Best Feature Screenplay: Heroes from Heaven Wins Big in Greece

The journey of Heroes from Heaven: Battleground Earth has reached an extraordinary milestone. Dr. Scott Glenn, co-writer and creator of the faith-based epic, has been awarded Best Feature Screenplay at the 5th Annual Greece International Film Festival (GIFF) 2025 — one of the most celebrated independent film festivals in Europe, renowned for its iconic open-air screenings in the heart of Athens.

The award, documented on the Greece International Film Festival IMDb Event Page, places Heroes from Heaven among an elite group of international screenplays recognized for excellence at GIFF’s 2025 edition — a festival that draws submissions from filmmakers across the globe and spans independent features, short films, and music videos.

About the Win

The Best Feature Screenplay award is one of the festival’s most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding achievement in the craft of storytelling. For Dr. Glenn, whose screenplay weaves together a dystopian vision of a fallen world with the timeless power of biblical heroes, the recognition affirms what faithful audiences have long believed — that faith-based storytelling belongs on the world stage.

Heroes from Heaven: Battleground Earth tells the story of LacHain, a reluctant leader in a post-apocalyptic world divided into seven continents, each ruled by a leader embodying one of the Seven Deadly Sins. When LacHain chooses faith over power, he is executed — and resurrected alongside ancient biblical warriors including Samson, Abraham, Lazarus, Moses, David, and Mary Magdalene — to take the fight to the forces of darkness in an epic, two-feature cinematic event.

About GIFF 2025

The Greece International Film Festival held its 8th edition in September 2025, continuing its tradition of celebrating independent cinema against the breathtaking backdrop of Athens. Focused on championing bold, original voices in independent filmmaking, GIFF has established itself as a key destination for international filmmakers seeking recognition beyond Hollywood’s borders. The 2025 festival season in Greece also included the 31st Athens International Film Festival (October 1–12) and the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, underscoring Greece’s growing stature as a world-class hub for cinematic excellence.

A Growing Momentum

This recognition at GIFF 2025 adds to the growing international momentum behind Heroes from Heaven. With a complete screenplay, a fully developed two-feature story arc, and now an internationally recognized award, the project is positioned to make a powerful impact on both the faith-based film community and the broader independent film world.

For filmmaker and academic Dr. Scott Glenn — who brings both theological depth and cinematic ambition to every page of the screenplay — this award is not just a personal achievement. It is a confirmation that the world is ready for this story.

Heroes from Heaven: Battleground Earth is currently in development. For more information, contact Dr. Scott Glenn