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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

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!

Scripted Series Lab Update

The Scripted Series Lab is currently paused for reflection and re-evaluation and will not be running in 2027. This will not affect our other programs such as the Vancouver Scripted Summit, Develop BC, Story Department Internships, Guest Speaker events, and more, all...

Adam Hussein (SSL 2020) writing on CBC’s “The Service”

Alum Adam Hussein (SSL 2020) was recently part of the writers room for CBC's new espionage comedy series "The Service", created by Aubrey Nealon ("Cardinal"). Can't wait to watch it!

Alumna Helene Taylor’s project optioned by Bread & Better Films

Bread & Better Films, the scripted subsidiary of Big Time Decent Productions, has optioned "Queen of Trash" by alumna Helene Taylor (SSL 2024). Helene also has projects moving forward with producers Jason Arsenault and Trinni Franke. Congrats, Helene!