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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 PSP equips writers with the skills, experience, and connections necessary to establish a sustainable career in the province’s dynamic screen industry.

News & Events

Alumni Deborah Vogt & Miriam van Emst return to “Hope Valley: 1874”

Delighted to see that Deborah Vogt (SSL 2025) and Miriam van Emst (Pitch Accelerator) are following up their work on S1 of Hallmark's "Hope Valley: 1874" with a return to the writers room for S2. This year, Deborah has been promoted to Story Editor and Miriam has...

Alum. Tammy Tsang joins “When Hope Calls” writers room

Great news for alumna Tammy Tsang (SSL 2022) who has recently joined the writers room of "When Hope Calls" S4 as Writers Assistant.

New ‘Writing Television Movies’ Program

The PSP announces a new training program that aims to diversify the skills of early career BC screenwriters.

Online Event – Meet the Showrunner: Vivian Lin

Join us for a free online conversation with the showrunner Vivian Lin.

Inkdrinks Vancouver: 23 September 2026

Join us for a drink at our next community event in collaboration with inkCanada.

Norman Yi Li (SSL 2021) joins “Allegiance” S4

Congratulations to Norman Yi Li (SSL 2021) who has joined the "Allegiance" season 4 writers room as Writers Assistant. He will be working alongside Tanvi Bhatia (SSL 2023), Scott Button (SSL 2022), and Manny Mahal (SSL 2022). Go PSP!