
The Music City Cinema Conference returns to Trevecca on January 30–31, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, students and industry leaders for a weekend of storytelling, collaboration and Kingdom-minded creativity.
Headline Event
Early Premiere Screening: “I Can Only Imagine 2”
In partnership with Kingdom Story Company
Featured Guests

Stephen Kendrick
Producer, Kendrick Brothers
Stephen co-wrote and produced the movies “The Forge,” “War Room,” “Courageous,” “Fireproof” and “Facing The Giants,” and he co-authored the new discipleship book “Devoted to Jesus” and the New York Times bestsellers “The Love Dare,” “The Resolution for Men” and “The Battle Plan for Prayer.”

James R. Cunningham
Production Designer, “The Chosen”
James is an award-winning film production designer for “The Chosen” whose film credits include “Promise Land,” “Family Camp,” “What If,” “Jerusalem Countdown,” “Redemption Of Henry Meyer,” “Do You Believe” and “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone,” among many others.

Shari Rigby
Actress, Director & Producer
Shari is an accomplished actress, director, producer and author with two decades of experience in faith-based film and television. Her screen credits include “October Baby,” “Overcomer,” “County Rescue,” and “The Least of These.”
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Torry Martin
Screenwriter, Actor & Producer

Darby Faccinto
Future User Interface Designer, Marvel & DC
Darby is a Hollywood future-user-interface (FUI) designer with credits on major Marvel and DC projects including “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Loki,” “Hawkeye,” “The Marvels,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and the new “Tron Ares.” A Trevecca Film & TV graduate, has carved out a niche in helping stories further their worlds by creating a look and feeling to their tech.
What to Expect
- Film screenings and Q&A sessions
- Industry panels and breakout workshops
- Networking opportunities with professionals and alumni
- Career insights and creative inspiration for filmmakers and storytellers
Who Can Attend
Music City Cinema is open to all—students, alumni, filmmakers, church creatives and anyone passionate about faith-based storytelling.
Event Details
January 30–31, 2026
Boone Convocation Center
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Register today!
