The Bring Hope Film Festival 2025 is here!
Do you have a story that brings hope? A message the world needs to hear? This is your chance to inspire others through the power of film.
The Bring Hope Film Festival is a creative initiative of the Discipleship Ministries Team, inviting everyday storytellers to create short films that explore what hope looks like in real life. Whether it’s the hope of Jesus, a personal testimony, a group making a difference, or a snapshot of kindness in action, your film could be what lifts someone’s spirit and points them to something greater.
Theme: Bring Hope
Your film should capture the essence of hope. You might explore:
What does the hope of Jesus mean to you
How you or someone you know brings hope to others
A story of transformation, resilience or everyday faith
A group or initiative that makes a real difference
Categories:
Narrative: Tell a story that shows hope. You can write a script, use actors and be as imaginative as you like. This is like making a short movie or drama
Documentary: Tell a true story about something or someone who brings hope. You might film a real event, interview people, or show something meaningful that happened.
Micro-short: This is for films that are 90 seconds or less. You can use any style - narrative, documentary, animation or even a creative montage - but you’ve got to keep it short and punchy. Great for younger filmmakers or quick, impactful ideas.
Prizes:
Each category will award a winner and a runner-up.
Winner: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
Film Specifications:
Must be between 90 seconds to 5 minutes in length for the Narrative and Documentary categories. Micro-short films need to be 90 seconds or less.
Must clearly reflect the Bring Hope theme
Open to Western Australian residents only
How to Enter:
Register at www.wa.adventist.org.au
Submit your film by emailing it to: wadiscipleship@adventist.org.au
Entries close at 5 pm (AWST), Tuesday 1 October 2025
Premiere Night – You’re Invited!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase your stories on the big screen.
Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: WA Conference Office - 84 Welshpool Rd, Welshpool, WA 6106
It will be an inspiring night of storytelling, community celebration, and creativity. Winners will be announced, and prizes will be awarded live.
After the premiere, films will be featured on Adventists WA social media platforms and YouTube.
So grab your phone, camera, or editing software, and start creating.
You don’t need to be a professional filmmaker to enter. You just need a heart full of hope and a story worth sharing. Let’s flood our communities with good news, one film at a time.
