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Season Three · Now Accepting Submissions

Faith gives you
Wings.

The world is hungry for stories that lift you higher. Yours could be one of them.

Dates
Sept 2 – 6, 2026
Venue
Regal Edwards Big Newport
City
Newport Beach, CA
Season
Three
Stories that make you believeNewport Beach · Sept 2–6, 2026Faith-driven filmmakersSubmissions openSeason Three
Stories that make you believeNewport Beach · Sept 2–6, 2026Faith-driven filmmakersSubmissions openSeason Three
The Festival

Entertainment with Eternal Impact.

You’re invited to be a “Maker” that makes a difference. Miracle Makers International Film Festival celebrates film, TV, writing, music, dance, content creation and more — where vision, creativity, and purpose are honored together. We highlight faith-focused work and open the door to every creator who tells stories that lift audiences higher.

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Johnnie Ray Scroggins accepting Best Producer at Miracle Makers IFF
In the heart of Newport Beach.
Stories that make you believe
Categories

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Faith-Based Feature

Stories rooted in faith and family — feature-length narrative.

02

Short Film

Bold, brief, beautiful. Every voice gets the screen.

03

Documentary

Real lives, real testimony, real cinema.

04

Screenplay & Teleplay

Scripts that deserve to be made.

05

Music & Music Video

Sound that lifts the room.

06

Creator & Digital Series

New media, new ministry, new makers.

Miracle Makers International Film Festival

Official 2026 Selections

A first look at films selected for Season Three. Full lineup, screening times and ticketing announced soon.

Submit yours →
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Selections subject to addition · Season Three lineup in progress

Past Honors

The miracles in the making.

From Best Director to Music & Lyrics, our past winners show what is possible at Miracle Makers — meaningful stories meeting an audience that believes.

Miracle Makers International Film Festival
Winner
The Son Rises
Alexander G. Seyum
Best Director · Faith-Based
Winner
A Novel Approach
Christian Bredefeld
Best Screenplay
Winner
Running the Bases
Johnnie Ray Scroggins
Best Producer
Winner
The Dragonfly Tale
Shawn Woodward
Best Actress
Winner
I'll Be Your Voice
Olivia Colette Lee
Music & Lyrics
Winner
Don't Fear the Reaper
Erin Burchard
Best Teleplay
I love their mission and this platform which gives purposeful, artistic films a chance to be recognized and share their message.
Nancy Paradis
An incredible festival and an incredible concept. It truly was a miracle to have made it in and received a Hero Award for our fan film.
Marcus Hamm
What a festival. They truly care about their filmmakers — I'm so grateful for their team.
Leanne Bishop
Inside a vintage cinema with red velvet seats
Venue

Regal Edwards Big Newport · RPX

Season Three lands at one of Southern California's most iconic theaters. Not just a film festival — a destination experience.

View the venue →
About the Festival

Excellence meets purpose. Selection becomes access.

Miracle Makers International Film Festival is building a Los Angeles home for storytellers across film, TV, music, podcasts, animation, dance, writing and creator content. We keep a strong pathway for faith and family voices and any creative work that lifts audiences and sparks meaningful conversations.

— Erin Miracle, Founder & Director

5K+
Attendee goal
50+
Celebrity & influencer goal
25+
Partners goal
5M+
Total digital impressions
Help the Festival Grow

Be part of the next chapter.

Power more screenings, richer conversations, celebrity appearances, and elevated awards for makers. Your support builds the future of faith-driven film.

Press

Cover the festival.

Press, photographers, podcasters and content creators — apply for credentials to cover screenings, red carpet, panels and the awards ceremony.

Press Credentials

Apply to cover MMIFF

  • · Outlet name, role, and audience size
  • · Recent work samples or portfolio link
  • · Days you plan to attend (Sept 2–6, 2026)
  • · Equipment + crew size if applicable
Apply for Press

press@miraclemakersiff.com