Mediasphere 2026
Introduction / Announcements
Learn More about the mission of ICVM. Marc Harper (Board Member) will share about MediaSphere and upcoming events.
- 9:30am-10:00am EST (New York)
- 8:30am-9:00am CST (Chicago)
- 6:30am-7:00am PST (Los Angeles)
Keynote Presentations
Todd Komarnicki (Writer, Producer, & Director, Founder of Guy Walking Into a Bar)
Jared Geesey (Chief Distribution Officer, Angel Studios)
Moderated by Dan Rupple (CEO of MasterMedia)
- 10:00am-11:00am EST (New York)
- 9:00am-10:00am CST (Chicago)
- 7:00am-8:00am PST (Los Angeles)
Devotional Presentation
Nick Vujicic, Evangelist, Speaker, & Author
- 11:00am-11:30am EST (New York)
- 10:00am-10:30am CST (Chicago)
- 8:00am-8:30am PST (Los Angeles)
"Meet 5 People" Networking Session
Get ready to meet new people! We open up time for you to network with our international audience.
- 11:30am-12:00pm EST (New York)
- 10:30am-11:00am CST (Chicago)
- 8:30am-9:00am PST (Los Angeles)
Workshop Sessions
- Raising Funding & Distribution – Tiffany FitzHenry
- Artificial Intelligence – Nancy Hamilton
- Independent Film Production – Jed Burdick & Duncan Smith
- Global Expansion – Marc Harper, Rex Nwakamma, and Orlando Kemuel
- Gaming – Travis Coombs
(45 min. presentations and 15 min. Q&A)
- 12:00pm-1:00pm EST (New York)
- 11:00am-12:00pm CST (Chicago)
- 9:00am-10:00am PST (Los Angeles)
Break
15-min. break. Review afternoon schedule.
- 1:00pm-1:15pm EST (New York)
- 12:00pm-12:15pm CST (Chicago)
- 10:00am-10:15am PST (Los Angeles)
Venture Capital Pitch Session
Film & Media companies will showcase their investor pitch with Q&A from our judges panel. Learn from investor insights beneficial to anyone looking to raise capital and grow their business.
- 1:15pm-2:15pm EST (New York)
- 12:15pm-1:15pm CST (Chicago)
- 10:15am-11:15am PST (Los Angeles)
Virtual Exhibits
Networking time during virtual exhibit hall
- 2:30pm-4:30pm EST (New York)
- 1:30pm-3:30pm CST (Chicago)
- 11:30am-1:30pm PST (Los Angeles)
Keynote Presentations
Vivian Yin (Founder Y+X Entertainment)
Larry Ross (Founder, A. Larry Ross Communications)
Moderated by Dan Rupple (CEO of MasterMedia)
- 4:30pm-5:30pm EST (New York)
- 3:30pm-4:30pm CST (Chicago)
- 1:30pm-2:30pm PST (Los Angeles)
Closing & Final Announcements
- 5:30pm-6:00pm EST (New York)
- 4:30pm-5:00pm CST (Chicago)
- 2:30pm-3:00m PST (Los Angeles)
Register
Register today to secure your spot for an inspiring value-packed event to learn and engage with international storytellers.
Sponsor
Elevate your brand at MediaSphere 2026. Learn more about how you can spotlight your company to our virtual audience.
Exhibit
Host a virtual exhibit at MediaSphere to showcase your brand and spark conversations that form meaningful business relationships.
Upcoming Events
Crown Awards
Feb 23-26, 2027
The longest-running faith-based film awards ceremony will celebrate its 54th 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. Sign-up today for discounted rates.
Storytellers Conference
Sep 30-Oct 3, 2026
The 54th annual Storytellers Conference will take place once again in Orlando, Florida including our Script & Story Pitch-A-Thon and Christian Film Market. Stay posted for more upcoming announcements and conference details.
MediaSphere
July 17, 2026
The MediaSphere 4th annual summit is bringing together our international community of storytellers, producers, distributors, and investors for a day filled with learning, innovation, and meaningful connections. Members have free access to join.