HARD FAITH FESTIVALS

Annual & Regional Festival Events

Four Day Hollywood, CA | Main Festival Event | June 25-28, 2026

Regional Hard Faith Fest | New York City | December 6, 2025

More Events To Be Announced Soon

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ABOUT HARD FAITH FEST

What is Hard Faith Fest?

Hard Faith Fest is dedicated to showcasing films that tell stories of liberation, resilience, and the human experience. Our mission is to provide a platform for independent filmmakers, screenwriters, and artists to share their unique perspectives and connect with a diverse audience. Through the power of storytelling, we aim to inspire, educate, and provoke meaningful conversations.

INTRODUCING OUR FIRST
REGIONAL EVENT NYC
DECEMBER 6 2025

Hard Faith Fest - NYC | One Day Event | Producer's Club | December 6 2025

Hard Faith™ has started its first regional events around the world. The theme of this first regional event is "In The Bleak Midwinter". This is a one day event and gathering of faithful creatives in the heart of New York City. Hard Faith™ mission is "Telling Stories That Liberate"

Submissions are now open. See you in the Big Apple.

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SPENCER FOLMAR

"Telling Stories That Liberate"

HFF NYC SCHEDULE

THEATRE ONE

10 AM - 10:30 AM Spencer Folmar “Telling Stories That Liberate” Workshop

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Screenplay Block One

“CHUZA” by Mary Therese Driscoll-Ingraham, Jennifer Ristine*
“Who is Zarrah” by Jaclyn Whitt *
“It Is Well With My Soul” by Rachel Soland, David Maegraith
“Indentured” by Autumn Libengood *
“Wonderful” by Drew Broadhurst *

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Jennifer Porrata "Crafting Your Acting Career" Workshop

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Short Film Block

- “The Penitent” (12:26) by Luke Mancari *

- “Bereavement” (13:03) by Jesse Hutchins *

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Sponsorship Presentation

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Jaclyn Whitt “Podcast Guesting” Workshop

~ 2 HOUR LUNCH BREAK ~

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Screenplay Block Two

“Citadel Lost” by Ernie Rivera
“Nickel On The Grass” by Marty Richard *
“Faith, Hope, & Grace” by Wayne D. Burdette Jr., Christan van Slyke *
“Have You Seen Her?” by Desiree Monae *

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Jospeh Holmes “Critic Proof Your Film” Workshop

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Short Film Block

- “The Chosen Ones” (1:45) by Robert John Rivera Jr. *

- “The Chapel Door” (9:11) by Aleksa Ristovic *

- “Daisy” (12:48) by Stephanie Danielle Haff *

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Chris Covell “Rewriting & Development” Workshop

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Television “Bible College” (30:00) by Jason Munden *

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Nathan Clarkson “Being Honest In Your Art” Workshop

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PITCH FEST NYC!!!

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM AWARDS SHOW

THEATRE TWO

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Welcome Message & Hard Faith Workshop (40 Minutes)

10:40 AM - 10:45 AM Music Video “Daughter of God” (5:00) by Warren Fast *

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Student Film “The Crow” (14:57) by Jenna Snow Grant

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Documentary “A Faith Under Seige” (58:52) by Yaroslav Lodygin

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Feature Film “One More Time” (1:03:31) by Peter James Lengo *

~ 1 HOUR LUNCH BREAK FOR THEATRE TWO~

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Experimental Films Block

- “Echoes of Truth” (6:19) by Ashford Anthony Menezes

- “Sunday Mourning” (5:32) by Riccardo Vincenzi

- “Vessel of Love: A Prelude” (30:39) by Michaiah Smoots, Deborah Smoots

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Short Film Block

- “Life After” (14:58) by Autumn Libengood *

- “At the Mercy of Faith” (19:19) by Andrew Arguello

- “Unexpected” (9:45) by Steve Shermet *

- “Away” (17:07) by William Allen Jones

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Documentary Film “Mercy at the Gates” (45:57) by Dan Tarrant *

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Documentary Film “Our Forever Home” (29:59) by Kalen Cheng *

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Television Block

- “In The Paint Pilot” (29:31) by Jonathan Cipiti

- “This is Bushwick” (30:00) by Rose Gutierrez *

~ HALF HOUR BREAK BEFORE AWARDS SHOW ~

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM AWARDS SHOW

* Filmmakers In Attendance With Remarks Given

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UP TO & ON DAY OF EVENT

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THANK YOU HFF NYC SPONSORS

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HFF NYC

HFF Hollywood

Submissions

1200

Screenings

80

Awards

40

Speakers

20 FOURTH ANNUAL HARD FAITH FEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Four Days of Cinematic Celebration

25 June 2026

28 June 2026

Hard Faith Fest is a four-day cinematic celebration that brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from around the world. Join us for a memorable experience filled with film screenings, panel discussions, and networking events. Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling and experience the magic of cinema.