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3 PSP Alumni To Take Part in WB Access Showrunner Program
Congratulations to Skye R. Regan (ISL 2024), Kurt Mungal (SSL 2023), and Tammy Tsang (SSL 2022), all of whom have been accepted into the Warner Brothers Access Showrunner Program! The program gives participants first-hand instruction from established showrunners to prepare them for the demands of running a writer’s room and managing a production.
ISL 2024 participant Trevor Solway’s webseries renewed
Congratulations to Trevor Solway (ISL 2024), whose webseries “Tales from the Rez” was renewed by APTN for a second season. We’re so excited to be seeing more Blackfoot tales and urban legends!
Alum Kat Sieniuc writing on ABC’s “High Potential”
We are so excited to hear that Kat Sieniuc (SSL 2019) wrote several episodes of ABC’s new show, “High Potential.” Congratulations, Kat!
Alum Steve Neufeld Co-writes Feature Selected for VIFF
We are very excited for the screening of “Angela’s Shadow” at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Directed by Jules Arita Koostachin, the movie was co-written by Jules Arita Koostachin and SSL 2020 alum, Steve Neufeld.
Alum Jackson Chow joins “Wild Cards” S2
We are thrilled to learn that Jackson Chow (SSL 2022) is the Showrunner’s Assistant in the room for “Wild Cards” Season 2!
Alums Norman Yi Lee and Jessie Anthony named for WBD Access x Cdn Academy Writers Program
Congratulations are in order for Jessie Anthony (SSL 2020) and Norman Yi Li (SSL 2021) who have both been chosen to participate in the Warner Bros Access x Canadian Academy of Writers program!
Alum Norman Yi Lee to Intern with “Sight Unseen” S2
We are excited to announce that Norman Yi Lee (SSL 2021) will be joining the “Sight Unseen” Season 2 room through the PSP’s Story Department Internship Program. Thank you, Blink 49, for your continued support!
Alum. Renuka Singh joins RESO’s Export Training Asia Pacific Program
Congratulations to Renuka Singh, (SSL 2020) for being selected as a Producer for RESO’s Export Training Asia Pacific (ETAP) Program, led by Janice Chua. Renuka will be refining her TV project and pitching industry executives from across Asia at the ExNW Summit in Vancouver, which is in collaboration with Gold House.
The project Renuka will be pitching is SHOBA IN THE CITY, a half-hour dramedy series supported by CMF and Bell Media. It follows an Indian student navigating life on the West Coast, exploring the new-wave immigrant experience with humor and levity while addressing current societal issues.
Alum. Ren Maguire in Bell/Creative BC Funded Development Room
Fast on the heels of their completion of SSL 2024, Ren Maguire is working as a junior story editor for “Chronicles of a Radioactive Girl Scout,” a series created by fellow PSP alum. Helene Taylor, in partnership with Elevation Pictures, and in development with the financial participation of Bell and Creative BC.
Alum. Kurt Mungal Script Coordinating for “Bet”
We’re thrilled to learn that Kurt Mungal (SSL 2023) is script coordinating in Simon Barry’s room for “Bet,” a live-action adaptation of the Japanese Manga “Kakegurui” series from Boat Rocker Media coming to Netflix.
Alum. Kay Shioma Metchie joins “Sight Unseen” S2
After script coordinating on Season 1, Kay Shioma Metchie (SSL 2024) has joined the room as a writer for Season 2 of Blink 49’s groundbreaking procedural, “Sight Unseen” airing on CTV.
Alum. Jessie Anthony on ‘Snotty Nose Rez Kids’
We are thrilled to learn that Jessie Anthony (SSL 2020) is the Showrunner’s assistant, and has earned an associate producer credit, on the “Snotty Nose Rez Kids” series recently announced by CBC. She was also a story editor in the development room!
Alum. Tammy Tsang Joins ‘When Calls the Heart’
High fives are in order for Tammy Tsang (SSL 2022), who just let us know she’s writing on Season 12 of Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart!
