1996 The Satellite Awards – Best Screenplay – Original Winner and Nominees

Lone Star

John Sayles

When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Scott Alexander

The story of a controversial pornography publisher and how he became a defender of free speech.

Fargo

Joel Coen

Shine

Jan Sardi

Sling Blade

Billy Bob Thornton