October 1-4, 2025
Storytellers Conference Agenda
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Day 1 - October 1 - Storytellers Conference
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025
- Registration Open
- Worship and Devotion: Worship leader: Sean Rodriguez and Devotional Speaker: Josh Newell, Director of the Jesus Film
- Morning Latino Filmmaker Focus — Our brand new 1/2 day event bringing the Latino market and filmmakers together!
- Lunch
- First timers Meet and Greet – How to make the most out of ICVM!
- Everyone Meet in 30 Seconds
- Keep It Reel Showcase
- Dinner – Guest Speaker: Chris Bueno with Ocean Avenue Entertainment – Latino Market Opportunities for Filmmakers Today
- Opening Night at the Movies: Advance Screening of “The Faith Family” (Nosotros, Los de la Fe) followed by Q&A with Arturo Allen
Day 2 - October 2 - Storytellers Conference
Thursday Oct 2, 2025
Prayer Room
Worship and Message by Pastor Bright Wonder from Nigeria
- Keep It Reel Showcase #2
Seminars
- Lunch with Speaker Cameron Arnett
- Investors Lion’s Den Pitch Showcase
- Networking Time
- Dinner with Keynote Speaker: Karen Kingsbury
- Thursday Night at the Movies (in hotel)
Day 3 - October 3 - Storytellers Conference
Friday Oct 3, 2025
Prayer Room
Worship and Message from Mark Gauthier (CRU) and Sean Rodriquez (Musician)
Morning Seminars
- Lunch with Keynote Speaker: Alejandro Monteverde (Director of The Sound of Freedom and the Upcoming Film, Zero A.D.)
- Script & Story Pitch-a-thon / Actors Monologue Showcase
- Friday Night at the Movies – Advance Screening of ZERO A.D. followed by Q&A with Alejandro Monteverde. (Off site dinner and movie screening at the Disney Springs AMC Theater)
Day 4 - October 4 - Storytellers Conference
Saturday Oct 4, 2025
Prayer Room
Worship and Message by Trey Brunson (Church of Eleven 22) and Sean Rodriguez (musician)
Seminars
- Christian Film Market / Writing Seminar / Actor Deep-Dive
- Lunch with Tom Bancroft & Dom Carola: The Elevation of Animation
- Afternoon Seminars
- Screening of “Still Hope” by Richie Johns
- Closing Gala Dinner announcing the top five films in each category who will go on to compete for the Crown Awards
Special Member Rates
Register
Register to attend the ICVM 53rd annual Storytellers Conference, October 1-4, 2025. Early-Bird discounts are available now!
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Help support the mission of ICVM and partner with us in supporting an international community of Christian storytellers, producers, and distributors.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Event Venue
Room rates are $169.00 per night plus tax. Complimentary hot breakfast is included along with an evening reception. Book your hotel stay with our discounted rate.
Upcoming Events
Storytellers Conference
Oct 1-4, 2025
Our next 53rd 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.
Crown Awards
Oct 1-4, 2025
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.