Golden Script Competition Names Contest Winners
Adeline Jackson's Inside Water has been named the 1st Place Winner of the Feature Screenplay category of the Golden Script Competition. The TV and Short category winners have also been announced.
FEATURE CATEGORY WINNERS
Adeline Jackson wins the GOLDEN SCRIPT award (1st place) with INSIDE WATER
Michael Consiglio & Alex Klein win 2nd PLACE with THE BLACK ABBEY
Delaina Waldron wins 3rd PLACE with LIL HOLMIES
TV CATEGORY WINNERS
Davey Gold wins the GOLDEN SCRIPT award (1st place) with KEY WEST FREE
Jeremy Walton wins 2nd PLACE with THE CAREGIVER
Dan Gunderman wins 3rd PLACE with DOT ORG
SHORT CATEGORY WINNERS
Michele Love Santoro wins the GOLDEN SCRIPT award (1st place) with BUTCHER
Rebecca Jean-Carroll wins 2nd PLACE with THE FAMILY WAY
Linda Rönn wins 3rd PLACE with RESULT UNKNOWN
Winners will receive $10,000 in cash prizes. The GOLDEN SCRIPT winners (Feature & TV) will also receive mentorship from Oscar-nominee Mark Fergus (Iron Man, Children of Men) and three-time Emmy-nominee Jessica Sharzer (American Horror Story, A Simple Favor). The top scripts will be shared with 60+ leading production companies and agencies, including Scott Free, Amblin, and Killer Films.
Updated: 09/10/2026
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