News - Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist

Mr. Everett Wiles, former general manager of the NCU Media Group, will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Film Festival and Symposium of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

It will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Conference Centre of the West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Mount Salem, St. James.

The Festival is a collaborative effort between JAMU and Hope Channel Inter-America. It aims to promote and encourage the use of short films to uncover members’ creativity while winning and retaining souls for Christ.

Wiles is a dedicated media professional with approximately thirty years of experience in television production, education, and media management. His media career began in the early 1990s when he played a key role in establishing a media department at West Indies College, now known as Northern Caribbean University (NCU).

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Everett Wiles, Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communication at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland[/caption]

“I am honored to be part of this historic inaugural film festival hosted by the Jamaica Union and Hope Channel Inter America under the theme ‘Recapturing the Spirit of the Mission,’ said Wiles. “It represents a pivotal moment in sharing the gospel in today’s media-driven world. Through creative storytelling, powerful visuals, and inspired messaging, we are not just recapturing the spirit of the mission—we are reigniting it for a new generation.”

Wiles served as the General Manager of the NCU Media Group and an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Communication Studies for several years until migrating to the USA in June 2017. He is now the Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communication at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors (1999) and a Master of Arts degree with distinction (2000) in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology.

The theme is “Recapturing the Spirit of Mission,” and the submitted films are categorized into Music and Animation, Short Films and Mobile Films, Public Service Announcements, and Commercials.

The Festival's format includes showcasing top entries, presentations on filmmaking and Hope Chanel, and an awards ceremony that recognizes the best films in various categories.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and Caribbean Business Exchange (CBX), a dedicated cable TV channel featuring content and messaging produced by the JSE and regional and international broadcasting partners, are on board to assist with the Festival’s awards, recording, and delayed coverage. NCU TV, Bless TV, and the West Conference Communication Network (WCCN) will broadcast the event live. It will also be streamed on the YouTube channels of the JAMU and West Jamaica Conference.