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Santa Barbara International Names Contest Winners

Updated: 05/09/2025

The Linguist by Maggie Tsavaris has been named the Best Screenplay Winner of The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards. The Best TV and Best Short Script winners have also been announced.

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Extended: 05/18/2025
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Final: 05/20/2025
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Emerging Screenwriters Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition
Extended: 05/22/2025
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Final: 05/22/2025
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Emerging Screenwriters Horror Screenplay Competition New!
Final: 05/22/2025
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Final: 05/22/2025
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Late: 05/27/2025
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CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat and Fellowship
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Late: 06/06/2025
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