"Wild Faith Christmas" Sweeps 7 Awards at the 10th Annual Wild Bunch Film Festival

LANSING, Mich. - Oct. 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Collective Development Inc. (CDI) proudly announces that "Wild Faith Christmas" rode away with seven major awards at the 10th Anniversary of The Wild Bunch Film Festival — the world's largest celebration of Western-themed cinema. The sequel to the beloved faith-based Western "Wild Faith" once again captured the hearts of audiences and judges alike, marking another high point in the film's growing legacy. Among fierce competition, "Wild Faith Christmas" stood tall, earning honors for Best Western Film, Best Faith Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Shane Hagedorn), Best Actress (Melissa Anschutz), Best Child Actor and Actress (DJ Burch, Adasyn Reed).

"This film is more than a sequel — it's a return to values that audiences crave: faith, family, and redemption," said DJ Perry, who reprises his role as Ben Lily, the steadfast frontiersman. Perry also wrote the screenplay a heartfelt story that blends faith, frontier life, and the spirit of Christmas into a deeply moving narrative.

Directed by Shane Hagedorn, "Wild Faith Christmas" expands on the original's rich world — a post-Civil War frontier community learning to heal and embrace diversity through faith and compassion. The sequel reintroduces audiences to familiar characters while welcoming new ones, continuing the saga with warmth, humor, and the quiet strength of the human spirit.

"It's a honor to be recognized by a festival dedicated to keeping the western alive. I'm grateful to be part of that tradition. I was named after one of the most famous westerns ever made-Shane. So, for our film to win the most prestigious awards at the Wild Bunch festival keeps the torch burning for those films that capture those ideas- love, sacrifice and protecting the most innocent, our kids."

Shot in association with Dreamscape Productions, "Wild Faith Christmas" showcases stunning cinematography and a powerful score helping to bring a depth and authenticity that audiences have come to expect from CDI's productions.

Following its festival triumph, "Wild Faith Christmas" is now gearing up for an extended holiday/winter theatrical release, giving fans a chance to experience this emotional Western journey of hope and redemption on the big screen. It will release on home video for the 2026 holiday season.

For Perry and the CDI team, the recognition is not just another professional milestone — it's a celebration of storytelling that endures. "The spirit of the frontier and the message of Christmas are both about light overcoming darkness," Perry said. "We're honored to share that message with the world."