Thank you for your interest in our film festival! At the Fall Faith & Family Film Festival we are firm believers In our Lord, Jesus Christ and the power of God to change the lives of people for good. We love the fall time of the year (around Halloween), especially in the Midwest and for decades this time of year has typically been reserved for darkness and occultism. As a matter of fact, this very festival for 7 years operated as a horror film festival until we had our own "coming to Jesus" moment a few years ago, and we shut down the festival page until we could come up with something that represented our new found perspective.

Now we want to take back territory from the enemy and say that we can celebrate the harvest time and we can make an impact for the Kingdom of God by playing Christian films and family films that are both entertaining, and have good morals. So, if you have a Christian film, or a good moral family film (i.e. films about love, kindness, forgiveness, etc.) then we would love to have you submit it to us!

The reviews below reflect our previous Horror Film festival which ran for six years in Southern and Central Ohio. We will continue to provide a top quality experience for filmmakers and festival attendees alike.

Judges Awards (Shorts program)
1st prize: Best Film $250 cash prize
2nd prize: Runner-Up $125 cash prize
Best Director

F5 Award: Given to the film that best represents the mission of this film festival (fall themed, high quality and entertaining Christian films that help us culturally retake this season).

Lame Duck: Films submitted after deadline may screen but are not eligible for awards.

There will be digital certificates for top films as well and laurels for all selected films. Award winners must allow up to 60 days after the screening date to receive prizes.

You must have all rights to all media in your film. Submitted films must have an equivalent rating of PG-13 or below to be accepted. Films with excessive violence, excessive adult language or nudity will be disqualified. All selections are at the discretion of the appointed judges. Screenings will be held October 24th, 2026 at the Koinonia Farms Camp Screening room, 15613 Long Run Rd, 
Laurelville, OH 43135. Submitters of screened films shall receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the event available at the event venue. 
Submissions may request waivers or discounts. Waivers and/or discounts are given at the discretion of the festival directors and do not guarantee screening.

Films are screened as received from submitters. You hold Fall Faith & Family Film Festival (Festival) and hosting theater/venue harmless from any claims of liability from screening your film. All submitters to the Festival grant permission to allow images and segments of their films to be used for advertising purposes including but not limited to print, video and social media campaigns. Films will not be shared by the Festival with outside parties. Filmmakers must have all rights to all media in their films. 
Submission fees are non-refundable. All submission proceeds are collected and used solely and at the discretion of the Festival. 
Filmmakers/Submitters hold the Festival and all sponsors, stakeholders and volunteers harmless from any claims of liability from the screening of submitted films. 
Submitted films must have an equivalent rating of PG-13 or less to be accepted. Films with excessive violence, excessive adult language or nudity will be disqualified. All selections are at the discretion of the appointed judges. Submitters under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. Students must be able to provide proof of enrollment if requested, which may include transcripts, student emails or signed affidavits. from teachers, instructors or professors. 

Selection to the festival does not guarantee screening; films will screen as time and venue allow. All selections within turn-in deadlines are eligible for awards and prizes at the discretion of the festival. Employees and Volunteers of the Festival and theater/venue are not eligible for awards but may participate upon paying entry fee. All screenings, dates, venues and awards are at the sole discretion of the festival and may be changed without immediate notice. All attempts will be made to notify entrants of changes made to venues or screening times.
Submissions may be submitted via FilmFreeway or other digital service upon request. Submitters are responsible to provide films upon request or forfeit the screening schedule. Films are screened as they are received. Filmmakers will be notified if changes are needed to accolade audio/visual problems found in the film.

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  • Evie Canary

    Everyone was so kind and welcoming and we had a blast!

    November 2022
  • We had so much fun at the S.O.S Spooktacular showdown. They created an amazing atmosphere and it was awesome seeing our film "For Ayizan" shown at the festival.

    October 2022
  • Jared Tipton

    Thanks for having us as a part of the festival! Hopefully next time we can attend in person! Look forward to submitting again!

    November 2020
  • Illumination Cinema

    We were very impressed with how the festival was pulled off and incredibly gracious to have been involved.

    November 2020
  • David Walton Smith

    Great festival, happy to have been a part of it!

    November 2020