A Christian Film Summit with Revival DNA.
October 8-10th 2026
Largest CASH AWARDS
in Christian Film Festival History
What Makes WBFF Different
1. The Largest Cash Awards in the Christian Festival Space
We honor excellence — and we invest in it.
Feature Film Grand Prize:
$5,000 Cash Award
Exclusive Limited Theatrical Showcase at the Deming Theater, New Mexico
Official Red Carpet Premiere Night
Press & Community Feature Event
Additional Categories:
Best Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Faith Impact
Audience Award
Emerging Filmmaker Award
We don’t just celebrate talent.
We champion purpose.
2. More Than a Festival — A Spirit-Filled Summit
WBFF creates space for real spiritual momentum.
Powerful live worship with a full band
Bold Christian speakers & revival voices
Panels with faith-driven producers and directors
Prayer gatherings and intentional community
Filmmaking can be isolating.
Here, unity creates strength.
We believe when filmmakers worship Jesus together, something shifts — spiritually and creatively.
3. A Gathering of Spirit-Filled Leaders
WBFF gathers serious believers — not passive Christians.
This is a room filled with spiritually bold filmmakers, producers, actors, and distributors who carry real fire in their faith.
Spirit-filled creative leaders
Active industry professionals
High-level, purpose-driven networking
And what makes it unique:
WBFF is created by working film producers.
We understand the real industry — development, financing, distribution — because we live it.
Spiritual intensity.
Professional excellence.
Kingdom impact.
What You’ll Experience
3 full Days
Spirit-filled worship nights
Meaningful networking
Deep conversations
A community that lasts beyond the weekend
Official Award Categories
Film Categories
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Short Film
Best Student Film
Best International Film
Best Faith Impact Film
Performance Categories
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Breakthrough Performance Award
Craft & Technical Categories
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Production Design
Best Screenplay
Best Trailer
Special Recognition
Audience Choice Award
Producer’s Impact Award
Our Mission
We believe God uses film.
Not as an accessory —
but as a powerful tool for:
Evangelism
Encouragement
Cultural influence
WBFF exists to platform films that boldly center Christ with artistic excellence.
Location
Deming, New Mexico
Wide skies.
Quiet surroundings.
Room to focus.
Away from industry noise —
close to what truly matters.
El Pase International Airport 1.5 hrs.
WHY THIS FESTIVAL IN DEMING?
The New Hub for Independent Filmmakers in the USA
38% tax incentives in New Mexico
Strong county support and real local partnerships
Free resources and a wide range of open, cost-free filming locations
A Weekend That Pulls You Out — Into the Desert
Step away from city pressure and production stress
Space to refocus, reset, and gain creative clarity
A unique desert experience unlike anything you know
A Revival in the Film Industry
Worship over awards
Real encouragement, strong community, lasting friendships
Spiritually equipped and empowered to walk your path in the film industry — no matter what comes next
About Us
A Filmmaking Family With a Purpose
WBFF is created by Wesely Bros, a Christ-centered film company led by brothers Simon and Joshua Wesely, who’ve been making narrative films together since 2020. Their first feature reached millions of viewers worldwide, and to date their films have impacted over 20 million people across platforms with stories of hope and faith.
From the beginning, Simon and Joshua believed God calls young creatives into film — and that strong faith and artistic excellence should go hand in hand. WBFF exists to support that calling, especially for rising filmmakers who feel led by God but face the real-world challenges of industry norms and Hollywood expectations.
What makes WBFF special is its foundation in real filmmaking experience. It’s not an event run by event planners — it’s built by active producers who understand the craft, the industry, and the spiritual journey of creative calling.
And this isn’t just a brother thing anymore — the whole family is in it now.
Their wives, their kids (yes, even the babies get a shout-out), their parents and their sister — everyone’s part of the vision, bringing skill, support, and heart to every project.
WBFF is more than a festival — it’s a family-driven, Kingdom-minded movement for the next generation of storytellers.
