The 2nd annual festival takes place at Eau Claire’s Micon Downtown Cinema from December 6 to 8, 2019. Click on any of the images below for more details about each showtime and the inspiring films that are screening at the festival. Buy individual tickets, or discounted fest passes here.
Friday, Dec 6, 6:30pm: Opening Night - TO BE OF SERVICE
This uplifting film follows veterans with PTSD. After years of struggling with substance abuse, suicide attempts, talk therapy, and prescription medications, these vets finally come to find that bonding with a highly trained service dog helps them find a way back to independence, emotion and love.
Friday, Dec 6, 8:00pm: FRESHMAN YEAR
FRESHMAN YEAR shows the fun, freedom, and friendships of college life. But more importantly, reveals real-life scenarios facing students, and the challenges they encounter when standing up for their faith. The fantastic cast, includes Benjamin Onyango (GOD’S NOT DEAD).
Friday, Dec 6, 9:45pm: PERSECUTED FOR CHRIST
Join us for these three powerful documentary films, which, screened together, run as long as your average feature film. Each film is a strong testament to our Christian faith, and to the sacrifices and sufferings that many of our brothers and sisters in Christ have undergone in His name.
Saturday, Dec 7, 12pm: TO BE OF SERVICE
This uplifting film follows veterans with PTSD. After years of struggling with substance abuse, suicide attempts, talk therapy, and prescription medications, these vets finally come to find that bonding with a highly trained service dog helps them find a way back to independence, emotion and love.
Saturday, Dec 7, 2pm: AMERICAN FAMILY REVIVAL
The time has come to return to the family as a center for life and meaning, as our ancestors did. Join us as we profile five families who are pursuing the bearing and raising of children as a purposeful Christian calling, to pass the faith to succeeding generations.
Saturday, Dec 7, 4pm: WISH FOR CHRISTMAS
A High School student makes a wish that her parents would lose their faith. It’s a wish that she will soon regret! PLUS: Film’s writer Andrea Polnaszek in attendance to introduce!
Saturday, Dec 7, 6pm: SHORTS PROGRAM 1: SAVED
Don’t miss this inspiring and moving selection of faith-based short films.
Saturday, Dec 7, 8pm: THE RELIANT
An economic catastrophe precipitates widespread rioting and looting, forcing a 21 year-old lovesick girl to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.
Saturday, Dec 7, 9:45pm: NATIONAL ANTHEM GIRL
A look at Long Island native Janine Stange's two year, self-funded quest to sing the National Anthem in all 50 states, while promoting pride, patriotism, and the 200th anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner.
Sunday, Dec 8, 12pm: SHORTS PROGRAM 2: NO ATHEISTS IN FOXHOLES
An uplifting selection of brand new short films that remind us of the many sacrifices America’s veterans have made to keep our country free.
Sunday, Dec 8, 2pm: THE FIELD AFAR: THE LIFE OF FR. VINCENT CAPODANNO
The life story of Vincent Capodanno, a Catholic Priest who received the Medal of Honor for his valor as a chaplain to the Marine Corps during some of the most harrowing battles of the Vietnam war
Sunday, Dec 8, 4pm: PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON
The true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928. With the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, he spent his life championing the message “the family that prays together stays together”.
Sunday Dec 8, 6pm: PROMISES TO KEEP
PROMISES TO KEEP is a moving, and sometimes funny, faith-based romantic drama, that asks the question: What if God gave you a second chance with the love of your life?
Sunday Dec 8, 8pm: Closing Night: FOLLOW WHERE YOU LEAD
FOLLOW WHERE YOU LEAD, featuring Seth & Jenna Herlich as Him & Her Worship, is an uplifting documentary that gives an intimate glimpse into the life of a midwest couple in a Christian worship band.
