Seminars
Can’t come to Hollywood? Hollywood will come to you!
Attend an Act One Story Seminar in Your Area
Act One Story Seminars are designed for filmmakers, pastors, professors, and anyone else in a position of influence in the media arts and/or the church. These courses inspire, engage, and ignite the hunger for stories with substance that can make an impact on the world.
Check back here and to the main page periodically to see when Act One will be in your area!
Bring Act One to Your Church, University or Conference
The Act One curriculum can be adapted to your next seminar, group meeting, or conference. We tailor our talks for any length, size, or audience. Our faculty is invited all over the world to speak, and offer the most current perspectives of media and culture as it relates to faith and spirituality. Classes range from the theoretical to the practical. Contact the Programs Director, Vicki Peterson, to customize classes for your next event.
Sample Seminar Courses (partial list)
The Act One Difference: How Christians are making an impact in Hollywood
God is on the move in Hollywood! Learn from Hollywood insiders how Christians are making an impact and how you can get involved with influencing global culture.
The Writer’s POV
Can a writer with a Christian point of view be successful in film and/or TV? How do we incorporate our worldview into what we do without creating propaganda?
Is it a Movie?
Do you have a great idea and want to know if it’s cinematic? Learn the litmus test for screenplay ideas and what all great movies have in common.
How to Watch a Movie
What makes a movie great? What makes a movie “Christian”? Learn how to evaluate a film from a Christian Worldview and how to support better content reaching the screen.
Supporting the Christian Artist
Do you know someone who wants to be an artist? Learn how to encourage those who are called to make art, what every artist needs from the church, supporting the Hollywood mission field, and how to keep the arts alive in your own hometown.
What Stories Should We Tell?
A look at Aristotle’s Poetics and Act One’s underlying values of Artistry, Professionalism, Meaning, and Prayer.
Breaking In
Learn from a Hollywood insider what it takes to break in to the entertainment industry, how screenplays work, how the business works, and how to make the most of your time while mastering the craft.
Q&A with the Filmmaker
Act One faculty have written, directed, produced or created many of your favorite TV Shows and films. Screenings and discussions are a part of our curriculum.
