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Slamdance Inaugural Indie Awards: Winners List, Analysis

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Story by Alison Foreman
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The Slamdance Indie Awards cement the indie upstart as a must-watch fest, snubbing Sundance vets with fresh faces and bold picks.
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  • First-time feature director Sylvester Stallone III took home the prestigious Slamdance Grand Jury Prize, shocking industry insiders and signaling the fest's commitment to unearthing new talent.
  • Breakout star Destiny Hemphill's Slamdance win for Best Supporting Actress has agents scrambling to sign the up-and-comer, who delivered a career-making performance in the gritty indie drama 'Bricktown Blues'.
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Sylvester Stallone III, Destiny Hemphill, Slamdance, Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Bricktown Blues
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