“A miracle is an event that creates faith. An event which creates faith does not deceive. Therefore it is not fraud, but a miracle.” - George Bernard Shaw, Saint Joan

Currently offering a %20 Discount on all submissions. Use Code: MMIFFFAITH20 at check out.

About:

Miracle Makers International Film Festival is a growing series of live events in Los Angeles that champions creators across film, television, digital series, podcasts, music videos, animation, dance film, and creator content.

Founded in 2021, we uplift work that inspires and welcome both faith-based submissions and open category submissions.

New This Season:

Content creators are now a central focus.
We have launched an expanded range of creator centered categories for YouTubers, TikTok creators, editors, influencers, vertical storytellers, podcasters, and digital innovators.

These additions build on our foundation as a festival known for faith-based and open division submissions and invite a wider circle of ‘Makers’ into the Miracle Makers community.

We encourage all creators to explore the new and classic categories.

What We Accept:

We accept more types of content than most festivals.

Alongside our classic film and television categories, we now recognize a wide spectrum of digital and creator centered work.

Our full list includes feature films and shorts, narrative and documentary formats, animation, music videos, podcasts, dance film, creator reels, creator content, vertical content, screenwriting, authorship, posters, and many more.

We have more than eighty categories across all forms of artistic creation.

We encourage every applicant to explore the complete list here on FilmFreeway.

What Makes MMIFF Different:

Miracle Makers is more than a festival. It is a catalytic series of events that carries on year-round beyond the in person fest.

We champion creators through curated programming, intentional networking, and partnership opportunities that lead to real career momentum. We work to connect Makers with distributors, platforms, mentors, and industry professionals who can open doors and create long term growth.

We are one of the only festivals with both faith-based categories and fully open categories, creating a space where all creators can bring forward work that elevates audiences.

We also welcome a wide variety of digital storytellers and content creators, offering a home for innovators shaping the future of entertainment.

The Experience:

The festival is held in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world.

Creators join us for in person screenings, industry Q and A sessions, high impact panels, workshops with career building mentors, red carpet events, media opportunities, and networking experiences designed to spark collaboration and visibility.

Each season brings more invited guests, influencers, industry professionals, press opportunities, and partners who want to champion faith driven and generally uplifting creators.

Awards and Recognition:

We present category awards, audience honors, special recognitions, digital spotlights, and trophies at our Los Angeles awards celebration.

Each year brings new partners and sponsors, we aim to expand our awards greatly this season as well as recognition programs to honor more Makers in larger and more significant ways. We will be announcing updates to awards continually.

Community and Career Support:

We support creators through year round promotion, interviews, social features, creator spotlights, online discussions, and our members only Makers Collab forum where artists can exchange feedback, find collaborators, post crew calls, and build new work.

At live events, Makers connect with peers, industry professionals, distributors, and partners who can help them take the next step in their creative and career journey.

We believe the right connection can change everything and we work intentionally to create an environment where those connections can happen.

Eligibility and Values:

Open worldwide. All levels welcome.

We champion diverse voices and maintain dedicated space for faith based projects along with fully open categories for creators of all backgrounds who aim to elevate audiences.

Discounts:

Discounts and specials announced periodically on our socials and in email newsletters. Discounts available for students and first time filmmakers.

Important Notes:

We do not cover travel or lodging.

Submit Today!

FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/miraclemakersiff

Website: https://miraclemakersiff.com

Prizes include -

Top script has the opportunity to be developed and produced

Custom MMIFF Trophies & Awards

Press and Print Interviews

WHEN YOU SUBMIT to any of our 80+ categories you will receive 1 FREE written pitch to your choice of 500+ industry pros through Virtual Pitch Fest after the closing of the 2026 festival.

TOP SCRIPT wins 10 FREE written pitches to your choice of 500+ industry pros through Virtual Pitch Fest after the closing of the 2026 festival.

With our new sponsors come new prizes to be announced soon!

All entries will be judged on the content, creativity, imagery, story, and skill of the filmmaker. Productions produced from 2015 to September 2026 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted. Accepted films must be exhibited on an MPEG4 film file. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. We do not screen from FilmFreeway uploads. Submission Fees are Non-refundable.

All Accepted Films must be submitted on MPEG4 for Exhibition.
Screeners are not returned.
We will NOT accept online Films for exhibition screening.
PAL system is NOT accepted.
Each entry must be submitted separately.
All entries must be sent to the Miracle Makers Film Fest prepaid and, for your own protection, should be insured. MPEG4s and DCPs submitted will not be returned. If Submitting DCP, please note a back-up MPEG4 is STILL REQUIRED. Screening times are dependent upon receipt of the screeners and support materials (stills, poster art, and trailer if available). Please note Support materials (postcards, posters promo items) are not returned.

