Welcome
The Pacific Screenwriting Program supports a vibrant screenwriter community in British Columbia by providing a training ground for BC’s aspiring and active screenwriters. Combining real-world story-room experience, mentorship, bootcamps, workshops and information sessions, the program equips writers with the skills, experience, and connections necessary to establish a sustainable career in the province’s dynamic screen industry.
News & Events
Program Manager Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Smita Acharyya is joining the PSP as our new Program Manager, starting in mid-April.
Alumni in “Private Eyes West Coast” writers room
We are thrilled to see so many PSP alumni in the room, including Corey Liu (SSL 2019), Manny Mahal (SSL 2022), Kaylyn Johnson (SSL 2023), plus PSP-supported internship positions for Shaelyn Johnson (ISL 2024), and Ren Maguire (SSL 2024)
Scripted Series Lab Mentors 2025
The PSP is excited to share the names of our 2024 Scripted Series Lab mentors. These talented and generous showrunners are working one-on-one with our cohort to help each of them refine their own pilot scripts.
Inkdrinks Vancouver: 2 April 2025
Join us for a drink at our next community event in collaboration with inkCanada.
Alumni
Norman Yi Li
Kat Sieniuc
Gur-Inder Singh
Huelah Lander
Shauna Johannsen
Kurt Mungal
Manny Mahal
Melissa Zhēn Zhū Riemer
Alex Vance
Alyssa Aussant
Petie Chalifoux
Helene Taylor
Sarah Kelley
Kay Shioma Metchie
Emma Peterson
Renuka Singh
Adam Hussein
Ren Maguire
Andrey Summers
Jimmy King
Tammy Tsang
Kaylyn Johnson
Mike Orlando
Katie Weekley
Qaseem Fazal
Jackson Chow
Toby Marks
Scott Button
Tanvi Bhatia
Jordan Hall
Steve Neufeld
Corey Liu
Jessie Anthony
Todd Ireland
Ryan Atimoyoo
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