Schedule

2009 Gideon Schedule

PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS with Nancy Stafford, Mitchell Galin and Cecil Stokes

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE GIDEON, YOU MAY CONTACT LORI AT llmarett@charter.net AND SIGN UP FOR A 15 MINUTE PRIVATE APPOINTMENT FOR ONLY ONE OF THESE PRODUCERS.

As we near conference time, if there are slots still available, Lori will contact those individuals (paying students)who were first to register for the Gideon/private appointment and continue through the list. All contest finalists and interns will not be eligible for the private appointments. As part of being selected as a contest finalist or intern, you will be rewarded with a one hour meal with one of these individuals, if you so choose.

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009 

12:00-3:00 PM - REGISTRATION: Receive room keys, conference notebook, meal ticket and name tag (Pritchell Hall)

 

12:00-4:30 PM - SETTING UP OF TABLES AND BOOTHS for the Wednesday morning gala sponsored by the Graphic Artists and Novelists (see GUIDELINES under workshop descriptions) (Johnson Spring Convention Center, in the downstairs Holly lobby)

 

1:30-2:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL - "A Cry From Iran" (54 mins) (Rutland Chapel)

 

2:30-3:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL- "Israel, A Journey Through Time: Aliyah, Rebirth of a Nation, DVD #4" (45 mins) (Rutland Chapel)

 

2:00-4:00 PM - INTRODUCTION MEETING WITH PICTURE BOOK WRITERS: Cindy Kenney and Josiah Williams (Johnson Spring 1C)

 

3:30-4:00 PM - FACULTY MEETING: with Rodney & Lori Marett (Rutland Chapel)

 

3:45-5:00 PM - HONORED AUTHORS MEETING: with Yvonne Lehman and Ann Tatlock. Also includes the Advanced Workshop, "Pitching Your Story from the Producer's POV" with Cecil Stokes (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

4:00-5:00 PM - INTRODUCTION MEETING WITH GIDEON INTERNS: with Vonda Skelton and Sarah Anne Sumpolec (Johnson Spring 1A)

 

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER: Tables are not assigned. You may sit wherever you like. Time for networking. (Gideon Intern meal guest: Steven James) (Rhododendron)

 

6:15-7:30 PM - OPENING SESSION: Opening prayer, Welcome and Announcements by Gideon Director Rodney Marett, Praise and Worship with Erica Lane, Short Film Finalist Showing (Rutland Chapel)

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rev. Art Ayris-"Mad Mission" (1 Samuel 14:6-24)

 

8:00-10:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL - "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" (99 mins.) Q & A with screenwriter Dave Christiano (Rutland Chapel)

 

10:00-10:30 PM - PIZZA SOCIAL: Meet faculty and other students and enjoy pizza and sodas (Rutland Lobby)

 

10:30 PM-Until - FILM FESTIVAL FOR NIGHT OWLS - "Hearing Everett" (64 mins.) Q & A with producers T.C. Johnstone and James Kirk-Johnson (Rutland Chapel)

 

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009

 

7:15-8:15 AM - BREAKFAST: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Shelly Ballestero with Angelo Ballestero via conference call) (Rhododendron) 

 

8:30-9:45 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS and Prayer by Rodney Marett, Praise and Worship with Erica Lane (Rutland Chapel)

 

KEYNOTE: Torry Martin and "The Power of Networking" with introductions of Gideon faculty

 

10:00-11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Carol Anderson: Acting (Part 1 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1A)

Ben Avery: Superman vs. Mario: The Uphill Battle (Johnson Spring 1D)

Jon Erwin: Lighting for Feature Film (Johnson Spring 2B)

Eric Highland: Networking: A Cord of Three Strands (Part 1 of 2) (Johnson Spring 2A)

Steven James: The Essence of Story: How To Improve Your Storytelling Expertise in Print & Film (Johnson Spring 1B)

Cindy Kenney and Josiah Williams: Picture Book Layout (Part 1 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1C)

Torry Martin: Free Publicity/Press Kits (Johnson Spring 2C)

Ken Raney: What is a Graphic Novel? (Repeated during 1:30 workshops) (Johnson Spring 3A)

Kyle Saylors: Film School - Directing Different Genres (Johnson Spring 3C)

