The First Steps to Salvation is Forgiveness (2026)

Forgiveness is the doorway to redemption—and for one tormented student, it becomes the ultimate test. Set against the halls of Saint Patrick’s College, this student-driven short film trails a young Marist scholar who suffers daily cruelty at the hands of relentless bullies. When the weight becomes unbearable, he steps forward and alerts the school’s leadership. As the aggressors are forced to face the core principles of dignity and self-respect, both sides stand at a crossroads: remain locked in a cycle of hostility, or brave the painful, transformative journey toward making peace.