We're committed to this important art form and medium of communication for churches.
This initiative celebrates the filmmakers, editors, storytellers, production directors, volunteers, and creative leaders who are helping to define the future of visual ministry communication.
The Church Film Movement Is Real. This Is Where It Gets Recognized.
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Video and film production inside the local church has exploded. Content creation and filmmaking in ministry contexts have grown more than 50% over the past two years, and that number reflects something deeper than technology adoption. Churches are telling better stories, reaching further beyond their walls, and investing in the creative teams making it happen.
The Church Production Filmcraft Festival exists because that work deserves to be seen.
Honoring the Craft. Advancing the Mission.
Presented by Church Production, the publication that has served church technical and creative teams for decades, these awards recognize the skill, vision, and spiritual intentionality behind the best church-produced film and video content in the country.
Church Production has long championed the people behind the cameras, the edit bays, and the production suites. The Filmcraft Festival & Awards Ceremony is a direct extension of that commitment: a formal stage for the work your team is already doing, and a benchmark for what is possible.
This is not a participation ribbon. It is recognition from peers who understand what it takes to produce compelling ministry content on real-world budgets, with volunteer crews and a Sunday deadline.
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What We Recognize
Judges drawn from working church production professionals will evaluate entries across these disciplines:
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Cinematography: Visual storytelling, composition, and camera craft
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Direction: Creative vision, shot selection, and narrative control
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Editing: Pacing, rhythm, and story structure in post
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Script: Writing quality and narrative clarity
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Audio: Sound design, mix quality, and production value
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Lighting: On-set or location lighting technique and atmosphere
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Animation: Motion graphics, title work, and visual effects
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VFX: Visual effects integration and execution
New this year will also be the CFX People’s Choice Awards. This new award opportunity allows attendees at CFX 2026 to select their favorite submission recognizing the craftsmanship and quality of the project.
2026 Submission Categories
Your church team is eligible to submit up to three original projects across these categories:
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Testimonial: Stories of life change, told with craft and conviction
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Series Starter: Cinematic openers and trailers for sermon series or campaigns
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Promotional: Event, ministry, or outreach content that moves people to act
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Music: Original worship recordings, lyric videos, or performance films
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Concept: Creative or experimental work that pushes the format
All entries must be original content created by your church technical team. Any professional production assistance must be credited on your entry form.
Why Enter
Winning entries and selected submissions will be featured on the Capture Summit website, in Church Production newsletters, and across Church Production's social channels. That is real visibility for your team, your church, and the story you have worked hard to tell.
The ultimate stage for your ministry’s creative work is set! The Church Production Filmcraft Festival & Awards Ceremony will take place live at CFX 2026, September 14–16, in Birmingham, Alabama! Join us at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center (BJCC) to celebrate your craft, connect with peers, and see your work shine on a national stage.
Semi-finalists will be encouraged to attend CFX 2026 and may be included on a panel discussion where the making of the submissions will be discussed.
More than the recognition, entering puts your work in front of an audience that will appreciate exactly what it took to make it.
Your team is doing ministry-level work with production-level craft. It is time to show it.
