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Romans VIII Film Festival

The Romans VIII Film Festival is a premier non-profit celebration dedicated to honoring the spirit of creativity across all art forms.

August 21 to 23 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN.

05/16/2026

🎬 CALLING ALL CHRISTIAN FILMMAKERS, SCREENWRITERS & MUSICIANS 🎶

Celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the Romans VIII Film Festival with one of our biggest specials yet!

🔥 75% OFF ALL SUBMISSION FEES THIS WEEKEND ONLY
🎟️ Including Gold Submissions
🗓️ August 21–23, 2026
🎤 PitchFest Tickets On Sale Now — Limited to the First 10 Tickets Only!

Use Code: ONEYEAR2

Submit at https://filmfreeway.com/RomansVIIIFilmSceenwritersPlaywrightsFestival

Music at https://filmfreeway.com/MoonlessInternationalmusiccompetition

Join filmmakers, writers, musicians, and creatives from around the world for a faith-driven festival focused on storytelling that glorifies God and impacts lives.

🎥 Faith Driven Stories
✍️ Powerful Scripts
🎶 Inspiring Music

A program of SteelHorn Foundation (501c3) and held in conjunction with

10/18/2025

Official Announcement: Schedule & Venue Update 🌟

Due to unforeseen scheduling changes in September, the Romans VIII Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition has officially moved to new dates and a new venue to provide the best possible experience for our filmmakers, writers, and attendees.

📅 NEW DATES: August 21–23, 2026
📍 NEW VENUE: The Historic Franklin Theatre — Franklin, Tennessee (just outside Nashville 🎶)

Though this change was unexpected, it allows us to make this year’s festival even more powerful — a celebration of faith, purpose, and storytelling that inspires hearts around the world. ✨

The Romans VIII Film Festival continues to spotlight films, screenplays, and stage works that uplift, challenge, and remind us that “we are more than conquerors.” 🎥✝️

💫 Categories: Faith-Based Films • Inspirational Screenplays • Family & Uplifting Stories • Playwright Submissions
🏆 Awards: Cash prizes, distribution opportunities, festival features, and more!
🎞️ Presented by: Romans VIII Films & Moonless Media & Enterprises

📢 Submissions are now open!
Enter today at 👉 https://filmfreeway.com/RomansVIIIFilmSceenwritersPlaywrightsFestival

🎫 Tickets coming soon!

Follow us for updates, submission deadlines, and guest announcements.
👉 Tag your faith-driven storytellers, artists, and filmmakers — and be part of something inspiring!

Let your story shine under the Romans VIII light. 🌟🎬

05/27/2025

🎬✨ Stay Connected Beyond Facebook! ✨🎬
Love what we’re doing at the Romans VIII Film Festival and Screenwriter Competition? 📽️🎙️
We’re sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, filmmaker spotlights, sneak peeks, and giveaways—and it’s all happening on Instagram!

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Let’s keep building this amazing community of purpose-driven creators and storytellers together. 🙌

05/26/2025

A Grateful Salute This Memorial Day

On this solemn day, the Romans VIII Film Festival honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. Their courage has paved the way for generations of storytellers, artists, and dreamers to share their voices with the world.

As a faith-based festival grounded in purpose and heart, we remember that true sacrifice reflects the greatest love of all. Today, we reflect, we honor, and we give thanks—for freedom, for faith, and for those who gave everything.

We will never forget.

05/04/2025

🎟️✨ Tickets On Sale Now! ✨🎟️
Join us for the Romans VIII Film Festival Screening & Award Show on May 18th at the historic Sumter Opera House — a powerful celebration of faith, family, and storytelling!

Held with the Moonless International Film Festival and during the vibrant Sumter Iris Festival, this event brings together inspiring films, live performances, and special guests who are making a difference through meaningful creative work.

🎤 Featuring appearances by Hallmark star Erin Cahill, musical guests, and uplifting stories that leave a lasting impact, the Romans VIII Film Festival honors artistry and purpose.

🎭 Get your tickets now at:
👉 www.sumteroperahouse.com
or at the Sumter Opera House Box Office!

🙌 Celebrate stories of hope and redemption with us — limited tickets available, don’t miss your chance!

04/28/2025

🎬✨ Only 4 Days Left to Submit! ✨🎬

Welcome to the Romans VIII Film Festival!

The Romans VIII Film Festival is a premier non-profit celebration dedicated to honoring faith-driven, family-friendly, inspirational storytelling across all art forms. Held May 16th to May 18th during the historic Sumter Iris Festival weekend, this uplifting event spotlights independent filmmakers, screenwriters, musicians, authors, and artists from around the world.

Film screenings, live performances, author showcases, screenplay & music competitions, and our signature Awards Ceremony — it's all happening!

Submit your work now and be part of three unforgettable days where faith, creativity, and community unite under one inspiring event.

🏆 Winners receive official laurels, the option for trophies, and our Grand Prize winner will take home cash and prizes totaling $2,500 or more! 🏆

🚨 Only 4 Days Left to Submit!
PLUS — Use discount code STRFilm2 at checkout to receive 70% off all submission fees!

Don't miss your chance to be celebrated and recognized internationally for your inspiring work!

Submit today athttps://filmfreeway.com/RomansVIIIFilmFestival!

Together, let's celebrate faith, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from all of us at the Romans VIII Film Festival.

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.” Romans 6:4-5

04/11/2025

MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are THRILLED to welcome the fabulous Erin Cahill as one of our VIP Guests at the Moonless International Film Festival ! You know her from iconic roles like Power Rangers Time Force, How I Met Your Mother, A guest judge on Hallmark Channel 's Finding Mr. Christmas, and all of her many other heartwarming Hallmark Channel movies—including her brand-new Hallmark premiere THIS Easter weekend called Journey to You!

But wait, there’s MORE! For all the gamers out there, Erin has given voice to unforgettable characters in TOP Games, including being the FIRST female lead character "Karma" in Call of Duty: Black Ops II! Plus, she’s lent her voice to animated films like Sony's Resident Evil: Death Island and Resident Evil: Vendetta. Talk about talent!

Dive into all her AMAZING works and accomplishments here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0128657/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons

This incredible festival, presented by Visit Sumter, SC , and partnered with the Sumter Iris Festival , is an unmissable celebration of the ENTIRE world of entertainment—from filmmakers and screenwriters to authors, musicians, and songwriters!

Join us for the Screening & Awards Show at the iconic Sumter Opera House on May 18th! The excitement doesn’t stop there—it kicks off from May 16–18 with events, red carpets, and jaw-dropping moments throughout the weekend!

But hurry—tickets are ONLY available at the box office. Grab yours before they vanish!

Get ready to celebrate creativity, talent, and storytelling in all its forms—with a sprinkle of star power!

Photos used from Erin's social media and taken by Dana Patrick Photography and Glynis Carpenter for Mount Juliet Magazine. All rights are Reserved. A HUGE thank you to the Amazing Jacklyn Collier for making this possible.

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