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.
Below are several of my past speaking engagements.
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
Faithlife TV
"Faith and Filmmaking" (9-part online series)
Host, Editor
International Christian Film Festival 2018
"Why I Hate Christian Movies"
Panelist
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
"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
Faithlife TV
"Faith and Filmmaking" (9-part online series)
Host, Editor
International Christian Film Festival 2018
"Why I Hate Christian Movies"
Panelist
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
