Creating Access and Opportunity for Experienced Canadian Writers

WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers’ Program is an “artist-in-residence” style program, the first of its kind in Canada, targeted at mid-level writers who are ready to step into their next roles.

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WBD Access X Canadian Academy Writers Program

The WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program is a professional development initiative focused on experienced Canadian writers from underrepresented communities. This program will support a maximum of 10 individuals seeking to advance their careers in episodic television through the development of a specific project, as well as mentorship and community-building opportunities, and access to invaluable industry knowledge from television executives and creators.

This program is a multi-year initiative supported by Warner Bros. Discovery and administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, in collaboration with Telefilm Canada

This program is designed to support writers from underrepresented communities: Indigenous, Black, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Francophone members of the aforementioned communities. Applications and scripts can be submitted and developed in English or French, but the program sessions and communication are solely in English.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Visit the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television page for more information.

Watch the info session here.

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