Kevin Ely
About Kevin Ely
Kevin Ely serves as the Creative Director and Central Team Leader for Creative Content at Life.Church, where he has shaped the creative direction of media content since 2012. He also holds positions as Features Programmer at deadCenter Film and Managing Partner at Team Awesome Productions.
Work at Life.Church
Kevin Ely has served as the Creative Director and Central Team Leader for Creative Content at Life.Church since 2012. In this role, he leads multiple teams, including Content Development, Production, and Filmmaking. Ely oversees the entire lifecycle of media content creation, which encompasses development, writing, shooting, and editing. His contributions have been significant in shaping the creative direction of the church's media content.
Previous Roles at Life.Church
Before his current position, Kevin Ely worked at Life.Church in various capacities. He served as a Video Producer from 2002 to 2010 and as a Senior Video Producer from 2010 to 2012. During these years, he contributed to the church's media initiatives and helped establish a foundation for the creative content that continues to evolve.
Current Roles in Film and Production
In addition to his work at Life.Church, Kevin Ely is involved in the film industry as a Features Programmer at deadCenter Film, a position he has held since 2009. He is also a Managing Partner, Director, and Producer at Team Awesome Productions, where he has worked since 2006. His experience in these roles complements his creative work at Life.Church.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Ely studied at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he focused on Education and Creative Writing, earning a Bachelor's degree. He also attended Oklahoma State University and Santa Fe University of Art and Design, where he studied Moving Image Arts. His educational background supports his expertise in creative content development and production.
Background in Media
Before joining Life.Church, Kevin Ely worked as a Photojournalist at KWTV from 1998 to 2002. This experience in media and journalism has informed his approach to storytelling and content creation in his subsequent roles. His diverse background in various media roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the creative process.