Faith Under Fire

When 17-year-old Matt Hart crashes his truck after a vivid dream about a school shooting at prom, he wakes up convinced it was more than just a nightmare. Haunted by prophetic flashes and a divine whisper—“Trust me. Keep the faith. Act.”—Matt teams up with Amy, a former friend who had the same vision. Together, they zero in on Evan, a bullied new student with a painful home life, a haunted past, and a hidden online presence that’s raising red flags.

As prom night nears, Matt and Amy try to reach Evan through faith, friendship, and a church retreat—risking their reputations and even their safety to stop a tragedy. But as the line blurs between mental illness, spiritual warfare, and divine purpose, Matt must confront whether his calling is to be a hero… or just someone who shows up before it’s too late.

Inspired by true events, Faith Under Fire is a grounded, heart-pounding story about prophetic dreams, youth ministry, redemption, and the power of showing up for the one who feels forgotten.

  • Patrick Burns
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Faith-Based Drama/ Psychological Thriller
  • Number of Pages:
    100
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Faith in Film: International Film Festival and Screenwriting Competition
    Tucson, Az
    May 24, 2025
    Best Screenplay Quarterfinalist
  • CONTENT Film Festival
    Dallas, TX
    September 26, 2025
    Nominee for Best Action, Adventure, or Thriller Screenplay
Writer - Patrick Burns