2011 Schedule 

The schedule is subject to change.

CLASSROOM LEGEND:

ML = Mountain Laurel

DW = Dogwood

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 

12:00 PM - REGISTRATION begins: Receive room keys, conference notebook, meal ticket and name tag (Pritchell Hall)

 

12:45 PM - UNTIL - 168 MINI-SHOOT (Mountain Laurel Lobby)

 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - INTRODUCTION MEETING WITH GIDEON INTERNS with Director Vonda Skelton and Director Sarah Anne Sumpolec (Mountain Laurel Lobby)

 

3:00 - 5:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "CUTBACK" (Running Time 87 mins) (Spilman Auditorium)

 

3:00 - 4:00 PM - The Idea Consultant - Dr. Jayce O'Neal (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

4:00 - 4:45 PM - FACULTY MEETING (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

4:45 - 5:15 PM - NOVELIST + SCREENWRITER + PRODUCER = MOVIE with Rusty Whitener (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

5:30 - 6:30 PM - SUPPER: Tables are not assigned. You may sit wherever you like. Time for networking (Rhododendron)

 

7:00 - 8:00 PM - OPENING SESSION: Opening prayer, Welcome and Announcements by Gideon Director Rodney Marett (Spilman Auditorium)

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: General Jerry Boykin

 

8:15 - 10:15 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "PITCHING HOPE" (Running Time 90 mins) Q&A with Director Tony Mendozza, Actress Anita Cordell, Actor Timothy Perez, and Actress Joni Adahl (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:30 - 11:45 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE"(Running Time 61 mins) Q&A with Actor Gary Moore (Spilman Auditorium)

 

 

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011

 

7:15 - 8:15 AM - BREAKFAST (Rhododendron)

 

10:00 - 11:30 AM - Announcements with Gideon Director Rodney Marett, Worship Music with our Music Track Faculty, Message by Torry Martin (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

12:00 - 1:00 - LUNCH (Rhododendron)

 

1:30 - 3:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "JAMAA" (Running Time 42 mins) Q&A with Producer Brian Bird (Spilman Auditorium)

 

3:15 - 5:00 PM - THE POWER OF NETWORKING - Torry Martin shares tips on the Christ-like way to network during your time at Gideon (DW 3)

 

3:15 - 5:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "DECISION" (Running Time 90 mins) Q&A with Actor Rusty Whitener (Spilman Auditorium)

 

5:30 - 6:30 PM - SUPPER (Rhododendron)

 

6:45 - 7:00 PM - ANNOUNCEMENTS with Rodney Marett, intro of Music Track Director Dave Moody (Spilman Auditorium)

 

7:00 - 8:00 PM - MUSIC FESTIVAL: Lamon Records Music Artist Talent Search Competition - Hosted by Dave Moody; Judges: Daniel Heath, John Rees, & Gary Rushing (Spilman Auditorium)

 

8:00 - 9:00 PM - MUSIC PANEL - Panelist: Daniel Heath, Dave Moody, John Rees, & Gary Rushing (Spilman Auditorium)

 

9:15 - 11:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "THE LAMP" (Running Time 96 mins) Q&A with Director Tracy Trost (Spilman Auditorium)

 

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011

  

7:15 - 8:15 AM - BREAKFAST (Rhododendron)

 

8:30 - 9:30 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise & Worship, Devotion with Kent Williamson (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS

Facing the Camera - Shelly Ballestero & Jacob Walker (DW 2)

'LA Style' Acting Techniques - Michael Joiner (DW 1)

Vocal Technique and Performance Strategies for Singers - Erica Lane (ML 9)

Your Personal Networker - Dr. Jayce O'Neal (DW 3)

Visual Storytelling - Roland Mann (ML 8)

 

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH (Rhododendron)

 

1:30 - 3:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Shameless Self Promotion/Secrets to Free Publicity - Torry Martin (DW 3)

Financing Your Media Dream - Art Ayris (DW 6)

The Adapter's Survival Guide - Brian Bird (DW 4)

Music Video Casting Call - Kyle Saylors & Katrina Cook (DW 1)

Content Hosting: Getting Your Stuff Out There & Getting Paid For It Too! - Brian Stewart (ML 7)

