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Winter 2024 WINNERS
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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 pitfilm 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 film makers 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 the other submissions, your film/script will be assessed based on its inherent value and the judges' undivided attention.
By focusing on the individual strengths and qualities of each film/screenplay, the judges can delve deeper into the creative vision and technical execution of your work, without being swayed by the performance of others.Winning an award in a subcategory does NOT qualify for screening and sending to our distributors.
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 film 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 film for free during this new season.
AWARDS SCALE
| BEST OF FESTIVAL |
| BEST OF SHOW |
| OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
| EXCELLENCE |
| EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| MERIT |
| KUDOS |
Best of Festival and Best of Show films are selected by category and region.
Not all categories had a Best of Festival winner
NON QUALIFIED THIS SEASON
| A Town Called Purgatory Director Matt Servitto in Horror Feature United States |
BEST OF SHOW |
| ADA Director Anaïs VACHEZ in Horror Short France |
OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
| AI vs Deep State Director Katalin Weith in Sci-Fi Short, • Direction (subcat) Hungary |
OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE Direction: OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
| Shadow on the Terrace Director Bo-wei Ling in Horror Short Taiwan |
OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
| WOLFPACK Director Cédric Peyster in Action Short France |
OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE |
| Astronaut Director Brian McCole in Sci-Fi Short United States |
EXCELLENCE |
| Beware the Red Robot Director Lorenzo West in Animation Sci-Fi Canada |
EXCELLENCE |
| deleted Director Seiji Chiba in Horror Feature Japan |
EXCELLENCE |
| Devil's Den Director David Woodruff in Horror Short, • Cinematography (subcat), • Original Song (subcat), • Original Score (subcat), • SFX: Visual (subcat) United States |
EXCELLENCE Cinematography: EXCELLENCE Original Song: EXCELLENCE Original Score: EXCELLENCE SFX: Visual: EXCELLENCE |
| Event Virus Director Andrea Fantauzzi in Sci-Fi Short United States |
EXCELLENCE |
| EXCELLENCE | |
| Phi 1.618 Director Theodore Ushev in Sci-Fi Feature Bulgaria |
EXCELLENCE |
| EXCELLENCE | |
| The Funhouse Waltz Director Carvin Knowles in Animation Horror, • Original Score (subcat) New Zealand |
EXCELLENCE OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE: Original Score (subcat) |
| The Shed Director Nathan Block in Horror Short United States |
EXCELLENCE |
| Werewolf Margarita Director Jax Deerman Kinlaw in Horror Short United States |
EXCELLENCE |
| BayouTech Director Kathleen Renee Krenitsky in Animation Sci-Fi United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| F'd: Tales from the End Times Directors Ash Hamilton, Ben Harl, Josh Brucker, Michael Gregory, Dillon Brown in Horror Feature United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Isolation of the Mind Director Maximus Cardillo Sci-Fi Short, • Direction (subcat) United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT EXCELLENCE: Direction |
| McCormick Director Jaydin Martinez in Horror Short United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Pit & Pendulum Director J. Aldric Gaudet in Zero Budget Canada |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Stellar FIVR PoC Director Laurence Patrick Sci-Fi Short United Kingdom |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| The Misprint Director Jasper Lin Animation Sci-Fi United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| THE PRANK Director Ivan Gorbenko in Zero Budget Canada |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Two Faced Dollie (Directors Cut) Director Niel Claassens in Student, • Sound Editing (subcat) Canada |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Unit 17: Week 3 Directors David Kaye, Theresa Stefaniak in Sci-Fi Short, • Sound Editing (subcat) United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT EXCELLENCE: Sound Editing (subcat) |
| Veil of Darkness Director Mark Mandia in Horror Short United States |
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT |
| Bay for Blood Director Harry Waldman Horror Short United States |
MERIT |
| Deranged Directors Lexee Love, Marcus Fluellen in Horror Short, Zero Budget United States |
MERIT: Both |
| Draculaw Director Scott Deschaine in Horror Feature, • Actor: Lead (subcat), • Sound Editing (subcat), • Original Score (subcat) United States |
MERIT Lead Actor: MERIT sound Editing: Exceptional Merit Original score: Exceptional Merit |
| Mr. Smiley Directors Brooklyn VerBeek, Anna Huizenga in Horror Short United States |
MERIT |
| The Newlyweds: Blood at the Altar Directors Lucien Christian Adderley, Richard 'Byrd' Wilson in Horror Short United States |
MERIT |
| The white horse Director Goran Mihailov Horror Short Romania |
MERIT |
| Two Faced Dollie (Directors Cut) Director Niel Claassens in • Actress: Lead (subcat), • Actor: Supporting (subcat), • Cinematography (subcat) Canada |
MERIT: All 3 categories |
| Undercover Director Rabner Amill in Action Short United States |
MERIT |
| Zombie Revolt Director Kevin Jones in Horror Short, Zero Budget United States |
MERIT: Both |
| Involuntary Director Eleanor Nancy Wiens Farrelly Student Canada |
KUDOS |
| Sins of the Flesh Director Richard Bernico in Student, • Actor: Lead (subcat), • Actress: Lead (subcat) United States |
KUDOS Actor: Lead (subcat): MERIT Actress: Lead (subcat): MERIT |
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