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Screenplay Award Winners

Fall 2025

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In the dynamic world of filmmaking, where competition can be fierce, the Sci-Fi, Horror & Action International Film Festival stands out as a beacon of innovation. Unlike traditional festivals that pit films and screenplays against one another, this esteemed event has instituted a groundbreaking system that allows each entry to shine on its own merits.

Instead of forcing filmmakers and screenwriters to compete directly against their peers, the festival has adopted a unique approach that evaluates each film/screenplay individually. This means that rather than being judged in comparison to other submissions, your script will be assessed based on its inherent value and the judges' undivided attention.

By focusing on the individual strengths and qualities of each screenplay, the judges can delve deeper into the creative vision and technical execution of your work, without being swayed by the performance of others.

We don't have any control or influence over Polaris Pictures or any of our associate distributors deciding to offer you a production deal or even answering your email. We merely open the door for the top winners.

If your screenplay did not make it to the official selection status, we encourage you to send us a request for feedback. We believe in your potential and are here to support your growth. Once you've addressed the feedback and made improvements, you can resubmit your screenplay for free during this new season.

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Rhodium Laurel

Rhodium

To submit for production consideration to POLARIS Pictures, Rhodium winners should follow the procedures provided in the notification email.

Platinum Laurel

Platinum

Platinum

The Case Officer

Writer: Ronald McQueen
Screenplay United Kingdom
Gold Laurel

Gold

Gold

Departures

Writer: Theodore Inoue
Screenplay
Gold

Hell in a Handbasket

Writer: Jason Mason
Screenplay United States
Gold

Nether Road

Writers: Dennis Collins Johnson, Eugene McDaniels
Screenplay
Gold

THE AGE OF THE EMPATH

Writer: Steve Brown
Screenplay United States
Gold

The Pit

Writers: Duncan B. Putney, Greg Chopoorian
Screenplay
Silver Laurel

Silver

Silver

Carver

Writer: Joseph Payne
Screenplay
Silver

Fair Dubs

Submitted by: David Chambers
Screenplay
Silver

FloodRush: In The Wake of Fate

Writers: Dion Russell, Nathan Walworth
Screenplay United Kingdom
Silver

In The Blood.

Submitted by: Peter Williams
Screenplay United States
Silver

Meglacanda

Writer: Jett Sheridan
Screenplay
Silver

My Alien

Submitted by: Alexis Rosenbaum
Screenplay United States
Silver

SACRED SUN

Writer: Michael Louis Gould
Screenplay United Kingdom
Silver

Santa Claws

Writers: Stephen T. Holmes, Matthew Miner
Screenplay
Silver

The Long Dark

Writer: Ruben Solano
Screenplay United States
Bronze Laurel

Bronze

Bronze

Amish Zombies

Writer: Johnathon Miller
Screenplay United States
Bronze

DIVING BLIND

Writer: Franck Benayoun
Screenplay
Bronze

IT STARTED WITH THE RAIN

Writer: Eugenia Nicole Kalahar
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Live Feed

Writer: Vanessa Giles
Screenplay
Bronze

Merriweather Hall

Writer: Christopher Swider
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Minimum Connection

Writer: Andrés Fígoli
Screenplay
Bronze

Opus

Writer: Dylan C. Brown
Screenplay United States
Bronze

O.S.T.

Writer: Terence Shea
Screenplay
Bronze

Race Wars: A Eugenics Experiment

Writer: Eric Faulkner
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Reality Game

Writer: Greg Lyon
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Rogue Island

Writer: Duncan B. Putney
Screenplay United States
Bronze

SERPENTS OF THE DEAD

Writer: Dr. Ron Dalrymple
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Star Of The Taboo Network

Writer: Stuart Alan Pollack
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Strip Craft

Writer: Wilson Large
Screenplay United States
Bronze

The Jumbee's ah Come

Submitted by: Michael Alter
Screenplay United States
Bronze

The Prison

Writer: Ronald McQueen
Screenplay United Kingdom
Honorable Mention Laurel

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Ghost Station

Writers: Suzy Stein, Fernando Perez
Screenplay United States
Honorable Mention

In With the Storm

Writer: Cara Marshall
Screenplay
Honorable Mention

SUN of a BITCH: Happy Born Day

Writer: Maxwell Highsmith
Screenplay United States
Honorable Mention

Tonal

Writer: JASON J MORILLO
Screenplay
Kudos Laurel

Kudos

Kudos

Shalom Kolontarov The Hero

Writer: Shalom Kolontarov
Screenplay