 

 

3:30 - 5:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Balancing Act: Promoting Yourself vs. Keeping Focus on God - Erica Lane (ML 9)

What is a Graphic Novel? - Ken Raney (ML 8)

Publishing for Your Audience - Josiah Williams (DW 3)

Could Your Film Run on Television? - Gary Zelasko (DW 5)

Music Video Shoot: Prep - Lighting and Locations (Part 1 of 5) - Kyle Saylors (DW 7)

Quality Acting: Essential Things to Know (Part 1 of 3) - Callan White-Hinman (DW 1)

 

3:15 - 3:30 PM - HA MEETING (ML 1/2)

 

3:30 - 5:30 PM - PRIVATE PRODUCER/HA MEETING (ML 1/2)

 

5:30 - 6:30 PM - SUPPER (Rhododendron)

 

5:30 - 6:30 PM - PRIVATE PRODUCER/HA DINNER (ML 3/4)

 

6:45 - 7:00 PM - COFFEE HOUSE (Spillman Auditorium)

 

7:00 - 9:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "THE SHUNNING" (Running Time 106 mins) Q&A with Executive Producer Brian Bird and Actress Sandra VanNatta (Spilman Auditorium)

 

9:30 - 11:30 - FILM FESTIVAL: "BEWARE OF CHRISTIANS" (Running Time 93 mins) (Spilman Auditorium)

 

 

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011

 

7:15 - 8:15 AM - BREAKFAST (Rhododendron)

 

8:30 - 9:30 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise & Worship, Devotion with Kenny Vaughn (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM

ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP:  Bonnie Johnson and Brian Bird (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty include: Michael Joiner, Torry Martin, Vonda Skelton (Spilman 2)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS

Songwriting Critiques - Dave Moody & John Rees (ML 9)

e-Book Covers: They're Not What You Thought - Ken Raney (ML 8)

Interactive Content Everywhere! A Content Creator's Guide - Brian Stewart (ML 7)

Screenwriting: Story Elements and Character - Gary Voelker (DW 4)

Everything I Know About Marketing I Learned from Weight Watchers - Angela Walker (DW 3)

Working on a Film Set and Looking Like you Belong There - Cheryl Wicker (DW 5)

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH (Rhododendron)

 

1:15 - 3:15 PM

Music Video Shoot: Directing, Cinematography, and Running a Set (Part 2 of 5) - Kyle Saylors (DW 7)

Art of the Interview: Set-up - Arledge Armenaki and Cheryl Wicker (DW 5)

 

1:30 - 3:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Stage Do's & Don'ts (Part 1 of 2) - Shelly Ballestero (DW 2)

It's a Mad, Mad Digital World - Art Ayris (DW 1)

Basic Screenwriting (Part 1 of 2) - Torry Martin (DW 4)

Creativity, Faith, and Personal Boundaries - Dr. Jayce O'Neal (ML 8)

168 Film Project (Part 1 of 2) - Christopher Shawn Shaw (DW 6)

Websites are Dead: Build an Online Connection - Josiah Williams (DW 3)

 

3:15 - 5:15 PM

Music Video Shoot: Directing, Cinematography, and Running a Set (Part 3 of 5) - Kyle Saylors (DW 7)

Interviews with Cheryl Wicker and Arledge Armenaki (DW 5)

 

3:30 - 5:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Using Comics to Promote or Supplement Your Project - Ben Avery (ML 8)

Cold Reading Workshop - Katrina Cook (DW 2)

Basic Screenwriting (Part 2 of 2) - Torry Martin (DW 4)

168 Film Project (Part 2 of 2) - Christopher Shawn Shaw (DW 6)

Quality Acting: Essential Things to Know - Callan White-Hinman (Part 2 of 3) (DW 1)

Reaching the Church Market - Gary Zelasko (DW 3)

 

6:00 - 7:45 PM - BANQUET & AWARDS CEREMONY: Hosted by Comedian and star of The Grace Card, Michael Joiner (Azalea A-C)

 

