The Eagle Wings Student Christian Film Festival exists to facilitate community, learning, and encouragement among student filmmakers seeking to glorify God in their craft.

April 26, 2025 - 5 p.m (sharp) to 8 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

This event is usually standing-room only. Arrive early.

Awards & Prizes

Keynote Speaker: Actress Emily Rose from the SyFy hit Haven.

Emily Rose is an actor best known for her work in television, film, and video games. After graduating from UCLA’s prestigious MFA Acting program, she quickly began her career playing Elena Fisher in Sony’s hit PlayStation series Uncharted, earning two Video Game Award nominations for Best Performance. She has since continued her work in gaming, including her role in God of War Ragnarök.

Emily is widely recognized for starring as Audrey Parker in Syfy’s hit series Haven, based on The Colorado Kid by Stephen King. Her performance as a sharp and determined FBI agent navigating a mysterious town earned her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Dramatic Actress.

Her television work includes series roles in Graceland, ER, Brothers & Sisters, Jericho, and HBO’s John from Cincinnati. She has also guest-starred in Private Practice, Two and a Half Men, Without a Trace, Cold Case, CSI, & Gotham Knights.

In film, Emily has appeared in Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff alongside Heather Locklear, The Shift from Angel Studios and more recently lead a Christmas movie called All Is Merry and Bright. She will next be seen in the upcoming film The Other Side of the Window.

Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Theatrical Arts from Vanguard University of Southern California and studied Shakespeare in Oxford, England at the British American Drama Academy before completing her MFA at UCLA. While there, she worked with ArtsBridge America to support arts education in public schools and later returned to teach in UCLA’s Acting for Film & Television program.

She is passionate about lifelong learning, and encouraging the next generation of faith filled artists to pursue their creator and creative paths.

The Eagle Wings Student Christian Film Festival will award prizes in the following categories: Short Films, Screenplays, Music Video, and Commercials/PSA (Public Service Announcements).

6th Grade - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Short Films
- Screenplays
- PSA
- Music Video

7th Grade - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Short Films
- Screenplays
- PSA
- Music Video

8th Grade - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Short Films
- Screenplays
- PSA
- Music Video

High School - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Short Films
- Screenplays
- PSA
- Music Video

Best of Show - 1st Place

The following current age groups include: current 6th graders, 7th graders, 8th graders and all High School students (9th - 12th grade).

Rules & Terms

1. We accept student submissions from any country in the world.
2. Submissions not in English must have English subtitles.
3. High School and Middle School submitters are required to provide proof of enrollment - typically a picture of a student ID badge or card.
4. We ask that all films and projects be biblically based on God's truth. The story doesn't have to be churchy, but the message must remain faithful to His Word.
5. Applicants whose films are OFFICIALLY SELECTED will be asked to provide a poster.
6. Media is to be uploaded to FilmFreeway with permission for us to download the project. Please make sure to check this box.
7. Language and content material must be appropriate for school.

We believe and stand on the following truths for creative storytelling and filmmaking.

JESUS CHRIST IS PREEMINENT
Colossians 1:18, "And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent."

HONOR CHRIST IN THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION, NOT JUST THE FINAL PRODUCT
1 Corinthians 10:31, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

1 Corinthians 16:14, "Let all that you do be done in love."
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  • Olivia Summer

    Sooooooo much fun. My fav part of the year

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    So glad to hear you enjoy Eagle Wings! Big day tomorrow!

  • Hannah Raines

    It lowkey cooked and it was sooooo fun!!!!!!!

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Tons of fun! Glad you like the festival!

  • Caroline Rogers

    so amazing 🙌 and skibidi

    February 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for submitting your projects!

  • Anastasia Davis

    SO GOOD!! I would just like it if there were more seats. Otherwise, BEST THING!!🤩🥳🤩🥳
    2026 edit: IT STILL COOKED THIS YEAR!!!!

    April 2025
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    Response from festival:

    We heard you! We're working on getting more seats this year.