Lori Marett is the Co-Founder of the Gideon Film Festival and Conference, where she champions Christian writers, filmmakers, and creatives called to impact culture through faith-based storytelling. Since Gideon’s beginning, Lori has helped shape its mission as a launchpad for artists seeking to make a difference through media and the arts.

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Lori’s screenwriting career began over two decades ago when her first script—an adaptation of Yvonne Lehman’s In Shady Groves—garnered awards and acclaim from industry professionals. This led to adapting Hollywood producer Ken Wales’ novel Sea of Glory for the screen. Her first feature film, Meant To Be, was released by Pure Flix Entertainment in 2012. In 2019, her adaptation of Deborah Raney’s Beneath a Southern Sky (co-written with Kay Mortimer) was optioned, and although the deal lapsed during Covid, the project is now back under investor consideration. She currently has three additional scripts—one original and two adaptations—in the hands of producers showing active interest.

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Immersed in story from childhood, Lori honed her editorial and mentoring skills over 20+ years, offering trusted feedback to authors like Steven James, Ann Tatlock, Cindy Sproles, and script consultant Dr. Linda Seger. She is also a frequent faculty member at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and mentors through WRAMS.

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Whether through Gideon or coaching behind the scenes, Lori is passionate about helping creatives find their voice, refine their work, and step boldly into their calling.