2025 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THURSDAY, MAY 15th
Registration / Check-In
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Free Craft Service available in Back-Lot Java - Time to network!
Dinner (On-Your-Own)
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Festival Opening & Worship Service
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Welcome from Festival Founder Gary T. Smith
Jamie Sellers leads worship, Dr. Steve Tillis speaks
Special Movie Screening
The Friend
Directed by Robert Thomason
8:45 PM to 10:15 PM
Free popcorn at the Festival Concession Stand!
FRIDAY, MAY 16th - Call Time: 7:45 A.M.
Welcome
“Film Development” Presentation with Q&A following
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Break
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Free Craft Service available in Back Lot Java - Time to network!
Morning Film Screenings
10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Animated Features and Shorts
“That’s lunch!”
First Meal (On-Your-Own)
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
Food Trucks available in the parking lot.
Enjoy your meal break networking with colleagues and friends!
“We’re back in!”
“Film Director” Panel with Q&A following
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Featuring Gloria Stella
Break
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Free Craft Service available in Back Lot Java - Time to network!
Matinee Film Screenings
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Documentary Features and Shorts
"That's a wrap!"
4:30 PM
Enjoy the evening networking with friends and colleagues.
SATURDAY, MAY 17th - Call Time: 7:45 AM
Welcome
“Film Music Composer / Sound Designer” Panel with Q&A following
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Featuring Phillip Allen, Jason Vizza and Michael Cardillo
Break
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Free Craft Service available in Back Lot Java - Time to network!
Morning Film Screenings
10:00 AM.to 12 Noon
Student Features and Shorts
“That’s lunch!”
First Meal (On-Your-Own)
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
Food Trucks available in the parking lot.
Enjoy your meal break networking with colleagues and friends!
“We’re back!”
“Film Distribution” Presentation with Q&A following
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Featuring Rich Christiano
Break
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Free Craft Service available in Back Lot Java - Time to network!
Matinee Film Screenings
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Narrative Features and Shorts
Break
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Free Craft Service available in Back Lot Java - Time to network!
“Film Actor” Panel with Q&A following
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Second Meal (On-Your-Own)
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy your meal break networking with colleagues and friends!
"Soli Deo Gloria" Celebration and Festival Closing
Worship, led by Jamie Sellers
Presentation of SOLI™ RECOGNITIONS and CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE, Emcee Kieran Dollarhide
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Keynote Address, CAMERON ARNETT with Q&A following
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
Blessing and Closing Prayer, Festival Founder Gary T. Smith
8:50 PM
Photo Op with CAMERON ARNETT
8:50 PM to 9:10 PM
Festival Ends
9:10 PM