ABOUT HARD FAITH FEST
The inaugural Hard Faith™ Fest – NYC is set for December 6, 2025, marking the first regional offshoot of the renowned Hollywood festival. Hosted at the Producers Club Theaters in the heart of Manhattan, this one-day event carries the theme “In The Bleak Midwinter”, reflecting the festival’s commitment to authentic, gritty storytelling that explores doubt, struggle, and redemption realistically . Featuring a curated selection of around 24 projects, including films and screenwriting entries, the NYC regional also includes its own PitchFest with opportunities for winning creatives to receive representation introductions . As Hard Faith continues expanding globally, the NYC gathering invites local storytellers into a community grounded in spiritual depth, bold creativity, and transformative art—extending the main festival’s mission of “Telling Stories That Liberate.”
Our Story
Hard Faith Fest was born to break the mold of “safe” faith-based art. We believe the best stories are honest—unafraid to wrestle with doubt, pain, and redemption.
Launched in Hollywood in 2023, the festival quickly became more than screenings and panels. It’s a creative family where filmmakers, writers, and dreamers bring bold, unfiltered stories to life.
Our motto says it all: “Telling Stories That Liberate.” Every film, pitch, and conversation is about truth that sets people free.
Now in our third year, we’re growing. With new regional events—starting in New York City in December 2025—Hard Faith is taking this mission nationwide.
Wherever we gather, one thing stays the same: real stories, real hope.