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Independent Writers' Caucus
Awards
Celebrating IWC members recognized by festivals, competitions, mentorship programs, and industry organizations.
Danielle Weinberg’s Short Film Wins Palme d’Gore
The Screaming Room Film Festival awarded Danielle Weinberg’s short film INVASION ’53 the Palme d’Gore, which honors the best overall film as selected by the jury.
Aug 121 min read
Comedy Pilot Sober Living Gets Drunk on Contest Wins
Kasi Brown & Brandon Walter's female-forward comedy pilot, SOBER LIVING, has moved on to a quarterfinalist (Top 30) placement in the 2026 Script Pipeline TV Writing Competition.
Jul 102 min read
Punk Never Dies Makes the Cut: L.A.'s '78 Punk Scene Hits Wscripted's Cannes Screenplay List
Lindsay Stidham's original feature screenplay PUNK NEVER DIES has been selected for Wscripted's sixth annual Cannes Screenplay List, presented in partnership with MUBI.
Jul 91 min read
Candace Egan's Women's Action Adventure Screenplay Recognized as Semi-finalist
Candace Egan's feature screenplay DESERT BELLES has made the quarterfinals of ISA’s Emerging Writers Action Adventure Screenplay Competition and is now in consideration for the semi-finals.
Jul 92 min read
Suzanne Griffin’s Darkly Comic Eco-horror Screenplay SEEP Wins Filmmatic’s Season 11 Short Screenplay Awards
Suzanne Griffin's darkly comic eco-horror script SEEP is Filmmatic's Season 11 Short Screenplay Awards Winner.
Jul 91 min read
Screenwriter Kelly Cochran-Yzquierdo Secures Coveted Spot on the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Hot 100 List
The Capital Fund Screenwriting Competition proudly announces screenwriter Kelly Cochran-Yzquierdo earned a spot on the prestigious Hot 100 list for her outstanding script, Summer at the North Pole.
Jul 21 min read
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