JesusCineFest - 2026 Official Selection

Official Selection 2026

JesusCineFest

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

A City of Light Kevin Terrell United States	Behind Paris’s beauty lies deep spiritual need. A City of Light follows local pastors and their churches as they bring gospel hope to one of Europe’s most secular cities.
The Light of Hope A documentary on Pastor Akihiro Matsumoto Christiansen Megumi Kanta Japan	In the quiet beauty of Hokkaido, Japan, one man’s unwavering faith illuminates the darkest of valleys. More than a story of survival, The Light of Hope is a testament to the unshakable light of faith—a beacon for anyone walking through their own storm.
Man from the Mountain Vlado Železňák SR. Slovakia	The Man from the Mountain is about a former prisoner and drug addict who found his way to the well-known pilgrimage site of Mount Zvir, where he found release from a hopeless life and discovered faith in a better future.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM

Return Huayu Yang China	Return follows historical threads spanning thousands of years to ask: Where do we come from, and where are we returning?
The eighth day Sabrina Varani Italy	In the Jubilee Year, the protagonists of this story are the homeless men and women living on the margins, whose stories are not so different from our own.
Tommy Hicks in Argentina Chronicle of a revival Rodolfo Polignano Argentina	This documentary chronicles the campaign Tommy Hicks led in 1954, during which the movement of God was experienced in Argentina.

NARRATIVE SHORT FILM

In Custody Archange Kiyindou, Dave-Ali Ndiay France	One night of questioning. One young man in police custody. As the interrogation unfolds, it drifts beyond facts into the realm of personal choices and buried guilt. What begins as a legal procedure becomes an internal trial, where truth is measured by conscience rather than evidence. When judgment comes from within, freedom may no longer be possible.
Know Limits Austin & Victoria Thiery United States	When dreams collide with reality, how do you know which limits should never push? A poignant story of a mother at a crossroads of hope and grief. Her autistic son faces a serious health crisis that could destroy everything she has worked for.
The Meaning of Life Stephen Leon Lipscomb United States	A short film (5 minutes) about what life is about.
Seeds of Hope Hans Widmer United States	A struggling family with a small coffee plantation in rural Mexico finds renewed hope by launching a local coffee shop.

NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM

HIM: Who Gives Me Strength Zion Choi South Korea	"Buk," a second-year student at Serim High School, lost his parents at a young age and lives each day diligently despite growing up in poverty.
The Indispensable Armor Jose F Nieves, Alexandra Nieves United States	Years after a forgotten prophecy warned of a coming war that would shake the world, most of society has moved on—choosing comfort over preparation, disbelief over truth.
The Wait Teniola Zara King United Kingdom	Ever wondered how Mary actually told Joseph? “I’m pregnant… but I’m still a virgin.” The Wait reimagines what the Nativity story would look like in modern times and the most awkward explanation in history. As we go on this journey with Mary and Joseph, we explore how love can be blurred when betrayal is assumed,

ANIMATED FILM

Confession of Hungarian Saints: Saint Irene of Hungary of the Árpád House Sandor Bekesi Hungary	We hear Saint Irene's final prayer, in which she recalls the most memorable events of her life.
The Story of Cybi & Seiriol Hywel Griffith United Kingdom	Cybi & Seiriol is a visual journey through the lives, landscapes and legacy of two of Wales’s most enduring early saints.
Stairs John Peter Ukraine	"Stairs" tells the story of a man's final journey as he ascends to paradise after death. On each step, he confronts the weight of his own existence. A tale of transcendence, faith, and ultimate destiny.

MUSICAL

Eternal Life Mark Colborg United States	Eternal Life portrays the journey of a soul that transcends its final heartbeat in search of the light. Through symbolic imagery and emotions suspended in time, each step reveals that the end may be a new beginning. A music video about the hope of eternity.
Standing Sandy Cherryholmes United States	"Life Keeps trying to knock me down, but I'm still standing...hand in hand with Jesus." You will be inspired and uplifted by this multimedia presentation of Sandy's Dove nominated song.
Footprints Giacomo Galoppo Italia	Footprints follows a soul through life’s hardest moments, guided by a presence it cannot see. When only one set of footprints remains, it discovers it was never alone—God was carrying it.