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The Pacific Screenwriting Program supports a vibrant screenwriter community in British Columbia by providing a training ground for BC’s aspiring and active screenwriters. Combining real-world story-room experience, mentorship, bootcamps, workshops and information sessions, the PSP equips writers with the skills, experience, and connections necessary to establish a sustainable career in the province’s dynamic screen industry.

News & Events

Alumna Helene Taylor’s project optioned by Duo Productions

Montreal-based Duo Productions has optioned Helene Taylor's (SSL 2024) procedural "Don't Judge". Great news!

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...

Norman Yi Li (SSL 2021) joins “Allegiance” S4

Congratulations to Norman Yi Li (SSL 2021) who has joined the "Allegiance" season 4 writers room as Writers Assistant. He will be working alongside Tanvi Bhatia (SSL 2023), Scott Button (SSL 2022), and Manny Mahal (SSL 2022). Go PSP!

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...

Adam Hussein (SSL 2020) writing on CBC’s “The Service”

Alum Adam Hussein (SSL 2020) was recently part of the writers room for CBC's new espionage comedy series "The Service", created by Aubrey Nealon ("Cardinal"). Can't wait to watch it!