Catholic High School and College Filmmakers:
Want to get your work seen in over 400 million TV homes around the world? Watch the video here to find out more!
Filmmakers:
Put your Catholic faith into action and enter the EWTN Cool2BCatholic Commercial contest. Here’s how!
  1. Start off your project by downloading your FREE film kit. It includes guidelines, release forms, and resources to help you begin filming!* (Download button)
  2. Create a 30- or 60- second Commercial Spot reflecting the themes provided.
  3. Construct a creative tagline no more than six words that promotes EWTN’s mission and message.
  4. Registration opens February 1, 2023. Completed film submissions will be accepted online from February 1, 2023, through June 3, 2023. You’ll receive an email notification confirming that your submission has been accepted.

*Subject to change. Click here for complete official rules, terms and conditions.

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The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity, and the joy that is so characteristic of you.
– Pope Francis
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Grand Prize Winners
During the month of July, ONE person from each of the winning entry groups below will be selected for an all-expense-paid roundtrip to appear on an EWTN Cool2BCatholic special in Birmingham, Alabama. Food and lodging will be provided while the winners await the debut of their commercials to over 400 million TV homes around the world.
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Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL
must be currently enrolled in grades 9-12 and be 14-19 years of age.

COLLEGE
must be currently enrolled in any undergraduate or master’s level program in college, and be 18-25 years of age.

FILM SCHOOL
must be currently enrolled in an accredited film school and be 18-25 years of age.

“Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.”
– St. Pope John Paul II
We’re looking for original 30- and 60- second 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.
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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.

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Family

With the recent challenges to the definition of marriage and family, let your spot speak for what family truly means.

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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.

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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.

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The Church

A church’s interior will make for beautiful settings, but its true beauty shines out the mission, message, and role of her people.

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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.