2025 Contest is officially closed.
The EWTN Studios Lux Student Film Contest
Your Future in Filmmaking Starts Here
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Whether it’s your first short film or a polished masterpiece, now is your chance to break into the world of storytelling. Write it. Shoot it. Share it. Submit a powerful film—up to 2 minutes long—exploring themes like Adoration, Pro-Life, The Church Through Young Eyes, or Challenges of a Young Catholic.
What's In It For You?

Winners in each category land a short-form content development deal with EWTN Studios—a major step toward your future in film. But that's just the beginning. You'll also receive an all-expense-paid trip to SEEK 2026, where you'll collaborate on-site with EWTN, gaining real-world experience in Catholic media production and making connections that matter.


To be eligible, an entrant must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States and D.C. (excluding Puerto Rico, USVI and American Samoa).

Your Story. Your Moment. Your Chance to Shine.
Put your talent in front of industry professionals.
We’re looking for original 30-second to 2-minute spots that focus on Catholic themes:
Family, Eucharistic Adoration, the Church, Devotion, Challenges of being a young Catholic in today’s world, and more!
Use these examples to jump-start your creative juices.
Adoration
The Eucharist is central to Catholicism — show the world why Catholics know the Eucharist to be the real presence of Jesus Christ and worthy of Adoration.
Family
With the recent challenges to the definition of marriage and family, let your spot speak for what family truly means.
Pro-Life
The Church’s stance on the value of life from womb to tomb needs to be heard. Counter the secular world’s view on abortion or euthanasia with your faith and creativity.
Devotions
With school, work, family, and various social obligations—we’re constantly on the go. Show the strength that comes from taking time to find God in a quiet moment.
The Church
A church’s interior will make for beautiful settings, but its true beauty shines out through the mission, message, and role of her people.
Challenges
It’s not always easy being Catholic. Draw from your personal experience and discuss some of the challenges you’ve faced in living out your faith.
God Opens Doors for Previous Film Contest Winner
For me, filmmaking isn’t just a passion—it’s a vocation. It’s how I explore truth, wrestle with meaning, and bring light into dark spaces. I’m a Catholic, and I’m a filmmaker.
God opened a door I never thought possible. Now it’s my job to walk through it... and bring others with me.
– Rebecca
Previous Film Contest Winners
The EWTN Studios Lux Student Film Content
Unleash Your Creativity.