On May 3rd, 2018, over 450 Christian entertainment professionals gathered on a CBS television sound stage for LEGACY: An Evening of Story and Prayer. LEGACY was an opportunity to hear stories of God’s work from seven diverse speakers in our own community and to encourage guests by what God has done and is doing in our industry. It was also a time of prayer alongside hundreds of Christians in media, asking God to strengthen the growing faith community in Hollywood, build more bridges and relationships between the church as a whole and Christians in entertainment, and to heal issues that are faced by all in our unique community.
This event on the National Day of Prayer was incredibly powerful and encouraging, and for many was a revelation of the size and strength of the community of believers in Hollywood. See below for photos, testimonials from speakers and guests, and a video recap of the evening.
Inside CBS Television Stage 22
Speakers, prayer leaders, Mastermedia Intl. and HPN staff
Brannon Shortt, Pastor of Saddleback Church, led the opening prayer
Steve Williams, Producer and Pres. of Kite Flyer Productions spoke on Career
Monica Macer, TV Showrunner spoke on Women in the Workplace
Josh Nelson, Head of VR Development and Production at JuVee Productions spoke on Trust
Virginia Tucker, Actress spoke on Mentoring
Justin Chang, LA Times and NPR film critic spoke on Excellence
Ann Blanchard, CAA TV Literary and Packaging Agent, spoke on Marriage
Edwina Findley Dickerson, Actress and Kelvin Dickerson, Entrepreneur spoke on Employment
Cindy Jacobs, Prophet, Speaker, Teacher, Author, Co-Founder of Generals Intl. & Reformation Prayer Network, led the closing prayer
The band, led by Leon McCrary, expertly provided an opportunity to worship
Centerpieces exemplified the theme of storytelling and were designed by HPN staff Kim Roberts
Dan Rupple of Mastermedia Intl and Karen Covell of HPN opened and closed the night
Over 450 guests were in attendance
Guests enjoyed extensive appetizers and desserts catered by The Studio Event at CBS
The evening closed with groups from every table praying together
“Thank you so much for a great evening! I wanted you to know just how much my wife and I were fed by the speakers and this amazing event, at times feeling like we were being addressed personally! It’s wonderful and unexpected to feel such a part of the community.
Guest
“I was so touched last year and this year to know true believers who are carrying their crosses are in Hollywood! Success and fame may rule many in Hollywood but not the ones who share at your events.
Guest
“I really enjoyed all of the speakers and definitely felt touched by their stories. I was starting to feel isolated and alone as an actor in Los Angeles and thinking of quitting but I NEEDED to hear this message that I am not alone.
Guest
“I remember National Day of Prayer from high school when we would all gather around the flagpole and pray, but I never thought about it being something that reached Hollywood. The event was so profound and the speakers were amazing. Being there on Thursday refilled my soul with hope and optimism and reminded me that God has brought me this far, He will not leave me.
Guest
“It was a true reflection on what Heaven should really look like. Our stories/testimonies are the most powerful things that we can share with other. All of the speakers truly proved that so true last night. We were blessed to be able to received all that was offered.
Speaker
“Thank you Mastermedia and HPN for your continued faithfulness, grace, and commitment to the transformation and impact of Hollywood.. you all have blessed thousands of lives, and we are certainly honored to join you on this journey.
Speaker
“Being a part of Legacy was incredibly meaningful to me. I am so grateful to have met so many passionate, thoughtful, and service-oriented people at the event, and I truly felt a part of the community. You created such a powerful space that evening. Thank you for how boldly you pursue your visions, and how warmly you invite others into the journey!
Volunteer