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The Writers Guild of Canada represents more than 2,500 professional English-language screenwriters in Canada — the creators of entertainment watched around the world.
The Writers Guild of Canada welcomes the federal government’s renewed investment in Canada’s screen-based industries, including funding for the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board, and CBC/Radio-Canada.

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November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From 4-7 October, The Owl International Screenwriting Development Workshop will bring together top screenwriters from around the world for an intensive programme of creative collaboration and development. Deadline: June 30, 2025.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.athensfilmoffice.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🍁🎥 Don’t miss: WGC member Anthony Q. Farrell wants Canadian creatives to tell Canadian stories. Watch him in this CBC News video on why the rules around Canadian content (CanCon) matter more than ever. #CDNscreenwriters #CanadianContent #CanCon #CRTC

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June 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📣 WGC's message to the CRTC: Now more than ever, Canada needs strong cultural policies that invest in Canadian writers and creatives who live, work, and create in Canada.

Watch: www.cpac.ca/crtc-hearing...
May 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📣 AFBS MEMBERS: The AFBS virtual 2025 Annual General Meeting is June 12, 2025, @ 2 pm ET. Can’t attend? ⏰ Appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf by May 30 online or by mail. Details in your AGM package. 👉 See link 🔗 for more information. #AFBS

www.afbs.ca/annual-gener...
May 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Did you know you can help make the Canadian film and television industry more accessible and inclusive? Take Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability to share your thoughts on disability representation and inclusion! Click here to start: dso-orphe.ca/survey
May 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards nominees and winners! See link for photos of the event. (Photos: @photagonist) #WGCAwards2025 #WGCscreenwriters #CDNscreenwriters #CDNfilm #CDNtv

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April 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Join the Toronto Screenwriting Conference for an exclusive session with award-winning screenwriter Corey Mandell, who has worked with major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, and Paramount.

Date: April 14, 2025
Location: TIFF Lightbox

torontoscreenwritingconference.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🍁🎥 On April 16, join National Canadian Film Day! This is your chance to stand up for Canada by sitting down to watch a great Canadian film. Our stories matter. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

canfilmday.ca

#CanFilmDay #CDNscreenwriters #BuyCanadianWatchCanadian
April 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
One month to go! Tickets on sale now for the WGC Screenwriting Awards on April 28, 2025! Co-hosted by Andrew Phung & Jonathan Langdon, join us to celebrate the best screenwriters in Canada. #WGCAwards2025 #CdnScreenwriters
wgc.ca/awards
March 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🌱 Looking forward to Seeds of Change: a free, virtual event for Canada’s media industry to help you stay informed and take action on our changing climate.

🗓️ Date/Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, @ 1-3pm ET

www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeds-of-c...
March 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations to all the nominees, but especially WGC members who have received 66 writing nominations for this year's Canadian Screen Awards! Canadian Screen Awards
www.academy.ca/nominees/
#screenwriters #CDNscreenwriters #CDNtv #CDNfilm #cdnscreenawards
March 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The WGC & the Canadian Academy, our supporting partner, are proud to announce acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Wreggitt will receive the prestigious Margaret Collier Award at the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards, taking place on April 28, 2025.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tickets on sale now for the WGC Screenwriting Awards on April 28, 2025! Co-hosted by Andrew Phung & Jonathan Langdon, join us to celebrate the best screenwriters in Canada. It’s going to be a great party! #WGCAwards2025 #CdnScreenwriters

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February 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Great to see so many WGC members at Kidscreen this year! Thanks to everyone who made it to our get-togethers. #CDNscreenwriters #kidscreen25
February 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations to the incredibly talented WGC members who have been nominated for the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards! Winners will be announced on April 28 at the awards gala in Toronto co-hosted by Andrew Phung and Jonathan Langdon, and written by Anthony Q. Farrell.

www.wgc.ca/sites/defaul...
January 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Submit your script for a chance to be chosen for the live table read at the Banff World Media Festival. ⁠⏰ Deadline: February 14⁠

HOT PILOT PARTY creators: Nadine Bhabha, Julian DeZotti, Antaki Casting

banffmediafestival.playbackonline.ca/2025/pitch/s...
January 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Don't miss your chance to submit your short film screenplay for the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition! Early bird deadline: January 26, 2025.

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January 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🌟 Call for applications: Apply for the 2025 Reelworld Emerging 20 (E20) Program! Polish your script, refine your pitch, & learn from the best! ⏰Deadline: Jan 14, 1 PM ET. Don’t miss out — apply now!

www.tfaforms.com/5157340
January 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🎉 Happy New Year, 2025! May this year bring creativity, success, and more Canadian stories to our screens.
January 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👏 Huge congrats to WGC member Tassie Cameron, named Showrunner of the Year by Playback! 🎉 From Rookie Blue to Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, her storytelling genius keeps breaking barriers, and drawing audiences worldwide. Well-deserved! #CDNscreenwriters #Showrunner
December 16, 2024 at 5:03 PM
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The new Charles Officer Legacy Award will recognize a Black writer and/or director whose body of work exemplifies creative excellence, a compelling point of view, and unwavering community-mindedness. Deadline: Dec 27, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.

Learn more: tiff.net/industry-cha...
December 3, 2024 at 10:02 PM