Our Mission
The Knoxville Chapter Hollywood Prayer Network is focused on prayer collaborations, bringing together multiple faith-based entertainment industry individuals and groups to pray in unison for each others successes in honoring God. We’ll have monthly hybrid meetings to network and join in prayer to help bring to fruition projects honoring Him in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service."
MEET KHPN DIRECTOR
KHPN Director Rob Ekno spent 30-years in Hollywood before being guided by God to Knoxville, TN. Ekno is an award-wininng Christian author, screenwriter, speaker, and broadcaster. He has been a member of Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild since 1995. Most recently, in July 2024, Ekno was led to create the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. As of July 2025, the KICFF has been blessed to offer creative Christians two inspiring award showcases for their works in honoring God in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service.”
MEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS
Current Prayers
* Rob Ekno’s healing for his new hip
• Christy Adams' new TV Show -Blessed by Cancer
• Amy Curry’s Treatments to Scripts
• Monique Cramer’s new Wellness Spa
• Matt & Season Wilmoth acquiring new editing projects.
• Please email us with your prayer requests: KnoxvilleChristianFilms@gmail.com
KHPN IN the news
Joining Forces
KHPN will hold our next Prayer & Networking event in Knoxville on Monday, August 25 from 5:30pm until… We are honored to partner with Matt & Season Wilmoth and their organization - Christian’s in Entertainment: Knoxville Networking Group. This will be a hybrid gathering, so if you’re not in town, you’ll be able to join our prayer session online beginning at 7pm EST.
HPN National News
Our KHPN Chapter was blessed to be recognized by the national HPN chapter in it’s latest newsletter. Thank you HPN for this honor.
The 12th Letter
The 12th Letter
Award-winning director Jackie Hovorka blessed the KICFF Presents TV show this week, with a heartfelt interview with host Rob Ekno about her short film The 12th Letter. We look forward to seeing the show which is focused on bringing awareness to military vetrans PTSD and loneliness. Jackie and husband Robert are in the works to elevate the 20-minute film into a full feature.
About KNOXVILLE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FILM FESTIVAL Film Festival
Our first KHPN in-person meeting will take place on Monday night, August 25, as we join forces with CE-KNG at the offices of Laurel Oaks Wellness Spa and the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. Fellowshipping begins at 5:30pm EST with a pot luck menu, followed at 7pm with our online prayer session. For more information contact Rob at: knoxvillechristianfilms@gmail.com, or Monique at: mojendi@yahoo.com
WELCOME OUR NEWEST KHPN MEMBER
Please send a warm welcome to KHPN's Bryan McGill - 0wner of Message Concept Media. We are blessed to have Bryan sharing his enthusiastic Godly-spirit with our group. If you would like to be a part of our group, drop us an email at: robekno@hpnemail.com
KHPN MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Monique Cramer
Monique is one of three women whose works led to the commencement of the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. She also keeps our bodies and minds and spirits in tune with her luxurious wellness spa in Northwest Knoxville. Contact her through the email at the bottom of the page.
Christy & Amy
Christy Adams-Hatfield of East TN TV and Author Amy Curry blessed Rob Ekno with a tasty lunch and inspiring fellowshipping in Sevierville, TN. They discussed current projects that each of them are moving forward In honoring Him.
Austin M. Peacock
Austin M. Peacock
Welcome to our newest KHPN member, award-winning director Austin Michael Peacock. He brings his very energetic and creative personality to our group. His latest work, Sound of Faith, won Silver Medal in the 2025 Spring KICFF. SOF will be featured on an episode of KICFF Presents.
Ava Hawk
Austin M. Peacock
Ava blessed the 2025 Spring KICFF Live From RiseUP Con with her spectacular voice, opening our first and third award showcases with the National Anthem. She has also provided the upcoming TV show: KICFF Presents…with her voice, graphics, and original music. Thank you Ava!
