Sponsors

The conference has been described as the nation's largest conference for Christians in the entertainment industry, and it is sponsored by Biola University's Cinema and Media Arts department. Corporate sponsors from the entertainment and media sectors have partnered with the event, helping fund the practical side of the program — breakout panels, workshops such as Hollywood 101 and Secrets Of Award Winning Screenplays, and the Access Lunch networking event with one-on-one access to industry professionals.

Sponsorship is also a path into the work itself: partners are welcome to be part of the conversation the conference exists to host — raising the bar for quality media-making from a Christian perspective.

The Biola Media Conference is hosted by Biola University's Cinema & Media Arts Department and draws backing from organizations across the entertainment and media sectors. This sponsorship network makes it possible to bring speakers, workshops, screenings, and networking sessions together in one place, giving students and emerging professionals direct exposure to the people shaping stories, screen, and culture. Support from these partners also reflects the conference's broader identity as a gathering that has been described as the nation's largest conference for Christians in the entertainment industry, where faith and craft are treated as closely connected conversations rather than competing priorities.

Partners and supporters play a practical role in what attendees experience at the conference, from the headline sessions and break-out workshops to the equipment and studio environments that make hands-on learning possible. Their involvement helps the event maintain a professional atmosphere while remaining open and accessible to students who are exploring careers in film, media, and entertainment. It also creates avenues for internships, mentorships, and industry connections, opening doors for participants to hear how stories are told, how creative teams collaborate, and how graduates have found their way into the field. Sponsoring organizations are acknowledged throughout the program and on the conference materials.