Exciting news! Helene Taylor (SSL 2024) has been selected for the 2026 Writers Lab Canada with her script “Queen of Trash”. This four-day intensive features focused script development and one-on-one meetings with an incredible team of mentors — including 2025 SSL Showrunner in Residence Nelu Handa! Congratulations, Helene!

A huge shoutout to Alex Vance (SSL 2024) whose project “Cryptid” was selected as one of 12 standout filmmakers from across Canada to take part in this year’s BITS Horror Development Lab – a program supporting underrepresented voices in Canadian genre film. Alex will be pitching and meeting with industry leaders as part of the 2025 Deadly Exposure Industry Conference.

Congratulations to Renuka Singh (SSL 2020) on her short film “Petticoat”, which she co-wrote with her sister Shevon Singh and which was directed and produced by Priyanka Shailendra. The team pitched their horror short story to a live audience and won the Tasveer Film Fund as part of the 20th edition of the Oscar-qualifying Tasveer Film Festival & Market in Seattle. As mentioned in Playback, their film was one of only four projects selected to receive a $35,000 USD cash prize through this Netflix-supported initiative dedicated to short films that showcase untold South Asian stories.

Two out of the three scripts selected for the Vancouver Horror Show’s inaugural BC Screenwriter Development Program were written by SSL Alumni!

Out of the 72 applicants, the scripts for “All for Baby” by Helene Taylor (SSL 2024) and “Cryptid” by Alex Vance (SSL 2024) will have a live table read of their script in front of an in-person audience, and a panel of established screenwriters including Graeme Manson (“Orphan Black”, “Snowpiercer”), Dennis Heaton (“The Order”, “Fido”, “Murder in a Small Town”) and Karen Lam (“Curse of Willow Song”, “Armageddon Road”).

We’re excited to celebrate: Kaylyn Johnson (SSL 2023) who recently signed with Jennifer Irons at META Talent Agency; Corina Bizim (SSL 2025) is represented by the Jennifer Hollyer Agency; Ren Maguire (SSL 2024) and Melissa Riemer (SSL 2024) are now with Carmen Bonnici of Pacific Artists management. Exciting next steps ahead!

Exciting news! Scripted Series Lab Alumna Renuka Singh (SSL 2020) is on board as Co-producer in the Writers Room of the coming-of-age teen drama “Crew Girl” on Netflix! Congratulations Renuka!

Four of our Scripted Series Lab Alumni are part of the “Wild Cards” Writers Room for Seasons 3 and 4! Alyssa Aussant (SSL 2022) is back from last season in her new role as Executive Story Editor. Jackson Chow (SSL 2022) has also returned in his new role as Story Editor. Kay Metchie (SSL 2023), who interned in S2, was hired as Executive Story Editor and recent SSL alumna Corina Bizim (SSL 2025) joined as a Script Coordinator. Congratulations to all our fabulous SSL Alumni!

We’re happy to announce that Kay Metchie (SSL 2023) joined as the Executive Story Editor for the Writers Room of Bell’s new drama series, “Yaga.” Congratulations Kay!

We’re thrilled to share that two Scripted Series Lab alumni were selected for TIFF’s 2025 Series Accelerator. Jessie Anthony (SSL 2020) was selected for her series “Bingo Night” and Corina Bizim (SSL 2025) along with her writing partner Maddy Hillis, were selected for their series “Young Hags.”

Congratulations to alumni Sarah Kelley (SSL 2021 & ISL 2024) for her role as Story Editor for “Murder In a Small Town.” Double congratulations to Sarah for also being accepted into the Whistler Film Festival’s 2025 Screenwriters Lab for her feature film “Dream Walkers.”

We’re thrilled to share that Scripted Series Lab Alumni Tanvi Bhatia (SSL 2023), Scott Button (SSL 2022), and Manny Mahal (SSL 2022) have joined the Season 3 writers room for “Allegiance” on CBC!

We’re thrilled to share that Shaelyn Johnston (ISL 2024) is in the Season 4 writers room for “SkyMed” on a PSP Story Department Internship. She joins 2021 SSL alumnus Ryan Atimoyoo who wrote on S2 & S3 of “SkyMed” and is returning for S4 as Story Editor and Consulting Producer.

We’re thrilled to share exciting news about Kurt Mungal (SSL 2023). After the incredible success of his role as a coordinator and writer on “Bet,” one of Netflix’s top 10 shows in 32 countries, Kurt has now joined the Season 2 writers’ room for “Saint-Pierre.” Congratulations, Kurt!

Congratulations to Jordan Waunch (ISL 2024) for being selected as a fellow for the 2025 Sundance Institute Native Lab with Hyperia, developed during his PSP Indigenous Screenwriters Lab program.

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!

We are so excited to hear that Kat Sieniuc (SSL 2019) wrote several episodes of ABC’s new show, “High Potential.” Congratulations, Kat!

Ryan Atimoyoo (SSL 2021) has been selected as part of the 2024 Indigenous Screen Summit at BANFF World Media Festival.

Tammy Tsang (SSL 2022) has been announced as a participant in Reelworld’s 2024 Emerging Writers Film program.

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.

Allegiance episode “Fallen Idols” part 1, is written by Sarah Dodd and Scripted Series Lab graduate, Manny Mahal.

This year’s Reel World Hollywood Connector cohort invites two Scripted Series Lab Graduates: Ryan Atimoyoo and Kay Shioma Metchie.

Congratulations to Scripted Series Lab graduates Ryan Atimoyoo, Tammy Tsang, and Renuka Singh on their Netflix Banff Diversity of Voices selection.

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.

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

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.

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 Grad + PSP Board Member Renuka Singh is now on the next season of Reginald the Vampire.

SSL Grad Adam Hussein will once again be working on the next season of CBC’s Heartland.

Congratulations to PSP Scripted Series Lab alum Ryan Atimoyoo, who recently signed to 3 Arts Management in Beverly Hills.

Congratulations are in order for writer’s assistant Norman Yi Li as Netflix premier’s The Night Agent!

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.

Congratulations to Kat Sieniuc, a graduate of the first-ever SSL cohort, on signing with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation!