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Meet the 2025 SSL Cohort

We’d like to introduce the six Scripted Series Lab participants who are currently hard at work with our Showrunner in Residence, Nelu Handa.

Job Posting: Program Manager

Work with us! We are recruiting for a new Program Manager.

“Develop BC” Pilot Participants

Brad Wright, Jennica Harper, Ken Craw and Sonja Bennett have been selected for the new Develop BC pilot program, working with eight emerging writers.

Kate Anderson’s Next Chapter

Scripted Series Lab Manager Kate Anderson has announced her decision to leave the PSP after the 2025 cohort complete their lab program.

Past News

Scripted Series Lab 2024 Participants Announced

We are pleased to announce the six participants chosen to take part in the 2024 Scripted Series Lab. The cohort includes Alex Vance, Gur-Inder Singh, Helene Taylor, Jimmy King, Melissa Riemer and Ren Maguire.

2024 Scripted Series Lab Showrunner Announced

We are excited to announce that award-winning showrunner Michael MacLennan has been selected as the Showrunner-in-Residence for the 2024 Scripted Series Lab. MacLennan will lead the sixth iteration of the PSP’s flagship program.

The Pacific Screenwriting Program in The Globe & Mail

The current class of the Scripted Series Lab is seen in this new article about the Pacific Screenwriting Program in the Globe & Mail!

The Pacific Screenwriting Program Welcomes Camilla Tibbs as New Executive Director

The Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) announced today the appointment of Camilla Tibbs as its new Executive Director. Tibbs’ career spans over 25 years in cultural management in Metro Vancouver and the UK, including executive roles at the Vancouver Writers Fest and Touchstone Theatre.