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SKILL DEVELOPMENT. COMMUNITY. INSPIRATION.
MAY 11-12, 2021
2 DAY LIVE STREAM EVENT

LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TODD!

Learn about our new FILO 2021 Chicago plan.

FILO 2021 Chicago will be a streamed event, but with a twist! We will live stream the event from Willow Creek in South Barrington, IL on May 11-12 in front of a live studio audience. By then, it will have been 552 days since we’ve gathered together, so if you’re interested and able, we’d love to have you join us for the exclusive live studio audience experience. The stream experience will be the perfect solution for those of you who are unable to travel or gather in groups.

Regardless of how you choose to participate in the event, we cannot wait to join with you for 2 days of community, inspiration and skill development. We’ll still be delivering the same FILO goodness you know and love: 4 main sessions, 50 breakout classes to stretch your minds and hearts, and like-minded technical artists hanging out together, virtually and in person. These have the potential to be the best two days of your entire year!

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Add to My Calendar 2020-05-11 12:30:00 2020-05-12 17:00:00 CST FILO Conference 2021 FILO is designed for the community of technical artists who serve the local church. Whether volunteer or staff, FILO aims to provide skill development, community and inspiration to equip technical artists to become effective contributors to their local church. Stockholm, Sweden FILO hello@filo.org

FILO 2021 Chicago Host Partners

MAIN SESSIONS

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BREAKOUTS

Keep checking back, faculty being added regularly!

BREAKOUTS BY TRACK

Keep checking back regularly for more class info.
Details are subject to change.

TICKET TYPE BENEFITS

Benefits of Buying a Streaming Ticket

  1. Watch the 4 main sessions and 50 breakouts live from anywhere in the world
  2. Video On Demand (VOD) available for 2 weeks after the event (Ends EOD May 26)
  3. Live Chat with other attendees and event faculty
  4. Virtual Expo Hall – interact with our partners, ask questions, and win free stuff
  5. Live Interactive Q&A with breakout faculty during sessions


Benefits of Coming as Live Studio Audience

Access to all the benefits of a streaming ticket PLUS:

  1. Experience the 4 main sessions and 5 breakouts live in-person at Willow Creek Church
  2. Live Stream included to access all breakout sessions, chat and interactive Q&A
  3. Live Worship, and you don’t have to worry about production!
  4. Behind the Scenes FILO experiences
  5. Community with other tech artists in-person (no hugging or high-fiving, though)
  6. And more special VIP experiences coming soon!!!

PRICING

EARLY BIRD
Through March 10, 2021

$119

Streaming Individual

$99

Streaming Group 10+

$249

Live Studio Audience Individual
(Limited Availability)

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REGULAR BIRD
March 11, 2021 – May 12, 2021

$149

Streaming Individual

$99

Streaming Group 10+

$299

Live Studio Audience Individual
(Limited Availablity)

For streaming groups of 25+, special pricing is available. Please contact the FILO team at hello@filo.org.

Our desire at FILO is to provide all church technical artists with the opportunity to be developed through the Conference. If your church has struggled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is in financial hardship, please contact the FILO team at hello@filo.org.

ON-SITE VIP EXPERIENCES PROVIDED BY:

Keep checking back, more info coming soon!

LOCATION

The South Barrington Campus of Willow Creek Community Church has been an ideal place for FILO to grow and expand over the last few years. We are thrilled to be back for this live stream event!

Address:
Willow Creek Community Church – Entrance D
67 Algonquin Road – South Barrington, IL 60010

THE SCHEDULE

Times listed are CDT. Details are subject to change.

