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Clayton Davis The five winners of the 2020 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday. Each fellow will receive $35,000 and be highlighted at the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Awards and virtual table read, scheduled to take place on Dec.

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Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday revealed the five winners of its 2020 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. This year’s five scribes, culled from 7,831 submissions and 10 finalists, will receive a $35,000 prize and be a part of an awards ceremony and virtual table read of their work on December 3.As in past years, recipients are expected to complete a feature-length screenplay during their fellowship year.The 2020 winners (listed alphabetically):James Acker, SadBoi Beth Curry, Lemon Vanar Jaddou, Goodbye, Iraq Kate Marks, The Cow of Queens Jane Therese, Sins of My Father The 2020 finalists (listed alphabetically):Kris A.