And the 2026 Feature Contest Prizewinners Are…

Photo by Alex Shuper from Unsplash+

We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Feature Fellowship prizes! Many, many thanks to our Fellowship judges for their invaluable insights and efforts in making this difficult decision.

FEATURE FELLOWSHIP WINNER

CUTTHROAT GAMES by J.R. Spaulding

As our Feature Fellow, J.R. receives free tuition and lodging for the retreat and a private advisory session with all the retreat mentors. In addition, he receives a cash prize of $10,000 and a 12-month fellowship program with two industry mentors as well as supplemental mentorship with the team at Script Pipeline.

SECOND PLACE WINNER

FIRST PERSON VIEW by Jason Pates

As our second place winner, Jason receives a $1,500 cash award.

THIRD PLACE WINNER

AYAT by Samina Saifee

As our third place winner, Samina receives a $1,000 cash award.

Thank you to all our talented finalists for sharing their work with us.

Please check back soon for more information about our winners and their work.