The very first meeting of the Between Takes Men’s Group took place on May 24th, and it was a great start. A few guys gathered to hear the heart behind the group, get to know one another, and have a real conversation about how they were actually doing. One of the questions that sparked meaningful discussion was, “What’s the number one lie you’re believing right now?” It opened the door for vulnerab...  Read More

On June 7th, HPN hosted its first-ever Community Group Mixer, bringing together members of all of HPN's community groups together for an afternoon of food, fellowship, creative games, and one-on-one prayer time.We are so grateful for the connections, friendships, and potential projects that were sparked through the games, fellowship, and prayer! What a wonderful reminder it was from our master of ...  Read More

On June 1st, HomeBase hosted its monthly gathering for Christians in film.We spent time in fellowship, enjoyed a delicious meal, and then broke off into small prayer groups, where everyone was able to share prayer requests and receive individual prayer.If you are interested in joining us for a future gathering, please fill out the Community Group Interest Form.You can find more information on all ...  Read More

On June 6th, the Venice Beach Monthly Prayer and Fellowship hosted our monthly meeting.We had a powerful and intimate gathering last night with about ten people from the Hollywood Prayer Network. The smaller group allowed for deeper conversation, and we were able to really dive into meaningful topics. We discussed the rapid changes in development and AI, and how we as creatives are called to refle...  Read More

On Friday, May 30th, Stagelight gathered at Firepoint Church—also known as the Sunset Screening Room—for an inspiring evening of connection, encouragement, and spiritual growth. From 7:30 to 9:30pm, members came together not only to share food, but to share their hearts, grounded in the wisdom of Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”The evening began with a relax...  Read More

On May 31st, the Living Word Scripture Reading group gathered for a reading of the Book of Daniel. Eleven attendees enjoyed a time of food and fellowship, then took turns reading through this wonderful book of prophecy, dreams, visions, and incredible faith. A subject matter expert on the book of Daniel was in attendance, and provided robust historical and biblical context to our fruitful time of ...  Read More

I believe that good art will cause a wide variety of responses — all gut-felt and all valid. That's what gets me excited about presenting a film to a group of people. The discussion afterward is rich, deep, and thoughtful. It doesn't matter if people disagree It matters that we all experience a visceral response to a piece of art...  Read More

June 1st Film Editor's Gathering Summary On June 1st, Montage editor’s group had our monthly meeting at Nicole Baer’s house. They had 11 attendees, and they shared their usual lunch prepared by Mark and Nicole, during which there was always a lot of great conversation.Then, all moved into the living room and had a ‘sharpening our professional skills’ session of looking at videos and discussing how...  Read More

Led by Jennifer Lewis, the Upside Down Comedy group meets faithfully every Tuesday night. Each gathering offers an encouraging message and a time for prayer, as well as a specific comedy focus for beginners and veterans alike. Community members are able to learn from and hone their skills alongside seasoned stand-up comedians, actors, improv experts, and sketch writers!A brief recap of the Upside-...  Read More

When I first moved to L.A., I thought of networking as walking into a room full of strangers with a stack of business cards and attempting to swap info with as many people as possible. And, to be fair, sometimes networking is like that. But after nine years in L.A., I’ve realized that my best connections usually happen when I’m not trying to network at all. I’m just out in the world, living my life, doing things I personally find interesting. Not only am I generally more relaxed and gregarious when I’m not in meeting-strangers-mode, I’m also participating in something else that, for many years, I didn’t fully recognize for what it was: being led by the Holy Spirit...  Read More

“Did God say?”…This has been a common warfare strategy of the enemy from the beginning of our human existence.  God is one with His Word, and thereby very deliberate with each word He speaks. Jesus only spoke as the Father led Him to speak. He taught us that His words are Spirit and life No word (rhema) from God shall be impossible. His words have power...  Read More

Program Director Kelry Kirschenmann visits Influence Women NashvilleOn May 24th, Influence Women Nashville and the Hollywood Prayer Network came together for a powerful joint brunch event, uniting creative women of faith from across the media, entertainment, music, and arts industries. This special gathering called together those who see their artistic endeavors not just as a career, but as a call...  Read More

