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2026 Official Selection Films

Music Video Directed by Michael Bliss

A father, faced with the thought of losing his daughter, imagines a future of lost memories. Director Biography - Matthew BodenMatthew Boden is a film student currently studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He focuses on films deeply rooted in humanity, stories that move us to become better and resonate with. He strives to become a Director of Photography, beginning his film journey with a camera in hand. But loves every aspect of the cinematic process.

Director Biography - Matthew Boden is a film student currently studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He focuses on films deeply rooted in humanity, stories that move us to become better and resonate with. He strives to become a Director of Photography, beginning his film journey with a camera in hand. But loves every aspect of the cinematic process.

Directed by Jeanie King who is an executive producer for The Healing Garden and The King: A Christmas Story From a Heavenly Perspective. She is deeply involved with ShineWorks Film School, a creative training program dedicated to equipping the next generation of filmmakers to tell meaningful stories and shine the light of Jesus through film. With a heart for faith-based storytelling, mentorship, and independent filmmaking, Jeanie is passionate about helping emerging artists develop their gifts, grow in excellence, and use media as a powerful tool for hope, truth, and purpose.

James asks Mary to help him find a way to payoff his credit card debt. Mary agrees only to find that James has been irresponsible with his money. Mary scolds James for being irresponsible and reminds him that he gives financial advice to clients. As Mary reprimands James she comes to the realization that James is her financial advisor.

Directed by Michael Reyes

One woman’s love of music and craft brings people together and challenges assumptions about age, identity, and belonging. Through the story of Yvette Rippee, affectionately known as Pop Punk Grandma the film delves into themes of community, connection through art, and self-expression reminding us that creativity and passion are ageless and connection can form in the most unexpected ways. Grainne Dutter is a documentary filmmaker from Waco, Texas. She graduated from Colorado State University in May 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Communication. Grainne directed Pop Punk Grandma, a short documentary about a beloved Northern Colorado woman who handcrafts custom quilts for touring bands, becoming an unexpected icon in the region’s pop-punk scene. In addition to her directing work, Dutter worked with Barnfly Productions under John Barnhardt beginning in June 2024 and served as a camera operator on the film Above the Net. She continues to develop documentary projects that spotlight overlooked voices and the communities that shape them.

Director Biography - Grainne Dutter is a documentary filmmaker from Waco, Texas. She graduated from Colorado State University in May 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Communication. Grainne directed Pop Punk Grandma, a short documentary about a beloved Northern Colorado woman who handcrafts custom quilts for touring bands, becoming an unexpected icon in the region’s pop-punk scene. In addition to her directing work, Dutter worked with Barnfly Productions under John Barnhardt beginning in June 2024 and served as a camera operator on the film Above the Net. She continues to develop documentary projects that spotlight overlooked voices and the communities that shape them.

Based on a true story, a group of German students during WWII risk their lives to spread information that will bring an end to the Nazi regime, and many pay the ultimate price for their resistance.

Showing the human struggle of trauma and social stigmas and the resilient spirit within each of us.

Director - Christine Bowden

CONVICTED is a surreal allegory about the prison of unconfessed sin. ERNESTO is a prisoner on death row who has been convicted of an unspecified crime. Contemplating what awaits him after his impending execution, he listens to the opposing perspectives of the prisoners on either side of him. Where can he find hope in such a dark place.

Director Biography - Timothy Kernc is an award-winning screenwriter who is passionate about pointing people to Jesus through filmmaking & stories. He and his wife, Kirsten, founded a Christ-centered non-profit film ministry in 2024 called Beacon of Light & Hope (http://beaconlighthope.com). They have produced 6 inspiring short documentaries and 2 short narrative films: CONVICTED and RUNNING. They are currently developing their next short film, INTO THE VALLEY, and hope to produce a feature in the near future that boldly proclaims the hope of Christ.

A young family relocates into a new house only to be targeted by malicious paranormal forces. The parents must desperately find a way to protect their five-year-old daughter, Gaylen, as the supernatural entities begin altering her behavior.

Jimmy Drain Bio: Jimmy Drain is an award-winning independent actor, writer, and producer based out of Denver, Colorado. Grounded deeply by his Catholic-Christian faith, he creates thought-provoking action, horror, and adventure films designed to inspire audiences.

Career overview Drain kicked off his professional acting journey in Hollywood. Over his career, he has built a massive filmography, starring in over 55 short films and multiple full-length feature films.

ThunderKnight Entertainment In 2015, he stepped into executive territory by founding ThunderKnight Entertainment LTD. Through his production banner, he specializes in building gritty, genre-bending indie cinema distributed across international VOD platforms.