reviews landed

him on the cover of The Seattle Times’ Pacific Northwest magazine, and his work has been noted

in TIME Magazine. Publisher’s Weekly review of Jeffrey’s new book, Through a Screen Darkly ,

reports “overstreet’s greatest gift is the masterful way he brings a spirit of discernment to the world

of film…Two thumbs up!”

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Creator, director, and writer of Cartoon network’s Johnny Bravo, Van is currently in production

on a Johnny Bravo video game for Ps2. Leo Partible wears many hats in the entertainment

industry: writer, artist, singer-songwriter, comic book creator, filmmaker, public speaker, and

pop culture analyst.

panel presenTaTion 4:15 p.M.–5:30 p.M.

tHe Wild, Wild West: new frontiers in entertainmentWith youTube’s viewership passing network television, everyone is wondering where the next

gold strike will occur. how are the networks retooling to deliver content for the digital era? Will

new distribution channels result in new art? in the meantime, is anyone actually making money

off the internet? What will advertising/marketing/programming look like in the future? hosted by

Craig Detweiler, expert panelists Mike Klausman, Dan Rupple, Paul Lauer and video performer

Joanna repsold will help us navigate the wild, wild west of digital media.

dinner break (on your oWn) 5:30 p.M.–7:00 p.M.

filM sCreeninG / Q & a 7:00 p.M.

Bella Gym Q & a to follow Bella film screening @ 7:00 p.m.a romantic drama and winner of the Toronto film festival’s top

honor, The Peoples Choice award.


sales and marketing at both universal internet and webBasis, where he pioneered initiatives with

hewlett Packard, Cisco, and oracle.

Christopher lockhart executive story editor at iCmfor almost a decade, Christopher has served as the executive story editor at

iCm, a leading talent and literary agency in L.a.. his roster of “a” list clients

include mel Gibson, Denzel Washington and steve martin. Chris also coordinates the prestigious

iCm Trainee Program and collaborates with producer Julie richardson (Collateral) on projects

such as A Rhinestone Alibi (Paramount) and The Midnight Man (Dimension). he created story

Conference, a series of free screenwriting seminars and earned an emmy nomination for his writing

workshop, The Inside Pitch. The subsequent DVD release won the 2005 aegis award and is used

in film schools around the world. Chris reaches out to writers globally via www.twoadverbs.com and

his Q&a blog, The inside Pitch. he is a member of the academy of Television arts and sciences,

judging their national awards as well as the final Draft screenwriting Contest and the sacramento

film festival.

steve Mceveety (Robert Briner Impact Award Honoree) Producer steve literally grew up in the entertainment industry. as a boy he appeared in

episodes of Gunsmoke, My Three Sons, and Star Trek. mceveety became an

assistant director on Real Genius and Early Frost. he then served as a production manager for

films like The Trip To Bountiful, Flatliners, and mel Gibson’s Forever Young and associate produced

Hotshots. Through icon Productions mceveety produced What Women Want, Payback, Anna

Karenina, Immortal Beloved, The Man Without A Face and Braveheart, which won five academy

awards. he also served as Producer for The Passion of The Christ, Paparazzi, We Were Soldiers,

187 and Airborne, which he also wrote. he is currently in pre-production on The Monkey Trial.

mceveety has recently formed “The mpower Company,” involved in all aspects of the arts including

film, TV, radio, cell phones and the internet.

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huffington Post. his books include The Rock & Roll Rebellion and Faith, God & Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop

Goes Religion and recently launched a news website, Bullypulpitnews.com.

Mike Klausman President of CBs studio Centermichael Klausman is the senior Vice President of West Coast operations &

engineering for CBs and the President of CBs studio Center. mike is responsible

for the marketing and operation of the CBs studio Center and CBs Television City, negotiating

contracts as landlord for CBs entertainment Division, CBs news West Coast Bureau and CBs

advertising and Promotion.

Jim Krueger Comic Writer/filmmakerformer creative director at marvel Comics, Jim was named by Wizard magazine

as one of the top 10 award winning freelance comic book writers today. his

original work includes the Foot Soldiers, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker and the soon-to-be-

released, The Last Straw Man. other writing includes the award-winning Earth X trilogy for marvel

Comics, as well as Avengers, X-Men, Star Wars, Matrix and Batman. future projects include, Mi-

cronuauts, Galactic for Dark horse entertainment, The Lion, Looking Out For No. One, and Justice

League for DC Comics.

