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Santa Barbara Awards Names Winter Contest Winners
Updated: 04/22/2026
Katrina Naficy's Driving Eugene has been named the Winter Competition winner of the Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards. The Best TV Script and Best Short Script Winners have also been announced.
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