Spencer Folmar

Spencer Folmar
MA Media Producing Class of 2026

Hometown: Grassflat, Pennsylvania

Spencer Folmar is a passionate filmmaker, producer, and storyteller known for creating bold, authentic films that inspire and challenge audiences. As the founder of Hard Faith Films, Spencer has committed his career to crafting stories that delve into real-world struggles while offering hope and redemption. His work stands out in the faith-based film space for its raw honesty, tackling themes often avoided in traditional Christian cinema.

Spencer’s filmography includes Generational Sins, a powerful drama exploring forgiveness and generational brokenness, and Saint Nick of Bethlehem, a heartfelt holiday film poised to become a new classic. Beyond directing and producing, Spencer champions independent filmmakers through the Hard Faith Film Festival, providing a platform for fresh, faith-centered voices.

With over a decade of experience, Spencer has self-distributed numerous films and regularly engages with the global film industry at events like the American Film Market. He blends his love for storytelling with a mission to liberate audiences from addiction, despair, and self-deception, aligning his work with the transformative power of faith.

Spencer’s motto, “Telling Stories That Liberate,” reflects his dedication to creating cinema that resonates deeply with viewers, sparking conversations that lead to spiritual and personal growth. His unique approach has garnered recognition as a filmmaker unafraid to explore the messiness of life while pointing to the hope found in redemption.

A leader in faith-based storytelling, Spencer continues to expand his vision, inspiring audiences and uplifting the next generation of filmmakers.

Why did you pursue the MA Media Producing?

I wanted to earn a masters degree from NYU and have wanted to for over a decade. 

Please tell us about your real-world application of the learnings and skills you developed in the MA Media Producing program?

Even though I have been producing for years and I have been a member of the Producers Guild of American for over 8 years I wanted to earn this degree and learned a lot from our professors and my colleagues. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it!

What are you working on now/what's coming up for you?

We just wrapped principal photography on a film I directed and produced called The Days are Evil, coming out next year. We are in pre-production on two features filming this summer called REST and God is Beautiful. I produced a film in 2024 called 1780 coming out beginning of July. And then I have a documentary called Sad Santa coming out this Christmas.