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Three projects that came through the Screenwriters Lab in recent years—all from female writer/directors—took home coveted awards at Saturday night’s awards ceremony. In addition, another of our past Lab participants was recognized for her sophomore feature.
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Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award:
U.S. Dramatic

Christina Choe: NANCY
(2014 HIFF Screenwriters Lab)

Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic Ísold Uggadóttir:
AND BREATHE NORMALLY

(2015 HIFF Screenwriters Lab)

World Cinema Dramatic
Special Jury Award for Ensemble Acting

Cathy Yan: DEAD PIGS

(2016 HIFF Screenwriters Lab)
Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic
Sara Colangelo:
THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

(Sara participated in the 2013 HIFF Screenwriters Lab)
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