Feature Films from JPCatholic
Red Line (2013)
Terrified subway passengers fight for their lives after a bombing leaves them trapped in Los Angeles' subway tunnels—with the perpetrator among them.
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O, Brawling Love! (2023)
Two rival acting students are forced to reconcile their differences and play lovers Romeo and Juliet in their final school play, vying for a life-changing prize.
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No Reception (2024)
A posh city dweller gets lost in the wilderness with nothing but his hand sanitizer, and is soon caught up in a longstanding feud between two forest hermits.
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Pickle for Pickleball (2026)
In Post-Production
An unlikely group of elderly women find themselves caught up in a high-stakes pickleball tournament.
Learn MoreWith four of our own feature films nearly complete, JPCatholic is evolving our approach to feature-length filmmaking. Moving forward, students can gain feature film experience through professional partnerships with external studios and production companies, while the new Impact + Mastery Accelerator Fund empowers students of all majors to pitch and receive funding for their own projects. Learn more
Feature film partnerships
Students and alumni have also had the opportunity to work on feature films developed by key connections in the industry, or even by our own faculty practitioners. These collaborations allow students to gain professional experience on real-world sets, guided by mentors and building relationships with filmmakers who share JPCatholic’s mission and values. While each project is unique and opportunities vary, the University is committed to cultivating these types of relationships so future students can learn within authentic, working production environments.
What Remains (2022)
Written and directed by Professor Scoggins, What Remains was set and shot in northern Texas in September 2021. A total of 17 JPCatholic alumni and four current students served in various roles on set, representing over a quarter of the film’s crew.
The film stars Cress Williams (Black Lightning) as a small town pastor who is forced to grapple with forgiveness when the convict who murdered his wife returns to town five years later. The film also stars Kellan Lutz (Twilight series), Anne Heche (Volcano), and Marcus Gladney Jr. (The Underground Railroad). It was produced by Ralph Winter (X-Men) and the domestic distribution rights were sold to Gravitas Ventures after the film’s premiere at the Austin Film Festival.
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Don’t Get Eaten (2023)
This zany family-friendly comedy is about a streamer named Noah who creates zombie survival videos with his daughters – and all is well until an actual zombie apocalypse disrupts the family vacation. The film was written and directed by George and his brother Joe Simon, and produced by Melinda (Collins) Simon, who also stars. All three are alumni of JPCatholic, and Prof. George Simon is now Chair of the Film Program.
Principal photography on Don’t Get Eaten took place over four weeks in Michigan in March of 2022 with a small crew consisting of JPCatholic alumni and students. The experience gave our students a first-hand look at indie filmmaking and how much can be accomplished on a micro-budget. The film was distributed by Freestyle Digital Media, and is available on multiple streaming platforms as well as on DVD.
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The Triumph of the Heart (2025)
Written and directed by Anthony D’Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows, Triumph of the Heart is a powerful portrayal of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s final days. The film was shot on location in Poland in fall 2023, and received a limited theatrical release in fall 2025.
Alumna Angelika Sowa ‘23, a native of Poland, was referred to D’Ambrosio’s team by Prof. George Simon. Her roles on the project included Production Assistant, Editor, and Marketing Manager. Another alumna Katerina Gerlach ‘22 also worked on the project as Assistant Director.
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Visit www.triumphoftheheart.com
Letting Go of Jack (2025)
This roadtrip drama follows a young man on a roadtrip to overcome his grief, who gets tested by hitchhikers and breakdowns along the way.
Letting Go of Jack was written and directed by Andrew Koltuniuk ‘20, and produced by The Guild, an alumni company founded in 2022 by Koltuniuk along with Rachael (Workman) McLaughlin ‘20, Joseph Kusic ‘21, Charles Blum ‘21, and Connor McLaughlin. The team raised $90k from investors to shoot the project, and a majority of the crew hired for the film were JPCatholic alumni and students. The film won Best Drama at Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.
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The Shepherd
After a narrow escape from war-torn Guatemala, a fugitive priest must make the life or death decision to stay in Oklahoma, or to return and risk his life for his congregation. The Shepherd is the first narrative feature film inspired by the life of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American martyr recognized by the Catholic Church.
Produced by EWTN Studios and Coronation Media (which employs several JPCatholic alumni), The Shepherd filmed in Guatemala in fall 2025. In spring 2026, approximately a dozen JPCatholic students will join the production in Pennsylvania for the U.S.-based portion of filming.
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One Second After
Directed by Scott Rogers and based on William R. Forstchen’s novel of the same name, One Second After takes place during the aftermath of an electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States. In a small North Carolina town, a former military officer (Josh Holloway, Lost, Yellowstone) must protect his family and community amidst the chaos and fragility of civilization without technology.
The film is produced by MPI Original Films, one of JPCatholic’s key internship partners in Los Angeles. Through an internship with MPI, two of our alumni worked as Production Assistants on set in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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If you’re a filmmaker interested in partnering with us for internships on your project, please email Maria Fennell: mfennell@jpcatholic.edu