Free Courses
Storytelling & the Gospel
Experience a deeper encounter with the Gospel message, and the role storytelling plays within our lives as humans and as Christians.
Crash Course in Storytelling
Learn key principles of storytelling from veterans of Pixar's Braintrust, Warner Bros. Script Department, and Hollywood writers' rooms.
Free Lectures
Practical Tips for Self-Publishing
Katy Campbell (Author, Rosaline’s Curse) joins Prof. Megan Eccles for a candid conversation on self-publishing, building a career as an author, and making time for writing amidst the responsibilities of a Catholic homeschooling parent.
The Kingdom of God is Within You: Advice from Catholic Actors
Tom Wilson (Biff from Back to the Future) and Paul Rugg (Animaniacs) share stories from their career as Catholics in Hollywood, what it takes to make it in the industry, and how to be an effective witness to the faith.
Learning Humility in the Editing Room with Spielberg
Disney editor Dan Molina (Monsters at Work, The Road to El Dorado) shares a pivotal story from his work in animation, and how to turn failure into a stepping stone for your career.
Salt & Light: The Hollywood Mission Field
How do you find success in Hollywood while maintaining your values? Dean Batali (writer, That 70's Show) discusses his conversion experience and the tough moral decisions he faced in the writer's room.
How to Get Christian Themes Greenlit: Practical Tips from a Screenwriter
How do you reach mainstream audiences with Christian values? Catholic screenwriter Bill Marsilii (Deja Vu) shares insights from his career, and specific steps writers can take to tell compelling stories that are entertaining, edifying, and marketable.
Balancing Faith, Family, and a Career in Media
Is it possible to manage the breakneck speed of a Hollywood career with a healthy family life? Dan and Peggy Rupple share their wisdom from decades in the industry, spanning The Price is Right and Sundance Film Festival.
Beauty, Truth, and the Artistic Vocation
Film isn't about what's happening on screen; it's about what's happening in the mind of the audience. Oscar-nominated animator Tim Reckart (director, The Star) reflects on the power of emotion in film to spark a profound encounter with the truth.
Charting a Career in Television: Q&A with a Showrunner
What do TV executives look for in a pilot pitch? David Greenwalt (Grimm, Angel) answers this and many other questions from aspiring filmmakers, while recounting stories from his extensive career.
The Groove Mindset: Reaching Your Potential
Bradley Rapier (La La Land, Jesus Christ Superstar) applies his background in street dancing and Broadway choreography to a unique brand of motivational speaking, inspiring creatives to step out of their comfort zone and release untapped potential.
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