THE WRITERS LAB CANADA
COMING SOON!
Presented by
Firecracker Department & Female Eye Film Festival
The Writers Lab Canada (TWL Canada) Intensive
is devoted to script development for Canadian women and nonbinary film and TV writers 40 years of age and over.
During this three-day, in-person Intensive in Toronto, a small group of selected writers will engage in individual script work, one-on-one mentor meetings and group sessions aimed to develop their scripts and elevate their craft.
Official Launch
At the Female Eye Film Festival we’ll be in conversation with The Writers Lab (NYC) Co-founders, Elizabeth Kaiden and Nza Wilon as part of FeFF’s BEST IN THE BIZ TRIBUTE, HONORARY MAVERICK series on
JULY 20th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at TIFF Lightbox
Join us at the TWL Screenwriters Masterclass
led by Honorary Mavericks, Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon.
JULY 21st, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tickets $25.00 (available on-line soon)
VIP and All Access Pass Holders (Free)
Firecracker Department and the Female Eye “TWL Canada Intensive” official launch and further details will be announced at the Female Eye Film Festival
JULY 18 to JULY 21, 2024
Overview
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The Intensive is open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are women and nonbinary script writers 40 years of age or over.
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All scripts must be in English and submitted WITHOUT the writer’s name and contact information, in order to maintain anonymity in the judging process.
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Submitted scripts must be professionally formatted.
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Narrative scripts only: feature film screenplays (80 to 120 pages), half-hour TV pilots (22 to 44 pages) and one-hour TV pilots (45 to 75 pages).
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TWL Canada Intensive Application Fee: $65-$85 USD
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Submit here: TWLCanada
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If accepted, TWL Canada Intensive Fee: $1200 CAD
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ONLY 8 in-person participants will be selected.
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Scripts will be submitted via Coverfly. You will need to create a free account in advance.
Jun 03 - Jul 18
Script Prep Sessions (optional support offered by Firecracker Department)
Jul 18 - Jul 21
22nd Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF)
Jul 18 - Aug 01
TWL Canada Intensive Regular Submissions - $65 USD
Jul 20
FeFF In Conversation with TWL Co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon
Jul 21
FeFF Masterclass with TWL Co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon
Aug 01 - Aug 08
TWL Canada Intensive Late Submissions - $85 USD
Oct 16
Winners Announced and all applicants notified
Nov 08
Deadline for selected participants Intensive Fee - $1200.00 CAD
Dec 05 - Dec 07
TWL Canada Intensive in Toronto, Canada
Important Dates
Firecracker Department Script Prep Sessions
Liesl Lafferty, Head of the Firecracker Writing Department, offers optional story consultations and script coverage. To apply click here Script Prep Form or contact firecrackerwritingdepartment@gmail.com
Liesl is a Jessie award-winning director, a Jessie-nominated scriptwriter, producer and dramaturg, focusing mainly on developing and creating new works. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. As Head of the Firecracker Writing Department, she runs twice annual Scriptwriting Workshops and much more. www.liesllafferty.com @liesllafferty