Independent Film awards for those of discerning taste and excellence in the realms of 'Pop culture'.

Entries now open for 2019

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Best SteamPunk (each category will have an award for Best of super short, short, webseries, feature/animation)
Best Science Fiction
Best Horror
Best Fantasy
Best Anime
Best Paranormal
Best Feature Film in the above Categories
Best Picture
Best Director/Producer
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects
Best Soundtrack/Musical Score
Best Creature Effects
Best Independent/Crowdfunding Campaign
Best Trailer (each category)
Best Actor-Antagonist

Trophies will be awarded and shipped.

Steam House Entertaiinment Independent Film and Artistic Achievement Awards accepts submissions for features, shorts, super shorts, web series and animations in the following categories: (please list which categories you are submitting for with the NTSC DVD forwarded as submission)

Best SteamPunk (each category will have an award for Best of super short, short, webseries, feature/animation)
Best Science Fiction
Best Horror
Best Fantasy
Best Anime
Best Feature Film in the above Categories
Best Picture
Best Director/Producer
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects
Best Soundtrack/Musical Score
Best Creature Effects
Best Independent/Crowdfunding Campaign
Best Trailer (each category)
Best Actor-Antagonist
Independent Film Supporter of the Year (The nominations for this category are open to Directors and Producers to submit at no cost, winner will be chosen from the person who receives the highest number of nominations)
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Chosen by Steam House this year)

All films submitted must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2015
*All films must be submitted in NTSC DVD
*All feature films must be over 45 minutes and under 145 minutes
*All filmakers must have an exhibition quality DVD available
*All person or persons submitting must hold all necessary rights for the submission of the film, as well as all necessary clearances for public exhibition
*All submissions must include a printed synopsis of the film, cast and crew credits and a DVD screener in NTSC format.
*All submissions must include your payment tracking number from your receipt, payment may be made by credit card or paypal through this website

Include Press Kits with submission when available
All rules and regulations must be read prior to submission
If Payment is made and submissions are postmarked after that time periods fees, then submission will not be considered until full fee due has been submitted
ALL SUBMISSION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION

All film submissions must be postmarked by September 1st, 2017 to be entered into this years competition. Notification of status of submission will be received no later that October 10, 2019. Please insure that the DVD submitted is suitable for audience screening during Modesto's Classic Comic Con 2019. All submissions must be picked up and signed for by the filmmaker at the end of the ceremonies, please insure that all DVD's ARE CLEARLY MARKED.
By submitting payment I, the payee, warrant and represent that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video project for consideration by Steam House Entertainment Independent Film and that necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto. I agree to hold Steam House and its affiliates and sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video project. I understands that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance in the Steam House Entertainment Independent Film Festival. No one from Steam House or its affiliates or sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the competition/awards or viewing at the event/festival even if entry becomes an Official Selection. I, by submitting payment on this website do agree with all terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.

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  • Russell Emanuel

    A wonderful festival that treated us very well. Thank you so much!

    December 2019
  • javad daraei

    I am very happy and welcome every year to participate in your festival and thank you for this fine festival.

    December 2017
  • Jamie sutliff

    Notification came past due date but within the margin - this festival is new and has good intentions plus the entry fee is modest.

    April 2017
  • "This is a great festival my film was in. Steam House Entertainment Independent Film Awards 2017was professional and communicated extremely well. Looking forward to submitting again. Highly recommend"

    February 2017
  • Mohammad Mohammadian

    Your festival is very nice , Thank you so much

    February 2017
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you sir. and congratulations on the Festival Honorable Mention!