Winner Announced - The Dark Roads Horror & Thriller Feature Competition (2026)

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We are thrilled to announce the Winner of the 2026 Dark Roads Horror & Thriller Feature Competition, presented by Roadmap Writers in partnership with Longevity Pictures!

This competition set out to discover bold, commercial horror and thriller features with unforgettable concepts, distinctive voices, and stories audiences won't be able to stop talking about. We were incredibly impressed by the creativity, craft, and range of this year's submissions, making the selection process especially competitive.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $2,500 option agreement with Longevity Pictures!

And now we're pleased to announce the... 

WINNER 
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Jack Aupperle

 

Jack Aupperle

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