PUBLIC SPEAKING

In my capacity as a film critic, I have become a sought-after public speaker, giving lectures and appearing on panels around the country. I have talked extensively about the unique intersection of film and faith at conventions, film festivals, college screenings, and more. 
​Below are several of my past speaking engagements. 

International Christian Film Festival 2020
"10 Movies Every Christian Filmmaker Should See"
Featured Speaker
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Hollywood Divine Film Festival 2019
"With Great Power: Analyzing the Superhero Film"
Featured Speaker

Hollywood Divine Film Festival 2019
"What Makes a Film Christian?"
Moderator

Hollywood Divine Film Festival 2019
"Medium vs. Message"
Panelist

International Christian Film Festival 2019
"Film History"
Featured Speaker

International Christian Film Festival 2019
"Film Analysis"
Featured Speaker

International Christian Film Festival 2018
"Why I Hate Christian Movies"
Panelist
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International Christian Film Festival 2018
"A Film Isn't What It's About, It's How It's About It"
Featured Speaker

Alpha Omega Con 2017
"Screaming in Space: The Alien Legacy"
Moderator/Programmer

Alpha Omega Con 2017
"Weirdos & Misfits: The Films of Tim Burton"
Moderator/Programmer

San Diego Comic-Con 2017
"The Christian Comics Arts Mixer"
Panelist

International Christian Film Festival 2017
"Everybody Hates Critics"
Featured Speaker

Wondercon 2017
"Spiritual Themes in Comics"
Panelist

Alpha Omega Con 2016
"The Philosophy of Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy"
Moderator/Programmer

Alpha Omega Con 2016
"Rethinking Horror"
Moderator/Programmer

International Christian Film Festival 2016
"Speaking the Language of Film"
Featured Speaker

Los Angeles Short Film Festival 2016
Short Documentary panel
Moderator

Azusa Pacific University 2015
Whiplash panel
Moderator

Alpha Omega Con 2015
"The Role of Discernment"
Moderator/Programmer

International Christian Film Festival 2015
"Best Screenplay" award
Presenter

Biola University 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy live podcast
Host

Mountaineer Film Festival 2014
"Changing Perspectives to Spirituality in Cinema"
Panelist


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