Official Selection 2024

JesusCineFest

JesusCineFest

NARRATIVE SHORT FILM

The Foxhole
John Kestner
United States
A kidnapped atheist has her first and last conversation with God.

In Situ
Lauren Elizabeth Garrison
United States
Trapped in a maze-like gallery, a distraught woman finds comfort in the company of a kind-hearted stranger. Together, they explore the deeper meaning of the exhibit and share their own interpretations of the creator’s work.

Faith Healing
Branton McMahan,
De'ja McCray
United States
Sophie is a rising high school track star with Olympic dreams, but when she goes to a party one night with her best friend, Trinity, her dreams are shattered in an instant. Bitter, broken, and empty inside, she embarks on a journey of healing and discovers something she wasn't expecting; the healing power of Jesus Christ's love and forgiveness.

NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM

Jesus - a Deaf Missions film
Joseph D. Josselyn
United States
For the first time in history, a Deaf audience will have the unique opportunity to experience the story of Jesus presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language. (The film is captioned for access for those who do not know ASL.)

unDEFILED
Matthew McCaulley
United States
TStruggling with an endless cycle of family-destroying addiction and shame, an aging Mitch Jennings finally gets his shot at professional baseball. But, taking that chance will mean turning his back on a team secret so terrible that it may cost a sex-trafficked young girl her life.

The Mat
Zion Choi
Republic of Korea
Eight strangers who have nothing in common are called upon the Mat. No one knows who brought them there or why. They soon realize they are trapped with no way out.

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

Through The Fire
Don J Albert
United States
Peter Dechat was living down in Florida with his wife, daughter and step son. On July, 10th, 2007 at 8:30am in the morning In the safety of his own home, conducting business for his job in selling blinds, he would never had imagined what would happen.

Front Lines of Hope
Daniel Hasel
United States
Three fathers step into natural disaster zones, offering hope and assistance through their small ministry. But when they embark on a journey to the front line of the Ukrainian war, they confront a new reality of navigating the responsibilities of fatherhood, the risks of conflict, and the depth of their faith.

God’s Plan
William Preising
United States
The inspiring story of the founding and construction of a medical clinic in Higueronal Panama which provides not only health care but Bibles and spiritual health to the surrounding communities!

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM

ALL SAINTS: THE JOURNEY OF ORTHODOXY IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
Chris M Johnston
United States
This documentary shares the four-decade journey of a small group of people from different ethnicities and languages as they establish the first Orthodox Church in Bloomington, Indiana.

Africa's tricken children
Aurélien PETIT
France
It's the story of human trafficking issue, around the abuse of a local tradition which consists in sending poor children and adolescents to rich families in both Benin and Nigeria, the neighboring country.

But, very often, young women facing difficult situations, victims of abuse, economic or sexual exploitation, or even forced marriage.

The Madman of the Beggars
Jefferson Araujo Paulino
Brazil
Este cautivador documental revela el inspirador viaje de fe de Wildo dos Anjos, que comenzó a los 13 años, cuando decidió seguir una visión única y establecer la primera institución de rehabilitación para personas sin hogar en Brasil.

ANIMATED FILM

Celestial
Vicky Xie
United States
The grim reaper tries to take a sick child from her hospital bed, but her mother won't let her go.

Coming Home
Nick Adducci
United States
A young man returns home after failing to find happiness in life, but a happy surprise awaits him.

The Whole Armor Comic Book: The Truth About Lies
Chivas Davis
United States
The Whole Armor Animation will tell real life stories about spiritual warfare and how to fight with The Whole Armor of God.


MUSICAL

Lifeless: A Musical Zomedy
Christopher Shawn Shaw
United States
Three decades after the zombie apocalypse wipes out humanity, one lone zombie's undead heart groans—and croons—for something more.

Failing to find solace in his zombie friends and psychiatrist, he searches beyond himself to answer his deepest existential question, "Is there more to life than being dead?"

Changed In A Moment
Sandy Cherryholmes
United States
An animated musical of a young woman's journey from darkness to light. Just when it seems there is no hope, she comes face to face with her redeemer... and a life-changing choice to make.

La tua vita
Giacomo Colombo
Italia
Are you missing the crucial ingredient to give true meaning to your life?