North America's mixed-media festival
Graphic novels, screenplays and scripts, from around the globe
Steel Kilt may be the first award ever to accept comic book scripts from new authors. We are looking for new talent, period — the competition is open to any individual living in any country.
Key dates for 2027
06/30
Early deadline
07/31
Regular deadline
08/31
Late deadline
09/30
Notification date
11/06
Event date
Your work will be judged against hundreds or even thousands of other projects.
Winners receive downloadable laurels to display alongside their projects, and our awards ceremony gives them the chance to take the main stage and present themselves to the world.
What we’re looking for
Our media festival focuses on comic book scripts, short comics, pitches, comic book trailers, motion comics, action figures and statues. There’s nothing else like it on earth.
Why submit?
The selection process. We vow to make sure everyone gets a fair review, regardless of who you are or where you come from. Your work is judged by a panel of professionals who take the time to review and score every submission, and we ask that you do not put your name or other identifiable information on your submissions.
Exposure. Award winners receive laurels they can post on social media, and the festival and its partners promote all winners. Winners appear on podcasts, have a chance at a written interview with an online outlet, and their work appears in an anthology series that reaches readers across the world.
The details
Rules and eligibility
Open to individuals anywhere in the world aged eighteen or over — under eighteen with written parental consent. This year, all entries must be in English.
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Steel Kilt may be the first ever award to accept comic book scripts from new authors. You have questions; we have answers.
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Submissions are priced as low as $5 for students and amateur creators.
Steel Kilt gives awards for all winners and all sub-awards, including cash, podcast interviews, written interviews, trophies and certificates.
Ready to be seen?
Submissions are open to creators anywhere in the world, and run through FilmFreeway.