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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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