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James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature
Slamdance 2026 screenplay competition winners list
James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature
Slamdance 2026 screenplay competition winners list
James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature
Slamdance 2026 screenplay competition winners list
James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature
Slamdance 2026 screenplay competition winners list
James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature
Slamdance 2026 screenplay competition winners list
James Oxyer's thriller "Termite" won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich's "Citizens" took first place in the feature