Two PSP Alumni in ‘Murder In a Small Town’ Writers Room
Congratulations to Alyssa Aussant, SSL 2022, (development portion Script Coordinator) and Sarah Kelley, SSL 2021 & SDI 2024, (Writers Assistant) for their work on the BC shot crime drama ‘Murder in a Small Town’. Led by Showrunner Ian Wier, the series is based on the Karl Alberg novel series by late Canadian author L.R. Wright. and has been picked up by Fox.
Alum. Corey Liu Writing on ‘Gangnam Project’ & ‘Davey and Jonesie’s Locker’
Corey Liu (SSL 2019) fans, check out the episodes he recently wrote for CBC/BBC Kids’ ‘Gangnam Project’ as well as ‘Davey and Jonesie’s Locker’ on Amazon Prime!
IPF / CMF Funding for Alum. Tammy Tsang
The Independent Production Fund and CMF have announced alumna Tammy Tsang’s (SSL 2022) web series, ‘Tabletop Games’, as a recipient of their program development funding!
Alum. Jessie Anthony Wraps S3 of ‘Acting Good’
Hats off to Jessie Anthony (SSL 2020) for wrapping on her third season as a writer on ‘Acting Good’ for CTV and Crave!
SSL Alumnus Ryan Atimoyoo picked for BANFF ISS 2024
Ryan Atimoyoo (SSL 2021) has been selected as part of the 2024 Indigenous Screen Summit at BANFF World Media Festival.
SSL Grad Tammy Tsang selected for Reelworld’s 2024 e20
Tammy Tsang (SSL 2022) has been announced as a participant in Reelworld’s 2024 Emerging Writers Film program.
SSL Alumna Toby Marks picked for GEMS Genre Film Lab
Disco’s Not Dead, written by Toby Marks, will be supported as one of five feature film projects in the 2024 Genre Film Lab. The film’s producer just happens to be Kay Shioma Metchie, another SSL alumna, along with BC Director Panta Mosleh.
SSL Alumnus Manny Mahal co-writes CBC Allegiance episode
Allegiance episode “Fallen Idols” part 1, is written by Sarah Dodd and Scripted Series Lab graduate, Manny Mahal.
SSL Grads Ryan Atimoyoo & Kay Shioma Metchie participate in Reel World Hollywood Connector
This year’s Reel World Hollywood Connector cohort invites two Scripted Series Lab Graduates: Ryan Atimoyoo and Kay Shioma Metchie.
SSL Alumni Ryan Atimoyoo, Tammy Tsang, and Renuka Singh to take part in Netflix Banff Diversity of Voices
Congratulations to Scripted Series Lab graduates Ryan Atimoyoo, Tammy Tsang, and Renuka Singh on their Netflix Banff Diversity of Voices selection.
SSL Alumnus Qaseem Fazal joins the CFC Comedy Story Room
Congratulations to SSL 2020 alum, Qaseem Fazal, who will be joining the CFC Comedy Story Room, a three month intensive with the iconic Anthony Q. Farrell.
SSL Alumni on “Allegiance”
We’re thrilled to have these Scripted Series alumni working on the Allegiance series! (Lark, CBC):
Manny Mahal (SSL 2022) Writer
Renuka Singh (SSL 2020) Story Editor
Kaylyn Johnson (SSL 2023) Writers’ Assistant
Tanvi Bhatia (SSL 2023) Writers Room Intern
SSL Grad Corey Liu announces publishing deal with Little Brown
Scripted Series Lab graduate Corey Liu’s book, HORNY LOVER BOYS, has officially sold to Little Brown.
SSL Alumni Tanvi Bhatia and Kay Shioma Metchie join WGC
Congratulations to SSL 2023 grads, Tanvi Bhatia and Kay Shioma Metchie! These two talented writers recently joined the Writers Guild of Canada. We look forward to keeping up with your burgeoning careers.
SSL Alumni Corey Liu and Adam Hussein both nominated for Leo Awards
Congratulations to both Adam and Corey for their Leo Award Nominations in the Best Children or Youth Program or Series. Corey is nominated for his work on Pinecone + Pony. Adam is nominated for his work on Circuit Breakers.
SSL Alumnus Renuka Singh returns to Reginald the Vampire story room.
SSL Grad + PSP Board Member Renuka Singh is now on the next season of Reginald the Vampire.
SSL Alumnus Adam Hussein again returning to Heartland story room.