Session 1

by Justin Firesheets

12:30p - 1:30p

Breakout A

1:45p - 2:45p

Breakout B

3:00p - 4:00p

Breakout C

4:15p - 5:15p

Dinner

5:15p - 6:45p

Session 2

by Carlos Whittaker

6:45p - 7:45p

Session 3

by Cassandra Langton

10:00a - 11:00a

Breakout D

11:15a - 12:15p

Lunch

12:15p - 1:45p

Breakout E

1:45p - 2:45p

Session 4

by Dr. Andrew Johnston

3:00p - 4:00p

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WHAT PAST FILO ATTENDEES SAY

“It’s clear that the FILO team has a love for the church’s technical artists and a desire for their care, encouragement and development.”

“I love FILO, I love how it brings me closer to God and gives me time to worship. I have been so busy supporting my church with streaming over the past couple of months that I haven’t taken any time for myself, FILO gave me that time.”

“It just keeps getting better and better. I look forward to bringing my team again next year, I cannot begin to put into words the impact this conference has on my team.”

“FILO always leads me to tears and gives me the rest and refreshment I need in order to give my all in my position. Even though this year was online, nothing was different, I cried, I worshipped, I learned.”

“Our team left excited about many of the things they learned and the camaraderie and relationship-building that happens when we get away for two days with several of our volunteers is invaluable.”

“Wonderful experience. I’ve been to Catalyst, Mosaic, Hillsong, and a few others. But none were tailored to be so relatable to me as a tech person. This is special.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind FILO Conference?

After the Gurus of Tech conferences came to an end, there was no other event that was laser-focused on the technical artist in the local church. Todd Elliott, the former Technical Arts Director at Willow Creek Community Church, rounded up a team of people to help fill the void and bring you the First In Last Out Conference.

Who is FILO Conference for?

Anyone involved in technology in his or her local church. Audio or lighting, staff or volunteer, beginner or expert, everyone is encouraged to attend. There will be something for everyone. While technical artists are the focus of FILO, worship pastors, music directors, lead pastors, creative directors or anyone who works with technical artists is more than welcome to attend.

Why does it cost so much?

Your registration helps us produce an event worth coming to! We bring in top-notch faculty, who are veterans at getting their hands dirty in the nitty-gritty of production life. Our goal is to create an experience that will refresh and inspire those who come!

Will FILO 2021 Chicago be an in-person event or a streamed event?

FILO 2021 Chicago will be a live-streamed event. There are a limited quantity of live studio audience tickets available for attendees to engage in a VIP experience at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL.

What if I purchased a ticket before the announcement was made on February 18th, 2021?

Please email hello@filo.org with your name, order number and preference on whether you’d like to attend the live studio audience or the stream.

What safety protocols will FILO and Willow Creek be practicing during the event?

Your safety is our top priority! All attendees and staff will be required to wear face masks and social distance while on the Willow Creek property. Hand sanitizing stations and wipes will be available throughout the venue. All live studio audience participants are required to sign a release form during the registration process. Review the form.

The FILO Core Team

It takes many amazing people to pull off such a great event, many of whom are volunteers! Check out the core team of people who make FILO a success.