Eric Wilson: Targeting Those on the Fringes of Faith (Johnson Spring 3B)

 

10:00 AM-12:00 PM - APPOINTMENTS: Nancy Stafford (Mentoring and Prayer - Azalea Conference Room) and Cecil Stokes (Pitching to a TV Network - Holly Conference Room)

 

12:00-1:00 PM - LUNCH: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Nancy Stafford) (Rhododendron)

 

1:00-3:00 PM - ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP: Bonnie Johnson and Paul McCusker- (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty include: Carol Anderson, Steven James, and Vonda Skelton... (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 

1:30-3:00 PM - APPOINTMENTS: Mitchell Galin (Azalea Conference Room)

 

1:30-3:00 PM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Eric Highland: Networking: A Cord of Three Strands (Part 2 of 2) (Johnson Spring 2A)

Cindy Kenney: Dialogue Development and Delivery (Johnson Spring 1C)

Mike Maihack: Webcomics (Johnson Spring 1D)

Torry Martin: Creating Believable Characters for Film/Researching Your Life (Johnson Spring 2C)

Cheryl McKay: Write on Purpose: Taking Your Screenwriting to the Next Level (Repeated on Wednesday @ 1:30) (Johnson Spring 2B)

Ken Raney: What is a Graphic Novel? (Repeat of 10:00 workshop) (Johnson Spring 3A)

Kyle Saylors: Film School - More Bang for Your Buck! (Johnson Spring 3C)

Tom Stanziano: Lighting Design for the Worship Market - The Basics (Johnson Spring 3B)

Matt Stockman: Radio 101: A Crash Course in Christian Broadcasting (@ WMIT Studios)

Sarah Anne Sumpolec: The Art & Craft of Screenwriting (repeated Wed. @ 1:30) (Johnson Spring 1B)

Eric Wilson: Bankrupt, Suicidal and Christian (Johnson Spring 1A)

 

3:15-5:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Kimjongilia" (75 mins.) Q & A with producer Kyle Saylors (Rutland Chapel)

 

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER (Gideon Intern meal guest: Ben Avery, Mike Maihack & Ken Raney) (Rhododendron)

 

6:15-6:30 PM - ANNOUNCEMENTS with Rodney Marett, Short Film Finalist Showing (Rutland Chapel)

 

6:30-8:15 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: Torry Stories: Lessons in Laughter (Live Stand-Up Act Being Filmed for DVD) with music by Erica Lane (Rutland Chapel)

 

8:30-10:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "The Touch" (83 mins.) Q & A with producer Art Ayris (Rutland Chapel)

 

Cookies for the Night Owl Screenings.

 

10:30 PM-Until - FILM FESTIVAL FOR NIGHT OWLS: "Sound of a Dirt Road" (119 mins) (Rutland Chapel)

 

 

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009

  

7:15-8:15 AM - BREAKFAST: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Eric Highland) (Rhododendron)

 

8:30-9:45 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise and Worship with Erica Lane (Rutland Chapel)

 

KEYNOTE: T.C. Johnstone "Thrive or Survive: How to Make it Financially as a Filmmaker"

 

10:00-11:45 AM - ADVANCED WORKSHOP (HA's & Published Authors): The Novelization Process with Rene Gutteridge & Cheryl McKay (The Ultimate Gift, Never The Bride), also hear from Eric Wilson (Facing The Giants, Fireproof) and a conference call with Allen Arnold from Thomas Nelson Publishing (Jim Henry Auditorium)

 

10:00-11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Carol Anderson: Acting (Part 2 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1A)

Ben Avery and Ken Raney: The Art of Storytelling (Johnson Spring 1D)

Jon Erwin: Screenwriting: Three Act Structure (Johnson Spring 2B)

Steven James: How To Write The Worst Dialogue In The World (Johnson Spring 1B)

Cindy Kenney and Josiah Williams: Picture Book Layout (Part 2 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1C)

Paul McCusker: Audio Dramas (Johnson Spring 2C)

Kyle Saylors: Film School - Power of Partnerships (Johnson Spring 3C)

 

