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Killer Shorts Names 2026 Contest Winners
Updated: 04/27/2026
The Cockatrice by Taylor Shofner has been named the Overall Winner from among more than 2,000 submissions to the 2026 Killer Shorts Screenplay Competition. The 1-page and Short Story (prose) Category winners have also been announced.
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