Church Production LIVE! Content Creation and Filmmaking Summit
Hope Community Church 2080 East Williams Street , Apex, North Carolina 27539
Why should you take the time to join us? If content creation and filmmaking are part of your job, this Church Production LIVE! special event will help immerse you in the art and craft of creating better video for your church. Take a day out of your busy routine to focus on issues affecting video ministry in intensive learning sessions. Network with peers from other churches and find out their tricks of the trade. And see incredible content created by churches that will get your creative ideas flowing.
What makes this event one you absolutely can't miss? This is the only gathering of its kind focused on filmmakers, videographers, editors, graphic artists and related creative and technical personnel. This day-long event includes general sessions, break-out sessions, product displays and demos.
Sponsored by Canon, Sony, Blackmagic Design, VITEC, Teradek, Vitec Group, Fujinon and 168 Film Project.
Presented by Church Production LIVE! Events.
Register Now for just $79
Event Day Schedule
8:00 AM Registration, morning refreshments
9:00 AM Casting a Vision for Media that Resonates with Pastors
10:15 AM The Power of Original Media
11:15 AM What's Next for Church Filmmaking
12:00 PM Lunch - Big Mike's BBQ Food Truck, Baguettaboutit Food Truck
1:30 PM Break Out Sessions
- Making Your Films Sound as Good as They Look
- Creating Powerful Life-Change Story Videos
- Benefits of Multi-Outlet Streaming
- Beginner Producer's Workshop: From A-Z
2:30 PM Break Out Sessions
- Putting it All Together in Post
- How to Build a Volunteer Filmmaking Team
- Cinematography: Composing a Great Shot
- Church Filmcraft Viewing Session
3:30 PM Break Out Sessions
- Integrating Media Into Your Worship Experiences
- Choosing the Right Cinema Camera and Lenses for Your Project
- Digital Storytelling
- Church Filmcraft Viewing Session
4:30 PM Break Out Sessions
- Action and Animation: Combining Motion Graphics with Live Video Footage
- Making Your Footage Fly Using Drones and Gimbals
- Optimizing Video for Social Media
- Church Filmcraft Viewing Session
5:30 PM Wrap Up/Door Prizes
General Sessions
Casting a Vision for Media That Resonates with Pastors
While it might seem obvious to artists and creative types, casting the need for churches to create original film and media to executive leadership can sometimes prove to be a daunting task. In this session we will resource artists and leaders to engage those conversations with a solid scriptural and strategic foundations for investing resources into media ministry. Presented by Alex Schwindt. Panelist include Curtis Andrusko, Jesse Henning, Bryan Williford, and Joe Woolworth.
The Power of Original Ministry Media
This panel session will provide inspiration, encouragement and insights into the world of original film, animation, photography, design, writing, and communications created specifically for churches. It will feature unique stories and perspectives of film and creative team leaders. Presented by Jesse Henning. Panelists include Ryan Geesaman, Alex Schwindt, and Bryan Williford.
What's Next for Church Filmmaking - Panel Discussion
If the next five years of church filmmaking brings as much change as much as the last five, we’ll be looking at a very different environment by 2022. This panel discussion with leading church filmmakers and manufacturers will dig into the current trends and offer future predictions for churches planning to invest in content creation and filmmaking. Presented by Brian Blackmore. Panelist include Bryan Williford, Craig Harper, Alex Schwindt and Darren Fordham.
Break Out Sessions
Choosing the Right Cinema Camera and Lenses for Your Project
One of the most important creative decisions a film producer can make is selecting the right camera gear. Finding the correct balance of features, power and flexibility can make all the difference in realizing your vision. Join us for a hands-on exploration of mid-range and high-end digital cinema cameras and lenses for church filmmaking. Presented by Alex Schwindt, Hope Community Church.
Beginner Producer’s Workshop: From A-Z
This is an overview of the very best practices and strategies for each of the five phases of filmmaking; Development, Pre-Production, Production, Post Production and Marketing/Distribution. Finding the right story and effective pitching for success in today's market. Learn how to make a short film and how to succeed in the "Faith Genre." Presented by John Ware, 168 Film Festival.
The Benefits of Multi-Outlet Streaming
Advances in IP video and infrastructure have allowed churches to expand their reach and engage with members like never before! Learn how to steam LIVE to your dynamic congregation, no matter where they are.
In this session we will review the best ways to stream video to overflow rooms, satellite campuses, social media (Facebook Live, YouTube Live etc.) and more all at the same time.
