Schedule

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Registration

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks

Kimarley Walker Medley (Director, Communication, CJC)

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Introduction to Filmmaking: Mastering the Basics 

Presenter: Dr Dwyane Cheddar (Director, Oakwood University Broadcast Network; Associate Professor in the Department of Communication; Associate Executive Director, Breath of Life TV Ministries)

 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Documentary Storytelling: Sharing Testimonies through Film

Presenter: Adiese Jonas-Murphy (Media & Communication Consultant and Author)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break, Tour & Fellowship - Sponsor Booths Open (Networking & Engagement)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM The Art of Event Planning: From Vision to Execution

Presenter: Patricia Grant (CEO & Marketing Consultant of O'Snap Events and Business Development Services)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Creating Compelling Content for Ministry Projects

Presenter: Adiese Jonas-Murphy (Media & Communication Consultant and Author)

3:40 PM - 5:30 PM Production Techniques for Cinematography 

Presenter: Dr Dwyane Cheddar (Director of Oakwood University Broadcast Network, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Associate Executive Director, Breath of Life TV Ministries)

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM A Word from our Sponsors + Giveaways

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Supper Break

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Inclusive Communication: Reaching all Audiences

Presenter: Senator Dr Floyd Morris

Moderator: Noreen Daley (Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Northern Caribbean University)

9:00 AM- 9:05 AM - Host Opening Remarks -Chantell Guthrie and Daniel Passley

9:05 AM- 9:15 AM- Musical Praise- OSANNA PRAISE

9:15 AM- 10:15 AM - Digital Evangelism

Presenter: Pastor Damian Chambers (Associate Professor, School of Religion and Theology, Northern Caribbean University)

10:15 - 10:20 - Musical Praise

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM Church at Study: Elder L. David Harris (Life Coach) 

10:50 AM -11:00 AM    Welcome and Greetings

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Divine Hour Worship

12:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sermon: The Great Commission in the Digital Age

Presenter: Pastor Damian Chambers (Associate Professor, School of Religion and Theology, Northern Caribbean University)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch Break

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Bible Class: Balancing Technology and Spirituality

Presenter: Dr Kemar Douglas (Assistant Health Ministries Director, CJC)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Panel Discussion: Faith in Media: Upholding Integrity & Excellence

Moderator: Adiese Jonas-Murphy (Media & Communication Consultant, Author)

Panellists: 

• Dr Dwyane Cheddar

• Nigel Coke

• Hernel Latty

• Vanessa Clarke-Austin

• Andrea Chisholm Anglin

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Vesper Service: Faithful in the Digital Harvest

Presenter: Pastor Phillip Castell (Director, Communication, East Jamaica Conference)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Movie & Mingle: Screening of an Inspirational Christian Film

Free Refreshments available 

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Building a Low-Budget Production Without Sacrificing Quality

Presenter: Dr Dwyane Cheddar (Director, Oakwood University Broadcast Network; Associate Professor in the Department of Communication; Associate Executive Director, Breath of Life TV Ministries)

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions - Participants choose from the following specialised topics:

• The Role of Visual Effects (VFX) in Modern Christian Film | Presenter: Wentworth Kelly (Co-founder and Production Director, Ikon Media Jamaica Limited)

• Post-Production Mastery: Editing for Maximum Impact | Presenter: Jason Sawyers (Video Editor and Producer, SportsMax)

• Principles of Photography for Digital Ministry | Presenter: Yorkali Walters (Co-founder and Creative Director, Walters Weddings)

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Live Stream Strategies: Navigating Distribution Channels 

Presenter: Dr Dwyane Cheddar (Director, Oakwood University Broadcast Network; Associate Professor in the Department of Communication; Associate Executive Director, Breath of Life TV Ministries)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Media Ethics and Legal Considerations

Presenter: Dr Omar Oliphant (Director, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty, East Jamaica Conference)

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ASSESSMENT

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Appreciation and Recognition Ceremony