A communications training and film festival for a new generation of storytellers, creatives, and media practitioners.
Communicating
Christ By All
Means Possible
02 - 07 NOV
Six days of learning, worship, collaboration, and hands-on creative work with communicators from across the Asia-Pacific Region.
Asia-Pacific Nazarene
Theological Seminary
Manila, Philippines
faith
is where
creativity
begins.
El Festival equips and inspires the next generation of communicators, storytellers, and media practitioners through practical, hands-on training in media production and digital communications.
Through film, photography, design, sound, motion, and digital media, participants explore different ways of communicating one message.
I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
-1 Corinthians 9:22-23
What
you’ll
Explore
from idea
to story
to screen
01/PRE-PRODUCTION
Build the story.
Every meaningful story begins before the camera starts rolling. Learn how to shape an idea, develop a story, and prepare it for production with clarity and purpose.
- Story development &
- conceptualization
- Scriptwriting
- Directing
- Production Planning
- Acting
02/PRODUCTION
Capture the story.
Turn ideas into images and sound. Explore the practical and creative decisions behind capturing a story—from composition and lighting to camera movement and audio.
- Cinematography & Camera
- Photography & Composition
- Lighting
- Audio & Sound Recording
- Camera Movement
02/PRODUCTION
Capture the story.
Turn ideas into images and sound. Explore the practical and creative decisions behind capturing a story—from composition and lighting to camera movement and audio.
- Cinematography & Camera
- Photography & Composition
- Lighting
- Audio & Sound Recording
- Camera Movement
03/POST-PRODUCTION + DISTRIBUTION
Shape and share the story.
Bring the pieces together and prepare the story to reach its audience. Explore how editing, design, motion, and digital platforms can shape how a message is experienced and shared.
- Video Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Graphic Design
- Digital Storytelling
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Distribution
FAQ
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What is El Festival?
El Festival is a communications training and film festival designed to equip and inspire communicators, storytellers, and media practitioners in the Church of the Nazarene.
When is El Festival 2026?
November 2–7, 2026
Who is El Festival for?
El Festival is for creative communicators and creators within the Church of the Nazarene. It is designed to equip volunteers from each field with the skills and tools to tell meaningful stories effectively and use their creativity for Kingdom-building.
Do I need professional filmmaking experience?
No, professional filmmaking experience is not required. But if you have experience and your own professional camera, feel free to bring it with you!
What will I learn?
You will learn practical skills in storytelling, directing, acting, photography, cinematography, video editing and color grading, audio production and post-production, graphic design, and social media.
How can I join?
In-person attendance is by invitation only, but we’re opening online participation via Zoom so you can still be part of the learning, conversations, and creative experience wherever you are!
Registration Fee
$10
Speakers
LEARN FROM / CREATE WITH
PEOPLE BEHIND
THE STORIES
Stephen & Mayen Cadd
Storytelling, Directing, and Acting
Joshua Chew
Photography
Erwin Balangue
Audio Production
Rico Bicol
Audio Post-Production
Dek Khu
Graphic Design
Rachel Cesneros
Social Media
Brian Utter
Plenary Speaker
Crystal Gibbons
Plenary Speaker
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BY ALL
POSSIBLE
MEANS.
Whatever the medium,
the mission remains the same.
For the sake of the Gospel.
1 Corinthians 9:22-23