Maximize your investment in content creation and live production by expanding your reach and keeping your entire congregation engaged. Presented by Mark D'Addio, VITEC.
Action and Animation: Combining Motion Graphics and Live Video Footage
This session is for filmmakers and editors with beginner to moderate skill level in After Effects who want to augment their live video footage with motion graphics. Attendees will learn how to animate human subjects, track footage, and artificially extend backgrounds. Presented by Woody Davis, Hope Community Church.
Optimizing Video for Social Media
Sometimes it only takes a few simple changes to help a video make the jump from great to viral. In this session we’ll help church film and communications teams evaluate and optimize the projects you’re already creating for social medial impact. Panel Discussion: Curtis Andrusko, Andrew Barnes, Ryan Geesaman, Joe Woolworth.
Putting it All Together in Post
For many producers, editing can feel like a place where everything falls apart. It's really a place where everything comes together. This session will explore the best ways to get past the basics and discover how great editing can help you rediscover that story you were always trying to tell. Presented by Jason Druss, Blackmagic Design.
How to Build a Strong Volunteer Film Team
Very few church film teams launch with multiple staff and large crews. In fact, none of them do. In this session we’ll explore the best ways to build, structure and encourage an emerging volunteer team that will help carry your film ministry to the next level. Presented by Alex Schwindt, Hope Community Church.
Making Your Films Sound as Good As They Look
Great films demand great audio. Join us as we discover the techniques for capturing, mixing and mastering sound for film, as well as exploring some of the best audio tools and resources for filmmaking. Presented by Mark Hanna, FxN Productions.
Digital Storytelling
When it comes to creating projects that have the power to speak right to the heart there’s one aspect that trumps everything else, and that’s storytelling. Join us as we explore the essentials of telling a good story and how we can use those elements within the context of different types of church videos. Presented by Jesse Henning, New Hope Church.
Cinematography: Composing a Great Shot
After creating their first few projects aspiring filmmakers will usually begin to grasp just how big a difference camera placement and lens selection can make in telling your story. Join us as we explore the art of cinematography and how to set up shots that accomplish your vision. Presented by Bryan Williford, Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Creating Powerful Life - Change Story Videos
One of the most moving and inspiring expressions of church filmmaking is the testimony (or life-change story) video. Telling stories that move the heart, however, can be far more challenging than it seems. In this workshop we’ll explore best practices for recognizing and honing a truly meaningful testimony project. Presented by Jesse Henning, New Hope Church.
Integrating Media in to Your Worship Experiences
Visual media expressions can make an extraordinary impact on our worship experiences. In this session we’ll explore the most effective ways to design, program and execute media and visual arts into a weekend service. Panel Discussion: Curtis Andrusko, Woody Davis, Mark Hanna, Jim Kumorek.
Making Your Footage Fly Using Drones and Gimbals
Few devices have opened up the world of independent and ministry filmmaking over the past few years the way drones and gimbals have. This session will explore how these revolutionary tools can help film teams capture footage that would otherwise be out of reach. Presented by Thomas Whited, Hope Community Church.
Presenters
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Alex Schwindt, Film Team Director - Hope Community Church
Alex Schwindt is the film team director at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC. He’s also the creative director of Alex Schwindt Media at alexschwindt.com.
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Andrew Barnes, Director of Communications - Providence Church
Originally from Charlotte, NC, Andrew's passion for helping the Church communicate effectively took root in college while producing videos as a student with CRU. Over the next decade, his skillset and focus on church communications grew as he served with various ministries and churches as a freelancer and staff member. Andrew moved to Raleigh in 2012 to begin work at Providence Church. He's happily married to Meg, his wife of almost two years.
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Bryan Williford, Content Creator - Prestonwood Baptist Church
Bryan Williford is lead content creator at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, a church with over 42,000 members, where he also serves as video producer, director of photography and video editor. A ten-time Telly Award Winner and an Emmy-nominated producer with 17 years of experience, he has worked with clients such as I Am Second, Harvest America, Cru, IMB as well as many other churches and ministries across the nation.
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Curtis Andrusko, Creative Pastor - The Summit Church
Originally from Atlanta, Curtis moved to the Raleigh-Durham area in 2011 to pursue a master’s degree at nearby Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He’s been working at The Summit Church in various roles since 2012, and has been the church’s creative pastor since June 2016, where he leads the communications and creative team. Curtis has been married for 8.5 years and has two daughters, Aviyah (2.5) and Norah (1). He’s passionate about leading, preaching, creating, and connecting.
