Film is the ultimate collaborative medium. While Directors, DP’s, and Producers garner most of the attention for the success of any individual project, they’re more often supported by an army of crew needed to execute the vision.

Wilson Lemieux, Owner of Lemieux Company, speaks on the importance of building relationship capitol in the Film Industry and how those relationships took him from a one man band operation in Amarillo, TX to serving Construction Machinery Manufacturers, NBA Teams, and national brands across the globe.

In this talk, I’ll walk you through my journey and how it gave me a different lens on creativity, leadership, and calling. I’ll also cover the basics of color grading, the tools and plugins used in the industry, and how to separate your work from everyone else; not by trying to impress, but by being honest about where you’ve come from and what you’re building toward.

An artist’s meditation on chasing the spark—where it comes from, what fuels it, and the unpredictable places it leads. This talk explores the quiet thrill of creating without permission, making things no one asked for, and following inspiration even when it doesn’t make sense. It’s about listening closely to your intuition, embracing the uncertainty of the process, and finding purpose in the act of making itself. Through personal stories and creative reflections, the artist invites you to reconsider the value of work that isn’t driven by demand, but by desire.

Great teams don’t just happen—they’re built by people who know how to care for themselves as much as they care for the mission. In this talk, Ashleigh Axios draws from her wide-ranging experience—from life partnerships to cross-government collaborations—to explore how individual capacity shapes collective success.

We’ll unpack practical strategies for staying grounded, adaptive, and creative, even under imperfect conditions. This talk is packed with tips, encouragement, and real-world examples to help ground these insights across varied contexts—from business to civic service, creative teams to enduring partnerships.

Whether you’re building a business, navigating a client relationship, or aligning across industries and institutions, these takeaways will help you nurture healthier, more resilient teams. Because when we support ourselves, we show up with the clarity, courage, and imagination it takes to build something truly beautiful—together.

Creative work is already hard — add a few strong personalities, a vague client email, and one too many “quick revisions,” and suddenly you’re fantasizing about quitting to go on a cross-country van trip.

In this session, agency founder and CEO Carly Kerndt shares real (sometimes painful, always honest) lessons from building and working on creative teams. You’ll learn why clients are part of your team (yes, even the difficult ones), how to stop taking feedback like a personal attack, and how understanding different personality types can make communication feel less like war and more like collaboration.

Whether you’re leading a team, freelancing with others, or just trying to survive group projects without developing a stress twitch, this talk will give you practical, funny, and surprisingly freeing tools to work better — and stay sane.

Spoiler: You don’t have to like everyone. You just have to understand them.

We’ll dive into the dynamic world of commercial cinematography, exploring the methodologies and systems that drive successful shoots. From pre-production planning to post-production evaluation, we’ll examine the techniques and tools used to craft visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences and meet commercial goals. Attendees will gain insight into the intricate balance of creative vision and technical execution, learning how to streamline workflows, optimize team collaboration, and implement efficient processes for shooting high-quality commercials. Whether you’re an aspiring cinematographer or an industry professional, this session will provide valuable strategies to elevate your commercial projects and elevate your craft.

In a time when everything is optimized, monetized, and templated, how do you stay inspired without losing your creative spark (or the soul of your work)? In this candid keynote, type designer Jen Wagner takes you behind the scenes of her creative process: from sketchbook to screen, from fleeting ideas to full-fledged fonts. She’ll share how tactile inspiration, analog rituals, and intentional pacing have helped her create work that feels deeply personal while still selling successfully. You’ll hear stories of being a creative in business, process peeks, and reflections on creative sustainability – not a step-by-step how-to, but a reminder of how to stay human while making beautiful things for a digital world.

Dive deep into the art of title sequences and graphics for film and television. In this talk, explore how to straddle design and storytelling, what makes for a great title sequence, and finding joy when you’re deep in the creative slog. Get answers to the age old question “How does it feel to have a skip button for your job?” and “Does this design make me look dumb?”