Kunle Falodun,
Veteran Media Executive
Kunle Falodun is a veteran media executive with over two decades of experience in global entertainment content and distribution across Sub-Saharan Africa. He formerly served as the Vice President, Distribution Africa for Sony Pictures Television—the first person to hold that pioneering role when it was created in 2017. Before joining Sony, he played key roles in building pan-African free-to-air networks and affiliate partnerships through platforms such as Kwesé Media. In 2025, he co-founded House of Faith Africa (FaithStream), a faith-based entertainment ecosystem delivering Christian media content to global audiences. Kunle brings to MediaSphere Africa deep industry expertise in content strategy and distribution, along with a strong vision to empower African Christian creatives to reach the world with faith-rooted stories.
Mike Bamiloye
Chairman, MZIAIF
Mike Bamiloye is a pioneer of Christian cinema in Nigeria—an actor, director, producer, dramatist, and evangelist whose career spans four decades. He is the Founder and President of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, established in 1985 as Nigeria’s leading faith-based film ministry. As Chairman of the Mount Zion Institute Alumni International Fellowship (MZIAIF), he provides strategic leadership to a global network of gospel filmmakers. Under his guidance, Mount Zion has produced over 200 films that have shaped the identity of African gospel cinema. His work blends deep Christian conviction with compelling storytelling to communicate spiritual truth and moral transformation. At MediaSphere Africa, he brings unmatched filmmaking experience and a model for sustainable, faith-driven film production across the continent.
Stephen Kendrick
Filmmaker, Writer, Producer
Stephen Kendrick has dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ and to making Him known around the world. He is a co-writer for the screenplays and books and the producer for Kendrick Brothers’ films. Stephen has spoken to churches, conferences, and seminars around the nation, and has been interviewed by FOX and Friends, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, The Washington Post, and other media outlets. He is a co-founder and board member of the Fatherhood Commission. He graduated from Kennesaw State University and attended seminary before being ordained into ministry. Stephen and his wife, Jill, have six children. They live in Albany, Georgia, and are active members of Sherwood Church.
At MediaSphere Africa, Stephen Kendrick equips the next generation of African Storytellers with practical wisdom on creating faith-driven films that honors God, while resonating locally and reaching global audiences.
Paul Sirmons
President of ICVM
Paul Sirmons is the President of ICVM (International Christian Visual Media), the world’s largest network of Christian film and media professionals, representing members from more than 20 countries. ICVM oversees the globally respected Crown Awards, which celebrate excellence in faith-based filmmaking and elevate the standards of Christian media worldwide. Paul brings a strong international perspective on media quality, collaboration, and the infrastructure required for faith-based films to succeed across borders. His leadership has strengthened global partnerships, distribution pathways, and industry mentorship for Christian creatives. At MediaSphere Africa, he connects African filmmakers to worldwide networks, opening doors to collaboration, visibility, and greater global impact.
Ben Wiener
Producer and entrepreneur
Benoit Lachaise Wiener is a French producer and entrepreneur specializing in film, television, and digital media content. Based in the Paris region, he develops and produces projects spanning feature films, series, and innovative digital and interactive formats. Benoit combines creative leadership with strategic business planning, overseeing development, financing, production, and post-production workflows. He has led multidisciplinary teams and international collaborations, including projects integrating streaming technologies and gamified platforms connected to social media ecosystems. He has also held executive roles at SYLOE Group and SYLOE Production, driving film, video, and television programming initiatives. At MediaSphere Africa, Benoit brings expertise in cross-border production, digital innovation, and scalable content strategies for global audiences.
Beverly Holloway
CSA - Owner, BHCasting
Beverly Holloway is a highly respected casting director with over 30 years of experience in television and feature films and a proud member of the Casting Society of America. She has cast projects across virtually every genre, including drama, comedy, faith and family, action, thriller, westerns, and animation. Beverly is one of the casting directors for the globally acclaimed series The Chosen (Seasons 1–4), contributing to its worldwide success. Her notable credits also include Unsung Hero, The Forge, A Week Away, I Still Believe, and I Can Only Imagine Parts 1 and 2. Renowned for discovering talent and assembling powerful ensembles, Beverly brings deep industry insight into casting excellence and storytelling impact. At MediaSphere Africa, she offers invaluable perspective on casting, talent development, and building compelling performances for global audiences.
