Pasadena, California • October 7 , 2023

Uncommon Voices Collective Presents

FEARMAKERS

Ever watch a horror movie that not only chills the spine but delves into the profound truths of existence?

Welcome to the FearMakers Conference! We at Uncommon Voices Collective are uniting celebrated filmmakers, visionary artists, renowned theologians, and horror aficionados like you to explore the intersection of faith and horror.

Day 1

  • Discover the Craft:

    • Listen firsthand as your favorite filmmakers unveil their personal creative processes and share how they navigate the challenging themes and raw truths in their films.

  • Behind the Scenes:

    • Experience cherished horror movies alongside their creators and engage in captivating post-screening dialogues.

  • Exclusive Premieres:

    • Be among the first to witness the groundbreaking horror short, REFUSE, before its release and meet the creative team behind the film.

  • Faith and Fright:

    • Dig into profound discussions with top theologians on how horror can shed light on pressing issues from mental health crises to spiritual exploration.

  • Pitch Your Ideas:

    • Get the chance to pitch your film idea on a horrific Bible story. You can win up to $5000 and share your pitch in front of your favorite horror filmmakers.

Be more than just a creator.

Evolve as a thinker, an explorer, and a storyteller by joining us at FearMakers Conference.

Tentative Guest List

Carey Hays (Writer, The Conjuring), Lee Roy Kunz (Director, Deliver Us), Damien Leveck (Director, The Cleansing Hour), Ralph Winter (Producer, X-men Origins) , Tim Dalrymple (CEO, Christianity Today), Kyle Benn (Producer, Creator Media), George Nolfi (Director, The Adjustment Bureau), Lukas Behnken (Producer, Sound of Freedom), Tony Hale (Actor, Veep), Sr. Nancy Usselman (Nun, Director of Pauline Center of Media Studies), Dr. Jeanette Reedy-Solano, Ph.D. (Religious studies and film CSUF), Keiko Sugihara (Director, One Thousand Cuts), Max Brandt (Actor, Lovecraft Country)

Advisors

Kutter Callaway (Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary)

Caleb Monroe (Work & Culture Director, Reality LA)

Matthew B. Lindblad (Creative Producer/Entertainment Designer, Knotts Scary Farm)

FAQs

  • Saturday’s conference sessions will be held at:

    Fuller Theological Seminary in the Travis Auditorium

    135 N. Oakland Ave.

    Pasadena, CA 91182

    Sunday’s workshops will be located at:

    Uncommon Voices

    255 South Marengo Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91101

  • You can purchase 1-day or 2-day pass from our Eventbrite (Special pricing for students as well).

    *Email michaelkinsman@uncommonvoices.faith for student bulk ticket pricing.*

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