SSL Grad Adam Hussein will once again be working on the next season of CBC’s Heartland.
SSL Alumnus Ryan Atimoyoo Signs with 3 Arts Management
Congratulations to PSP Scripted Series Lab alum Ryan Atimoyoo, who recently signed to 3 Arts Management in Beverly Hills.
SSL Alumnus Norman Li Yi celebrates Writers Room Assistant Role as Night Agent Premiers
Congratulations are in order for writer’s assistant Norman Yi Li as Netflix premier’s The Night Agent!
Scripted Series Lab alum Ryan Atimoyoo selected for 2023 Netflix Banff Diversity of Voices
Congrats to Scripted Series Lab alum Ryan Atimoyoo, who was just selected for the 2023 Banff Diversity of Voices program! We’re cheering you on from BC.
SSL Alumna Kat Sieniuc Signs with UTA
Congratulations to Kat Sieniuc, a graduate of the first-ever SSL cohort, on signing with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation!
SSL Alumnus Adam Hussein’s Script Named WGC Script of the Month
Congratulations to PSP grad Adam Hussein. His script, Tamer’s Law was selected by the Writers Guild of Canada for the October Script of the Month!
SSL Grads Renuka Singh and Adam Hussein Part of BIPOC TV and Film Showrunner Bootcamp
SSL graduates Renuka Singh and Adam Hussein are among great company as BIPOC TV and Film Showrunner Bootcamp participants. This program is a crash course for first-time and aspiring showrunners. Congratulations team!!
SSL Alumnus Corey Liu Nominated for WGC Screenwriting Award
Congratulations to PSP Scripted Series Lab alumnus Corey Liu & our friend Sonja Bennett on the well-deserved WGC Screenwriting Award nomination for Family Law!
SSL alum Katie Weekley to participate in CMPA’s International Co-production Accelerator Program
Congratulations SSL graduate Katie Weekley who will participate in the Drama Series Stream of the CMPA’s International Co-production Accelerator Program (ICAP) early next year!
SSL Alumnus Qaseem Fazal joins BIPOC TV and Film Showrunner Bootcamp
We are overjoyed to see PSP graduate Qaseem Fazal included as one of the 53 writers selected for BIPOC TV and Film’s first-ever Showrunner Training Bootcamp. Congratulations, Qaseem! We love watching our community thrive.
SSL Alumni Corey Liu, Qaseem Fazal, and Jordan Hall all get junior roles in Family Law story room
Season 1 of Family Law premiered last week on Global TV! We are big fans of creator, Susin Neilsen, and exec producers Ken Craw, and Sarah Dodd! Special congratulations go to SSL Alumni Corey Liu, Jordan Hall and Qaseem Fazel who were also in the story room. We can’t wait to tune into episode 2 airing this Friday at 9 PM.
SSL Alumna Jessie Anthony Wins Leo Awards
Congrats to Scripted Series Lab grad Jessie Anthony, who recently took home TWO Leo Awards for best direction and best screenwriting in a motion picture for her debut feature Brother, I Cry.
SSL Alumni Ryan Atimoyoo and Renuka Singh To Be Part Of Netflix Banff Media Diversity of Voices Initiative
We are so thrilled to see that SSL graduates Ryan Atimoyoo and Renuka Singh have been chosen to participate in the Netflix Banff Media Diversity of Voices Initiative!
SSL Alumna Jessie Anthony Awarded ISO-Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship
We are thrilled to see Scripted Series Lab graduate Jessie Anthony on the list of creators supported through The ISO-Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships. Congratulations Jessie, and all other 2021-2019 recipients!
SSL Alumna Huelah Lander Writes Film Premiering at Crazy8s Gala
Well done, Huelah Lander! This SSL 2020 grad wrote one of the Top 6 films selected by the Crazy8s Film Contest. The winning 8 minute short, iDorothy, is premiering at the Crazy8s gala on May 1st!
SSL Alumna Jessie Anthony Nominated for Best BC Film
Congratulations to PSP Scripted Series Lab alum, Jessie Anthony. Her film Brother I Cry has been nominated for Best BC Film at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards, and Jessie is a nominee for the One To Watch category. Way to go Jessie!