Mark McHenry
Director Mark McHenry celebrated his Silver Medal Short Film - The Path To The Way - on the Red Carpet at RiseUp Con at the Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. The movie was also shown Thursday, July 17 at the Movie Palace in Athens, TN.
Matt & Season Wilmoth
Matt & Season set up shop at RiseUP Con to showcase their company, Almighty Wings Productions and had the opportunity to share a picture with Sam & Kevin Sorbo. The Wilmoth’s have also begun Christian’s in Entertainment - Knoxville Networking Group.
"Knoxwood" meets Dollywood
Rob Ekno was blessed to enjoy a wonderful dinner and fellowshipping with Dollywood HPN Director Gorman Woodfin in Pigeon Forge, TN. It was clear from the engaging and inspiring get together that these two will be working together to expand the HPN throughout East Tennessee.
Knoxville loves Nashville
KHPN’s Monique Cramer - KICFF Consultant (L) enjoyed time with Nashville HPN’s Taffiney Williams at RiseUP Con at the Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.
team KHPN AT RISEUP CON in pigeon forge, tn
Ava Hawk with Lara Silva of "The Chosen"
Randa Blackley & RiseUP Con’s Kevin Sorbo
Monique Cramer & Actor Josh Emerson
Jim Shores - Mark McHenry - Tony Caudill of "The Path To The Way"
Christy Adams-Hatfield - East TN
Matt & Season Wilmoth - Almighty Wings Productions
Adam Phelps - RiseUP Con
Robert & Jackie Hovorka Owners J&J Ranch Productions
Director - Tristan S. Franklin & Hannah
Director - Jodi Ann Clark
Director - Courtney Lee Simpson
Executive Producer - James Clark
MORE KHPN TEAM STARS
Ted Jordan - Crossing Jordan Entertainment
Actor/Singer - Brian Hedges
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Actor - Jeff Hartley
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
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Director - Adam Kiss
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Author - Amy Curry
Director - Brad Roberts
Director - Austin M. Peacock
TV Host/Musician - Rick Revel
KHPN 2025 INAUGURAl team members
* Rob Ekno - Director KHPN - Founding Director KICFF
* Monique Cramer - KICFF Consultant - Award-winning book & script editor
* Ava Hawk - KICFF Design Specialis - Award-winning singer/songwriter
* Randa Blackley - KICFF Red Carpet Host - Award-winning singer/songwriter
* Adam Phelps - Founder - RiseUP Con - Marketing Specialist
* Tony Caudill - Executive Director - TN Film CommUnity
* Matt Wilmoth - Co-Owner - Almighty Wings Productions - Video Editor
* Season Wilmoth - Co-Owner - Almighty Wings Productions
* Mark McHenry - Director/Actor - The Path To The Way
* Jim Shores - Editor - The Path To The Way
* Christy Adams-Hatfield - Owner - East TN TV
* Robert Hovorka - Co-Owner - J&J Ranch Productions
* Jackie Hovorka - Co-Owner - J&J Ranch Productions
* Tristan S. Franklin - Director - Rudimentary Productions/Private Moment
* Jodi Ann Clark - Co-Owner - Salt & Crown Productions
* James Clark - Co-Owner - Salt & Crown Productions
* Courtney Lee Simpson - Director - Shine Your Light Productions
* Ted Jordan - Owner - Crossing Jordan Entertainment
* Brian Hedges - Actor/Singer-songwriter
* Chris W. Lawson - Cinematographer
* Jeff Hartley - Actor/VO Artist
* Fonda Hampton - Actress
* Adam Kiss - Director - TV49/Club 36
* Brad Roberts - Director/Actor
* Amy Curry - Author
* Austin M. Peacock - Director
* Rick Revel - TV Host/Musician
Become a KHPN Member
The more entertainment professionals praying for each others projects, as well as for Hollywood productions, the more impact we’ll have. Please send an email below and join us on our journey to support creative Christians in their works to honor God in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service."
Contact KHPN
We look forward to praying for you and your projects.
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