Feb
17
Kate Larson
Kelsey Cooke
Jennifer O'Neill
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.
Acting for Faith-Based Film & TV
Kelsey grew up acting professionally in Hollywood, signing with her first agent at the age of 7.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Vanguard University, and pursued a Broadway, TV and Film career in New York upon graduating. There, she workied on shows like PAN AM (ABC) and ROYAL PAINS (USA).
Her work eventually brought her back to Hollywood where she trained in improv at The Groundlings, UCB, Second City and iO West. She worked on projects like LIFE PARTNERS (Tribeca & Sundance Film Festival), BLACK NOVEMBER (Vivica Fox), BAD TEACHER (CBS) and THE VERONICA MARS MOVIE.
In 2020 she Co-Founded “thisishardtoread” productions and is an award-winning producer, writer, and actor on the award-winning feature comedy, RE-OPENING. Kelsey directed the feature comedy “Back to Bridgewood” coming soon, and was recently nominated for “Best Director” for this film. She is now based in Nashville where she and her husband, Chris Guerra founded the new Improv and Sketch Comedy School “Oddity Improv”.
Acting for Faith-Based Film and TV
Kate Larson has loved performing since a very young age. After years of doing theater, she focused in on TV and film. Kate has a strong passion for all things storytelling. In addition to her work as an actress, she began writing as a teen, and is now working on both sides of the camera to tell stories that have a lasting impact on audiences.
Acting for Faith-Based Film & TV
Internationally acclaimed model, actress, film and television star, spokesperson, producer, author, fundraiser, proud mother of three and grandmother of four, by any definition, Jennifer O’Neill is one of a kind. With thirty-five-plus feature films, numerous television movies and series to her credit, Jennifer is the first to tell you she is truly blessed.
Her hauntingly beautiful portrayal of Dorothy in the film, Summer of ’42 made Jennifer O’Neill a household name. Ms. O’Neill moved to Europe and placed herself under the tutelage of Master Italian director Luchino Visconti where she turned in an award-winning performance in his final film, The Innocent, costarring Giancarlo Giannini.
Returning to the U.S., Jennifer O’Neill continued to star in a succession of notable and profitable films such as:
And, of course, we’ve all seen her impressive spokeswoman campaign for CoverGirl: Jennifer’s unprecedented thirty-year endorsement of the product catapulted CoverGirl into the top selling makeup line in the country.
Ms. O’Neill recently updated her autobiography, Surviving Myself at the request of her readers. Her other published works include novels, All That Glitters and Res-Q Pals, literary healing resources, From Fallen to Forgiven and You’re Not Alone (with associated Workbooks, DVD and CD), as well as the Circle of Friends/Just Off Main, a 3-part fiction series. Also available on this website are Your Red Letter Day "chain letter” outreach materials.
Today, Jennifer shares her passion for horses at her farm in Nashville with her Equine-Assisted Hope and Healing at Hillenglade Programs and Events. To date, HHH has served over 4,000 Active Service Members, Veterans, First Responders, National Guard and their families since 2010. (Please visit Hillenglade.org for more information)