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LA Sci-Fi & Horror FILM FESTIVAL ()

Deadlines

05 Mar 2023
Call for entries

23 Jul 2023
Festival closed

29 Jul 2023
Notification date

27 Jul 2023
27 Jul 2023

Address

P.O. Box 69, 91376, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

Festival description

Short film festival >1' 64'<

Feature film festival >65' 180'<

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Genres

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Online and Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films >1' 64'<

Feature Films >65' 180'<

Any language

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Festival description (Edition: )

Festival start: 27 July 2023 Festival end: 27 July 2023

We are committed to the future of humanity through Science Fiction Films and Science-based documentaries. We honour those who are committed to creating visions and concepts that inspire future generations. We also are very welcoming to horror and fantasy films under our leviathan category.

The Los Angeles Science Fiction Film Festival is open entrants from all over the world. Based in the film industry capital of the world, we endeavor to showcase the great talent in both the Science Fiction and Horror genres.

Anything science-based, or has a good sense of story-telling is always welcome. Also especially interested in art films.

We are excited, fresh and new, and open to your entries. Being that we are new, your chances of winning are good.

Prizes and qualifications

EUROPA PRIZE
(given to exemplary films & screenplays)

Best Film
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Composer
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Short Film
Best Fan Film
Best Unproduced Screenplay
Best Micro Movie

STAR ONE Podcast

LEVIATHAN AWARD
(given to films of a dark, horror and supernatural nature)
Best Film
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Unproduced Screenplay
Best Short Film

AWARDS GIVEN AT THE JUDGES DISCRETION:

GALILEO AWARD OF SKEPTICAL DISTINCTION
(given to a person, film, or collective with hard science at its core)

ASIMOV GOLD AWARD
(given to a Science Fiction film destined to become a classic)

KUBRICK AWARD OF DISTINCTION
(for a celebrated body of work in Film-making)

Rules

-The winners shall be notified by email within 2 weeks of entires closing and will receive a digital certificate

-To keep entry fees down, all Gold and Silver winners in each category shall be issued with a digital certificate and a listing on our website

-The awards competition is open to people all over the world, but be aware that an extra shipping fee for your physical award can be incurred

-Physical trophies may be purchased at an additional cost www.lascifi.org

-You are encouraged to enter as many categories as you wish. Be assured that although you have better odds at winning the more "obscure" categories, no guarantee is given that you will win anything.

-We reserve the right to move your film to another appropriate category if there is a better chance at winning

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Director

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 24.99$
-8% 22.99$
PRO 33% 16.74$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Film

Feature Films >65'

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
PRO 33% 33.49$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Writer

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
PRO 33% 33.49$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Composer

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Actor (Male)

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Actor (Female)

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 22.99$
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23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Short Film

Short and Feature Films 64'<

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
PRO 33% 33.49$

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23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Fan Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
PRO 33% 33.49$

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23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Unproduced Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 29.99$
-8% 27.59$
PRO 33% 20.09$

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23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

EUROPA PRIZE- Best Micro Film

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 27.59$
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23 Jul 23

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The Europa Prize is given to exemplary films

H.G. Wells Award Short

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 42.31$
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23 Jul 23

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H.G. Wells Award Best Writer

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 42.31$
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H.G. Wells Award Soundtrack

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 35.99$
-8% 33.11$
PRO 33% 24.11$

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23 Jul 23

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H.G. Wells Award Best Director

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45.99$
-8% 42.31$
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H.G. Wells Award Best Film

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 42.31$
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23 Jul 23

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HG Wells Best Artistic Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 29.99$
-8% 27.59$
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23 Jul 23

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HG Wells Best Science Fiction Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 29.99$
-8% 27.59$
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23 Jul 23

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Leviathan Award Best Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45.99$
-8% 42.31$
PRO 33% 30.81$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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Leviathan Award Best Director

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45.99$
-8% 42.31$
PRO 33% 30.81$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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Leviathan Award Best Actor (Male, Female, Neutral)

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45.99$
-8% 42.31$
PRO 33% 30.81$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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Robots and creatures also allowed to enter

Leviathan Award Best Horror Film

Short and Feature Films 64'<

Standard Fee 49.99$
-8% 45.99$
PRO 33% 33.49$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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Star One Podcast Award

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 29.99$
-8% 27.59$
PRO 33% 20.09$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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H.G. Wells Award Best Unproduced Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 29.99$
-8% 27.59$
PRO 33% 20.09$

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Submissions deadline
23 Jul 23

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