JOANNE BOTTEN
Accounting | Event Operations
Joanne serves as the Production Operations Director and Midweek Producer at Willow Creek's main campus. She started out as a volunteer stagehand at Willow over 34 years ago and joined the staff team about 20 years ago! She's been part of the FILO team since the beginning and absolutely loves playing a part in serving technical artists thru the FILO Conference and whatever else the FILO team cooks up! When she's not working she loves hanging out in her backyard, or better yet, the northwoods of Wisconsin with her family and her adorable pup.
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DELWIN EILAND
Worship Leader
Delwin Eiland is a husband to Ashlee and a dad of three. He currently serves as the Worship Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, MI. When he isn’t working, he enjoys running, cooking, donuts with his son and a weekly dance party with his wife and children.
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TODD ELLIOTT
Founder
Todd is a writer, speaker, technical artist in the local church and founder of FILO. Formerly the Technical Arts Director at Willow Creek Community Church, he started FILO in 2015 to help other technical artists become more effective so that the local church can be more effective. In his free time he enjoys being inspired by Winston Churchill speeches and visiting the gravesites of U.S. presidents. Residing near Chicago, he and his wife Bissy have three kids and a dog...none of whom are into production.
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DAVE HUNTER
Event Host
After making his living in theater for 10+ years, Dave Hunter moved into the video production world armed with a wealth of visual storytelling experience. For years he has traveled the world producing videos for businesses and non-profits for marketing, training, and advertising purposes. Dave still performs improv comedy monthly with GreenRoom Improv, which currently has two resident theater locations. He and his wife Martine live outside of Chicago, IL and have 3 beautiful daughters.
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CALEB LOEPPKY
Staffing | Breakouts
Caleb Loeppky has been working in live event production for the local church for over 10 years. He is a technical artist that loves creativity and pushing the bar of excellence for teams around him. His heart is to create resources that help connect, inspire, and develop technical artists in the local church. One of his favorite things is to see other technical artists in the local church thrive in their positions and make the church better every day. He currently serves on the FILO Core team coordinating breakouts for the conferences across the United States and leads the FILO Staffing Division partnered with Slingshot Group. In addition to his work with FILO, he is the Production Director for a 7 campus multisite church in the Chicagoland area. Caleb and his wife Cassy live in the Chicago Suburbs with their three incredible kids Nora, Jaxon, and Asher. When Caleb isn’t out doing live production, he loves spending time with his family and smoking some great BBQ at home.
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NATE PARKER
Technical Producer
Nate is a Project Manager with Amplio Systems. Formerly the Video Systems Engineer with Willow Creek Community Church as well as Technical Director with Willow Creek Huntley. He is passionate about creating dynamic technical teams, utilizing innovative gear, and developing effective work processes. He and his wife Suzanne have two amazing sons. As a family, they enjoy fun vacations and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.
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Julia Peetoom
Marketing Manager
As a pastor’s wife, former worship leader and multi-site weekend coordinator/producer, Julia has a deep respect, appreciation and passion for weekend gatherings, church volunteers and especially church tech/production teams. Julia and her marathon-running husband have two kids and a doggo. They love spending time outside, eating at local restaurants and cheering for the Cubbies. Julia’s life motto: “Eat More Chocolate”.
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KALA PENEV
Project Manager
Kala was a graphic designer in the past and is excited to bring her customer service skills to FILO. She is passionate about event management and gets her scoop on the FILO community through her husband Nick, the Technical Director at Willow Creek Church in Huntley. Kala serves as a volunteer in the children's ministry at their church. She loves the color orange, coaching Cross Country at Jacobs High School, video-gaming with her husband, playing with her daughter, walking her dog, and eating ice cream.
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CHELSEA PRIBYL
Chief Operations Officer
Between having worked in the technical arts for a decade at Willow Creek Community Church and now being married to an audio engineer, Chelsea easily relates to the FILO tribe. In 2016, Chelsea realized that serving the FILO community was exactly where God wanted her. She has a strong passion for training and equipping the FILO tribe and her heart explodes when they all gather together and worship at events. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys eating at new gourmet restaurants with her husband, marathon shopping trips with her sister and snuggles with her pups.
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SARAH TROMMER
Business Development
Sarah is in the Business of Developing strong partnerships with the best organizations that can help our FILO tribe get the right solutions to their church tech needs. When not making these magical connections, Sarah lives in spreadsheets, data analysis, and graph making. As a distraction from all things nerdy, she does digital art, (sometimes "real" art,) and immerses herself into sci-fi (including all the Dr. Who-s) and a ridiculous amount of comedy TV, which she approaches as if it were a team sport with her family.
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AUBREY WENTZ
Event Host
Aubrey is the Experience Development Director at Willow Creek Community Church and has been on staff at Willow for 14 years. She is passionate about the teams that make weekend life at churches happen and she loves our FILO Community. Aubrey and her husband are waiting for Willow to plant a campus in a tropical location so they can be in their favorite place all the time...the beach!
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