Submit a Film

The Lux Mea Film Festival is dedicated to expressing and exploring the human condition through the power of the visual story. We focus on redemptive storytelling that places special value on spiritual truths illustrated through the struggles, joys, tragedies, and miracles human beings experience. Although we are certainly open to diverse interpretations of this human experience, we will focus on stories that avoid being, in any way, gratuitously profane, explicit, violent or obscene.

Submissions should not only reflect a winsome humanity but also a respect for our campus culture, biblical values and the mission of Grove City College. We screen Lux Mea films for a broad audience of not only Grove City College students, but also a historical constituency and a growing community of guests representing a wide age range of ages and backgrounds. All films should point clearly to the truth about what it means to be a human being made in the image of God.

Entries are vetted for acceptance into the festival at the sole discretion of the Grove City College Communication Arts faculty. Final judging for awards is done by industry professionals for all listed categories except Audience Favorite.

Lux Mea Film Festival will be accepting submissions in 2026 (date TBD).  To submit your films, a box labeled “Lux Mea Film Festival” will be placed outside of HAL 200K during the announced submission window.

Your submission must be formatted exactly in the following:  

• • Print and complete the submission form – this form is crucial for providing necessary information about you and your film.

• • Ensure your film is saved on a thumb drive – make sure it meets all video specifications outlines in the provided document (below) to ensure compatibility and quality.

• • Prepare a PDF version of an 11×17 movie poster related to your film, 2-3 screen grabs of your film, and a 10-30 second key clip of your film – these items will help represent your film in possible promotional materials.

• • Include a $5 entry fee in cash along with your submission materials.

Place all required items — completed form, thumb drive (with film, PDF poster, screen grabs, and 10-30 second clip), and $5 entry fee — into one of the envelopes provided at the submission box.