Conference and Expo Schedule

Learn to develop your own visual storytelling process for graphic novels and webcomics — from script to storyboard to character design — using Scrivener, Clip Studio Paint, and Adobe. Your guide: University of Arizona film school graduate, 15-year professional 2D animator and illustrator, former top-rated Upwork freelancer, and Aaron Blaise animation bootcamp graduate.

Berry Tripp wrote a million words WHILE working seventy hours a week and running a thriving and growing business. Then he retired and took up writing full time. Both can work. Here's how.

Discover the heartbeat of the resilient children’s market and how to craft stories that spark wonder in today’s readers. This session combines a practical industry snapshot with expert guidance on writing speculative fiction that honors the moral imagination of kids.

Magic is both character and setting in fantasy, and as soon as you have someone deliberately using a magic system, you have a science, too. Just as there are many ways to use character and setting, a writer also much know how to choose the best technique for (scientific) magic.

Why do so many immensely talented Christians (whether in entertainment, education, or church leadership) begin by burning bright only to eventually burn out? It isn't that they don't believe in God. Or that they aren't trying to do things for God. What's missing is the lost art of pursuing our gifting actively and intimately with God. Without this, there is no eternal spark to what you do or make. Discover the four keys that change everything when you dare to make the Shift to With. Includes Q&A.

Tips and tricks for voice actors

Why do stories like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Dune captivate audiences across generations? In a world flooded with cynicism, people still hunger for stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope. This panel explores why mythic storytelling still shapes culture, awakens wonder, and leaves a lasting legacy.

Movies can be magic, but they’re also math. Join filmmaker Steve Taylor as he examines the terrifyingly rigid structures that cue an audience to engage with a movie. Or not.

Dive into the explosive world of LitRPG! We’ll explore the mechanics, the massive community growth, and why this genre is conquering sales charts. Perfect for veterans and curious newcomers alike.

Wanting to get into cosplay but don't know where to start? Jess Luttrell of Cosplay For Christ and Author and Film Maker Laura Farrar will go over the basics for how to get into cosplaying wither you're making your costume from scratch, modifying pieces or buying the whole costume! They will go over tips and tricks that will set you up to be ready for the next Convention, Expo or Renaissance Faire!

Does God care about art or artists? If so, how important are they to Him?

Katie Leigh is a celebrated voice actress featuring a legendary resume. Highlights include Connie Kendall (Adventures in Odyssey), Baby Rowlf (Muppet Babies), and lead roles in Darkwing Duck, Richie Rich, Gummi Bears, and Totally Spies. Whether playing a young Han Solo or a D&D thief, Katie remains a versatile powerhouse in the voice-over world.

A practical guide to understanding publishing agreements. Understanding everything from rights to royalties to how a contract protects an author’s career, not just a single book.

Your son or daughter loves creating—and may live more in their imagination than the world around them. But as a parent, how do you support their unique talent while helping them make smart choices in preparing for the real world? As a former publisher of 500 novels, author of numerous books, writing coach, and father to highly creative young adults, Allen provides helpful lifelines for parents to successfully navigate this season—as well as insights for avoiding landmines that could blow up the relationship. Includes Q&A.

A panel of experts will debate the pros and cons of using AI as a writer. We'll have technical experts as well as writing experts to get a well-rounded view of the situation

Tony Bancroft answers the question, “What does it mean to be a Christian in the Hollywood world of animation?”

Parents, wonder what this Japanese animation is all about? Writers, want a way to learn storytelling while watching what you love? Come learn from a parent and author who love anime.

Feedback is crucial to a creative career, yet even helpful critique can sometimes be hard to hear. "Just grow a thick skin!" is not useful advice and does nothing to evaluate the value of various criticisms. Let's look at the types of feedback and how to interpret and use them.

We live in a time of upheaval and change, and the type of fiction our audience wants is changing along with the rest of the world. In the face of all this change, what, then, shall we write?

The clash between the real and the artificial is intensifying. Whether at home, work, or church, every aspect of life is being invaded by the artificial—including sermons and worship songs crafted by AI. What effect is this having on our relationships and view of God…especially when we assume it's inevitable, normal, or even neutral. Here are three big questions to filter every decision by…to help you defy the artificial and embrace what matters most. Includes Q&A.