On May 24, 2025, the Prologue Writer's Group gathered for its monthly meeting. This month's gathering featured special guest Jeff Wong (writer, friend of Prologue and HPN & story consultant for Tippett Studios). Jeff explored the architecture of storytelling in a workshop designed just for Prologue – applicable to both fiction and non-fiction. Attendees learned how to take readers on an emotional ...  Read More

May Animation Group Gathering We just wrapped another great Christians in Animation "InBetweeners" Gathering in Los Angeles—and it was a beautiful blend of creativity, community, and Christ-centered encouragement! Eleven artists came together over delicious California Chicken Café wraps, sharing stories, industry experiences, and faith. A highlight of the evening was artist Andy Mandy’s presentati...  Read More

An op-ed written by Tivoli Silas: It’s all too common in today’s divisive world to hear fans complain over the tiniest crumbs of news relating to their favorite fandoms. But once in a while, some entertainment news justifies the resulting backlash. Such is the case for the announcement, on April Fool’s Day, unfortunately, that Meryl Streep is in talks to play Aslan in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. While these are only talks and Streep has not been officially cast in the role, this brings disturbing implications for the series going forward...  Read More

Prayer for the German Entertainment & Media Industry - HPN Berlin ChapterOn May 13, 2025, the HPN Berlin Chapter launched a bi-weekly Zoom Prayer Call, led by Alina Kovall! They will gather every two weeks at 9 pm German time to specifically pray for the German Entertainment and Media Industry.Our heartbeat in these meetings is to pray with authority and stand in the gap for our brothers and siste...  Read More

In May, the Montage Editor’s group gathered for its monthly meeting. They enjoyed a time of food and fellowship. Then each person was able to share what’s been going on in their lives during the past month, spiritually, personally, and professionally. We ended with prayer requests and an open prayer time.This is an excellent gathering for Christian Film Editors who want to build community and figh...  Read More

On Saturday, May 10th, the Upside-Down Comedy Group presented an unforgettable night of clean comedy for friends, family, and the HPN Community at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. The audience enjoyed a rollicking time of good humor and delighted in the talents of our faithful Upside-Down Comedy crew!...  Read More

On Saturday, May 10th, we hosted our monthly MOTIF (Moms Of The Industry in Fellowship) Zoom gathering—a dedicated time for Christian moms in the entertainment industry to connect, pray, and encourage one another.In this virtual space, moms shared the joys and challenges of balancing motherhood with careers in Hollywood, offering faith-filled support and friendship. As always, it was a refreshing ...  Read More

On May 10, 2025 we hosted our quarterly Measure for Measure gathering—an inspiring afternoon designed for songwriters, producers, composers, and musicians who seek to serve the Lord with their musical gifts.Over a shared lunch, attendees connected with fellow music professionals and enjoyed a live ensemble performance of the “Spring” movement from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. After the music, we heard ...  Read More

The Hollywood Chapter of Kingdom Writer’s Association met for its monthly gathering on May 10th, 2025.This group is exclusively for screenwriters who are looking for prayer and community and are actively working on screenplays for film and/or television. We meet in The Library on the campus of First Presbyterian Church Hollywood and offer food, fellowship, and encouragement and prayer for local sc...  Read More

On May 4th (Star Wars Day!), HomeBase hosted its monthly gathering for Christians in film.We spent time in fellowship, enjoyed a delicious meal, and then broke off into small prayer groups, where everyone was able to share prayer requests and receive individual prayer.We also reaffirmed our mission statement for the group:HomeBase is a community group dedicated to Christians working in the film in...  Read More

On Thursday, May 1st, HPN hosted a National Day of Prayer Celebration to pray for RENEWAL, RESTORATION AND REVIVAL in Hollywood!Over 250 people gathered in the heart of Hollywood to cry out in unified prayer for our city, our industry, and our community.We kicked off the evening with a family-friendly Taco Truck Block Party — tacos, nachos, beverages, and desserts, free for all attendees!Then, we ...  Read More

In April, the Montage Editor’s group gathered for its monthly meeting. They enjoyed a time of food and fellowship. Then each person was able to share what’s been going on in their lives during the past month, spiritually, personally, and professionally. We ended with prayer requests and an open prayer time.This is an excellent gathering for Christian Film Editors who want to build community and fi...  Read More