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The First Annual Errand of Angels Films Film Festival and 1 Minute Short Film Competition Theme for 2026, "Uplift and Inspire"

The 2026 Errand of Angels Films (EoAF) Film Festival theme "Uplift & Inspire" celebrates young and emerging filmmakers who use creativity to encourage, uplift, and inspire others through the art of storytelling.

For this Festival professional equipment is not required. Films may be created using phones, tablets, cameras, or other recording devices. Storytelling, creativity, and inspiration matter more than expensive equipment.

Apply at FilmFreeWay.com

EoAF Film Festival Official Rules (2026)

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

Youth Division

  • Ages 18 and under at the time of submission, with parental/guardian's consent.


Emerging Filmmaker Division

  • Open to first-time and newer filmmakers ages 18 or older at the time of submission.


***NOTE: 

SUBMISSION LIMIT


The 2026 festival will accept:

Maximum 100 submissions

Once 100 qualifying entries have been received, submissions may close early.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

Theme


All films must clearly reflect the theme:

"Uplift & Inspire." 


Examples include:                                

  • Kindness 
  • Service 
  • Faith 
  • Hope 
  • Courage 
  • Perseverance 
  • Family 
  • Friendship 
  • Community 
  • Overcoming challenges
  • Christ-like love


Original Work

  • Entrants must own or have permission to use all music, footage, images, and other copyrighted materials.

SPECS

REQUIREMENTS

SPECS

Length

  • Maximum runtime: 60 seconds 
  • Credits must be included within the 60-second limit. 


Content


Films must be:                                

  • Family-friendly 
  • Appropriate for all audiences 
  • Free of profanity, sexual content, excessive violence, and taking the name of God in vain.


Format

  • MP4 or .mov preferred 
  • Minimum 1080p resolution recommended 
  • Horizontal format only


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each submission must:

1. Use FilmFreeway 

Submit through www.FilmFreeway.com and fill out the parental consent, form if under 18 years old.


2. YouTube Upload

Upload your film on YouTube as Unlisted (not Public or Private)


3. Email Your YouTube Link & Details

Email to: submissions@errandofangelsfilms.com

Include:

  • Film title 
  • Filmmaker's name(s) [writer(s), director(s), editor(s), camera operator(s), producer(s), musical composer(s), and any other crew involved]
  • Actor(s) & musical performer(s) names and roles
  • Age(s) of all participant(s), if under 18, or state you are 18+
  • YouTube link for your short film
  • Contact email
  • Brief film description (50 words or less)


*NOTE: If a submission includes filmmakers both under 18 and 18+, then the film will automatically be entered into the Emerging Filmmakers Division.  If a submission contains filmmakers under 18, but includes actors 18+, then only the actors ages 18+ will be considered in the Emerging Filmmakers Division, but the other aspects of filming will be considered under the Youth Division for selection, nominations, and awards.

Entry Fees

Early Bird  (By July 1st, 2026)

$10


Regular Deadline (July 2nd - Aug 15th, 2026)

$15

2026 FESTIVAL TIMELINE

Festival Opens

June 15, 2026


Submission Deadline

August 15, 2026


Official Selections Announced

September 5, 2026


Film Festival Event

September 14, 2026


Awards Announced

During the festival event.

Online-Reply

September 15th, 2026

This could be your film!!

AWARD CATEGORIES

Grand Prize

Best Short Film


Featured Awards

  • Most Inspiring  
  • Most Uplifting 
  • Best Story 
  • Best Performance 
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Cinematography 
  • Best Musical Score
  • Best Narration
  • Audience Choice Award

Get Started

GO TO FILM FREEWAY

Samantha's Li'l Bit of Heaven

Official selections will premiere at:

 

Samantha's Li'l Bit of Heaven,

287 Larkfield Road

East Northport, NY 11731


Website: https://samanthaslilbitofheaven.org/

Official Website for Samantha's Li'l Bit of Heaven

Walk the Red Carpet

Come live to the Festival, mingle with the other filmmakers and get your picture on the red carpet.

Watch the Selected Films

Watch the EoAF Film Festival 2026 Official Selections live!  If you cannot attend the live event, a replay will run the following day online.

See the Premiere of Samantha' Li'l Bit of Heaven Short Films

Samatha's Li'l Bit of Heaven is truly a place where God's presence is felt--created through the grief of a tragedy, it has been the stage for thousands of God-loving artists, performers, and spiritual leaders of many denominations of faith.  Countless miracles have occurred in this very location, and Samantha's Li'l Bit of Heaven short films capture a brief glimpse into some truly life changing moments.  

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