Orientation Session - Marc Harper
(Board Member, ICVM)
Learn More about the mission of ICVM. Marc will share about MediaSphere, upcoming events, and opportunities to connect and engage with our community.
- 9:30am-10:00am EST
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MediaSphere Online Summit
Friday, July 26th, 2024
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual online summit by ICVM this July. We are bringing together our international community of storytellers, producers, distributors, and investors from around the world for a day filled with learning, innovation, and meaningful connections. Join us to hear from professional keynote speakers, workshops, and our venture capital pitch-a-thon. In addition, we are featuring an afternoon exhibit hall to network and connect with companies in film and media.
Award-winning Actress / Singer-Songwriter
Karen Abercrombie
Executive Music Producer
Adam Anders
Multi Award Winning Film Producer
Gary Wheeler
CEO, The Wonder Project
Kelly Merryman
American Filmmaker, Screenwriter, & Director
Cory Edwards
CEO, Biblechat.ai
Chase Cappo
Chairman, The Lion's Den DFW
Ed Pearce
Angel Investor, Data-Driven Tech Leader
Craig Fryar
Senior Advisor, Impact Foundation
Dana Wichterman
EVP Content Licensing, Great American Media
Jim Schubert
CEO, Mastermedia/Act One
Dan Rupple
July 26, 2024
Register
Join our virtual event to learn & network with storytellers, distributors, and investors. Free for current members.
$1K - 5K
Sponsor
Sponsorship packages are available as an opportunity to showcase your company before our virtual audience.
July 26, 2024
Exhibit
Host an Exhibit to showcase your company to a community of Christian storytellers, distributors, and investors.
Pitch Showcase
Apply
Apply for the opportunity to pitch your company at our annual ICVM upcoming events. Now accepting applications.
MediaSphere Agenda
Orientation Session - Marc Harper
Keynote Presentation - Adam Anders
30-minute keynote presentation by Adam Anders, an executive award-winning music producer. This session will be moderated by Dan Rupple, CEO of MasterMedia.
- 10:00am-10:30am EST
Keynote Speaker - Karen Abercrombie
30-minute keynote presentation by Karen Abercrombie, an award-winning actress. This session will be moderated by Dan Rupple, CEO of MasterMedia.
- 10:30am-11:00am EST
Devotional Session - Cory Edwards
20-minute message dedicated inspire and motivate you through stories of faith, identity and calling in God.
- 11:00am-11:30am EST
"Meet 5 People" Networking Session
Get ready to meet new people! Within 15-minutes we open up time for you to network with our international audience.
- 11:30am-12:00pm EST
Workshop Sessions
- Creativity in XR Production
- Scriptwriting
- Streaming, Distribution & Funding
- Gamifying of the Film Industry
- AI in Film & Media
- Israel & Storytelling
- Prayer
(45 min. presentations and 15 min. Q&A)
- 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
Break
15-min. break. Review afternoon schedule.
- 1:00pm-1:15pm EST
Venture Capital Pitch-A-Thon
Film & Media companies will showcase their investor pitch to a panel of judges. Learn from investor feedback and insights beneficial to anyone looking to pitch their project and gain perspective from an investor mindset.
- 1:15pm-2:15pm EST
2-Hour Virtual Exhibit Session
2-hour virtual exhibit hall open for networking with professional film and media companies.
- 2:30pm-4:30pm EST
Keynote Presentation - Gary Wheeler
30-minute keynote presentation by Gary Wheeler, award-winning executive producer, moderated by Dan Rupple, CEO of MasterMedia.
- 4:30pm-5:00pm EST
Keynote Presentation - Kelly Merryman
30-minute keynote presentation by Kelly Merryman, CEO of Wonder moderated by Dan Rupple, CEO of MasterMedia.
- 5:00pm-5:30pm EST
Prayer & Final Announcements
- 5:30pm-6:00pm EST
Walden Media - Co-Founder
Micheal Flaherty
Asher XR - Founder & CEO
Christina Lee Storm
Mount Zion Film & TV - Africa - Founder
Mike Bamiloye
Leader of the He Gets Us Campaign
Bill McKendry
Film Producer, Madison Square Garden
Ralph Winter
Reserve Entertainment - Owner
Darren Moorman
International Speaker & Author
Janet Perez Eckles
SVP Global Distribution, Angel Studios
Jared Geesey
Producer, Mer Productions
Paula Bryant Ellis
Founder, Vossler Media Group
Michael Vossler
Founder/President, Troops & Allies
Tiffany Long
President, Optic8
Dan Kretz
CEO, Mastermedia/Act One
Dan Rupple
Co-Founder, The Lion's Den DFW
Ed Pearce
CEO, EquityVest
Tom Bassford
President, ICVM
Paul Sirmons
Previous Exhibitors
EXHIBITor
Prodigal Daughter
An original screenplay based on a true story about God’s ability to intervene in our lives, to heal, to transform, to restore faith.
EXHIBITor
EquityVest
A Crowdfunding platform where anyone can invest in faith-driven entrepreneurs, businesses, and causes they believe in.
EXHIBITor
Starfish Stories
Starfish Stories is working to bring families together with meaningful films and short stories.
EXHIBITor
Capernaum Studios
A premiere location for period films with an emphasis on first century sets. We also offer modern day and early American sets.
EXHIBIT0r
ICVM Mentors
A community of Christians involved in bringing the message of Christ to the world through the use of media.
EXHIBIT
Immortal Games
‘Immortal Games is a Christian game development studio dedicated to creating incredibly immersive Christian games anyone can play and enjoy.
MEDIASPHERE
Previous Judges & Pitch Companies
More Upcoming Events
Learn more about our featured upcoming events.
Storytellers Conference
October 9-12, 2024
ICVM is hosting its 52nd Annual Storytellers Conference bringing together Christian Storytellers to engage and inspire one another through international visual and media.
Crown Awards
october 9-12, 2024
The Crown Awards are a celebration of films and film-makers, encouraging and inspiring creativity by showcasing great examples of excellence in communicating Christian values.
Christian Film Market
October 9-12, 2024
At The Christian Film Market, participating distributors have direct links to cable or streaming networks and outlets, and they seek quality Christian products to put in their pipelines.
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