8:00 - 10:15 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "THE GRACE CARD" (Running Time 106 mins) Q&A with the star of The Grace Card Michael Joiner (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:30 - 11:45 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: Introduction of Gospel for Asia & Best Short Film Finalists (Spilman Auditorium)

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

 

7:15 - 8:15 AM - BREAKFAST (Rhododendron)

 

8:30 - 9:30 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise &Worship, Devotion with Cheryl Wicker (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM

ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP: Bonnie Johnson and Brian Bird (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty include Michael Joiner, Vonda Skelton (Spilman 2)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS

How to have a well cast Independent or Low-budget film - Katrina Cook (DW 6)

Music in our Culture Today - Dave Moody (ML 9)

Going Worldwide - Taun Cortado (DW 5)

Music Video Shoot: Editing (Part 4 of 5) - Kyle Saylors (DW 7)

Marketing For Dummies - Angela Walker (DW 3)

Cinematic Storytelling - Gary Voelker (DW 4)

PANEL: Graphic Novels and Arts - Art Ayris, Ben Avery, Roland Mann, & Ken Raney (ML 8)

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH (Rhododendron)

 

1:30 - 3:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Stage Do's and Don'ts (Part 2 of 2) - Shelly Ballestero (DW 2)

Screenwriting (Part 1 of 2) - Brian Bird (DW 4)

Producing Effective Evangelical Media for Asia - Taun Cortado (DW 5)

Visual Effect - Gary Voelker (DW 7)

Quality Acting: Essential Things to Know - Callan White-Hinman (Part 3 of 3) (DW 1)

Branding Demystified - Josiah Williams (DW 3)

PANEL: Strategies for the Independent Music Artist - Erica Lane, Dave Moody & John Rees (ML 9)

 

3:30 - 5:15 PM - WORKSHOPS

Graphic Novels: From Concept to Bookshelf - Ben Avery, Roland Mann & Ken Raney (ML 8)

Makeup 101 - Shelly Ballestero (DW 2)

Screenwriting (Part 2) - Brian Bird (DW 4)

The Art of Songwriting - John Rees (ML 9)

Music Video Shoot: Color Correction (Part 5) - Kyle Saylors (DW 7)

Your Chance to Audition - Katrina Cook & Callan White-Hinman (DW 1)

Producing a Feature Film: the Festival Circuit & Self-distribution - Chris Weatherhead (DW 5)
PANEL: Marketing - Angela Walker, Josiah Williams & Gary Zelasko (DW 3)

 

5:30 - 6:30 PM - SUPPER (Rhododendron)

 

6:45 - 7:00 PM - COFFEE HOUSE (Spilman Auditorium)

 

7:00 - 9:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "ALL FOR LIBERTY" (Running Time 89 mIns) Q&A with Director/Co-Writer/Co-Producer/Actress Chris Weatherhead, Executive Producer/Actor Clarence Felder and Actress Sandra VanNatta (Spilman Auditorium)

 

9:30 - 11:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "PENDULUM SWINGS" (Running Time 126 mins) Q&A with Director/Executive Producer Bill Rahn, Actor/Producer Adam Melton, Co-Producer Amy Rahn, Actress Kayli Tolleson, Actress Anna Grace Bradley, and Actress Vanessa Ore (Spilman Auditorium)

 

 

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011

 

7:15 - 8:15 AM - BREAKFAST (Rhododendron)

 

8:30 - 9:30 AM - DEVOTION, FILM SCHOOL CERTIFICATES and FAREWELL PRAYER by Rodney Marett (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:00 - 11:30 AM - FILM FESTIVAL: "MY FINISH LINE" (Running Time 42 mins) Q&A with Director Kyle Saylors (Spilman Auditorium)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM

ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP: Bonnie Johnson and Brian Bird (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty includes Vonda Skelton (Spilman 2)

 

10:00 - 11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS

Camera Dating - Arledge Armenaki (DW 5)

Securing Bookings and Touring as an Independent Artist - Erica Lane (ML 9)

How to Supe-up Your Protagonist - Roland Mann (ML 8)

Flash & HTML5: What Content Creators Need to Know - Brian Stewart (ML 7)

Distributing Your Christian Film - Gary Zelasko (DW 3)

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH (Rhododendron)


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