• October 15, 2025

  Opening Date

• March 3, 2026

  Earlybird Deadline

• April 3, 2026

  Regular Deadline

• May 31, 2026

  Late Deadline

• July 3, 2026

  Notification Date

• September 4 – 5, 2026

  Event Date

Deadlines:

Faith-Centered Focus:
Submissions do not need to be overtly religious but should reflect values of hope, inspiration, and Kingdom impact.
Works that glorify profanity, gratuitous violence, or sexually explicit content will not be accepted.

Completion & Language Requirements:
Eligible works must have been completed on or after January 1, 2025.
All entries must be fully finished at the time of submission, including final edit, sound, color, and any visual effects. Incomplete or in-progress works are not eligible

The festival reserves the right to determine eligibility based on the final completion date of the submitted version.
Non-English works must include English subtitles.

Notification:
All submitting artists and filmmakers will be notified by July 3, 2026.

Submission Process:
Multiple submissions are allowed; each requires a separate submission fee.

Applicants must hold all necessary rights, including music and images.
By submitting, creators grant CAFF permission to use clips or images for festival promotion. (for selected works only)
Selected works must be provided in high-resolution digital format. Delivery instructions provided upon selection.

Eligibility:
Open to filmmakers, artists, photographers, podcasters, and creatives of all backgrounds whose work aligns with CAFF’s mission.
Student submissions must include proof of enrollment (student ID or official letter).

International submissions are welcome and must be submitted with subtitles.
Works must be original and created by the submitting artist/filmmaker.

Submission Fees:

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