Submit
Have a story that deserves to be seen?
Submissions for the 2027 festival are open on FilmFreeway. We are looking for films, screenplays and stage plays that wrestle honestly with faith, family, struggle and hope - and that are made with real craft.
Categories
- Feature film · Short film · Documentary · Music video
- Feature screenplay · Short screenplay
- Full-length stage play · One-act · Musical
Key dates
- Early deadline - [date]
- Regular deadline - [date]
- Late deadline - [date]
- Notification - [date]
- Festival - San Antonio, Texas, 2027 dates to be announced
How we judge
Every entry is read or watched in full. Work is scored on craft and marketability first, then ranked with a mission weighting, so the strongest faith-and-family work rises to the top. Selected screenplays and stage plays may be read live on stage during the festival.
Rules in brief
- [Premiere / completion-date rule]
- [Runtime limits]
- Filmmakers who request a Q&A must attend their screening.
- [Any other terms]