Christian Storytellers and Game Developers Gather at Realm Makers
Christians have made great strides in creating books, film and music in recent years. Now they also are moving into the popular entertainment media of gaming, comics and animation.
As The Economist reported in March 2025, “Christian entertainment is having a moment.”
Realm Makers supports Christian writers and artists who create science fiction and fantasy in their journeys from idea to marketplace. The organization is holding its first Realm Makers Expo through July 20 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
“Christian storytellers, artists, game developers and filmmakers will meet fellow lovers of fantasy, science fiction, games, comics, animation and beyond,” CEO Scott Minor said. “The Realm Makers Expo, Realm Makers Writers Conference and the Christian Game Developers Conference take place at the same time, which allows us to bring all these fans and experts together in one . Attendees will experience a fan convention, a book festival and an intellectual symposium on Christian storytelling all in one.”
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The list of confirmed presenters includes:
- Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of “VeggieTales,” voice actor (Larry the Cucumber), and creator of the “Dead Sea Squirrels,” now streaming on Minno.
- Brent Weeks, “New York Times” bestselling fantasy author.
- D. Smith, author of the “Green Ember” series, performing “Green Ember LIVE!”
- D. Wilson, author of “100 Cupboards,” co-executive producer for ”House of David.”
- Tony Bancroft, director of Disney’s “Mulan,” as well as animator of Cogsworth (“Beauty and the Beast”), Iago (“Aladdin”) and Pumbaa (“The Lion King”).
- Katie Leigh, voice actress for roles such as Baby Rowlf in “Muppet Babies” and Connie Kendall in Focus on the Family’s audio drama “Adventures in Odyssey.”
- Alex “Magnus” Lehmann, director of creative management for MMO R&D at Riot Games (developer of “League of Legends”)/
- Main Street Music Show, a live sketch comedy Christian radio troupe. featuring special guests: Mike Nawrocki and Katie Leigh.
- Sarah Arthur, fantasy author and authority on Madeleine L’Engle and C.S. Lewis.
For more information or to register, visit www.RealmMakers.com.
–Dwight Widaman
