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New Program Manager – Emma Bishop

The PSP is pleased to welcome Emma Bishop, who has now joined PSP as our part-time Program Manager for the year. With career experience in both Vancouver and Toronto, Emma brings a background in program management, the broadcasting world, and supporting the...
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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...
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Scripted Series Lab Mentors 2026

The PSP is excited to share the names of our 2025 Scripted Series Lab mentors. These talented and generous showrunners are working one-on-one with our cohort to help each of them refine their own pilot scripts.

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Develop BC 2026 Emerging Writers Announced

The six emerging screenwriters who will be hired for three Develop BC rooms in early 2026 have been announced.

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PSP Board of Directors Changes

The PSP’s recent AGM saw the departure of three longstanding board members and the addition of three new faces.

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Past News

Meet the 2024 SSL Cohort

Meet the 2024 SSL Cohort

As they delve into week three of the Scripted Series Lab, meet the 2024 cohort working under the leadership of showrunner Michael MacLennan this year.

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Indigenous Screenwriting Lab: Program Details Announced

Indigenous Screenwriters Lab Announced

January 10, 2023 – Paramount+ in Canada, the Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) and the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) today announced a new partnership to support Indigenous writers in the advancement of their careers. The new Indigenous Screenwriters Lab will...

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2024 Scripted Series Lab Showrunner Announced

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.

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