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Fall 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.

SFHAIFF is a live screening festival and virtual competition: We invest in getting distributor recognition for quality films to give them a life beyond a one-time festival showing.

We screen Best of Festival winners only, at the Cinema Art Theater screening event in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Long-term screening opportunities are available on WRPN.TV Entertainment Network (optional)

The screening is to gather input from a live audience to submit to our associate distributors before they decide to sign up the winning films for worldwide distribution.

There are no events, questions-and-answers, or after-event parties. We do on-camera interviews with a few viewers, provided they are willing.

All others are invited to screen online at WRPN.tv (optional)



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

Gunman
Director Cris Tapia Marchiori
in Action Feature
Argentina



Gunman is inspired by a true story, unfolding in real time through a single, continuous shot. The film was made on a shoestring budget, filmed at night on location in Isla Maciel, a real marginal neighborhood on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Ultra Red
Director Michael Fredianelli
in Sci-Fi Feature
United States

 BEST OF SHOW




Dark Legacy - RT 33.02
Director David M Morizot
in Sci-Fi Short
United States
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE

Actress: Lead: Chelsey Goldsmith: EXCELLENCE
Damsel of the Doomed
Director Corey Jason Trahan
in Horror Feature
United States
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
Direction: OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
I Hope This Helps!
Director Daniel M. Freed
in Documentary
United States
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
The Return
Director BOHDAN DONALD TANASIJCZUK
in Action Short, • Cinematography (subcat), • Original Song (subcat)
Canada
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE

Cinematography & Original Song: OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE



#momlife 2
Director Patrick Potochick
in Action Short, • Stunt/Fight Choreography (subcat)
United States
 EXCELLENCE
Daisy is Gone
Director Ziyao Liu
in Student
United States
 EXCELLENCE
Dojo
Director Armin Alic
in Action Short, • Stunt/Fight Choreography (subcat)
United States
 EXCELLENCE

Stunt/Fight Choreography: OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
Driven Out
Director Andy Currie
in Sci-Fi Short
United States
 EXCELLENCE
   
Initiate: Connect
Director Michael A Mclennan
in Sci-Fi Short, • Actress: Lead (subcat), • Cinematography (subcat), • Original Score (subcat)
Australia
 EXCELLENCE

Cinematography: EXCELLENCE

Actresss Lead: EXCELLENCE

Original Score: EXCELLENCE
Low Down Larry Versus the Giant Reptile
Director Sammy Verni
in Animation Sci-Fi
United States
 EXCELLENCE
MARS HILL BAIT AND AMMO
Director Alfred Thomas Catalfo
in Sci-Fi Short
United States
 EXCELLENCE

 EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE
The Illusion of Time
Director Maximus Cardillo
in Sci-Fi Short, • Stunt/Fight Choreography (subcat)
United States
 EXCELLENCE

 EXCELLENCE: Stunt/Fight Choreography (subcat)
The Scalpel
Director Richard H Lyford
in Horror Short, • Original Score (subcat)
United States
 EXCELLENCE

Original Score: EXCELLENCE
White Mule
Director Peter Dobson
in Sci-Fi Short
United States
 EXCELLENCE


Andrew Neighill's Mary from the Prayer Ward
Director Andrew Neighill
in Zero Budget & Horror Feature
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Awakening
Director Alex Culberson
in Student
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Butch Robinson and the Stolen Souls
Director Christina Bowman
in Student
United States
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
EXODUS
Director Joey 西侧龙
in Sci-Fi Feature
China
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Gerdáq
Director Cliff Adams
in Sci-Fi Feature
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Halloween Noir
Director Hunter T. Candelaria
in Horror Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Helping Hand
Director TJ Cooley
in Horror Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Of This Men Shall Know Nothing
Director Walter Holland
in Sci-Fi Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Press Start
Director Aidan Gomez
in Action Short, Student, • Set Design (subcat), • Stunt/Fight Choreography (subcat)
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT: Action Short & Student.

EXCELLENCE: Set design, sunt/fight Choreography
Sea of Madness
Director Mitch Laing
in Horror Feature
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Silly Rabbit
Director Annette Mia Flores
in Action Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Somewhere To Be
Director Michael Guillaume
in Action Short
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Swipe Right to Die
Director Stan Eisenhammer
in Horror Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
The Lights
Director Douglas Kyle
in Action Feature
United Kingdom
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
The Scott Ricci Channel
Director S. K. Larose
in Sci-Fi Short, • Original Concept (subcat)
Canada
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT

MERIT: Original Concept
The Tattiebogle
Director Douglas Kyle
in Horror Short
United Kingdom
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Transylburbia
Director Jordan Skipper
in Horror Short
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
TICKET, PLEASE!
Director Benjamin R. Munz
in Horror Short
Germany
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
When You Whistle at Night
Director Nolan Saunders
in Student
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT





DWOLMA
Director ben meade
in Student
United States
 MERIT
Hunted
Director Katy Frame
in Horror Short
United States
 MERIT
See You In Your Dreams
Director Brooklyn VerBeek
in Horror Short
United States
 MERIT
The Third Floor
Director George Francis
in Student
United States
 MERIT
The TV Game
Director Lisa Margle
in Horror Short, • Sound Editing (subcat)
United States
 MERIT
Sound Editing: Merit
What
Director Stephen Richardson
in Horror Short
United States
 MERIT
What's Wrong With You?
Director Katie Werner
in Zero Budget, Student, • Actor: Lead (subcat), • Actress: Lead (subcat), • Direction (subcat), • Editing (subcat)
United States
 Zero Budget/student: MERIT
Actor: Lead: Merit
Direction: Exceptional Merit
Editing: Exceptional Merit

Hide and Seek
Director fanjing xu
in Student
China
 KUDOS
Mandy's Handy Home Hints. Season Two, Episode Two: Porcelain Things.
Director steve moore
in Zero Budget
United Kingdom
 KUDOS
Nightstalk
Director Max Fosberg
in Student
United States
 KUDOS
Took
Director Elijah Alexander Chenoweth
in Student
Canada
 KUDOS

Sub-Categories
GENE:SYS (or "My IA Is Sick")
Writer Eric Dubois
in • Original Concept (subcat)
France
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
Nightwish-Perfume Of The Timeless
Director Ville Lipiainen
in • Editing (subcat)
Finland
 OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
Perpetuity
Director Perla Maria Gutierrez
in • Cinematography (subcat)
Mexico
 EXCELLENCE
Protean
Director Mario Antwan Booker
in • Editing (subcat)
United States
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
The Eternos
Directors Zak Fin, Michael Forsch
in • Sound Editing (subcat), • SFX: Visual (subcat)
United States
 Sound Editing (subcat):
EXCELLENCE

SFX: Visual (subcat):
EXCELLENCE
The Perfect Wife
Director James Michael McCann
in • Actress: Lead (subcat)
United Kingdom
 EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Morgan Revell