Films and Screenplays SELECTED for the Miracle Makers Film Fest will be announced no later than Aug 2 2026 (exceptions may be made if deemed necessary by THE MMIFF).
Every Entry must include an Electronic Press Kit and if available a Downloadable Trailer and trailer link. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images.

All presentation materials (posters, postcards, goody bag promos) and screening discs, MPEG4s, DCPs for the Miracle Makers Film Fest must arrive at the MMIFF Offices no later than Aug 2 2026. If screening files and screening discs are not received by this date the film will be pulled and disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure the Miracle Makers Film Fest has the REQUIRED screening materials.

ALL ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS MUST provide MPEG4 film File (due Aug 2 2026).
If sending DCP, Please Note that the Theater charges the filmmaker an Ingestion Fee. If sending a DCP we will still require an MPEG4 Film file.
DCPS must be logged out, signed for, and picked up after your screening. WE DO NOT RETURN/SHIP screening materials or promo materials (posters, postcards, goody bag items).
PAL Formatted discs will not be accepted.
We will NOT accept online screeners for exhibition purposes.
Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images.
Please notify us by email of any address changes.
Failure to provide screening materials will result in disqualification and the film being pulled from screening.
Please note MMIFF will NOT return or ship materials back to the submitter once the festival has commenced (this includes thumb drives, DCPs, posters, postcards, or promo materials)
All entries should be mailed to:
Miracle Makers Film Fest
2134 Chestnut Creek Rd
Diamond Bar, CA
91765
All accepted filmmakers, who have submitted/mailed in all necessary materials and Screeners, will be placed on the MMIFF Website before the event. Submitting filmmakers acknowledge they have the legal right to exhibit the film and the collateral/promo materials at the Miracle Makers International Film Festival.
Miracle Makers International Film Fest is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted and accepted film, video, or project for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. All accepted filmmakers agree that the MMIFF may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film, or the MMIFF Event via print, web, and broadcast television. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Miracle Makers Film Fest, vendors, sponsors, and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

Written Word Submission Rules
We are currently accepting written word submissions for features, shorts, short shorts, scenes, poetry, and prose.
All genres are welcome.
One copy of an original feature film screenplay uploaded as a PDF file will be accepted. (Do NOT include more than 1 version). We do not accept hardcopy scripts.
The screenplay should be in standard industry format (12 point Courier).
Only one copy, draft, or version of any screenplay may be submitted by an entrant or entrants per submission.
Under no circumstances will substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of an entry screenplay be allowed under the original submission.
Corrected or edited screenplays must be resubmitted as a NEW entry and will require a separate submission fee.

Multi-part scripts should be submitted as separate, stand-alone screenplays.

Features that are over 120 pages must be submitted as 2 different entries.

Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted.

Submissions must have been written originally in English; translations will not be accepted.

Submissions must be the original work of the entrant(s) and may not be based, in whole or in part, on any other fiction or nonfiction material, published or unpublished, produced or un-produced.

Entries may, however, be adapted from the entrant’s (or entrants’) original work, which should be noted in the logline required on the application form.
Entries lacking a logline on the application form will be disqualified.
If the script is based on a true story, historical or contemporary, the "based on true story/events" should be noted in the logline.

Collaborative work by two writers who share equally in its creation is eligible.
The collaborator’s name must be added during the online application process.
Writer's bio and headshot recommended.
All entries must be received by or before the Extended Deadline.

Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted.

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  • Wayne Diu

    Thanks to Erin and Gretel for screening my ultra low budget film "The Dental Plan" at your festival! The theatre was quite new, with perfect picture and sound quality, and the location (North Hollywood) was amazing. I had a great time meeting so many talented filmmakers. Thanks again for including my film!

    February 2024
  • Joe Leone

    I'd like to thank the Miracle Makers International Film Festival for their recognition of (short screenplay) DO UNTO OTHERS. I was unable to attend the festival this year, but I look forward to submitting additional material in the future. 👍

    October 2023
  • Maria Cristina Guidetti

    Fantastic Festival happy to be finalist and in Nominee. I was not able to ne there because of problems I hope next Year…..

    September 2023
  • Denaise Seals

    I'm sorry I could not be there in person this year. Congratulations ALL!

    September 2023
  • Nikki Hevesy

    They have a foundation for a great festival. Very gracious and accommodating. Great space. Personal attention. We(I) won best director of a short short for A Year to Life. Thank you so much. I appreciate your having us screen there.

    September 2023