2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

The wait is over! After more than a year of excitement and anticipation, we’re beyond thrilled to reveal the WINNERS of 2026!

This year’s edition was truly remarkable (and highly competitive). Out of 1,880 scripts, only 13% made the final cut.

Congratulations to everyone who made it, as well as to everyone who was nominated as a quarter-finalist, semifinalist, or finalist. Stay tuned as THE GOLDEN LIST announcement will be made on September 15th, 2026!

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

Thanks once again for everything! You can now submit to the 2027 edition via FilmFreeway, ISA, Stage32 or our Entry Form.

Best wishes,

The Golden Script Competition Team