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Screenplay Award Winners

Spring 2026

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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.

Rhodium

CADRE

Writers: Brian Streaty, Paul Rose
Screenplay United States
Rhodium

Daemon

Writer: Tory Tiano
Screenplay United States
Rhodium

Delta Station

Writer: Ronald McQueen
Screenplay United Kingdom
Rhodium

HeartWired

Writer: Brian MacReady
Screenplay United States
Rhodium

Hunger Feature Film

Writer: Brian Dorsey
Screenplay
Rhodium

Mile Marker 381

Writer: Evan Neill
Screenplay United States
Platinum Laurel

Platinum

Platinum

AMERICAN FOLK STORY

Writer: John Funk
Screenplay United States
Platinum

Bitchlorette

Writer: Randi Krasny
Screenplay
Platinum

Domefall

Writer: Beatriz Talerico
Screenplay United States
Platinum

Faltered State

Writer: KT Roth
Screenplay United States
Platinum

Feral Mountains

Writer: Terry Luke Podnar
Screenplay United States
Platinum

Forsaken, Texas

Writer: Jordan Jacobson
Screenplay
Platinum

The Ghost in the Machine

Writer: Robert A Lifton
Screenplay United States
Platinum

The Glenn St. Girls

Writer: Philadelphia Elder
Screenplay United States
Platinum

A MAN OUT OF TIME

Writer: Bill Walker
Screenplay
Platinum

The Memory Tax

Writer: Russell Babcock
Screenplay United States
Platinum

Montauk Monster

Writer: Steven Carter
Screenplay United Kingdom
Platinum

OVERLORDE

Writers: Brian Nelson Streaty, Paul Rose
Screenplay United States
Platinum

THE REFUGEES

Writers: Titus Paar, Ulysses Oliver
Screenplay Australia
Platinum

Starship Sakira

Writer: Leslie Brockett
Screenplay
Gold Laurel

Gold

Gold

After Death, Comes War

Writer: Nick Pirrong
Screenplay
Gold

Bad Love Strikes

Writer: Kevin Schewe
Screenplay United States
Gold

The Cage in the Basement

Writer: Mo Sattar
Screenplay Germany
Gold

Dragoon Feature

Writer: Andri Elia Elia
Screenplay United States
Gold

EVL

Writer: Jim Connell
Screenplay
Gold

Hood Shark

Writer: Wesley Wennerstrom
Screenplay United States
Gold

If My Daughter Lives

Writer: Johwell Saint-Cilien
Screenplay United States
Gold

The Mutilated

Writer: Jim Connell
Screenplay
Gold

Portraits Of Reality

Writer: Stuart A. Pollack
Screenplay United States
Gold

Rumpelstiltskin

Writer: Taylor Michele Berg
Screenplay
Gold

THE SHADOW VERSE

Writer: Ana Anna Blackblum Vasconcelos
Screenplay Singapore
Gold

Simulacrum

Writer: David Bayles
Screenplay Canada
Silver Laurel

Silver

Silver

Area 51: Target The President

Writer: Adrian C Catarzi
Screenplay United States
Silver

Benjamin Franklin and the Galaxones

Writer: Rodgers Wilson
Screenplay
Silver

Bite Marks

Writer: Jay Strong
Screenplay United States
Silver

Blood & Powder

Writer: T Devon Sharkey
Screenplay United States
Silver

Chemical Messiah

Writer: Stuart Alan Pollack
Screenplay United States
Silver

Gated Community

Writer: Erin Rein
Screenplay United States
Silver

Hit-N-Ruin

Writer: Robert A Lifton
Screenplay
Silver

Isak AI

Writer: Clarke Owens
Screenplay United States
Silver

One-Hit Wonder

Writer: Mike Sbarbaro
Screenplay United States
Silver

Operation Werewolf

Writer: Julian David Hoxter
Screenplay
Silver

Preincarnation

Writer: Kendall Castor-Perry
Screenplay United States
Silver

Project Cerberus

Writer: Douglas Maurice Parker
Screenplay
Silver

Psycho From Beyond The Sun

Writer: Michal Jr. Jilek
Screenplay
Silver

The Reclaiming

Writer: Keith Josef Adkins
Screenplay United States
Silver

Saelar

Writer: Auriga Ifill
Screenplay
Silver

Soul slasher part 1

Writer: curtis W harrison
Screenplay
Silver

Wolf Bane Blum

Writers: Frank Martinez, Turk Matthews
Screenplay
Silver

The World Between

Writer: Charles Czech
Screenplay United States
Bronze Laurel

Bronze

Bronze

DOLPHIN ASCENSION

Writer: Paul Nurkowski
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Fair Dubs

Writer: David Chambers
Screenplay United Kingdom
Bronze

Firebirds

Writer: Michael Dzurak
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Focus Group

Writer: Mike Bole
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Goblins

Writer: Henry Arroyo
Screenplay United States
Bronze

The Hedge

Writer: Lacey Desper
Screenplay
Bronze

Lisa's Box

Writer: Derrick Painter
Screenplay
Bronze

Past Presence

Writer: Kevin Mongelli
Screenplay United States
Bronze

The Presence

Writer: Robert F Landau
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Regenesis

Writer: Lisa Pha TJG
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Samsara

Writers: Michael Z Farris, Stevie G Feeney
Screenplay
Bronze

SPIRALMIND

Writers: Benito F Perez, Jackson J Smith
Screenplay United States
Bronze

Spring Heeled Jack

Writer: Joe Mello
Screenplay United States
Bronze

The Teacher

Writer: Christopher Swider
Screenplay
Honorable Mention Laurel

Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention

Her Smile in the Rain

Writer: Hashim Ahmed Haj
Screenplay
Honorable Mention

The Night Club

Writer: Brian Neal
Screenplay United States
Honorable Mention

Osiris Journey

Writer: Thomas Odell Williams
Screenplay United States
Honorable Mention

Terror At Coral Lagoon

Writer: Brian Edward Masters
Screenplay

Subcategory Awards

Platinum

Bad Love Strikes

Submitter: Kevin Schewe
Original Concept (subcat) United States
Gold

One-Hit Wonder

Writer: Mike Sbarbaro
Original Score (subcat) Original Concept (subcat) United States