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.”
Christy & Amy
KHPN’s Christy Adams 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.
KHPN Member Prayer Requests
* Rob Ekno‘s upcoming hip surgery
• Christy Adams new TV Show -Blessed by Cancer
• Amy Curry’s Treatments to Scripts
• Mark McHenry’s public showing of his short film The Path To The Way on June 17
• Monique Cramer’s new Wellness Spa
• Matt & Season Wilmoth acquiring new editing projects.
• Please email us with your prayer requests: KnoxvilleChristianFilms@gmail.com
KHPN’s Jim & Monique
KHPN’s Jim & Monique
It was a fantastic pre-production meeting in Knoxville for the upcoming show: Knoxville International Christian Film Festival presents… to be aired on WBPI TV49 in August, GA and its affiliates. Editor Jim Shores, Producer Monique Cramer, and host Rob Ekno.
"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 & 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 - East TN TV
Matt & Season Wilmoth - All Mighty Wings Prods
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 Lawson
Cinematographer - Chris Lawson
Actor - Jeff Hartley
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Cinematographer - Chris Lawson
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
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Director - Adam Kiss
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Amy Curry - Author
Director - Brad Roberts
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 - All Mighty Wings Productions - Video Editor
* Season Wilmoth - Co-Owner - All Mighty Wings Productions
* Mark McHenry - Director/Actor - The Path To The Way
* Jim Shores - Editor - The Path To The Way
* Christy Adams - 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
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.
KNOXVILLE CHAPTER HOLLYWOOD PRAYER NETWORK
