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The Development Internship Program, presented by the Pacific Screenwriting Program, is now open and accepting submissions. The new Story Development Internship is an extension of its commitment to providing support and career-advancement opportunities to BC-based TV writers. This program is designed for BC who are writers already working in the film and television industry, and emerging writers who are seeking a focused professional development opportunity. To learn more abou...t the Pacific Screenwriting Story Internship Program and submit your application, please visit: https://pacificscreenwriting.com/story-department See more

Happy holidays from the WGC! We'll be closed from Dec. 24 - Jan. 3. Staff will be back and working remotely on Jan. 4.

A holiday treat for everyone! We've launched our new CUT TO: podcast. In the first ep we CUT TO: Susin Nielsen, who chats with JP Larocque about producing during a pandemic, the glory of naps, and many other fun and interesting things: https://wgc.ca///01%20-%20CUT%20TO%20Susin%20Nielsen_0.mp3 #CdnTV

The call for applicants for the BIPOC Children's Television Writing Bootcamp III is open! The 12-week program is open to BIPOC creators across Canada interested... in learning how to write for kids' tv. Write your first original children’s script with 1:1 mentorship and guest speakers from all levels of industry. No prior experience in TV and/or film writing is necessary. Visit the link for more info. Submission Deadline: December 19, 2020. https://www.bipoctvandfilm.com/bipoc-kids-tv-workshop See more

WGC members self-identifying as diverse, don't forget about the Script of the Month Program! It's year-round now and we're accepting applications at any time. You can find the guidelines and application form here: https://www.wgc.ca//SOTM%20Guidelines%20Aug%2028%202020_0.

SODEC is currently looking for two WGC members, who are fluent in French & English, to serve as mentors for its Sprint for Your Script competition. Applications are due Nov. 24. For those who are interested, see full details here: https://www.wgc.ca/what//mentors-needed-sprint-your-script

Writers Talking TV: JANN, with Leah Gauthier, Jennica Harper & Richard Young is now available on our YouTube channel. If you missed it, check it out here. Great discussion and excellent questions from attendees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjv42SYtiDM

Heads up Quebec screenwriters (WGC and non-members alike), SODEC's Sprint For Your Script competition is now open for entries and seeking English and French short film scripts. The entry deadline is Dec. 3. #CdnFilm Full details here: https://sodec.gouv.qc.ca//call-for-projects-cours-ecrire-t

We want to congratulate Minister Guilbeault on his introduction of the Broadcasting Modernization Act. We think its swift implementation will mean good things for Canadian stories and their storytellers. Find our statement here: https://wgc.ca//wgc-applauds-intro-broadcast-modernization

Calendar alert: We've lined up our next digital Writers Talking TV, feat. JANN co-creators Leah Gauthier & Jennica Harper & Exec. Story Editor Nelu Handa, hosted by Richard Young! Nov. 10, 7 p.m. ET. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_H8oFSO7_Ty6uft5I50Hnrw #CdnTV