Yes — but: Movie tickets cost money. The theater doesn’t give them away, and we definitely want to support faith-based filmmakers, so that they make more movies!

Our events are free because of the generous support of our patrons and sponsors. Their donations allow others to experience a movie with a message of hope.

The films are all about 1hr 30 minutes to 2 hours in length. We reserve multiple auditoriums, so a few films are playing at the same time.

When you reserve your tickets, be certain to check running times so your films don’t overlap.

Donations are not required.

We “ask” for a small donation (as little as a $1 a ticket) with your reservation to help ensure that reserved tickets aren't wasted and offset the cost of the event. Processing your donation helps us know you are a "real person" and intend to use your tickets.

Unused tickets cannot be refunded. If someone reserves a ticket and doesn’t attend … we end up paying for an empty seat. So please only reserve tickets you intend to use.

Unable to donate? Many guests reserve tickets without making a donation. We don’t want ANYONE to miss the show! You can leave the donation section blank when you order your tickets.

The Projecting Hope Film Festival aims to offer a wide variety of titles that inspire, encourage and uplift. The movies represent a vast array of faith-driven and life-affirming cinema and there are many denominational and personal viewpoints represented.

The festival provides our attendees a broad look at faith-focused cinema and a cross-section of Christian worldview in movies.

We do our best to bring you God-honoring cinema on the big-screen. Not every position expressed in every film is necessarily the view of the festival or its sponsors.

If you have questions about a particular title, please contact us.

Yes, Projecting Hope exists to honor Jesus - and to provide hope in our communities.

Want to know more about Jesus? Ask a Projecting Hope team member.

No. You are coming to a movie! And we promise it will be amazing.

Our events typically feature: a prize giveaway, some trailers, and the movie. Simply expect to be inspired and to have a great time.

We do offer an incredible guest speaker on Sunday that you can reserve tickets for if you are interested.

Special Guest: Runks Runkles

When you arrive at the theater, stop by the Projecting Hope table and we will scan your ticket - and direct you to your FREE popcorn and your movie location.

You will not be granted permission to enter the theater until your tickets are scanned.

Your reserved ticket guarantees you a seat at the show, but seating location is first come-first served.

Otherwise folks may reserve seats, and not show up — leaving prime seats in the theater empty.

Best bet: Reserve your tickets now, and come to theater a little early to get good seats.

Typically we suggest arriving about 20-30 minutes before your showtime - especially if you have a large group that wants to sit together. Folks that arrive at showtime (or after) usually end up sitting close to the front.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your film, your seats may be given away to someone else.

Sometimes folks reserve tickets and just don’t show up. So around 15 minutes after starting time, we allow a “waitlist” to use those unredeemed tickets. If you have reserved tickets and are going to be late for some reason, reach out to us and let us know.

We discourage you from reserving tickets to part of a movie. Not only does your reservation keep someone else from seeing the entire film, entering late is also distracting to the audience. There are lots of film choices. Please try to insure your film selections don’t overlap.

Yes, most showtimes will fill to capacity. Reserve tickets early if there is a particular movie you really want to see.

The festival is held at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14 - 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, NC. MAP

There is plenty of free parking right outside the theater.

Yes. Materials are coming soon. In the meantime, please share our site with others: projectinghope.com/festival