
Creators Conference & Events
The 2026 Creators Conference schedule will be posted in April. Check out the 2025 schedule for an example of the seminars and events typically featured during Festival weekend.
Thursday, April 10 Events
7:30 p.m.
Sounds of Stage and Screen Concert
Presented by Asbury University’s student ensembles: Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Handbell Choir, Chorale, and Concert Band
Hughes Auditorium
Free Admission
9:30 p.m.
Little Women
The beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, reimagined for the stage
Presented by the Asbury University Theatre Department
$15 Gen. Admission, $12 Faculty/Staff, $10 Students
Greathouse Theatre
Friday, April 11 Highbridge Creators Conference
9 a.m.
The Parts We Play: Discernment & Motivation in the Role Selection Process
Maria and David Barrera
Miller Center Gyertson Screening Room
10 a.m.
Asbury Chapel: Work as Worship
Barry Cook
Hughes Auditorium
11. a.m.
Navigating Representation: Authentic Storytelling & Breaking Stereotypes
Maria and David Barrera
Miller Center Gyertson Screening Room
1 p.m.
The Business of Acting: Working with Agents, Managers, & Networking in the Streaming Era
Maria and David Barrera
Miller Center Gyertson Screening Room
2 p.m.
Careers: Beginnings, Middles & Ends
Barry Cook
Miller Center Gyertson Screening Room
3 p.m.
Hollywood Survival Guide: Balancing Faith & Family for a Long-term Career
Maria and David Barrera
Miller Center Gyertson Screening Room
Saturday, April 12 Events, Showcase Screening & Awards
3 p.m.
Campbell Animation Lab Ribbon Cutting
An event dedicating Asbury’s new state-of-the-art animation and game design lab, where students will learn the art of animation and game development, including real-time arcade, stop motion, and VR testing gear.
Miller Center Third Floor, Room 313
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)
Highbridge Film Festival – Film Showcase & Awards
Presented by Asbury University School of Communication Arts
Hughes Auditorium
$15 Festival Pass | Buy Tickets
Ticket includes Red Carpet Reception immediately after awards show in Miller Center for Communications Arts
Livestream coverage begins at 6:40 p.m.
