This day explores the core principles of multimedia design, equipping participants with essential skills in media production and creative storytelling for impactful digital media outreach.
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)
This day explores the intersection of faith, technology, and digital communication.
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
This day equips participants with key skills in low-budget media production, ethical storytelling, photography, motion graphics, video editing, and content distribution.
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