10:00 AM-12:00 PM - APPOINTMENTS: Nancy Stafford (Mentoring and Prayer)(Azalea Conference Room), Mitchell Galin (Johnson Spring 2D) and Cecil Stokes (Pitching to a TV Network) (Holly Conference Room)

 

12:00-1:00 PM - LUNCH: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Tom Stanziano) (Rhododendron)

 

1:00-3:00 PM - ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP:  Bonnie Johnson and Paul McCusker-Actors/Writers Scene Shop (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty include: Carol Anderson and Vonda Skelton... (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 

1:30-3:00 PM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Eric Highland: Networking: A Cord of Three Strands (Part 1 of 2) (Johnson Spring 2A)

Erica Lane: Songwriting: No Limits (Johnson Spring 2D)

Mike Maihack: Organizing a Comic Anthology (Johnson Spring 1D)

Tom Stanziano: Lighting Design for the Worship Market - The Drama (Johnson Spring 3B)

Matt Stockman: On Air Basics (@ WMIT Studios)
Josiah Williams: The M & M's of Marketing (Johnson Spring 1C)

 

1:30-5:30 PM - PITCHING TO PRODUCERS (HA'S ONLY) (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Azalea A & B)

 

2:00-4:00 PM - INTERNS MEET FOR SET-UP OF GALA (Holly Lobby)

 

3:15-4:30 PM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Shelly Ballestero: Makeup Tips (Johnson Spring 1A)

Eric Highland: Networking: A Cord of Three Strands (Part 2 of 2) (Johnson Spring 2A)

Erica Lane: Songs for Soundtracks (Johnson Spring 2D)

Paul McCusker: Writing for the Children's Marketplace (Johnson Spring 2C)

Nancy Stafford: A Career in the Film Industry: Finding One Without Losing Yourself (Johnson Spring 1B)

Tom Stanziano: Lighting - Using Color to Enhance the Worship Experience (Johnson Spring 3B)
Josiah Williams: The Power of Promotional Products (Johnson Spring 1C)

 

5:00-6:00 PM - SUPPER: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Bonnie Johnson) (Rhododendron)

 

5:30-6:30 PM - PRIVATE DINNER (PRODUCERS AND HA'S ONLY) (Azalea C)

 

6:15-8:00 PM - ANNOUNCEMENTS with Rodney Marett, Short Film Finalist Showing (Rutland Chapel)

 

KEYNOTE: Nancy Stafford: "Been Rejected or Failed? Perfect Training Ground!" to be followed by a Q & A about the 'business'

 

6:30-8:00 PM - INVITATION ONLY - ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: Hosted by Ray Blackston (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Azalea A & B)

 

8:30-10:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Come What May" (93 mins) Q & A with producer/screenwriter/director George Escobar (Rutland Chapel)

 

Cookies for Night Owl Screenings.

 

10:30 PM-Until - FILM FESTIVAL FOR NIGHT OWLS: "Saving God" (100 mins.) Q & A with producer Andre van Heerden (Rutland Chapel)

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009

 

7:15-8:15 AM - BREAKFAST - (Gideon Intern meal guest: Paul McCusker) (Rhododendron)

 

8:30-9:30 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise and Worship with Erica Lane (Rutland Chapel)

 

PANEL: Graphic professionals to include Gideon Director of Graphics track Ken Raney, Producer Art Ayris, Artist Mike Maihack and Writer Ben Avery, moderated by Ray Blackston.

 

9:45 AM-12:00 PM - GIDEON GALA! - Sponsored by the Gideon Graphics Track, enjoy networking time with publishers, editors, producers, and other qualified participants. Also BOOKSIGNING by our HONORED AUTHORS! List of participants coming soon to Gideon Gala page. (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly A, B, C, E, F, G)

 

10:30-11:00 AM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Harvest" (23 mins) Q & A with actor Keith Harris. (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 

11:00-11:30 AM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Jericho: The Promise Fulfilled" (28 mins) Demonstration of Stop-Motion technique and Q & A with production team in the main banquet room. (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 

11:30 AM-12:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Fatal Flaw" (22 mins.) Q & A with executive producer and screenwriter, Joseph Simpkins. (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 
12:00-1:00 PM - LUNCH: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Torry Martin) (Rhododendron) 

 