Eric Célérier
Founder, Jesus.net, HelloBible app, and Global Ambassador for The Chosen
Éric Célérier, based in Paris, France, is the founder of Jesus.net and the HelloBible app, and a Global Ambassador for The Chosen. A faith & tech innovator, he explores how AI and digital tools help a new generation engage with the Bible.
R2
CIO of Way Cool People & Lion's Den DFW Advisor
Raoul Garcia is a multi-faceted business leader with a comprehensive background spanning corporate, startup, and venture capital environments. With deep expertise across a diverse range of industries—including petrochemical, venture capital, generative AI technology, telecom, software and hardware, HR, healthcare, film and entertainment, patent management, education, retail, marketing media, mobile solutions, VR/AR, gaming, BPO, government and defense, terrorism and cybersecurity—Raoul brings a rare ability to quickly master new fields. His strategic vision allows him to identify and leverage synergies that accelerate growth and innovation. Known for his mentoring acumen, Raoul effectively guides founders and teams to realize their full potential through insight grounded in extensive cross-sector experience.
Marc Harper
Veteran Media & Distribution Strategist
Marc Harper is a veteran media distribution & marketing strategist and co-founder of Starfish Stories, producing and distributing films centered on bringing families together. 30+ years with work spanning local church media to global theatrical releases. Marc has reached tens of millions of people with projects generating hundreds of millions in box-office revenue, while building innovative models connecting filmmakers, investors, and audiences. Marc serves ICVM as Board of Directors – Vice President. New and Past projects include: No Limbs No Limits: The Nick Vujicic Story, Good Works Hub, RevelationMedia, iBIBLE, 8 Games to Glory, I Can Only Imagine, Fireproof, Woodlawn, Facing the Giants, and The Pilgrim’s Progress.
Rex Nwakamma
MBA, CEO SageAlive Group & Director of MZIAIF ICFF
Rex Nwakamma is a media executive, technology consultant, and faith and family based film maker in Texas. He is the CEO of SageAlive Group leading multidisciplinary consultancy work across media, AI, IT, healthcare, and strategy, with clients including The Chosen, the U.S. Government, Coca-Cola, and other global institutions. A seasoned filmmaker and global missionary, Rex serves as the Film Festival Director of the prestigious MZIAIF International Christian Film Festival (ICFF) and sits on boards of several faith-based and nonprofit organizations. He has produced and directed numerous faith and family films and has played key roles in media training, consultancy and deployment across churches and organizations. Beyond media, he is deeply committed to charity and global mission work, co-founding The Destiny Global Foundation to support vulnerable families and advance access to care and knowledge. His work bridges faith, media, technology, and impact—championing storytelling as a tool for cultural and spiritual transformation.
Agenda
See the schedule for MediaSphere Africa 2026, a one-day virtual gathering designed to ignite, equip, and elevate a new generation of African Christian storytellers.
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Upcoming Events
Crown Awards
February 18. 2026
The longest-running faith-based film awards ceremony celebrates its 53rd annual year recognizing and promoting the very best in Christian production. We award 22 categories for every type of production with our awards ceremony held at NRB.
MediaSphere
Summer 2026
MediaSphere is an online summit by ICVM bringing together our international community of storytellers, producers, distributors, and investors for a day filled with learning, innovation, and meaningful connections.
Storytellers Conference
Sept. 30 – Oct 3, 2026
Our next 54th annual Storytellers Conference will take place in Orlando Florida. The event includes our Christian Film Market, Storyteller Pitch-A-Thon, Investor Pitch Showcase, Crown Awards finalist celebration, and more.