Where to Hear Sean
Upcoming speaking engagements:
- Hard Faith Film Festival: July 25-28, 2026 (Pasadena, CA)
2 Sessions: Redemptive Storytelling (Thursday 4pm Pacific); Screenwriter’s Panel (Friday 11:10am Pacific) - FAFF (Faith & Family Filmmakers) Summer Bootcamp: July 12, 2026 (online)
TOPIC: Redemptive Storytelling (Sun, 3pm Central) - CONTENT2026 Christian Media Conference: September 21-25, 2026 (Capernaum Studios, TX)
4 TOPICS:
3-Part Screenwriting Workshop, Part 1: From Page to Production (Mon, 9am);
Creating Deeper Characters Using Biblical Techniques (Mon, 1:40pm);
3-Part Screenwriting Workshop, Part 2: From Page to Production (Tues, 1:40pm);
3-Part Screenwriting Workshop, Part 3: From Page to Production (Tues, 3:30pm) - Kentucky Christian Writers Conference (KCWC): Oct 15-17, 2026 (Elizabethtown, KY)
3 TOPICS: Writing Deeper Characters Using Biblical Techniques;
Cracking the Code: Story Structure that Works;
Is Your Book Ready for its Close-Up? A Practical Workshop on Adapting Books for Film & TV
(dates/times TBA) - Vision Christian Writers Conference at Mount Hermon: March 19-23, 2027 (Felton, CA)
3 TOPICS: Writing Deeper Characters Using Biblical Techniques;
Cracking the Code: Story Structure that Works;
Is Your Book Ready for its Close-Up? A Practical Workshop on Adapting Books for Film & TV
(dates/times TBA)
Online Course Available Now:
Faith & Family Filmmakers
The Five Part Story
Listen to past talks & interviews HERE:
october 15, 2025
Hard Faith Podcast
Season 3: Episode #7:
Meta Story
August 4, 2025
Shifting Culture Podcast
Episode #328:
We Were Made For Stories
July 17, 2025
Faith & Pop Culture Podcast
The Collision Episode #51: Finding God Through Stories
July 7, 2025
The Overthinkers Podcast
Why Do We Love Superheroes?
March 15, 2024
The Novey Showvey Podcast
Guest speaker with comedian host: Josh Novey.
October 2, 2023
Asbury Chapel
Guest speaker during the Asbury Chapel, speaking on Faith and Entertainment.
Episodes 7 & 8
Faith & Family Filmmakers Podcast
Episode 7: Writing, Networking, and the Power of Serving. Episode 8: Avoiding Common Traps in Faith Based Storytelling
Episode 9
This Is Asbury Podcast
Guest on “This is Asbury” – discussing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, in a session called: “This is Not a Hammer.”
Episode 38
Thanks for Stopping By Podcast
Guest on Cory Edward’s podcast – “Knives Out Breakdown with Sean Gaffney.”
I’ve also spoken at:
- Christian Worldview Film Festival: The Filmmakers Guild: March 9-11, 2026
Topics: Finding the Shape of Story; Following God’s Dream - International Christian Film Festival: April 30 – May 3, 2025
Topic: Cracking the Code: Screenplay Structure that Works - The Pop Culture Association National Conference: April 16-19, 2025
Topic: “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and a Theology of Disappointment - Christian Worldview Film Festival: The Filmmakers Guild: March 10-12, 2025
Topics: Finding the Form of Story; Size Matters: Exploring Different Media for Your Story - Regular Guest on Pomade Jam : 2024 Youtube LINK Musician reactions for the rest of us. Old guy who listens to a lot of music plays stuff for friends and musicians who know a lot more about music.
- The Storytelling Mission Podcast : Part 1: “Three Tricks for Writers at Every Stage.” (Ep. 30 June 22, 2023)
- The Storytelling Mission Podcast : Part 2: “Do Humans Need Art to Know God?” (Ep. 31, June 29, 2023)
- SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) : Mobile, AL : “Image Systems in Playwriting” *no recording available*
Would you like Sean to speak at your upcoming event?
I’m available for bookings. See above for possible topics, or contact me for other options.
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