Feb
17
Natalie Dendy
Karen Keeley
Misty Griggs
Katie Reuter
Moderator: Marion MacKenzie Pyle
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The Power of Your Story - Moderator
Hosting and Producing for TV & Broadcasting - Panelist
Faith in Film - Women Directors & Producers - Panelist
Marion MacKenzie Pyle is an internationally acclaimed writer, producer, director, and television host who creates scripted and non-scripted television series, documentaries, video news magazines, commercials, web trainings, and digital media. Her journey in the world of media and entertainment has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep passion for creating uplifting content. Marion’s current television series can be seen in more than 200 countries on Inspiration TV, Liftable TV, Bloom TV, Overcomers TV, and Trumpet TV.
Fluent in Spanish, her work in the U.S., Australia and Latin America has been honored with multiple Telly, PRSA, PRism, Clio Awards, just to name a few.
Marion began her career in the performing arts with a decade of acclaimed acting work in television, theatre and film, both in the U.S. and Australia. She has appeared in films with Meryl Streep, Sam Neill and Michael York, just to name a few. While in Melbourne, she co-founded the P&M Drama Studios, a thriving training hub for Aussie actors and directors. Today, Marion is repped by the Johnson Talent Agency in California for film, television and commercials.
In Nashville, TN, Marion has co-founded Highlander Studios (HighanderStudios.org, previously Legacy Media Lab), a full-service, award-winning media production company that produces redemptive, impactful film, television, web series, live events, and theatrical productions.
An acclaimed author and speaker, Marion's best-selling book "Healed, Healthy and Whole" shares her harrowing journey to save her husband's life from cancer using holistic and integrative treatments. Her courageous story has helped thousands regain their health and healing.
Marion has been recognized by both the Tennessee State Legislature and the She Leads Tennessee organization as an extraordinary citizen and Christian woman in leadership who brings faith-based solutions to modern day challenges.
Marion holds a M.A. in Media and Communication Management from the University of Southern California, a B.A. in Film, Television and Mass Media from Anahuac University in Mexico City, and is a graduate of the Melbourne School of Theology Bible college in Australia. Marion is a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Southern Women in Film and Television (SWIFT, Nashville). She also serves on the Advisory Board for Christian Women in Media International (CWIMA), and helps co-lead the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) in Nashville, TN.
Casting Director for TV and Video, Voice Actor, Singer/Songwriter, Model, and Co-creator of The Kaz and Mo (in pre-production.) But most importantly follower of Jesus!
Talent Agents & Managers for Faith-based Media - Panelist
KAREN KEELEY is the president of Karen Keeley Casting. She is an accomplished and versatile creative with extensive experience in TV/video production, casting, modeling, music, and radio, originally from London, England. Her career in the entertainment industry has given her the opportunity to work on both sides of the camera…and microphone, resulting in an exceptional insight and a unique perspective to recognize and cast talent.
Karen has the ability to see through the eyes of a director, think like a producer, and speak the language of an actor. She loves what she does and is dedicated to creating outstanding content that will entertain, inform, and inspire…all for the glory of God!
Talent Agents & Managers for Faith-based Media - Panelist
Natalie Dendy is the owner and head of talent management at Bold Line Entertainment, a talent management firm.
Throughout her nearly 25-year career, Southern California native Natalie has worked in various aspects of the entertainment industry. She began as an artist manager in the music industry which led her to Nashville, where she began working in artist relations for Grammy Award winning artists at EMI Christian Music Group.
Drawing on the parallels between the music and film industries, Bold Line Entertainment was born out of a desire to manage the acting career of her own daughter. As a result, she began managing the careers of an extraordinary roster of actors based not only in the southeast, but nationally. Natalie partners with her actors to create opportunities in Television, Motion Pictures, Voiceover, Print and Professional Theater.
Natalie holds a BBA in Music Business & Artist Management and a master's degree in University Education from Belmont University. She has previously served as Professor of Entertainment Business at Columbia State College and currently serves as Professor of English Composition at Williamson College. Natalie is also certified by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
She is a published non-fiction ghostwriter and songwriter. Natalie lives outside of Nashville with her husband, Dr. Chris Dendy, a partner of Bold Line, and her daughter, actress London Everett Dendy.
Talent Agents & Managers for Faith-Based Media
Misty Griggs has over 20 years of experience working as a booking agent. From placing models internationally to booking films locally, Misty has worked with talent across the world. In 2010, she became owner of the Advantage Talent Agency, a SAG-AFTRA franchised agency in Nashville, TN. Although the agency books talent in mainstream comedy, action, and dramatic films and TV shows, the agency is known for being a faith-based agency.
Some credits include: Ben Davies (Courageous, Rumors of War,) Jaci Velasquez (A Question of Faith, Run the Race,) Harrison Stone (Never Give Up,) Iain Tucker (A Week Away,) Sampley Barinaga (12 Mighty Orphans,) Darby Cappillino (I’m Not Ashamed,) Lauren Stafford (Last Night on Earth,) Courtney Dyksterhouse (Written in the Sand, Under the Surface,) Elle Wesley (Camp Hideout,) Leslie Luke (The Tender Bar,) Riley West (Camp Radio,) Abigail Rhyne (The Son,) Kate Sanford (The Staircase), and more.
Talent Agents & Managers for Faith-Based Media
Katie is a booking agent at Premiere Speakers Bureau with experience booking keynote speakers for corporate events, nonprofits, and women's events. She has a passion for connecting remarkable speakers with organizations on need basis, and when not travelling for work or pleasure she resides in her hometown of Nashville.