2017 Winners By Judges Picks

There were so many exquisite videos entered into our contest this year, therefore it was very hard for the judges to choose only a few to win. All videos were viewed repeatedly to pick our final winners. We do thank ALL for entering our contest and ask them to consider entering again next year!!

1st Place ($5,000): Heaven in the Eye of Beholder

By Veronica Lam, Sofia Fleites, and Amanda Merino. Narrated by Amanda Abadie. Written by Sofia Fleites and Veronica Lam. With special thanks to Ms. Spencer

Judges’ comment: We found this video especially touching and an exceptional expression of Heaven as it occurs on Earth. We wanted to watch this video repeatedly- and we were moved with joyful tears each time! “What comes from the heart, goes to the heart” and we found this video to be the perfect example of this concept.

2nd Place ($1,000): Why Do We Have to Die to go to Heaven?

By Prince Ea

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be incredibly inspiring and beautifully made! A wonderful explanation of how to create Heaven on Earth!

3rd Place ($500): Flow

By Chris Barber

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be extremely joyful. We wanted to watch this video again and again and again! A beautiful vision of one creating Heaven on Earth in their own life!

4th Place ($500): In the Light

By Cameron Kostopoulos

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be well made and to have many hidden and beautiful meanings regarding our growth from the darkness towards the light… towards Heaven on Earth! We wanted to watch this video repeatedly.

5th Place ($250): A Stroke of Passion

By Roselio Hernandez and Maria Best.

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be beautifully made, joyful and containing a wonderful message of how meaningful it is to follow one’s own passion towards the creation of Heaven on Earth in ones own life!

6th Place ($250): This Too Shall Pass

By Jennifer Gao and Jamie Chen

Judges’ comment: These video artists are truly outstanding in their art and we loved the message that bliss is possible despite all odds! Following ones passion is a great way to create ones personal Heaven on Earth!

7th Place Tie ($100): It’s in Your Hands

By Mark Christofaro

Judges’ comment: This video expresses a wonderful and logical expression of how Heaven on Earth is a possibility in the real world!

7th Place Tie ($100): New Jerusalem, New Heaven

By Gregory Jonathan and Aurora Productions with Mary Wilding

Judges’ comment: This video expresses that there are absolutely no limits of possibilities in our world and the future towards the true creation of Heaven on Earth—Joyfully!

8th Place ($100): Wired

By Breech Asher Harani

Judges’ comment: This video expresses a beautiful explanation of how one can realize Heaven on Earth no matter how our life begins!

9th Place ($100): Renewed Mind

By Cathryn Fowler

Judges’ comment: This video is beautiful and expresses many outstanding messages of how to create Heaven in ones own life!

10th Place ($100): The Mountain

By Aquiles Fernandez, Oscar Quintero, and Marzel Avila

Judges’ comment: This video contains incredibly gorgeous cinematography and a beautiful lesson of how hard circumstances can help one put life’s problems in perspective! Each person’s Heaven on Earth is unique!

11th Place ($100): What If?

By Justin Garcia

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be beautifully on target in the creation of Heaven on Earth with no limits!

12th Place ($100): Closer

By Jamie Chen and Jennifer Gao

Judges’ comment: Pure joy in relationship!

13th Place ($100): Creation

By Jake Lamons

Judges’ comment: We found this video to be exquisitely created with incredible cinematography and to be beautifully on message!

14th Place ($100): Giving Fever

By Kennon Bellile

Judges’ comment: This video is a very beautiful expression of how our efforts can make a huge impact, and the act of giving is an incredible gift for those who give as well as for those who are given.