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This festival is an opportunity for makers of independent Christian films to exhibit their movies as an offer of praise to God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
It is also an opportunity for makers of independent Christian films to network with like-minded colleagues, as well as a chance for aspiring and student filmmakers who desire to make Christian films, to meet and talk with film professionals.
ACFF is for narrative, animated and documentary films - feature length and short.
Atlanta Christian Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
THIS FILM FESTIVAL DOES NOT GIVE AWARDS - HOWEVER IT DOES OFFER RECOGNITION:
"Soli Deo Gloria" is Latin for "Glory to God Alone" - one of the 5 "solae" of the Protestant Reformation.
The "Soli Deo Gloria" recognition plaque (or SOLI™) will be given to one film from each category that (in the opinion of the judges) best exemplifies the ideal of "Glory to God Alone" and which is produced with excellence.
There are 6 entry categories:
Narrative Feature
Narrative Short
Animated Feature
Animated Short
Documentary Feature
Documentary Short
There will be up to 3 "Official Selections" in each category and (although unforeseen circumstances may occur) we will attempt to screen each selection during the festival.
Recipients of the SOLI™ recognition plaques will be announced at the festival's "Soli Deo Gloria" Celebration on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025.
STUDENT FILMS:
There is a discounted entry fee for student films.
There will be up to 2 "Official Selections" in each film entry category for student films and we will attempt to screen each of these selections at the festival as well.
One student film per category will receive a special student SOLI™ recognition certificate and recipients of these certificates will also be announced at the festival's "Soli Deo Gloria" Celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
CERTIFICATES:
Confessing that all talent and abilities come from God and knowing that without Christ Christians can do nothing (John 15:5), the ACFF will present a "Recognition for Excellence" certificate to those cast and crew of SOLI™ plaque recipient films that (in the opinion of the judges) excel in the following crafts:
Excellence in Acting - Lead Actor (narrative feature and short)
Excellence in Acting - Lead Actress (narrative feature and short)
Excellence in Acting - Supporting Actor (narrative feature and short)
Excellence in Acting - Supporting Actress (narrative feature and short)
Excellence in Directing (all categories)
Excellence in Writing (all categories)
Excellence in Cinematography (categories)
Excellence in Editing (all categories)
Excellence / Original Musical Score (all categories)
NOTES:
Depending on submissions, some categories and areas may not receive recognition.
If you are unable to attend the festival to pick up your PLAQUE and you live within the continental United States, it will be mailed to you free charge (please note however that it may take SEVERAL MONTHS for you to receive it). If you live outside of the continental United States, there will be a substantial shipping charge which you will need to pay. We will email you the amount and you can let us know how to proceed, or if you prefer, we can email you a pdf SOLI™ document (suitable for framing) which you can print.
If you are unable to attend the festival to pick-up your CERTIFICATE(S), we will email you a pdf copy which you can print.