1:00-3:00 PM - ACTORS/WRITERS SCENE SHOP: Bonnie Johnson and Paul McCusker-Actors/Writers Scene Shop (See "Workshop Description" page on website. Will require preparation prior to conference) Other participating Scene Shop faculty include: Carol Anderson, and Steven James, and Vonda Skelton... (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly D & H)

 

1:30-3:00 PM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Ben Avery: Why Comics? Graphic Novels & the Greatest Story Ever Told (Johnson Spring 1D)

Art Ayris: Financing Your Media Dream (Johnson Spring 2A)

Shelly Ballestero and Erica Lane: On and Off the Media Platform: Keeping Your Image Real (Ladies Only) (Johnson Spring 1A)

Jon Erwin: Red One (Johnson Spring 3B)

Cindy Kenney: Making Sense of Your Story (Johnson Spring 1C)

Torry Martin: Comedy Sketchwriting for Film & Stage (Johnson Spring 2C)

Cheryl McKay: Write on Purpose: Taking Your Screenwriting to the Next Level (Repeat of Monday @ 1:30) (Johnson Spring 2B)

Kyle Saylors: Film School - Produce This! (Johnson Spring 3C)

Matt Stockman: Preparing Your Resume & Aircheck (@ WMIT Studios)

Sarah Anne Sumpolec: The Art & Craft of Screenwriting (repeat of Mon. @ 1:30) (Johnson Spring 1B)

 

3:15-4:30 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Apostles of Comedy" Q & A to follow with producer, Mitchell Galin (Rutland Chapel)

 

6:00-7:15 PM - BANQUET DINNER Awards presented to Contest Finalists (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Azalea A & B)

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Paul McCusker: "What I've Learned From 30 Years of Writing"

 

8:00-10:00 PM - FILM FESTIVAL: "Dangerous Calling" (90 mins) Q & A with producers, The Daws Brothers (Rutland Chapel)

 

Cookies for Night Owl Screening.

 

10:15 PM-Until - FILM FESTIVAL FOR NIGHT OWLS: "Children of All Ages" (75 mins) Q & A with producer Cecil Stokes (Rutland Chapel)

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

 

7:15-8:15 AM - BREAKFAST: (Gideon Intern meal guest: Rene Gutteridge & Cheryl McKay) (Rhododendron)

 

8:30-9:15 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS by Rodney Marett, Praise and Worship with Erica Lane, Devotion with Eric Highland. (Rutland Chapel)

 

10:00-11:45 AM - WORKSHOPS (Johnson Spring Convention Center)

 

Carol Anderson: Acting (Part 3 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1A)

Ben Avery and Mike Maihack: Show and Tell for Graphic Artists and Novelists (Johnson Spring 1D)

Art Ayris: Selling Your Idea, But Not Your Soul! (Johnson Spring 2A)

Rene Gutteridge & Cheryl McKay: The Marriage of Fiction and Film (Johnson Spring 2B)

Steven James: Curtain Call: Fresh and Creative Drama Ministry Ideas (Johnson Spring 1B)

Cindy Kenny & Josiah Williams: Picture Book Layout (Part 3 of 3) (Johnson Spring 1C)

Torry Martin: Finding Your Gift/Discovering Your Talent (Johnson Spring 2C)

Kyle Saylors: Film School - What Not To Do (Johnson Spring 3C)

Eric Wilson: Writing The Wrong Way (Johnson Spring 3B)

 

10:00 AM-11:30 AM - APPOINTMENTS: Cecil Stokes with PRODUCERS ONLY! (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Holly Conference Room)

 

10:00 AM-11:30 AM - APPOINTMENTS: Nancy Stafford (Mentoring and Prayer) (Johnson Spring Convention Center, Azalea Conference Room) and Mitchell Galin (Johnson Spring 2D)

 

11:30 AM-12:00 PM - FAREWELL PRAYER and final moments!  Directors Vonda Skelton and Sarah Anne Sumpolec with Interns (Rutland Chapel)

 
12:00-1:00 PM - LUNCH:  (Gideon Intern meal guest: Kyle Saylors) (Rhododendron) 

 

2:00-4:00 PM - Honored Authors to Blue Ridge Motion Pictures Studios

 

 

 

2008 Schedule

 

 

But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere. Acts 1:8