Music City Cinema Conference Returning to Trevecca in January 2026
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Trevecca will host the Music City Cinema Conference in early 2026. Open to anyone who’s interested, the popular industry-wide event is set to return to campus January 30–31, and will bring together a host of prominent filmmakers, producers, writers and industry professionals for a weekend of collaboration, creativity and storytelling.
This year’s headline event will feature an early premiere screening of “I Can Only Imagine 2,” hosted in partnership with Kingdom Story Company, the producers behind “I Can Only Imagine,” “Jesus Revolution” and other faith-based box office hits.
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.” - Torry Martin – Screenwriter, Actor & Producer
Torry is an award-winning screenwriter, actor and comedian whose credits include “Adventures in Odyssey,” “Christmas on the Range,” “Heaven Bound” and “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” He has authored multiple books and written for several films and radio projects, known for using humor to share meaningful, faith-centered stories. - 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.
Hosted in the Boone Convocation Center, the two-day event will feature workshops, networking opportunities, panel discussions, screenings and conversations with creators shaping today’s film and television industry.
"What’s amazing about the Music City Cinema Conference is that it allows the film community in Nashville and beyond to gather here at Trevecca to build relationships, learn from industry professionals and celebrate storytelling,” said Seth Conley, professor of film and television at Trevecca. “Our students get to be right in the middle of it all.”
Not Just for Students
While the conference is sponsored by Trevecca’s film and television program, it’s open to students, alumni and the broader creative community—including anyone passionate about redemptive storytelling.
The conference builds on Trevecca’s growing film and television department, where students learn to merge creativity and calling in the heart of Nashville’s entertainment scene.
- Early Bird Pricing: Early Bird tickets are available for $50. This deal ends December 12!
- General Admission: After Early Bird tickets are gone, tickets will be available for $75.
Visit the MCCC event page for registration details and to watch for the full schedule, coming soon.