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Jason Druss, Product Specialist - Blackmagic Design
Jason Druss is a product specialist at Blackmagic Design. Focusing on Davinci Resolve and cameras, Jason enjoys making documentaries and seamlessly integrating editing, color correction and audio mixing into one simple workflow. Jason resides in Philadelphia.
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Jesse Henning, Film and Media Director - Newhope Church
Jesse Henning is a storyteller at heart with a passion for ministry and the art of filmmaking. He was a youth pastor for three years before feeling a strong calling into media ministry. Since 2009 he has been on a mission to craft and create visual stories of purpose and power. He has completed many projects including commercials, animations, music videos, short films, and a feature film. He is completely self-taught and is an avid pursuer of craftsmanship and story, which is a lifelong journey. Jesse has experience as a writer, director, cinematographer, editor, special effects artist, and as a 2D/3D animator. He is currently the film and media director at Newhope Church in Durham, NC where he serves with his beautiful wife, Rachel.
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Jim Kumorek, Owner - Spreading Flames Media
Jim Kumorek is a frequent contributor to both Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine, covering audio, video and lighting topics for houses of worship. Currently owner of Spreading Flames Media, a video production company, in the past he has been the managing editor at Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine; a church technical director at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, IL; and a software engineer with 20 years’ experience. He lives with his wife of 32 years in Cary, North Carolina.
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Joe Woolworth, Content Creator - Hope Community Church
Joe was born and raised in Michigan and became a Christian as a teenager. He is a graduate of North Central University in Minneapolis MN and has 15+ years of ministry experience in various roles in the church. He has a passion for inspiring creatives to leverage their talent to tell better stories. He has been married to his wife, Lori, since 1999 and they have two daughters.
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John Ware, Founder & Director - 168 Film Project
John hails from Columbus, Ohio and attended film school at Miami (OH) University, where he graduated with honors. He is the founder of the 168 Film Project and is the writer/director of "Unbridled," starring Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), TC Stallings (War Room), Tea McKay, Jenn Gotzon, Dey Young, Rachel Hendrix. He now lives in Burbank, CA.
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Mark D'Addio, VP Business Development - VITEC
With a background in broadcast and video technology for more than 20 years, Mark is responsible for VITEC’s house-of-worship business. With Mark’s direction, VITEC has developed streaming solutions that address the ever-evolving applications for churches.
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Mark Hanna, Director - FxN Productions
Mark’s technical experience started in 1994 as a volunteer front-of-house operator for a very small church. After volunteering in technical ministry for the next decade, he opened a production company in 2004 to start doing freelance videography, editing and live event work. In 2007 he “went pro” in what had been his passion for many years and started working in full-time professional technical ministry. He now consults for churches, write for various magazines, and does freelance creative services and live production.
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Ryan Geesaman, Video Production Director - LCBC
Ryan A. Geesaman has been involved in media and technology since the seventh grade. He holds a degree in Television Production from Ithaca College and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from Penn State University. Since 2004, he has served as video production director at LCBC, a multisite church based in Manheim, PA with a weekly attendance of over 16,000. There he oversees the production of music videos, promotional materials, video curriculum and teaching illustrations for multiple environments at nine campuses. He is also an adjunct professor at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA, teaching courses in media and video production. When not behind a camera or in front of a computer, Mr. Geesaman is a husband, father, avid film-watcher, and enjoys the challenges of home-improvement.
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Thomas Whited, Senior Filmmaker - Hope Community Church
Thomas has been pursuing his passion for storytelling through church film as a senior filmmaker at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC, and as an independent filmmaker.
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Woody Davis, Filmmaker - Hope Community Church
Woody Davis began doing stop-motion animations at age eleven and entered his first film festival at fifteen. His career in content creation started while still in high school as a volunteer production assistant at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill. Shortly thereafter, he was hired as a full-time associate filmmaker at Elmbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wis. In 2016, Woody moved to Raleigh, NC to join the film team at Hope Community Church.
Church Filmcraft Film Festival
Join us as we screen and discuss actual projects from leading church film teams. Church filmmakers and video production team members are invited to submit entries.
Categories will include promos, event recaps (mission trips, baptisms, etc.), testimonial/life-change videos, concept videos (original scripted media).
Submit festival video entries here >>
Video courtesy of Hope Community Church, Raleigh N.C. Several members of Hope’s film team will be presenting at the Content Creation and Filmmaking Summit
Video courtesy of New Hope Church, Durham, NC. Jesse Henning, New Hope’s Film and Media Team Director will be presenting at the Content Creation and Filmmaking Summit.
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