Paul lauer founder of motive entertainmentas the founder of motive entertainment, Paul designed and executed the highly-

successful marketing campaigns for The Passion of the Christ, The Polar Express,

and The Chronicles of Narnia. The films he has marketed have grossed over $1 billion in domestic

box office and DVD sales. Lauer previously created and launched YOU! magazine, published

worldwide in six languages; Youth Beat, a syndicated youth page; Catholic Singles; the World Youth

Day Music Festival; and four books aimed at teens. he has worked with numerous celebrities and

sports stars, hosted radio and TV shows, and appeared on Cnn, fox, and TBn, and in over 50

newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Wall

Street Journal. he also spent two years launching internet start-ups as senior Vice President of

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a tribute to stephen Mceveety robert a. Briner impact award honoreeThe Briner impact award was created to honor robert a. Briner, an

emmy-award winning television producer and global pioneer in sports

media. Briner worked with acclaimed athletes like arthur ashe, Dave

Dravecky, and michael Jordan. Bob’s most enduring legacy was his

influential book, roaring Lambs. he encouraged artists and media

professionals to integrate their faith into american pop culture. Bob Briner pursued excellence,

always striving to “give people the chance to choose good things instead of bad things.”

Producer steve mceveety exemplifies Bob Briner’s lofty ideals. he has given filmgoers good

and enduring things like Braveheart and The Passion of the Christ. he has demonstrated

professionalism, excellence and a steadfast faith in an array of memorable projects.

“steve mceveety had been making the kinds of movies that Bob Briner dreamed might someday

be made in 1993 when he wrote his book roaring Lambs,” said mark Joseph a friend of the late

Briner and member of the Briner impact award committee. “Briner spoke often about the need to

be excellent and to take one’s beliefs and life experienes into the public square. This is exactly what

steve has done.”

Through icon Productions, mceveety produced acclaimed films like What Women Want, Payback,

Anna Karenina, Immortal Beloved, The Man Without A Face and Braveheart, which won five

academy awards. he also served as producer for The Passion of The Christ, Paparazzi, We Were

Soldiers, 187 and Airborne, which he also wrote.

steve executive produced the upcoming feature, Bella, which won the audience award at the 2006

Toronto film fest. he is currently in pre-production on The Monkey Trial. mceveety recently formed

“The mpower Company,” which is involved in all aspects of the arts including film, TV, radio, cell

phones and the internet.

mceveety joins a stellar group of past honorees which has included Touched By An Angel producer

martha Williamson, X-Men producer ralph Winter, aBC news senior producer Jody hassett, Jars

of Clay singer Dan haseltine, Chicago Tribune assistant editor Lou Carlozo, author and rock critic

steve Turner and others. steve mceveety was chosen by a panel which includes Dr. John mark

reynolds, mark Joseph, Bob Briner’s widow marty, record producer and film director steve Taylor,

columnist Terry mattingly, and music executive Barry Landis.

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Kim dorr Talent agent Kim Dorr has worked in entertainment with on-camera talent for over 20 years.

she developed and ran the Casting Department of The arthur Company, an

independent TV production company, for 9 years. in 1993 Kim became a talent agent at the Bobby

Ball agency, in 2002, Defining artists, an adult theatrical boutique agency, was born out of the

adult Theatrical Department of BBa. in 2005, Kim took over ownership of Defining artists with her

partner, Dede Binder-Goldsmith. after completing her mDiv degree, Kim received a call to Bel air

Presbyterian Church as the Designated associate Pastor of entertainment ministries.

larry frenzel entertainment Lawyer/ProducerLarry is an accomplished entertainment lawyer, producer and screenwriter. he is

the co-founder of the Carmel entertainment Group, which distributes, develops

and produces feature films and documentaries. CeG’s feature acquisition/distribution projects

included Facing The Giants, which was released by sony/Provident films and samuel Goldwyn

films, taking in over 10 million in box-office to date.

ellerey Gave Creative Directorellerey Gave is the owner/creative director of Capacity, a motion design studio

in Los angeles that focuses on concept, branding, and visual storytelling. Their

current work includes the latest rebrand of nBC’s on-air identity, branding and content for Cartoon

network, and several other projects with clients like sci fi Channel, nfL, CmT, mTV, Vh1, honda,

fine Living, and the u.s. navy.

