Forevergreen
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An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.
An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.
Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears. Forevergreen is an allegory about undeserved grace. It’s a story of hope, redemption, and love for one’s enemies in a world that often demands justice instead. As Christians, we’ve always been drawn to stories that reflect our faith in Jesus through grace and forgiveness. The film draws inspiration from the biblical tale of the prodigal son and from our own faith journeys. We wanted to use nature as the beautiful backdrop to tell a story that could resonate with everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury Prize winners and Special Mentions for AFI Fest 2025 (fest.afi.com) presented by Canva.Jury Statement: “Forevergreen captivates with its beautifully realized visual world and profound emotional resonance. Through the touching relationship between an orphaned bear cub and a father-figure tree, the film intertwines themes of friendship and sacrifice with incisive commentary on greed and climate change.
