Overview
NAB Show is where the industry shapes the future of media and entertainment. It is the premiere destination for leaders in the media and entertainment industries. It convenes decision-makers from around the globe, offering valuable insights, cutting-edge tools, and innovative technologies that enable storytelling at scale. Nowhere else will you experience emerging trends across artificial intelligence, the creator economy, sports, streaming/OTT and cloud virtualization all in one place. This year, discover the tools, insights and trends shaping the next era. From sports media and AI to the creator economy, streaming and cloud virtualization, everything is designed to amplify your impact and grow your audience.
New in 2025, the NAB Sports Summit is a three-day event that will explore trends, tech and opportunities that are transforming the fan experience, remodeling the business with new licensing opportunities and redefining the media rights landscape.
The AbelCine team will be in attendance and taking meetings this year at Booth N1461 in the North Hall. We'll also be presenting and participating in a number of activities on the show floor and beyond:
The Paths to Distribution for Faith Based Content
Tuesday, April 8 @ 10am - 10:45am (West Hall Theater 1 - W1768)
Speakers:
- Jeff Lee (Director of Education & Product Specialization / AbelCine) moderator
- Ryan Miller (Creative Producer / Sight & Sound)
- Sean Loche (Creative Director / K-Love Radio)
- Geoff Smith (Technology Specialist / AbelCine)
The consumer appetite for faith and inspirational based content is on the rise, and the ministries and producers of this content are leveraging all forms of distribution to reach new audiences and grow their following. Panelists will discuss their approach to content distribution across theatrical, television, OTT and streaming platforms, and share their insights for those ministries venturing into wide market distribution for the first time.
Cinematic Innovations in Live Church Production
Tuesday, April 8 @ 11:45am - 12:30pm (West Hall Theater 1 - W1768)
Speakers:
- Tim Corder (VP, Faith & Performance / Diversified) moderator
- Jeff Lee (Director of Education & Product Specialization / AbelCine)
- Geoff Smith (Technology Specialist / AbelCine)
- Chad Vegas (Film Director / Transformation Church)
- Tyler Tritten (Technical Director / Transformation Church)
- Isabelle King (Live Production Video Operator, Gateway Church)
- Austen Varian (Production Creative Director)
AbelCine specialists, Diversified’s VP of Faith & Performance, Tim Corder and creative directors from Gateway Church and Transformation Church will discuss the elements that go into establishing a high grade, cinematic visual language. The discussion will cover camera and lens choice, lighting and camera movement, as well as the process for creating and maintaining a consistent color pipeline across all in-venue and distributed deliverables.
Production Pulse in the Midwest: The Heartland Emerges as a Production Hub (presented by Disguise)
Sunday, April 6 @ 4:25pm - 4:55pm (West Hall Theater 2 - W2631)
Speakers:
- Matthew Lorenzen (Sales Manager, Solutions & Services / Disguise) moderator
- Adam Wilde (CEO & President / TRG)
- Ryan Hardy (Director of Innovation / TRG)
- Kari Hess (Strategic Development Manager / AbelCine)
The future of virtual production is unfolding in Ohio—TRG is leading the charge. Why is this the place to be? As virtual production reshapes the landscape of filmmaking, TRG has taken a bold step forward, investing in a cutting-edge virtual production studio within their massive 160,000 sq. ft. facility in Brooklyn, Ohio.
Stay tuned, more details on panels and speakers will be announced soon! Registration is now open, so use our exclusive code NS6725 for a FREE Exhibits Pass.
Want to book a meeting with our team? Reach out directly to Dawn Terranova (Executive Director of Business Development) today!
Additionally, AbelCine will be participating in the 2025 BEA Conference, co-located with NAB at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 5-8. During the conference, we will showcase Apple Immersive Video and the new Blackmagic Cine Immersive camera, and lead sessions on how to teach immersive video and how to leverage immersive video in the classroom. Register now!
