ACFF DOES NOT GIVE AWARDS - HOWEVER, IT DOES OFFER RECOGNITION

"Soli Deo gloria is a Latin term for Glory to God alone. It has been used by artists like Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Christoph Graupner to signify that their work was produced for the sake of praising God. As a doctrine, it means that everything is done for God's glory to the exclusion of mankind's self-glorification and pride. Christians are to be motivated and inspired by God's glory and not their own." (Wikipedia)

The "Soli Deo Gloria" recognition plaque (or SOLI™) will be given to one film from each category that (in the opinion of the judges) best exemplifies the ideal of "Glory to God Alone" and which is produced with excellence.

There are 6 entry categories:

• Narrative Feature
• Narrative Short
• Animated Feature
• Animated Short
• Documentary Feature
• Documentary Short

There will be up to 3 "Official Selections" in each category and (although unforeseen circumstances may occur) we will attempt to screen each selection during the festival.

Recipients of the SOLI™ recognition plaques will be announced on the festival's website on Nov. 1, 2026.

RULES & TERMS

ACFF is open to all makers of independent Christian films.

The submitted film must glorify God AND His Son Jesus Christ.

Feature Films are 40:00 (and longer) total running time.

Short films are 39:59 (and shorter) total running time.

Films must have been completed after April 1, 2024 to be considered.

Films will be accepted by online entry only.

NOTES

1. Depending on submissions, some categories and areas may not receive recognition.
2. If you live within the continental United States, your film's plaque will be mailed to you free of charge (please note however that it may take SEVERAL MONTHS for you to receive it). If you live outside of the continental United States, there will be a substantial shipping charge which you will need to pay. We will email you the amount and you can let us know how to proceed, or if you prefer, we can email you a pdf SOLI™ document (suitable for framing) which you can print.
3. All rules and terms are subject to change without notice.