Mark Joseph Producer/author mark Joseph is a multi-media producer, media strategist, author and founder of

the mJm Group. he produced the rock soundtrack for The Passion of The Christ,

and spent five years as a consultant for Walden media, developing and marketing films including

The Chronicles of Narnia and Ray. mark co-founded the Damah film festival and produced two

short films, The Bridge and Cupid. he is also a regular columnist for foxnews.com and The

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Michael davis VP umi media/Producermichael is well known as the co-creator of Static Shock!, the emmy award-

winning WB & Cartoon network show that is currently the highest rated animated

show on the Cartoon network. in 1992, michael co-founded milestone media which sold over 10

million comic book copies worldwide. in 1994, as president and Ceo of motown animation and

filmworks, michael created and placed into development television shows at Disney, aBC, WB and

fox. michael has been profiled in Black enterprise, the new york Daily news, the new york Times,

Cnn, BeT, mTV, and The Today show. michael’s latest creation is the faith based Guardian Line

from urban ministries where he serves as VP of new media.

Craig detweiler author/Writer/educatorauthor, screenplay writer, and film professor Craig Detweiler is at the forefront of

the art/faith movement. he currently serves as the head of the new film studies

department at fuller Theological seminary. his credits include the screenplay for the films Extreme

Days and The Duke for Buena Vista. Craig is the co-author of the book A Matrix of Meanings: Find-

ing God in Pop Culture.

Jocelyn diaz Director of Development for aBC Jocelyn Diaz has been at aBC for six years. as Director of Drama Development, she takes pitches

from writers, buying 60-70 scripts to develop during pitch season. she has contributed to the

development of such shows as Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Invasion, and What

About Brian. originally from Washington, D.C. she started as an assistant at iCm.

Buzz dixon President, Co-founder for realbuzz studios Buzz’s extensive career includes over 130 credits in film and television such as

G.I. Joe: The Motion Picture, Batman, Transformers, Tiny Toons, and more, and

now the very successful serenity manga series. his experience extends to interactive games (The

Terminator) and serving as former VP of Creative affairs for stan Lee media.

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they had a production deal at new Line Cinema to produce urban films. Later, Zepeda signed

on with martin scorsese to be his Vice President of CaPPa Productions. Currently, Zepeda is the

President of ralph Winter Productions where they have a deal at Twentieth Century fox.

John Carley Technical officerJohn serves as President and chief technical officer at www.trinetsolutions.com,

where Trinet develops cutting edge websites, does audio/video streaming and

webcasts, and provides strategic internet consulting. Trinet web clients including Billy Graham,

harvest Crusades, as well as businesses like Coca Cola, sony, and Toyota racing. John helps casts

vision for use of internet solutions for businesses and ministries, by helping them use function and

application to communicate their messages. John also currently serves as a internet Committee

President for the national religious Broadcasters. 4-430

Phil Cooke Director/authoraccording to Cnn’s Paula Zahn, Phil Cooke President and Ceo of Cooke

Pictures and founding Partner of TWC films, may be the only working producer

in hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology. his blog at philcooke.com is considered one of the most

insightful resources on the web on issues of faith, media, and culture. his upcoming book: “Brand-

ing Faith: Why Some Churches and Non-Profits Impact the Culture and Others Don’t” will change

the way non-profit and religious organizations use the media to tell their story. Phil is Co-Chairman

of the Biola studio Task force.

Brian davidson TV Writer/CSI Miami in a tragic fall from grace, so typical on the streets of hollywood, Brian Davidson

sold his soul to become a writer for network television. Currently, Brian is

enslaved at CSI:Miami, where he backstabbed his way up from script Coordinator. Prior to this,

Brian enjoyed starving for his art, writing for various outlets including stan Lee media (where he

worked for one of his idols, stan Lee, the creator of Spiderman) and mattel Games. But the project

he is most proud of is undoing all the good his wife, marni, has done with their two children, ayla

and Tallis.

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Brian Bird Producer/WriterBrian Bird has worked as a writer and producer in hollywood for more than two

decades, most notably as the Co-executive Producer and writer on the final four

seasons on the series Touched By An Angel. in 2005, he partnered with michael Landon, Jr., in a

new film venture, Believe Pictures, with a multi-picture commitment from fox faith. The company’s

first film in that commitment is an adaptation of the best-selling faith-based novel The Last Sin

Eater by francine rivers. Bird is writing and producing the next two films in the Believe Pictures/

fox faith slate, The Redemption of Sarah Cain, due in theaters in august, 2007, and Jake’s Run to

be released in september 2007.

