Faith gives you
Wings.
Empowering “Makers.” Inspiring Audiences.
- Dates
- Sept 2 – 6, 2026
- Venue
- Regal Edwards Big Newport
- City
- Newport Beach, CA
- Season
- Three
Venue, Newport Beach & past seasons.
Entertainment with Eternal Impact.
You’re invited to be a “Maker” that makes a difference. Five days of screenings, panels, Q&As, networking, red carpet, press & media opportunities, and a full Awards Show & Gala — where vision, creativity, and purpose are honored together.
- Screenings
- Panels
- Q&As
- Networking
- Red Carpet
- Press & Media
- Awards Show
- Awards Gala
Every craft. Every voice.
From feature films to podcasts, dance to YouTube — every category has both Faith and Open Divisions, so creators of every background have a place at Miracle Makers.
Feature
Feature-length narrative — Faith or Open Division.
Short Film
Bold, brief, beautiful. Faith or Open Division.
Documentary
Real lives, real testimony, real cinema.
Screenplay & Teleplay
Scripts that deserve to be made.
Music & Music Videos
Sound and vision that lifts the room.
Dance
Movement as storytelling — every style welcome.
YouTube & Web Series
New media, new ministry, new makers.
Podcasts
Audio storytelling and conversation.
Content Compilation Reels
For creators building an audience across platforms.
First time submitting? No FilmFreeway profile yet? Creating an account is free and easy.
Submit on FilmFreeway →Official 2026 Selections
Just a few of our current Official Selections. More coming soon — full lineup, screening times and ticketing announced in the weeks ahead.
Selections subject to addition · Season Three lineup in progress
Conversations that move the industry.
Industry voices, festival honorees, filmmakers and creators sharing craft, calling and what it takes to make stories that matter. Panels, Q&As, keynotes and intimate conversations across all five days.
Panel lineup and special guest reveals rolling out ahead of Sept 2 – 6, 2026.
The miracles in the making.
Just a few of our over 100 past winners — from Best Director to Music & Lyrics — meaningful stories meeting an audience that believes.
“I love their mission and this platform which gives purposeful, artistic films a chance to be recognized and share their message.”
“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.”
“What a festival. They truly care about their filmmakers — I'm so grateful for their team.”
Where the marquee meets the Pacific.
Season Three lands at Regal Edwards Big Newport — an iconic art-deco theater with one of the largest screens on the West Coast — set inside a coastal town of palm-lined boardwalks, sunset piers and open sky. Come for the films. Stay for the city.
View the venue →
A global platform for stories with eternal impact.
Miracle Makers International Film Festival is a global platform dedicated to empowering storytellers whose work inspires, uplifts, and creates lasting change. With over 80 award categories spanning both traditional and emerging media, the festival celebrates everything from feature films and documentaries to podcasts, web series, YouTube, music videos, dance, visual arts, books, and more.
Through both Faith and Open Divisions, Miracle Makers provides opportunities for creators of all backgrounds while remaining committed to entertainment with eternal impact.
Beyond celebrating artists, the festival intentionally connects filmmakers, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders whose missions align — creating partnerships that amplify meaningful stories, strengthen important causes, and extend the reach of both long after the festival concludes.
— Erin Miracle, Founder & Director
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.
Cover the festival.
Press, photographers, podcasters and content creators — apply for credentials to cover screenings, red carpet, panels and the awards ceremony.
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
press@miraclemakersiff.com
Become part of the making.
Whether you want to volunteer, sponsor, cover the festival, or judge submissions — there’s a place for you at Miracle Makers.
Volunteer
Join the team behind the festival — hospitality, red carpet, box office, screenings and more.
Apply to Volunteer →Become a Sponsor
Align your brand with entertainment that inspires. Sponsorship decks and partnership tiers available.
Sponsorship Inquiry →Influencers & Media
Yacht interviews, red carpet coverage, on-camera hosting and content partnerships.
Host / Influencer Form →Quick links
In partnership with organizations that believe.
Miracle Makers is proudly supported by leaders across entertainment, faith and community.
Official partner logos rolling in ahead of Season Three · Become a sponsor
Let’s make something meaningful.
Filmmakers, partners, press, volunteers, or friends of the festival — reach out anytime. We’d love to hear from you.