Matt Bronleewe songwriter/Producermatt is best known for his production and songwriting work on Grammy

nominated natalie imbruglia's debut album Left of the Middle and with other

artists such as Jars of Clay, rebecca st. James, michael W. smith, and Plumb. he is one of the

most visible and respected producers in Contemporary Christian music today. matt is currently

penning a trilogy of novels for West Bow Press a division of Thomas nelson. Illuminated , which hits

the shelves in late summer 2007.

Brett Burner Creator/Publisher/Writer for Lamp Post as publisher of alias Comics and Cross Culture (now Lamp Post), Brett has

published dozens of titles into the Comix and Christian retail markets. as a

creator, he is now producing three 8-book manga series through Zondervan. Brett is also the

teaching pastor of immanuel Church in La mesa, Ca.

susana Zepeda Cagan Producersusana Zepeda began her career as the assistant to the sr. V.P of Touchstone

Pictures. Later she was a development executive for producer edward feldman

(Witness), where together they worked on 101 Dalmatians and The Truman Show. in 1998, Zepeda

started el norte Productions with director Gregory nava (El Norte, Mi Familia, Selena). Together

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Mark atteberry actor/acting instructor/author mark has acted in countless commercials, TV shows such as foX’s Justice ,

voice over gigs and feature films including hits like Demolition man and The

hulk. mark co-authored The Working Actor’s Guide to L.A., a best selling reference book on acting.

he wrote and directed two indie films, Dysfunctional and Rabbit’s Revenge, an underground hit

at the slamdance film festival. mark was recently chosen as one of the “Top Three headshot

Photographers in hollywood” by L.a. Casting Directors and currently teaches classes on acting,

image and marketing here in Los angeles in his own acting studio, aptly called the “Be a Working

actor studios.”

anthony Barnao Casting Directoranthony has also been a casting director for film, television and theater for over

twenty years. in addition to casting independently, anthony has served as a

private acting coach, Director of Casting for movies and mini-series at CBs, head of Casting for

empire Pictures in Los angeles and rome and was the resident Casting Director for the L.a. stage

Company. film directing credits include the feature Annie’s Garden and the short films The Home

Branch and The Swiper.

dean Batali executive Producer/WriterDean Batali, ended his six years as the executive Producer of foX’s That 70’s

Show. in addition to writing for the first two seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

(WB), he was a staff writer on nBC’s Hope and Gloria and wrote for Duckman, Bruno the Kid,

Mickey’s Campfire Tales, and nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Dean is currently

writing and developing comedy programming.

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WorKsHoPs session 1 · 11:00 session 2 · 1:30 session 3 · 3:00 MeetinG rooM

filmBrian Bird Bonanza: Ten essentials for Taking your

film from story to screen

Jeffrey overstreet The Good, the Bad & the ugly:

Confessions of a Christian film Critic

Craig detweiler and susana Zepeda Gunslingers: Getting your movie made

Cafeteria Banquet room

tvdean Batali Gunfight at the oK Corral: how to survive

Working in Television

Jocelyn diaz The round up: The TV Development

Process from soup to nuts and What the

networks are Going for

Brian davidson Gunsmoke: Life as a Csi staff Writer

sutherland Hall

actingKim dorr True Grit: integrating your faith

and Craft

Mark atteberry Giant: Know your Type and how the

industry sees you

anthony Barnao how the West Was Won: audition

Techniques That Will Land you the Job

rolo 2 (rose Hall)

executive dealmakinglarry frenzel Dancing with Wolves: negotiating &

Dealmaking with hollywood

ralph Winter and susana Zepeda Bad Day at Black rock: Ten stupid ideas

about making movies

Christopher lockhart Duel in the sun: The art of the Pitch

Mayers aud. (Marshburn Hall)

Marketingdavid riley The mark of Zorro: Leaving a

memorable impression

Phil Cooke / Mark Joseph The Big river: Creating and marketing

faith-friendly films to a mainstream

audience

simon swart The Big Country: how to Live out

your faith While navigating the

studio system

Board Conference room (Metzger)

new MediaGeorge temple for a few Dollars more: selling short

films to the Church market

ellerey Gave ride the high Country: Compelling

Branding for the Digital age

Matthew Phillips and John Carey The final shootout: Will myspace &

youTube evangelize the Broadcast

industry?

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Comix

Buzz dixon, Michael davis, Brett Burner Gold rush!: The rise & acceptance of

faith-based novels & mange in america

Jim Krueger and Matt Bronlewee The Big Valley: Crossing over from one

medium to another

van and leo Partible The Wild Bunch: from Johnny Bravo to

Cartoon network and Beyond

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